How to vibrate high blood sugar and inflammation into oblivion

Have you ever heard of passive exercise?

I know what you’re thinking… that’s an oxymoron. Exercise is active, not passive. In fact, activity is the whole point of exercise.

But passive exercise is a real thing. It’s when your body moves but someone (or something) does the work for you. Here’s an example…

Say you had a stroke and became paralyzed on one side of your body. Both sides of your body still need movement and exercise to maintain bone and muscle mass. So, a physical therapist or nurse might move or exercise the paralyzed side for you. There are machines that can help people with paralysis get passive exercise too.

But passive exercise isn’t just for people with paralysis or other disabilities. It’s for anyone who wants some of the benefits of exercise without all the work…

Sounds intriguing, right? No more push-ups, jumping jacks, and burpees. But here’s the deal… you can’t trade in your active exercise routine for a completely passive one. As you can imagine, having a person or machine move your body isn’t quite as effective as moving it yourself.

You can, however, sprinkle some passive exercise into your exercise routine. In fact, it’s a good way to get the benefits of exercising on days when you just can’t (or don’t want to) get to the gym… especially if you have diabetes.

A new study shows that a form of passive exercise could lower blood sugar and fight inflammation in diabetic people.

Whole-body vibration boosts beneficial bacteria

Researchers from Augusta University just discovered that a form of passive exercise called whole-body vibration improves blood sugar control and inflammation in mice with diabetes.

In the study, whole-body vibration had an amazing effect on mice microbiomes. It increased the number of bacteria in their microbiomes that create short-chain fatty acids. In fact, it created a 17-fold increase in these bacteria.

This is good news because short-chain fatty acids help the body use glucose more efficiently. They’re also known for reducing inflammation. Researchers confirmed that mice had higher levels of a certain type of white blood cell (M2 macrophages) that suppress inflammation and the anti-inflammatory molecule cytokine IL-10 after participating in whole-body vibration too.

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Now, you may still be thinking: What in the world is whole-body vibration? So, let me explain…

Whole-body vibration is a form of passive exercise where a vibrating machine vibrates your body. Whole-body vibration machines are usually platforms that you stand on, but there are some that you can sit or lie on too.

In addition to the potential diabetes benefits, research shows that whole-body vibration can help with conditions like back pain and bone loss too. It can also improve balance and strength in older adults.

Harnessing the power of whole-body vibration

How do you incorporate whole-body vibration into your workout routine?

Well, first you have to invest in a whole-body vibration machine. Most of them are at least $100 (some are several thousand), so you’ll want to consider the investment carefully. Ask yourself… will I use it? Or will it sit in a closet collecting dust with my Thigh Master and Ab Wheel?

If you can imagine yourself vibrating away as you watch Golden Girls reruns, then it might be worth buying. But remember… you can’t completely replace your gym membership with a vibrating platform.

Active exercise is still the most effective way to keep high blood sugar and inflammation in check. In fact, muscle gains equate to big gains for controlling blood sugar and reduce your diabetes risk big time.

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Sources:

1. Whole-body vibration shakes up microbiome, reduces inflammation in diabetes — MedicalXpress
2. Whole Body Vibration-Induced Omental Macrophage Polarization and Fecal Microbiome Modification in a Murine Model — International Journal of Molecular Sciences
3. Is whole-body vibration a good way to lose weight and improve fitness? — Mayo Clinic