Play, joy, and love are biological necessities, and the science is unambiguous. 🧬 We need to plan for joy in each and every day. It is as simple as connecting with others, being creative, being in nature, or do a fun activity. Dr. Mark Hyman calls JOY a biological necessity.😹 https://lnkd.in/p/e4PHU_tn

We talk a lot in this community about ditching strict diets, finding joy, and building a life we actually love. But today, I heard something from an expert anesthesiologist that gave me a huge "aha!" moment about why taking care of our bodies matters so much—and it has nothing to do with fitting into skinny jeans. Dr. Tiffany Moon was chatting with Dr. Gabrielle Lyon about what happens to our hearts and blood pressure during surgery. Here are the simple takeaways: - Extra Weight Acts Like a Sponge: When a body carries a lot of extra weight, certain sleepy-medicines get soaked up by fat tissue. Doctors have to do tricky math so your blood pressure doesn't suddenly crash. - Waking Up Takes Longer: Sleepy gases stay trapped longer in extra fat tissue, which means doctors have to turn off the gas early just to help people wake up safely on schedule. - The "Roller Coaster" vs. "Steady Track" Vitals: Think of how a healthy, active body handles stress. Anesthesiologists see their vital signs (blood pressure and heart rate) look like a smooth, steady train track—calm, predictable, and steady. But when a body is worn down, stressed, and low on muscle, surgery hits it like a massive shock wave. The heart rate and blood pressure bounce around like a wild roller coaster. What does this mean for us? This is not about shame or fear. It’s about power. When we eat good, nourishing food, move our bodies in fun ways, and build strength, we aren't chasing a number on a scale. We are building an unbreakable shield for our future. We are making sure that if life ever throws a medical emergency or surgery our way, our bodies are strong, steady, and ready to bounce back easily. You deserve to be strong, safe, and free. How do you look at building your health as an act of self-love? Let’s chat in the comments! 👇 Watch the Conversation on YouTube>> https://youtu.be/gvJh4vyKcXo?si=EnSul8ZgWCLSADGT

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