Gentle Exercise

Dr Johanna Budwig recommended regular, gentle exercise as part of her protocol. She specifically recommended one or two gentle walks every day in the fresh air, taking advantage of sunshine whenever possible.

Even on overcast days, spending time outdoors exposes you to natural daylight, which has many important health benefits.

Everyday Activities Count

Gentle household chores are also recommended as good exercise. 🙂

What to Avoid

Dr Budwig recommended against yoga as part of her original protocol. For those wishing to follow the Budwig Diet as closely as possible, activities such as yoga, Pilates and vigorous gym workouts should be avoided.

She recommends movement rather than workouts.

Don’t Overdo It

Modern research shows that overdoing exercise places stress on the body, taxes the immune system and can compromise healing. Dr Budwig’s advice was to keep exercise gentle and restorative rather than exhausting.

Perhaps that generation understood this long before scientists confirmed it! So take it easy.