Discussion: Regular exercise is essential to IBD patients, far beyond maintaining a healthy weight.

Walking, especially after meals, is essential in chronic digestive system patients. It helps with digestion and is critical for preventing constipation.
Exercise, not necessarily intense, is essential for the proper flow of lymph fluid, the immune system's second line of defense.
Moderate walking, especially after eating, improves digestion.
Regular exercise improves aerobic capacity, and cardiovascular, and lung output. The result is usually a decrease in heartbeats and an improvement in blood pressure levels.
The skeleton and joints must move and resist to maintain the joints' flexibility. Without movement, inflammatory processes damage the joints.
Exercise, especially outdoors, in the open air, improves mood and concentration.

Link: Regular exercise and massage have tremendous health benefits.
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