Exercise and Physical Activity

[Guest guest]

Heidi,

You wrote, " I'm still able to bike, swim, hike and kayak without any

discomfort. I, too find much peace and pleasure in these athletics, and the

only

restraint involved is that I find that I

have to participate at a slower pace than before. "

I also find that doing exercise and physical activity provide me with a

tremendous amount of peaceful relaxation. They help me sleep and minimize my

pain. I actually recently purchased a mountain bike. For myself, I went with 18

gears, though our slopes are quite low. I love riding! My pain medication has

decreased substantially. I have lost weight. My bowels are working better and

more regular. I am happier.

I am practicing Quantum Healing, and all the metaphysical healers make

reference to the importance of keeping the human body moving. My experience

watching the elderly admitted to the nursing home and the subsequent decline and

early demise, I can tell you it was the abrupt lack of physical activity that

was the critical precursor.

I think that anyone with a chronic illness, particularly something as severe

and all encompassing as pancreatitis, should be connected to a physical

therapist or other physical energy healer. IMHO, if weight bearing activity or

increased activity is too much, everyone should be doing some level of yoga or

pilates.

Keeping you in thought & prayer,

Karyn E. , RN,

Exec. Director PAI / 1-

KarynWms@...

http://www.pancassociation.org

[Guest guest]

Karyn wrote:

IMHO, if weight bearing activity or increased activity is too much, everyone

should be doing some level of yoga or pilates.

Karyn,

I certainly agree with you that maintaining some form of exercise is important.

It's almost healing, in a way.

Funny that you should mention pilates.....I just bought the first pilates tape

and plan to start tomorrow.

With love, hope and prayers,

Heidi

Heidi H. Griffeth

South Carolina State Rep.

South Eastern Regional Rep., PAI

http://www.pancassociation.org/anthology#Heidi.html

Note: All comments or advice are from personal experiences or opinion only,

and should not be a substitute for consultation with your medical professional.