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Would daily exercise help with bowel problems such as diarrhea or ibs? what kind of exercise, i was thinking walking, maybe 10-20 minutes.
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Walking is GOOD IDEA: We can't go back in time to do a confirmatory clinical trail, but it has been speculated that Americans had less constipation and reflux in the old days because we walked more and this helped move things along in the GI tract. Now that we are more sedentary the GI is slower which causes problems. Anecdotally, i can say I haven't had any athletes (daily exercise)present with these problems.
Answered 5/13/2014
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Walk with IBS: absolutely exercise can be of help in relieving symptoms and promoting well being. Low impact activities like walking, yoga, tai chi and pilates are great start.Plan your routes and keep your doctor informed
Answered 5/1/2015
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Activity helps: Activity is good for our bowels. Walking is good. running is good. Just be active.
Answered 8/9/2014
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