Renegade Remission: Holistic Healing and Nutrition for Chronic and Terminal Illness, Cancer, ALS, MS, Dementia, Heart Disease

31. Small Movements, Big Healing - Using Gentle Holiday Movement for Inflammation, Mood & Healing | Day 7 of the 12 Days of Resilience | Hope for Cancer, Dementia, Alzheimer’s, MS, ALS, Heart Disease


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What if just a few minutes of gentle movement each day could lower inflammation, lift your mood, and support your healing?

Most people think healing movement has to be intense — but especially during the holidays, your body is asking for something different: softness, rhythm, oxygen, circulation, and compassion.

December tends to pull us into “rushing mode”: rushing to events, rushing through tasks, rushing past our own needs. But your body doesn’t heal when you rush it. It heals through consistent micro-moments of movement that signal safety, regulate your nervous system, and reduce inflammation.

In today’s episode, we explore how gentle, joyful movement can become one of the most powerful tools for healing, even when your schedule is packed. No gym memberships. No discipline marathons. Just movement that meets you where you are.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • Why gentle movement works physiologically, especially for chronic illness
  • How micro-movement boosts lymph flow, oxygenation, and immune function
  • The science behind 5–10 minutes of daily movement reducing inflammatory markers
  • Creative ways to move when you “don’t have time”, like the Cooking Shuffle and Nature Microdose
  • How movement improves mood, memory, and mental health
  • Why nature acts as a “second nervous system,” calming stress instantly
  • Tiny rituals you can build into any day, from phone call walks to 10-step resets

You'll walk away feeling empowered to move in ways that feel nurturing—not punishing.

Press play for a complete guide to using movement effectively, and join us for our next episode, Day 8, where we’ll explore the perfect complement to movement: rest. You’ll learn how sleep repairs your body during the holidays and how to protect it.

Disclaimer

This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not offer medical advice. Consult your licensed healthcare provider before making any changes to your treatment or health regimen. Reliance on any information provided is solely at your own risk.


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