Working Out
Exercise can help reduce stress and stress has an influence on gastrointestinal function. To help manage your stress, exercise regularly.
Start small, feel the difference
Regular exercise combined with a healthy diet can also reduce stress and benefit your general wellness.
Ideally, strive towards exercising several times a week.
Consider walking, swimming, jogging or cycling – or choose an exercise class that’s convenient with your schedule.
You can also make smaller inroads to combat a sedentary lifestyle through incorporating other activities into your daily routine.
- Take the stairs instead of the elevator or escalator
- Walk instead of taking the bus
- Get off the bus one or two stops early and walk the rest of the way
- Park your car further away from where you need to be – and walk
- Walk the long way to work, perhaps taking in a park
- Borrow the neighbor’s dog and take it for a walk
Be aware that some forms of exercise – like running – can cause diarrhea in some people. If you believe that your exercise routine may be causing your diarrhea, talk to your healthcare professional.
Traveler's diarrhea
While traveling, you may be at risk for developing traveler's diarrhea.
It’s the only medicine that treats diarrhea along with the symptoms of gas, bloating, cramps and pressure. It works faster than Loperamide alone.
IMODIUM® A-D Caplets & Liquid work fast so you can get back to doing the things you love.
Take comfort in knowing that IMODIUM® A-D Liquid for use in children is the only over-the-counter brand anti-diarrheal that's FDA-approved for children ages 6 and up.