1. http://www.nutritionmd.org/consumers/gastrointestinal/ibd_nutrition.html
2. http://www.journal-inflammation.com/content/9/1/30
3. http://www.ccfa.org/assets/pdfs/ibdfactbook.pdf
3. http://www.ccfa.org/assets/pdfs/ibdfactbook.pdf
Friday, October 25, 2013
Reducing the risk of IBD with exercise
Here is a brief fact before moving on; approximately 1.4 million Americans are diagnosed with IBD before the age of 30! Keep in mind that there was a geographical gradient in relation to IBD and that our quality of living makes us susceptible to acquiring IBD. Another aspect to keep in mind is your family history. So, have you all noticed that reducing the risk for the majority of the topics that we have discussed in class have some association with exercising? That should allow for us to come to a safe conclusion, exercising is good for us! Here is a little bit more motivation for you; exercising can reduce the risk of you acquiring inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). This is not a cure by any means but exercising would increase both your muscle strength and bone health as well. Exercise training has to potential to reduce the symptoms of acute colitis. Meaning that it would decrease the over-production of the pro-inflammatory cytokines. Not only is the over-production of pro-inflammatory cytokines associated with IBD, but it contributes rheumatoid arthritis, asthma, allergies, and lupus.
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It almost makes too much sense that with modern technology making life a bit easier, it has, over the many years, also created a much lazier generation - some like to call it sedentary. One could argue that the 'westernized' society is killing us. Many examples of this phenomena exist in places where the US offers 'aid' for something in return. Such aid has great potential to create an unhealthy and sedentary lifestyle. In other words, our western influence is dangerous in more ways than one. Our domestic solution seems all too simple! Exercising may not be the cure all, but the likelihood that it will cause chronic disorders (when performed correctly) is slim - so why not.
ReplyDeleteNice post.
You made a great point about how the westernized society is killing us in a way. As we had discussed in the first few weeks in class, it is easier to get ahold of cheap and unhealthy food because it is quick and easy for us; versus paying more money for healthy food and preparing it for yourself. Aside from the unhealthy diet, we have the lack of exercise in our youth mainly due to the access of entertainment that does not emphasize much physical activity such as video games and the internet.
DeleteThe downside to exercising is actually staying consistent with it to harvest its long term benefits. Exercising once a month will probably not have that great of an impact in comparison to exercising 2-3 times a week. Finding motivation may be the hardest thing to do which can be one of the reasons as to why lay articles are written; their purpose is to not only advertise the product but to give the audience a little scare/ motivation.
I agree with your point about how the society of western cultures live a more sedentary lifestyle. When I lived in Europe last year, I had to walk EVERYWHERE. It wasn't that transportation wasn't an option, either, it is just what everyone does over there. It makes more sense to walk somewhere that is a few miles away versus getting in your car and driving there, or taking the public transportation. Everything is so spread out in the US, so it is difficult to walk to your destination. Many people think of exercising as going to the gym and lifting weights, but really, just walking to and from places is an exercise all on it's own. Especially here in Arizona, with the heat, it makes walking even more of an exercise. I have seen in myself over the last four years a great improvement in my overall health since I moved from the east coast to Arizona, and I rarely go to the gym. I just walk to and from campus, and ride my bike to get groceries, etc.
DeleteCassie, I think your comment about "the downside to exercising is actually staying consistent with it" is a result of the more sedentary/lazy lifestyle of the western societies. As I have just stated above, walking is a form of exercise, and it isn't difficult to do, we don't need to learn how to walk (with the exception of course for infants). Most people, not unlike their choice for unhealthy, fast foods, find it more convenient and less time consuming to drive everywhere.
I did notice that exercise can be beneficial in many of the inflammatory diseases we've studied this semester. We've known though that exercise is beneficial for our bodies as well as preventing disease for many years, perhaps not directly from research but just from history. We can see know that as more people are less physically active, more diseases start to arise. We can see that due to our new technologies such as cars, escalators, computers and other new machinery that has limited the amount of movement we need to do our daily tasks.
ReplyDeleteI think that the take home message from this class has been in order to prevent illnesses and diseases, we need to implement exercise and good eating habits. I know that sometimes that isn't the only thing that's causing these illnesses, we also have to look at the environmental factors and see where they come into play and find ways to change those things as well as much as we are able to. Like Supranee mentioned that we don't just have to base these ideas from research but also by taking look at our history. Good job Cassie :)
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