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Gastroenterologist Claims Exercise Is Most Effective Therapy for IBS Over Medications

The Mel Robbins Podcast · The Hidden Reason You Feel Exhausted & How to Feel Better Now · June 8, 2026
Gastroenterologist Claims Exercise Is Most Effective Therapy for IBS Over Medications
The Mel Robbins Podcast
The Mel Robbins Podcast
The Hidden Reason You Feel Exhausted & How to Feel Better Now
"Exercise, it turns out, is the most effective therapy we have for IBS by far. Tai chi, yoga, osteopathic medical interventions, strength training, swimming, running, randomized control trial after trial shows that this is the most effective therapy we have."
Dr. Brennan Spiegel, a leading gastroenterologist at Cedars-Sinai, revealed that exercise consistently outperforms other treatments for irritable bowel syndrome in randomized controlled trials. This challenges conventional medical approaches that typically prioritize medications and dietary restrictions for IBS treatment, suggesting physical activity targeting gravity management should be first-line therapy.
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