When we think of gut health, food and supplements usually take center stage—but did you know that movement is one of the most underrated ways to support your microbiome?
Your intestines are like a long, winding river. When you’re sedentary, things get sluggish and stagnant. But with gentle movement—walking, stretching, yoga, or even rebounding—you support peristalsis, the natural muscular contractions that keep food, waste, and nutrients moving smoothly.
Here’s why it matters:
- 🚶♀️Walking after meals can improve digestion and reduce bloating.
- 🧘♂️Twisting postures in yoga gently massage the digestive organs.
- 🌀Rebounding (mini trampoline) stimulates lymph flow, which is crucial for clearing inflammation from the gut lining.
- 🎯 Movement supports vagus nerve activation, which helps your body shift into “rest and digest” mode.
This doesn’t mean hours at the gym. Just 10–20 minutes of intentional movement daily can help your gut stay calm, clean, and functioning at its best. When you can, doing more and building on that practice is so helpful.
✨ Gut health isn’t just what you eat—it’s also how you live.
Jade Green, TNC, CHHC
