6 Health Benefits of Knitting That No One Knows About.
Learning to knit may not be number 1 on your "to do list ..." But it should!
No, knitting isn't just for your grandmother!
Imagine that knitting is an activity full of benefits that no one knows.
Not to mention the pleasure of having at the end something that you have made yourself that is comfortable to wear, that you can snuggle in or that you can give as a gift.
Rest assured ! You don't have to buy that horrible itchy yarn anymore ... Now you can find very soft yarns.
1. Knitting makes you proud of yourself
Few people know how to knit. Showing one of your achievements to someone who has no idea how you went about it is like performing a magic trick!
Besides the gaze of others, doing something with your own hands is always very rewarding.
You will be proud of yourself, even if your little sweater or scarf is not perfect, you made them from A to Z!
2. Knitting is as beneficial as meditating
Once you have mastered the technique of knitting, knitting is a very relaxing activity. When you make a simple piece, the stitches are always the same.
So you can mentally escape and let your memory for gestures work automatically.
The repetitive and relaxing movement will give your body and mind the same benefits as a meditation session.
Except you'll have a nice blanket at the end!
To discover : Meditation: The 7 Scientifically Proven Benefits for Your Brain.
3. Knitting relieves symptoms of anxiety, stress and depression
The rhythmic movements and the concentration necessary for your work help you to divert your attention from the causes of anxiety, depression or stress.
Knitting from the comfort of your seat helps lower your heart rate and lower your blood pressure after just a few minutes.
As soon as you feel the first signs of anxiety or depression take hold of you, grab your knitting needles to help contain these symptoms.
4. Knitting develops your psychomotor functions
Knitting stimulates the entire brain: the frontal lobe (which directs the process of rewards, attention and planning), the parietal lobe (which processes sensory information and spatial navigation), the occipital lobe (which processes information visual), the temporal lobe (which is involved in the storage of memories and the interpretation of language and meaning) and the cerebellum (which coordinates the precision and planning of movements).
Knitting is thus an activity used to help people with degenerative diseases such as Parkinson's.
This improves the motor skills of patients and makes them forget about other often painful symptoms.
5. Knitting slows cognitive decline
While it improves your motor functions and your mood, knitting also stimulates your brain to keep it healthy.
Like any muscle, the more you use it, the healthier and longer your brain stays.
According to several recent studies, older people who engage in manual work (such as knitting) see the risk of "mild cognitive impairment" decrease by 30 to 50% compared to those who do not.
6. Knitting helps prevent osteoarthritis and tendonitis
Like your brain, you need to mobilize your joints to keep them healthy as well.
For many doctors, it's obvious that gentle use of your fingers strengthens the cartilage, rather than weakening it.
Knitting, for example, is more beneficial than typing on a keyboard because this activity does not put enough pressure on the fingers.
And of course, there are no negative side effects from knitting afterwards.
Do you already have arthritis? Soak your hands in hot water before using your needles to create your masterpieces.
Results
And there you have it, you now know the benefits of knitting on your moral and physical health :-)
All you have to do is go to your nearest haberdashery store to get yourself some soft wool and knitting needles.
Some stores even offer free or very accessible lessons for beginners. Find out more about you.
If you cannot integrate a course, there are the tutorials on Youtube.
This is how I learned. And believe me, once you get the hang of it, at home, on the train or on vacation, you can't live without it!
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