Rule #9 in Dr. Ritchason’s Golden Rules of Health
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“Exercise regularly the rest of your life.” The 9th Golden Rule is a mantra touted by everyone, but it still is difficult for many of us to keep up with. I know that in my busy schedule (and we’re all busy), I have tried all kinds of exercise. In my thirties, I learned to dance – jazz, tap and ballet – for the very first time. It was a great stress reliever for getting through graduate school, then I turned to Jazzercise. When I was sickly (see my bio in “About Us”), exercise took a far back seat. I started walking and finally bought a treadmill – which I really like – about four months ago. Movement is critical for good health; the pump for our lymphatic system, which moves the waste material from every cell, is in our feet. Without movement, our lymph fluid stagnates, creating swelling and pain. Walking and jogging also help build our bones.
The bottom line is: find the kind of exercise that you like and stick to it. You’ll never be sorry.
Wendy
