Friday, January 28, 2011

Exercise helps cool irritable bowels

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Stay active and getting regular exercise may suffer as a convenience to people offer irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

New research shows that moderate to vigorous exercise helped reduce common symptoms of irritable bowel: cramps, bloating, constipation and diarrhea.

The causes of IBS vary from person to person, but lists the Mayo Clinic increased stress levels hormonal changes and food triggers diseases like gastroenteritis as possible risk factors for IBS.

According to WebMD suffer 55 million Americans irritable bowel syndrome occur mainly in women.

Published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology, studied scientists 102 adults with IBS, instruct, to get a group exercise - such as hiking or biking - on three to five days a week from people, 20 to 60 minutes.

The American Heart Association (AHA) recommends 30 minutes or longer moderately intense physical activity, like walking, most or all days; Add the wider variety to your workout to avoid boredom.

After three months 43% of the exercise group feeling was "clinically significant" improvement in symptoms, i.e. better in your daily life. Based on the results, the researchers say when you stay active symptoms can expect a reduction. Vice versa (s) remaining decrease sedentary your IBS.

Diet and nutrition may be the biggest risk factor for irritable bowel syndrome. According to the Mayo Clinic foods like chocolate, alcohol, carbonated drinks, caffeine, candy, artificial sweeteners and milk products in lactose intolerant individuals can IBS symptoms bring.

Common treatments for irritable bowel include food drugs, cutting gas-causing, and switch to a healthier diet, namely eating more fruits and vegetables.

Image credit: Michael Lokner

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