A regular exercise is beneficial for good health. It is useful for maintaining a healthy body weight, making you feel good and help you to lose weight. But did you know that aside from these, it can also help treat medical conditions? Exercise is many times more effective than medications intended for that specific purpose.

If its usefulness and effectiveness in treating chronic conditions and diseases were only considered, then it would be the most prescribed medicine in the world. Yet, many large drug companies will not be able to make money on promoting natural and free solutions.

Here are the lists of medical conditions that can be treated effectively by various types of exercises.

Medical Conditions Treatable with Exercise

Type II Diabetes

A regular physical exercise of 20-30 minutes of any kind 5 days a week, as well as a healthy diet, can help eliminate Type II Diabetes.

High Blood Pressure

This can be treated with a regular cardiovascular exercise routine. Also, switching to a healthier diet can increase the benefit even more.

Cold and Flu Prevention

To reduce or shorten the severity of cold or flu, do a 20-30 minutes regular physical activity of any kind 5 days a week.

Cholesterol

All you need is a regular cardiovascular and strength training routine to lower your cholesterol levels. Include whole grains, beans and legumes, high fiber fruits, avocado, nuts and fatty fish in your diet.

Prevention of Heart Disease

Add a regular cardiovascular exercise routine. Modifying your diet can increase the benefit even more.

Anxiety

In order to cope up with anxiety, you need at least 20-30 minutes of regular physical activity of any kind 5 days a week.

Arthritis

Give a try on light resistance training that focuses on a full range of motion. The more you move, the better the results.

Depression

According to studies, depression can be treated more effectively through exercise as compared to any antidepressant on the market. Do a regular 20-30 minutes of regular physical activity 5 days a week.

Osteoporosis

In order to increase bone density or prevent deterioration of bone density, a regular strength training 2-4 days a week is all you need. The heavier your lift, the better.

Fibromyalgia

Pilates and Tai Chi work well for fibromyalgia pain management during a flare-up as well as can reduce the occurrence and intensity of future flare-ups.

Some other health conditions that can be effectively treated with exercise include sciatica, neck and shoulder issues, obesity, chronic back pain and plantar fasciitis. But make sure you talk to your doctor first and see if your condition will allow you to do so. Through a regular exercise, you can easily ward off chronic diseases, improve your quality of life and in the long run, can save yourself a lot of money.