Movement Is Medicine: Tapping Into Our Somatic Nervous System

Movement has profound benefits on our mental health. It's not only about improved cognitive function... but also about the psychological upliftment that comes with regular exercise. This episode is an insightful journey into understanding the critical link between our somatic nervous system and overall health, emphasizing why movement is not just beneficial but essential for a healthier, happier life. Regular physical activity is vital for various aspects of bodily efficiency, including weight management, reducing the risk of chronic diseases like diabetes and cardiovascular problems, and reducing anxiety and stress. Here's a sneak peak into what you will learn in this episode: 👊🏼How our Somatic Nervous System works within our body, brain, daily actions. 👊🏼 The positive benefits of mental health, reducing anxiety, and depression. 👊🏼 The power of movement and physical benefits including weight management, preventing diseases & more. 👊🏼 How regular exercise is the key to overall health, happiness. Timestamps to follow along with: 0:00 - 1:20 Intro 1:21 -  4:35 What Does Our SNS Do? 4:36 - 8:29 Neurons & SNS 8:30 - 11:39 Reflexes & SNS 11:40 - 12:23 Why Movement Improves Your Life . Be sure to subscribe to our podcast and YouTube channel so you never miss an episode of the Mind Your Health Show! We release new episodes every week. Click here to subscribe to our podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mind-your-health-podcast-with-dr-connie-cheung/id1297924924 Click here to subscribe to our podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/35dvMqbXWTpzhNYTf7C4hs And if you liked this message, please leave us a review on iTunes! . Be sure to follow Dr. Connie on Instagram and Tiktok! https://www.instagram.com/drconniecheung/ https://www.tiktok.com/@drconniecheung_