#PhysicalActivity Archives - Be Well Solutions

Reshaping Your Workout Routine Post-Pandemic: What’s Changed?

If there was one thing that the pandemic highlighted, it was health and the importance of taking care of our bodies to the best of our ability. Many schedules and routines have completely shifted in the post-pandemic era. As we step back into a workout routine or start one for the first time, we might wonder what has changed over the last few years and how to make those changes advantageous. More Reasons to Exercise According to U.S. News, the top three reported reasons to exercise before the pandemic were to control weight, feel good, and live a long and healthy life. Post-pandemic, the top three stated reasons changed to reduce stress, feel better mentally, and look better physically (U.S. News1). The Mindbody organization conducted a post-pandemic survey and found that 78% of Americans say “wellness is more important than [...]

Butterflies in Your Stomach – A Great Example of the Gut-Brain Connection!

Have you ever felt "butterflies in your stomach" before a significant event or during moments of stress? This sensation is not just a metaphor but a vivid illustration of how closely our gut and brain communicate, influencing our overall health and well-being. The notion that gut health and well-being are connected is not new. Hippocrates, the father of medicine, famously stated, "All disease begins in the gut", over 2000 years ago. Throughout history and across various cultures, dietary practices have long been devised with a focus on promoting overall health. Your Brain and Belly talk in several ways. Your brain and gut have bidirectional communication through several different mechanisms including: Direct nerve connections. The vagus nerve, a key player in the autonomic (“fight or flight”) nervous system connects directly to nerves lining the intestinal walls. These nerves are sometime called [...]