Dose of Heaven Daily Devotional!!!

Saturday 3rd March, 2018

Topic: GOOD HEALTH THROUGH PHYSICAL EXERCISE PART 2

Memorize: Beloved, i wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth; 3 John 2.

If you miss the part 1 of this lesson, kindly read it because today is the part 2. I know how important body exercise is so in this part 2, I took a leaf from some experts and do hope that it will help you manage your body system well

Exercise improves brain functions. Exercise increases blood flow and oxygen levels in the brain. It also encourages the release of the brain chemicals (hormones) that are responsible for the production of cells in the hippocampus, the part of the brain that controls memory and learning, this, in turn, boosts concentration levels and cognitive ability, it also helps reduce the risk of cognitive degenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s.There is overwhelming evidence that people who live active lifestyles are less likely to suffer from illness and more likely to live longer. Exercise is good for your heart. Exercise reduces LDL cholesterol (the type that clogs your arteries), increases HDL (the good cholesterol) and reduces blood pressure so it lowers the stress on your heart. In addition, it also strengthens your heart muscle. Combined with a healthy diet, exercise lowers the risk of developing coronary heart disease.

Regular exercise lowers your risk of developing type 2 diabetes.  Additionally, exercise helps to prevent obesity, which is a primary factor in the development of type 2 diabetes. Exercise enhances your immune system, it helps improves your body’s ability to pump the oxygen and nutrients around your body that are required to fuel the cells that fights bacteria and viruses.

Staying active reduces the likelihood of developing some degenerative bone diseases. Weight bearing exercise such as running, walking or weight training lowers your risk of both osteoarthritis and osteoporosis – the adage of “use it or lose it” really does apply to bones.

Exercise may help to reduce the risk of certain cancers. Being fit may mean that the risks of colon cancer, breast cancer and possibly lung and endometrial cancers are reduced. Studies by the Seattle Cancer Research Centre have suggested that 35% of all cancer deaths are linked to being overweight and sedentary. Exercise not only makes you physically fit but it also improves your mental health and general sense of well-being. Active people tend to sleep better.

Exercise improves your mood and gives you an improved sense of well-being. Physical activity stimulates the release of endorphins which make you feel better and more relaxed.This in turn improve your mood and lower your stress levels. Exercise can help prevent and treat mental illnesses like depression. Physical activity helps cope with frustration and give you sense of achievement. It helps provide some important “me time”, all of which help with depression. Keeping fit can reduce some of the effects of aging. I pray none of us will die young due to ignorance and negligence in Jesus name.

It is wisdom that as you manage well your spiritual life, there is need to manage your physical life.You need both to fulfil your purpose in life, may the Lord help you to manage your health well IJN.

Devotional Reading: 3 John 2

Key Dose: Remember that health is wealth, so, stay wealthy by being healthy.

Pastor James Ademuyiwa
Senior Pastor (IHPCT)