9 Facts About Farting and Why You Should Embrace It

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How much do you know about farts besides the fact that they sound and smell funny, and come out from the bum. Farting is normal reaction meaning that you have a healthy digestive system. And it is estimated that on a daily basis people fart from 5 to 10 times.

This is not something to be embarrassed about as it means that you are healthy. A healthy digestive tract produces farts. If you are not farting at all go to the doctor.

9 Facts Why Farting Is Good

1. Reduces Floating

You should know that a common cause of bloating is actually build-up gas in the gut. Yes, sometimes you might feel bloated only because you need to fart. Next time you feel that discomfort and feel like the button on your jeans is about to burst, maybe you should take a second and let it out.

2. Inhaling Farts is Good for You

Believe it or not, but according to one study done at the University of Exeter when you are exposed to hydrogen sulfide gas (that is what the gut produces during the digestion) may help prevent mitochondrial damage to the cells. In fact, this can aid and prevent arthritis, strokes and heart disease.

3. It Feels Good

Let’s be open when we are at home, and we feel comfortable we fart, and it feels good. You get that feeling of relief, right? And when you are in a situation when you need to hold it, It makes you snappy and irritable. If you are out in public, you can always excuse yourself to the bathroom where there is a possibility to be alone, and you will feel free to do it.

4. Help Balance Your Diet

Based on your farts, you can know which food you have lately over-consumed. When your farts have an unpleasant and vigorous odor that is the result of overeating red meat. On the other hand, if you have large amounts of gas but they have a neutral smell that is the result of complex carbohydrates.

5. Holding It  In Can Be Bad For Your Colon

When we find ourselves in public, and feel the need to fart, what we instantly do is try to stop it or in some cases try to control the way the gas comes out. That actually can be bad, because withholding gas can aggravate hemorrhoids especially if you are trying to control your gas.

6. It Can Relieve Abdominal Pain

In case you have a significant amount of gas in your gut that can lead to intestinal distension which may result in pain. In situations when you need to let it out, and you do not have the possibility, you can help yourself. Massage your stomach, and that can help the gas to move through the system.

7. Farts Tell Us About Our Health

The farts can serve as an indicator of your health. Do you feel any pain and where? Do your farts have a strong odor? Are your farts frequent? If you experience flatulence, bear in mind that flatulence should be considered as an early sign of different health issues. However, if you think that your flatulence is due to something else and not your diet, make sure to contact your doctor.

8. Diagnose Food Allergies

There are food allergies that lead to severe flatulence; this especially happens with Coeliac Disease and lactose intolerance. So pay attention, if after consuming some foods you feel and have a significant increase in farting you should consult your doctor.

9. The original meaning of fart is forth as wind from the anus. This word was coined in 1962. We really hope you find this article helpful and don’t forget to share it with your friends and family. Thank You.

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