This might not be news to you, but your mental health and your physical health are deeply connected. They're so connected, in fact, that it can sometimes be difficult to tell if mental distress is manifesting physically, or if physical ailments are leading to mental symptoms.

Stress and anxiety are often associated with headaches and nausea, whereas depression or sadness can come with an unpleasant side of chest pain, sleep issues, and fatigue.

My point is that while we often remember caring for ourselves physically is essential for good mental health, we can forget the reverse is true. Investing in self-care for your mind is a powerful tool for transforming your physical health.

It's not surprising news that anxiety disorders have been steadily increasing in recent years across all demographics with young adults and teenagers being hit the hardest. Since this is a growing problem, the solutions we currently have to treat anxiety clearly aren't enough. But what if starting to heal this rising issue was as simple as moving our bodies?