What is the cure for farts?

[Dave Slayer]

Sorry if this comes off as a stinky subject, but is there a cure for farts? I am asking because I have a bad gas problem sometimes. Perhaps this is why I am single. :D

 

[Timf]

To understand the process of gas generation you need to consider the intestinal tract as a type of chemical processing system. Foods are chewed and mixed with saliva, this is the start of a process that breaks down the food we eat so that nutrients can be extracted.

Chewed food is then exposed to acid in the stomach which further breaks down food. Most of the nutrients are removed from the slurry that food has become in the intestines. The slurry is accumulated in the large intestine for water removal and final discharge.

This process is facilitated by the presence of helpful bacteria in the intestinal system. Bacteria will help breakdown food by eating some and excreting gas as a by product. When bacteria does this to grape juice it produces alcohol and CO2 gas.

Some factors that bear on the production of gas;

1. Size. Larger people have a larger internal diameter of their intestines which means not all nutrients may be removed.

2. Types of foods. Some foods are more difficult to breakdown and are thus in a more available state by the time they get to where the bacteria are.

3. Amount of water. Some people do not drink enough water or enough water regularly to facilitate continuous movement through the digestive tract. This can allow bacteria more time to produce gas.

Some control methods.

1. Loose unnecessary weight.
2. Drink a normal amount of water.
3. Avoid foods that are particularly effective at gas production.
4. Supplement with digestive enzymes to aid in food breakdown.
5. Chew food completely (don't eat too fast).
6. Don't put off going to the bathroom when you feel the need.
7. Review your diet for balance (might need to reduce total carbohydrates).

Good gastro-intestinal health can also reduce cumulative disorders such as hemroids.

 

[Carol Lowery]

They do sell gas strips or beano, pretty much in any grocery or drug store. Home remedies are teaspoon of baking soda in a glass of water and drink. And a daily dose of Acidophillus [same bacteria as in yogart] works wonders for regulating your bowels by the good bacteria in Acidophillus consuming the bad bacteria lining the walls of your bowels. When you first start to use it, about the first two to three weeks your urine and bowel moments are going to be very stinky! Put a towel over your lap in the bathroom and bear with it, it's worth the 2-3 week stink afterwards.....it's cleaning the lining of the bowels, and cleaning out your bladder of all the impurities.....cuts down on the odor.

You can go to any drug store or health food store, or any place you can get cheap vitamins. You can get the Acidophillus 100 count for about 5-8 dollars [depends where you shop]. Take 4 a day for 2 weeks with plenty of water, and then one, once a day after the clear out. Drinking bottled green tea also helps get the impurities/toxins get out of these areas too while taking Acidophillus

Now here's another thing I've noticed with the Acidophillus, when I've been sick and started on the regement of 4 Acidophillus a day while sick.....it seemed to help me recover faster, but boy does it stink! Now the acidophillus is all natural, so no way to worry about the dosage being to much, so if you want to up it to 6 capsules daily cause you happen to be a big man...no problem! But the good thing is, is it sure does cut down on the stench when there is gas [bum burps].....then it's just a bunch of hot air! tehe ha he ha ha

BTW......Ahhhh NO, I wont pull your finger! :gah