Pick Up the Phone, Your Body is Calling | Maya Carl

Core Message - The document emphasizes the importance of listening to one's body to improve quality of life [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21][22][23][24][25][26][27][28][29][30][31][32][33][34][35][36][37][38][39][40][41][42][43] - It advocates for intentional communication with the body through recognizing feelings, sensations, and symptoms [2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21][22][23][24][25][26][27][28][29][30][31][32][33][34][35][36][37][38][39][40][41][42][43] Food and Digestion - The document highlights that humans consume over 25 billion metric tons of food annually, a number that is growing [18] - A 2021 study by the Rome Foundation found that 40% of the world population has digestive disorders affecting quality of life [21] - A 2023 MPDI study found that imbalanced gut bacteria can negatively impact mental health [22] Movement and Health - A 2006 study by the Canadian Medical Association showed a linear relationship between physical activity and improved health status [29] - The study also showed physical activity's effectiveness in preventing chronic diseases like cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, depression, osteoporosis, obesity, and premature death [30] - A 2018 Lancet study showed that participants who exercised had 43% fewer poor mental health days in the previous month than those who did not [40] Actionable Steps - The document suggests experimenting with different foods to identify what makes the body feel best [24] - It recommends pausing before eating to identify the source of hunger and honoring that impulse [24] - It advises slowing down while eating by chewing food fully and avoiding distractions [25][26] - The document encourages experimenting with different types of movement to find activities that bring pleasure [36] - It emphasizes paying attention to the muscles and body parts used during movement [36][37] - It stresses the importance of setting realistic movement goals to build self-trust and self-confidence [37][38][39]