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health-and-wellness1 year ago•4 min saved

"Digestive Discomfort, Vehicle Getaways, and Contraceptive Woes: This Week's Well-Being Recap"

This week's Well+Being newsletter covers the growing social media outcry about the pain associated with intrauterine device (IUD) insertions, highlighting the lack of progress in relieving this discomfort despite acknowledgment from medical organizations. Additionally, the newsletter discusses how to escape from an underwater car, the factors affecting the smell of flatulence, and shares some "joy snacks" that brought happiness to the team.

via The Washington Post|

#car-escape #flatulence #health-and-wellness

health2 years ago•3 min saved

The Silent Struggle: Living with 'No Burp' Syndrome

People with "no burp syndrome," also known as retrograde cricopharyngeus dysfunction (R-CPD), experience symptoms of bloating, excessive flatulence, and loud gurgling noises in their necks and torsos. This rare condition is caused by issues with the cricopharyngeus muscle, which prevents the release of excess gas from the stomach. Injections of botulinum toxin (Botox) can effectively treat the condition. However, R-CPD remains relatively unknown among medical providers, and many individuals with the condition do not seek medical treatment or receive adequate care. A survey-based study conducted on a Reddit community dedicated to R-CPD sheds light on the impact of the condition on people's lives and the need for increased awareness, diagnosis, and treatment.

via Livescience.com|

#bloating #flatulence #health

health2 years ago•3 min saved

Unveiling the Science of Smelly Farts and the Foods Behind Them

The smelliness of farts is influenced by various factors, including the types of foods consumed and individual medical conditions and intolerances. Carbohydrates, particularly insoluble ones, provide fuel for bacteria in the colon, leading to gas production and the potential for smelly farts. However, not all gas produced from food results in odor. Offensive gases like hydrogen sulfide, indoles, and skatoles contribute to foul-smelling farts. Factors such as gut motility, bacterial composition, and individual sensitivities also play a role. While there are no universal foods that consistently produce smelly farts, sulfur-rich foods and fibrous vegetables may contribute. Disorders and intolerances can affect gas production, and dietary adjustments may help reduce extreme cases of flatulence. Ultimately, the volume and smell of farts vary among individuals, and forgiveness is key.

via Livescience.com|

#bacteria #digestion #farts

entertainment2 years ago•3 min saved

Whoopi Goldberg's Controversial Moments on The View

Fans of 'The View' speculate that co-host Whoopi Goldberg passed gas during Wednesday's show, causing her to momentarily go off script. Goldberg acknowledged the incident, telling the audience, "that was gas," as her co-hosts and the audience laughed. Viewers are split on whether it was a burp or flatulence. Similar incidents have occurred on the show in the past, with one incident in 2014 dubbed "fart-gate" by the internet. Fans quickly pointed out the moment on social media after it happened.

via Daily Mail|

#entertainment #flatulence #social-media