How You Can Actually Benefit From “Netflix & Chill”
POSTED ON April 28, 2017 BY Lindsay Sibson


Written by: Lindsay Sibson
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We’ve all been there. Promising ourselves “just one more episode” of the latest series we are binge watching.
But – we ALL know what happens next.
Well then…
Since everything has a silver lining, it got me to thinking that there definitely have to be benefits of “Netflix & Chill” – and alas, of course there are!
It has been widely documented that TOO much stress can have harmful effects on your overall health and well being, such as:
Depression & anxiety |
Digestive problems |
Sleep problems |
Thinking and memory problems |
Pain of any kind |
Heart disease |
On the flip side of that, there is relaxation.
So, next time you find yourself “chilling,” you are receiving the following:
The Health Benefits Of “Netflix & Chill”
- Gives your body time to heal, recover and ease inflammation caused by stress
- Gives your brain a break, boosting your memory as a result!
- Lowers your risk of stroke
- Increases blood flow to your major muscles
- Reduces muscle tension and chronic pain
- Can help lower your blood pressure
How To Upgrade Your “Netflix & Chill”
Drink |
Instead of chugging back some vino or beer, consider these health-enhancing beverages instead:
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Eat |
Ditch the packaged chips, candies and other processed junk and whip up one of these scrumptious snacks:
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Do |
While it’s uber tempting to just sit there on your couch and binge watch, sitting for long periods of time can be detrimental to your health. If you are having a Netflix marathon session, make a commitment to stretch or move about in between episodes:
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Watch |
Sure, action packed shoot em’ up movies and shows can be entertaining to watch… but viewing these types of programs can influence your overall thoughts and mood. Instead, opt for positive, motivating and uplifting shows, movies and documentaries. Here are a few suggestions to get you started:
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There ya have it!
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Lindsay Sibson turned her lifelong dream of traveling the world into a reality when she first stepped on a plan in April of 2014. With the simple intention of learning more about this beautiful world, she stepped away from corporate America to explore an alternative lifestyle of long term international travel, volunteering, blogging and pursuing a blissfully happy and fulfilling way of life.
Lindsay documents her journey in hopes of empowering others to find their passion, reignite their spark and freshen their outlook on life. Connect with her on her website and follow her travels on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/_traveloholic_).
Through her blog, Lindsay documents her journey in hopes of empowering others to find their passion, reignite their spark and freshen their outlook on life.
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