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10 Surprising Times to Hit the Gym

Posted By Dr. Mercola | February 06 2012 | 1163 views

There are certain health conditions that you can and should exercise your way through with a doctor’s guidance.  Everyday Health lists 10 ailments which might benefit from a workout.

Recovering From Surgery:  Most cancer patients and other post-surgery outpatients can benefit enormously from workout regimes.

A Cold or Allergies:  Exercising your way through a cold can help make you feel better.

A Headache:  Exercise reduces stress and improves cardiovascular fitness, which can lessen the pain of a headache.

COPD:  Regular exercise improves circulation, helps your body better use oxygen, builds your energy levels, and lowers your blood pressure.

Pregnancy:  Low to moderate levels of exercise can ease back and musculoskeletal pain, lower maternal blood pressure, reduce swelling, and improve postpartum moods.

Osteoarthritis or Joint Pain:  Regular exercise is actually a very effective form of treatment for these.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome:  Exercise has been proven to reduce stress, boost general health, and help with gastrointestinal problems like constipation.

Menopause:  Just three hours of moderate aerobic exercise each week can dramatically reduce signs of menopause and increase your quality of life.

Chronic Pain:  Unlike medication, physical activity can actually treat the underlying source of your pain.

Quitting Smoking:  Withdrawal symptoms and cigarette cravings decrease during and after exercise.

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