We aren’t walking nearly as much as usual, and a gastroenterologist says that can lead to indigestion.

Here’s the benefits of walking for digestion.

And my gut can tellfarts, aggressively loud tummy grumbles, and stomach pain have become the norm.

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Gastroenterologist and internistNiket Sonpal, MD, says Im not alone.

Walking and exercise contract the abdominal muscles but sitting around for long periods does not.

Once you are regular gas and bloating will subside.

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And if youre alsonoticing more farts, Dr. Sonpal says thats to be expected.

Its Amazing How Its All Connected.

It depends on the degree of activity, says Dr. Sonpal.

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Bigexercise routinesshould be before meals.

But a calm soothing walk after a heavy meal can do wonders for digestion too!

Walking for digestion can alsohelp regulate your blood sugar.

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This will alsoelevate your moodand help the abdominal muscles contract more, he says.

This will get the bowel moving and expel stool and flatus.

And who doesnt want that?

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