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Exercise can ease stress and may reduce constipation in people with IBS. Exercise can help with many ailments, including irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). While exercise isn't a cure for IBS, it can boost overall health, reduce stress, and help with gastrointestinal problems like constipation, a common occurrence in people with IBS.
Before trying the low FODMAP approach, the NHS suggests some basic tips to help avoid IBS symptoms: 1  Having regular meals. 2  Don't rush meal times. 3  Don't skip meals.  Avoid long gaps between 1  meals. Drink at least 8 cups of water and other non-caffeinated drinks a 2  day. Limit tea and coffee intake to 3 cups a 3  day. Limit alcohol and fizzy drinks.