Thread: Flatulence..It's a gas

After a particularly sheet lifting curry I thought time to consult the experts, well google at least and while much is common sense an interesting read.

Flatulence and frequent farting can be prevented by changing behavior | MedPark Hospital

As I'm pretty certain with many fellow curry fans and the ale and spices as local staples I may shed some fresh air on the topic.

Interestingly it may also be a laughing matter but that is no excuse for ribbaldry , wit nor banter up wiv witch aisle knot put.

The article cytes

Swallowing air is one of the most overlooked causes of flatulence. Because swallowing air often happens unconsciously.
The swallowed air courses from the mouth to the stomach, contributing to flatulence. Here are some behaviors that cause air swallowing:

• Eat or drink too hastily
• Talk while eating.
• Chewing gum.
• Smoking
• Laughing
• Stress
• Snoring

Some remedies

Five measures to prevent flatulence

1. Eating a meal and drinking water slowly. Chewing food thoroughly before swallowing will help prevent prolonged food retention in the intestines for gas accumulation in the digestive tract to occur.
2. Drink enough water, at least 1.8 liters per day. Drinking water will stimulate the motility of the digestive tract and prevent the digested food from solidifying and packing within the intestines, causing constipation
3. Be cautious of sudden changes in the types of food you consume. For example, a sudden increase in fiber intake may beg the question, "Why do I have flatulence when traveling abroad?"
4. Exercise at least 30 minutes daily, preferably 3-4 days a week help stimulate bowel movements. Increased physical activity helps with the elimination of intestinal gas.
5. Avoid uninterrupted sitting for longer than one hour.------------------------------------------------------------

I used joke at the old relatives whose farts could be heard in a 10 mile radius of course as one turns into those old grandads and uncles we begon to understand.


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