I feel like people are getting more and more modest .
Of course, I have nothing against keeping a certain amount of mystery...
But sometimes you also just have to tell it like it is.
Especially when it comes to our health... Because yes, talking about health sometimes means talking about subjects that are a bit “cracra” !
This is why it is necessary to openly discuss certain so-called "sensitive" subjects.
Topics like the benefits of sleeping naked. Or what our poo says about our health.
Today, we are going to discuss another somewhat delicate subject:flatulence, or if you prefer, farts!
Butts, winds, dropping a crate, whatever expression you use...
The important thing is to know that farts are extremely revealing of our state of health.
So without further ado, discover the 7 surprising benefits that prove that farting is good for your health!
First of all, you should know that farting is a function of the human body completely normal and natural .
On average, we fart 15 times a day. And despite what you might think, women fart just as much as men!
Yes, farting plays an important role in the functioning of the digestive system.
During the digestion of food, our digestive tract dissolves the food to extract the nutrients.
Intestinal gas is simply a consequence of this digestion.
This means that EVERYONE on earth produces gases , and that it is essential for the proper functioning of the digestive system.
In fact, never farting would be very worrying for your health!
Illustration by Tayra Lucero
If you feel bloated after a heavy meal, it's probably because you haven't farted.
For most people, bloating is synonymous with a feeling of swelling and temporary weight gain .
These symptoms are not necessarily dangerous, but on the other hand you will feel that your jeans are a little tighter.
Scientifically, bloating is partly the result of your body retaining too much water.
But then, where does this unpleasant feeling of satiety associated with bloating come from?
It is simply the result of intestinal gas that needs to be let out.
By releasing farts, you instantly relieve the painful feeling of swollen intestines!
Illustration by Tayra Lucero
When you were a child, maybe your mom told you not to hold back your farts?
Well, that's very good advice, and it should be taken very seriously!
Indeed, holding back your intestinal gas for prolonged periods of time can have detrimental effects on your health.
Of course, holding back a fart once in a while to avoid an awkward situation doesn't have to be serious...
On the other hand, if you have digestive disorders, holding in your intestinal gas can potentially cause other colon conditions.
Illustration by Tayra Lucero
Flatulence is one of those bodily functions that cannot be escaped.
Admittedly, letting off a fart can sometimes be embarrassing…
But did you know that farting is also revealing important health problems?
Indeed, farts allow you to detect problems and talk to your doctor about them before it's too late.
For example, foul-smelling farts that are increasingly frequent and associated with pain are warning signals sent by your body.
These signals indicate that you may have medical problems, ranging from simple lactose intolerance to a more serious condition such as colon cancer.
Illustration by Tayra Lucero
Perfect, you read that right! Smelling farts is good for your health.
Strange as it may sound, researchers at the University of Exeter have found that hydrogen sulfide, a compound found in trace amounts in our intestinal gas, prevents the onset of serious diseases .
It is also the sulfide that has that “rotten egg” smell associated with intestinal gas and which is toxic in large quantities.
But in small quantities, as is the case in our farts, hydrogen sulphide reduces the risk cell damage, stroke and heart attack.
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Good health is synonymous with a balanced diet .
However, your farts also serve as a signal about the type of food your body needs.
Explanation:each food produces distinct intestinal gases, depending on the insufficiency or the abundance of the food in question.
For example, if you don't fart often, that probably means you need to increase your fiber intake , with foods such as lentils, beans or kale.
Conversely, excess red meat causes particularly foul-smelling gas, meaning you should reduce your intake of this type of food.
Illustration by Tayra Lucero
Here's an inconvenient truth:healthy people without weight problems fart far more often.
In other words, the price to pay for better health may be more smelly farts.
Indeed, the foods that are most beneficial to your intestinal flora, i.e. those that stimulate the functioning of the digestive system , are vegetables like cauliflower, cabbage and Brussels sprouts.
Thanks to these green leafy vegetables, your intestinal microorganisms go into high gear, which means improved digestion… and therefore more intestinal gas.
Illustration by Tayra Lucero
Let's be honest. Who doesn't know the intense relief you feel when you let go of a fart that's been held in for too long?
Yes, if you are caught in the act, the situation could be embarrassing for you.
But the risk is worth it, because emitting gas undoubtedly brings us real relief .
Also, holding back a fart can make us grumpy, uncomfortable, even surly.
This is why you need to give free rein to your farts, as it can uplift your mood significantly!
If you want to know more about farting, I recommend The Art of Farting .
In this book, the author shows all the diversity of farts, which he classifies according to their musicality, and describes the different ways of extending, modulating or reducing their sounds :-)
