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The practice of sitting on the floor and eating has been practiced since
the start of ancient times. To sit and eat was not only practiced on a
regular basis, but was the norm of giving respect to food in the old
times. Nowadays, the trends have changed with the evolution of
technology. People have shifted to dining tables, chairs and sofas to
eat rather than sitting on the floor. Through this article we shall be
telling you the amazing benefits of why, eating whilst sitting on the
floor, should be practiced.
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Improved of Posture
Whilst sitting on the floor, your body tends to get in shape
automatically, hence improving the posture. It makes the digestive
system to function properly and it also relieves the excessive amount of
stress on the muscles and joints of the body. When you sit on the floor
your back becomes straight which lengthens your spine, your shoulders
are pushed back leading to an improved posture and less chances of
injuries. |
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Strengthens Heart by Improving Circulation
According to different studies, it has been proved that when a person
sits on the ground in a cross-legged position, it not only releases the
pressure on the joints, but also leads to a better blood circulation
around the heart which strengthens the cardiovascular system. |
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Controlling the Weight
When we sit down to eat, your brain goes in a relaxing state seeming to
aid in giving more concentration to what you eat and drink. When your
brain concentrates on the eating habits, you give more attention to what
you are actually eating. Sitting down and eating makes your body a
degree of fullness as signals are channelled to the sensory cortex of
the brain via the vagus nerve. When you stand up to eat, this nerve does
not function very efficiently, hence making you want to eat more.
Therefore, eating whilst sitting aids in weight control as well. |
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Aids in a Longer Life Span
According to a study being published in the European Journal of
Preventive Cardiology, it was revealed that the people who participated
and sat in a cross-legged position to eat and then got up without the
assistance of any support, were on the verge of living longer than their
counterparts. However, it was also published that the people who got up
without the help of any support were at an alarming 6.5 percent chance
of getting deceased in the next 5-6 years. |
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Digestion Assistance
Sitting on the floor to eat also helps with the digestive process. With
the application of a cross-legged posture and constant back and forth
movement during sitting, the body’s abdominal muscles and in constant
motion which causes a more efficient secretion of the digestive juices
which in turn helps achieve better digestion.
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