Many people have experienced the embarrassment and discomfort that comes from out of control flatulence. Some may not fess up to admitting it but farting is a daily occurrence that is normal in healthy people.
However, everyone’s experience in dealing with gas is different because everybody is unique in how they manage bacteria and the buildup of sulfur compounds. Listed below are eight mechanisms you can try to identify which problems are triggering your digestive discomfort. Following these strategies will help you reduce gas and improve your digestive health.
1. Eat slowly and intentionally: As previously mentioned, eating quickly without properly chewing your foods can irritate the digestive system and result in gas. This is why the saying “chew your liquids, drink your solids” is so popular. Eating mindfully not only eases you into a relaxed state so that you can ensure healthy digestion, but this way of eating also:
Limits the intake of unintentional air;
Increases the beginning stages of digestion from salivary enzyme secretions needed to metabolize food;
Breaks down the food components through the mechanics of chewing so that there is a better chance that food residue will pass smoothly and this will reduce gas.
2. Drink more water between meals: Ensure the proper movement of food through the digestive tract by hydrating well in between meals with pure water. Hydration is key to removing waste from the body because it lubricates fiber causing it to swell preventing it from becoming stagnant along the digestive tract. By moving things through your system, you minimize fermentation and reduce gas formation.
