| It has been reported that millions of people of | | | | flush unhealthy bacteria and parasites from the |
| suffer from some form of irritable bowel | | | | intestinal tract. These parasites have probably |
| syndrome and its associative symptoms. Needless | | | | made their way into your intestinal tract by way |
| to say, many are searching for ways to gain | | | | of food or water and need to be removed. |
| relief from the symptoms of constipation, | | | | Removing unwanted bacteria from the intestinal |
| diarrhea and pain. A lot of people are able to | | | | tract and colon can have dramatic effects on |
| secure some form of relief but much of the relief | | | | mood, energy levels and a general sense of well |
| is temporary and short lived. Many more studies | | | | being. |
| are going to be necessary to properly research | | | | Providing the intestines with the proper amount of |
| and address the problems before long term | | | | water is important for symptom relief. Hydrating |
| solutions to the many symptoms of irritable | | | | before a walking exercise program and during |
| bowel disease can be found. | | | | your walking is important. It is not advised that |
| One such study was done in the UK and reported | | | | you wait until you feel dehydrated to drink water |
| in The International Journal of Sports Medicine. A | | | | but to get into the routine of drinking water |
| report published in September 2008 offers a | | | | throughout the day. Drinking a glass of water |
| great deal of hope for those seeking relief. The | | | | after your walking routine is a good idea as well. |
| outcome of the study reports that exercise | | | | This will allow you to avoid dehydration before it |
| routines that use walking as its main form of | | | | can occur instead of trying to deal with the |
| activity will help relieve many chronic bowel | | | | effects of dehydration after it has occurred. |
| symptoms. The study surveyed over 50 people | | | | There isn't much that needs to be done to |
| and provided them with various disciplines of | | | | prepare for a modest walking routine. A few |
| support during the study. The study was | | | | deep breaths, slowly inhaling and exhaling, are |
| conducted over a 12 week period of time with all | | | | good warm ups for the lungs. Also, before |
| of the participants finishing the study. | | | | beginning a walking routine, performing a few light |
| The study concluded that 30 minutes of | | | | warm ups and simple stretching exercises can |
| moderate exercise, 5 times a week, will be | | | | really help make the walk more enjoyable. A |
| effective for relief form many irritable bowel | | | | warm up will help prepare the body for exercise |
| symptoms, especially constipation. Also, | | | | by warming up the muscles and getting the blood |
| participants that received the best results from | | | | flowing. Toe touches, knee raises and high |
| the regime also included a modest fiber content | | | | stretches are example warm up exercises for a |
| of diet and maintained proper daily hydration. The | | | | walking program. |
| combination of the three produced the best | | | | One very common mistake many people make |
| results for participants as they reported many | | | | when beginning a walking program is trying to do |
| symptoms disappearing and not reoccurring. | | | | more then they should and too early. The study |
| Walking combined with low fiber and plenty of | | | | concluded that a modest walking program is best |
| water has offered a lot of hope for symptom | | | | for relieving irritable bowel symptoms. Also, sore |
| relief for those suffering from irritable bowel | | | | muscles and possible injury can occur if you try |
| syndrome. | | | | to do too much too quickly. Take a slow and |
| Introducing modest amounts of fiber into the diet | | | | progressive stance regarding your walking pace |
| not only helps to keep the intestines operating | | | | and you'll enjoy it much more. You can set goals |
| properly but it has a cleansing effect as well. | | | | as far as how far you can walk in the 30 minutes |
| Cleansing of the colon is a great place to begin | | | | but don't push it too quickly. |
| improving intestinal health and relieving constipation | | | | Taking the information provided in The |
| symptoms. If the body is having a difficult time | | | | International Journal of Sports Medicine report on |
| with bowel movements, it may benefit from | | | | walking and the relief of irritable bowel symptoms |
| exercise and cleansing. The removal of unwanted | | | | and starting a walking program of your own can |
| bacteria will also have a detoxifying effect and | | | | payoff with great dividends. It might be a good |
| can change personal intestinal health and provide | | | | idea if you can recruit a walking partner and make |
| relief from symptoms. | | | | it a team effort. Also, try to get into a routine |
| An effective colon cleanse is an excellent way to | | | | and walk at the same time each day. |