Beauty is not only skin deep. Any beauty we may have on the outside is incomparable to the beauty we all carry on the inside. The proper functioning of healthy organs and the operations of a body working at maximum efficiency are true wonders of the universe. Sadly, many of us sabotage our own inner beauty by engaging in behaviors that damage our organs and disturb bodily functions. Avoiding these activities make certain your beauty is not just on the surface:
Eating unhealthy foods. The obesity epidemic is an obvious negative consequence of making poor food choices. The damage this behavior does to our insides is less visible but more profound. Blood pressure and cholesterol rise. Livers and kidneys have to work overtime to clear out all the toxins. The pancreas gets overworked, the body loses its sensitivity to insulin, and diabetes develops. Hearts become decrepit, bones lose density, and energy levels drop. Blood vessels become caked with plaque and fats, leading to blockages, clots, and death. The brain works less efficiently, and depression and mental health begin to decay. The list of horrible changes goes on and on. Eating the proper amount of healthy foods & vitamins can prevent your organs from becoming corroded.
Sedentary lifestyle. I often refer to sedentary lifestyles as obesity’s first cousin. It’s caused by laziness and inactivity. Stuck hours a day at desks, many people then come home and crash on the couch. They get no exercise whatsoever, and their bodies suffer. Bones lose density and muscles shed lean mass. The nervous system gets dulled and unresponsive. Hormone concentrations get out of whack, leading to numerous health defects. The heart and lungs get out of shape, forcing the cardiovascular system to work harder. Without exercise, the body can’t properly rest at night, compounding the negative health effects of these behaviors. The organs age more quickly, and bodies become sick and injured more easily. As with eating unhealthy foods, remaining sedentary is one of the worst things you can do to your body. It damages your systems through disuse, letting them lie fallow and literally waste away. Read the rest of this entry »
