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How to keep tummy troubles at bay during holiday
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1 / 6Dietician Helen Bond suggests tips on how those who suffer from IBS, can remain trouble-free when on vacation (Text: IANS/Image Source: Thinkstock)
2 / 6Eat regularly: It can be tempting to eat at strange times or rely on one or two big blow-out meals at the all-inclusive buffet when on holiday, but try not to leave long gaps between eating or eat late at night, as both can aggravate IBS. (Text: IANS/Image Source: Thinkstock)
3 / 6Relax and don’t worry: Reducing your stress levels can have a positive effect on your IBS and where better to do that than on holiday. Work out where the nearest toilets are when you’re travelling to avoid last minute panics. (Text: IANS/Image Source: Thinkstock)
4 / 6Stay active: It’s easy to slob about on holiday, and while you don’t have to be up and about all the time, undertaking some gentle exercise can help to keep the bowels working smoothly, so perhaps try looking for local yoga classes or swimming a few lengths of the hotel pool when you can. (Text: IANS/Image Source: Thinkstock)
5 / 6Don’t be put off eating foreign food: You can check menus before you head out so you can make sure there are options you will enjoy and put your mind at rest. Buffets can encourage you to over indulge too, so try using a smaller plate or stick to just one helping. (Text: IANS/Image Source: Thinkstock)
6 / 6Keep a treatment handy: Either in your hand luggage or in an easily accessible compartment in case of unavoidable flare-ups while travelling. Anti-spasmodics target the root cause of pain and can be taken at first sign of every flare-up, whether mild or severe, so make sure you keep one handy. (Text: IANS/Image Source: Thinkstock)
