If insomnia blights your life, why not consider walking away from sleepless nights? Studies show that walking can be a great form of exercise to promote sleep. Not only is walking recommended for heart health and circulation, but it can also help with weight loss, increase your immune system, and aid in varicose vein prevention. On top of these great health benefits, taking an enthusiastic stroll can boost your levels of serotonin and endorphins, which will result in you feeling fantastic.
How to walk
Naturally, you already know how to walk because you have been doing it most of your life. However, experts suggest that there is a way of walking that is healthy. Your heel should touch the ground first before you make a rolling movement toward the ball of your foot. Your posture will benefit if you also stand tall when you walk, and suck in your stomach muscles.
If you are not used to exercise, take things slowly. Begin walking short distances before you work your way towards longer journeys. You might start by using stairs rather than lifts when opportunities are presented and by walking a short distance to local shops instead of driving.
When you get home after walking, you will find that you benefit from massaging your feet and engaging in gentle stretching exercises, as doing so will result in fewer aches and pains. As you get used to walking regularly, any back and joint pain that you usually experience will be reduced, along with the chance of gaining high cholesterol, high blood pressure, angina, a stroke or a heart attack. In addition, you will be less likely to have a mental health problem.
One benefit of walking that is often overlooked is that it can take you away from modern technology and place you back in the hands of nature. Some people believe that electronic gadgets block out the healing power of nature, including SR, which is also known as Schumann Resonance.
SR is a natural, electromagnetic wave that exists between the ionosphere and the surface of the earth. It is believed that spending time with nature, and, therefore, being exposed to SR can help people feel healthy, happy and relaxed. The sound waves produced are 7.83 hertz, which is a wonderfully healing brainwave frequency to experience. Spend more time walking out-of-doors than you do sitting in front of a computer, and you will be able to reduce stress that could be the cause of insomnia.
Most forms of exercise will help you sleep. However, there are so many benefits to be gained from walking that it must surely go on your to do list if you suffer from insomnia.
