Ruth often comes home with interesting facts that she is learning in her anatomy course. I have heard some people say that when they are sick they like to work out and it helps them get over their illness. I thought how nice for them but never really thought there was any scientific evidence to support that theory. Well, now I know the scientific reasoning behind that statement. "When a person does vigorous exercise, it increases the lymph flow which cleans out the body, getting rid of pathogens. When a person is congested they have excess interstitial fluid. The increased lymph flow relieves congestion because the fluids return to the circulatory system." Most of the time when a person is feeling sick they aren't feeling like getting up and running around the block. However, since there is medical proof that exercise can help, I think the next time I am sick I will try to exercise to increase lymph flow and see if I can get back on my feet faster. I look forward to Ruth coming home and sharing more interesting and helpful facts with me.
This information was taking from "The Human Body Fearully and Wonderfully Made" by: Dr. Fay L. Wile and Marilyn M. Shannon, M.A.
