By Setareh Kiumarsi
Why do you think in today’s world we see such an explosion of different illnesses— like obesity, digestive issues, diabetes, depression, and more?
The answer is simple: too much inactivity.
In the past, most people would wake up in the morning and make use of one of the greatest blessings God gave them; their legs. They would walk or ride a bicycle to get things done. Their work often involved plenty of physical movement.
But what about now?
These days, most people wake up, quickly eat breakfast, get in their car, head to work, and sit for 7–8 hours in front of a computer screen. Then they get back in the car, drive home, sit in front of the TV, snack endlessly, and then go to bed.
And the next day… repeat.
What Does Walking Actually Do for the Body?
Think about yourself while walking.
On the first step, your right foot moves forward — along with the right side of your body.
On the second step, your left foot moves forward — along with the left side of your body.
With this simple walking motion, the muscles around your abdominal cavity (where your stomach, intestines, liver, pancreas, spleen, etc. are located) continuously contract and expand.
This contraction and expansion stimulate your digestive organs to secrete more bile, enzymes, and digestive juices!
Moreover, the downward movement of food through the digestive tract becomes easier, peristaltic movements in the intestines increase, and proper digestion takes place.
Now imagine someone who sits all day, barely moves, and keeps eating junk food on top of undigested meals…
The food just sits there like a stone in their gut — turning into toxins, undigested phlegm, and layer upon layer of fat.
So make a promise, include 45 minutes of brisk walking in your daily routine, or run for 15–20 minutes a day. Or whenever possible, use your precious legs or a bicycle to get around.
Treat walking as essential; even more essential than your daily bread.
Please be sure to credit the author, Setareh Kiumarsi, when sharing or republishing this article, which was written with love and the hope of well-being for all.
