7 Amazing Health Benefits of Farting

We are creatures of the society. And so we rigidly follow an unwritten code of do’s and don’ts by which we operate.  Nobody might be present to enforce these rules on us, and yet we let them dictate our lives. We have ingrained these rules so unequivocally into our lives that we don’t even stop to question them.

But then, we sometimes do need to question these unspoken commandments because in fear of what others might think of us, we sometimes curb our natural body functions. Burping after a meal or passing flatulence are all very natural part of the digestive process. And what we don’t realize is that it is actually very important for our overall health. Here are a few more health benefits of flatulence, or farting as it is more popularly known.

1. It could be really harmful for your colon if you try to suppress your urge to fart. Although it is what is expected of us in social situations, if you have a history of digestive ailments, you should find a way to excuse yourself immediately because holding it in would do you no good. It is a byproduct of your gastrointestinal system and it’s not recommended to hold in any of your body’s byproducts.

2. Every time you’ve had a heavy meal, especially if you are not used to the amount, you’d feel extreme discomfort. This is because our body is trying to digest the enormous amount of food quick and the as a byproduct of the process there is a lot of gas doing the rounds of your digestive tract. Although this is not harmful to your body, releasing this gas will immediately give you comfort.

3. Do you know the reason why your farts are so pungent in their odor? This is because they contain a small amount of hydrogen sulphide gas. Which is known to have a very, pungent, rotten eggs smell in the labs too. But the important thing here is, this source of the awful smell is actually very healthy for you. It can help prevent many illnesses, for instant chances of strokes, heart attacks and cell damage.

4. There are certain microbes in our body who live in our gut. And they are important for the process of digestion. But for them to survive, they need to be fed a certain types of food. And these foods are the ones which are generally associated with causing gas. Beans, broccoli, kale, cabbage, lentil and all are a very important source of carbohydrates for the microbes, who in their turn improve our digestion.

5. Passing gas can be one of the indicators by which we can self judge our diet and whether or not we are having balanced meals. If you feel that your farts have been increasingly unpleasant since the past few days, it might be because you have been having too much meat in your food which is causing this. Holding back a little might help. Alternatively, if you pass no flatulence at all, that too is not a healthy sign. It would mean that your diet needs much more fiber than whatever you are currently eating.

6. Again, if you would pay attention to your flatulence, instead of plainly suppressing and ignoring it, it might warn you of a number of health risks. If you feel pain while farting or too much odor it might be an indicator of some food intolerance or might even be related to colon cancer so don’t ignore such signs.

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7. And finally, even if it very embarrassing for your social image, it is good for providing you instant relief. It can help you with stomach ache, bloating and so many other little problems.