Exercise While Sick

This current Covid-19 pandemic February-March 2020, has put quite a scare into people. Some helpful advice now. This advice applies to the common cold as well.

Should I exercise while I'm sick?
As a lot of people already know, exercise gives a very good boost to the immune system, particularly the type of exercise that revs up the heart beat and pushes blood to parts of the body which may not be getting much flow. Think of the upper parts of the lungs which are collapsed at rest. There are other capillary structures that have little blood flow at rest as well. Exercise flushes them all with fresh blood carrying various immune structures (white blood cells, globulins etc.) and that is what we want to see right? Exercise for weight loss, strength, endurance, is a different ball game.

Strenuous exercise is NOT advised while sick. Low level exercise to tolerance without straining the heart or lungs is ok. Each person needs to monitor their own level of physical distress based on their physical condition.

By far, the most important effects on the immune system come from food (not supplements) and exercise. Think fruits and vegetables. Keep fluids -up and fibre up.

Here is a good link below to some data in a two page pdf on exercise from the American College of Sports Medicine.

https://wellnessriskmanagement.com/eim-rx-for-health-staying-active-during-coronavirus-pandemic-1.pdf

For some government links on Covid-19 see https://AChiropracticPlusClinic.com.