How many years has it been since I last stood on my head? Probably too many to count. Could I do it even if I wanted to? And was there any reason why I should? Turns out the answer to both these questions is, yes.
If everything I've read on the subject is true, then there are a lot of benefits:
1. Increases circulation and energy levels. With more blood flowing to the brain, carrying more oxygen and nutrients, improving its performance and your energy levels. Improves mental alertness and clarity of thoughts. May even encourage hair growth.
2. Improves internal health. Stimulates your endocrine system, including your pituitary, pineal, thyroid and parathyroid glands.
3. Improves sleep. Oxygenated blood releases tension and calms nerve receptors that send messages to your brain.
4. Strengthens your neck, spine, arms and shoulders. Helps headaches.
5. Tones your abdomen and legs.
6. Calms, soothes and centres the mind and spirit.
7. Helps align the spine, improves posture, facilitates good breathing and reduces muscular stress.
8. Changes your perspective, both literally and metaphorically.
9. Discourages wrinkles. Turn the negative effects of earth's gravity (14.7 pounds per square inch) upside down. Will definitely monitor this one to see if it is true!
You might want to give standing on your head a try, although I did read that if you have any of the following conditions, then you should give it a miss: high blood pressure, detached retina, glaucoma, hernias, cardiovascular disease, cervical spondylitis, thrombosis, arteriosclerosis, and kidney problems.
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