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Fitness
Exercises to
improve
appetite
Staying confined can lead to loss of desire to eat, at a time when it is even
more important to get proper nutrition. Dr Supriya Antarkar Joshi explains
how exercises can bring back your lost hunger
March 2020 saw life take an unexpected constipation, irregular bowel movements
turn. The largest national lockdown due and other digestive conditions take a toll on
to Covid-19 put the brakes on everything. overall health. Apart from healthy eating
Though restrictions are now easing for and sleeping habits, exercises can really
others, senior members of the community help improve your gut health and ultimately
are still asked to continue home restrictions, appetite.
as they are more susceptible for infection These exercises can help improve the lost
and its complications. hunger:
Due to restricted mobility during lockdown Walking
phase, many seniors reported increased One of the simplest exercises to include in
blood sugar level, raised blood pressure, your workout regime. Brisk walking for
restlessness, anxiety and loss of appetite, etc. 30-40 minutes daily keeps you away from
Loss of appetite can be linked to low digestive and other medical problems like
energy levels, being uncomfortable all the diabetes mellitus. If walking outdoors is not
time, disrupted bowel movements, stress, a suitable option for you, in house walking
flatulence and even weight gain or loss. One can be equally effective and safe if you can
of the main reasons for not feeling hungry is take care for following points-
poor digestion! Take at least half an hour walk from one
Healthy digestion not only helps to room to other. Preferably wear walking
eliminate toxins but also keeps your shoes. Yes, even at home.
stomach light and detoxed. Indigestion, Be careful of any furniture or walls,
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