5 may be surprising!
Its almost spring break, which means its time to start planning your journey.
This is especially important for your gut and digestive health.
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Heres what to know.
It can actually help withconstipation, which can be a tricky issue while traveling.
Travel can be a hydration thief, Bulsiewicz says.
Bring a reusable water bottle and sip often.
Your gut needs adequate hydration, and it helps to keep you in rhythm.
Be sure to empty your water bottle before going through TSA!
Fruits, nuts and seeds are gastroenterologist-approved and pack well for any journey.
When you move, your intestines move.
When you are sitting for hours on end, your bowels go dormant, Bulsiewicz explains.
Focus on activity and movement wherever possible.
Your gut thrives on action!
The doctor recommends activities likedeep breathingor journaling to help keep you grounded even when youre in the sky.
It can make all the difference when it feels like your mind is traveling faster than you are.
