The Largest Gluten Free Pizza. (2012)

A new record has been reclaimed by the originator of pizza. The Italians had again made us awe as they have broken the record of having the largest gluten free pizza that is around 131-foot long.

The people responsible for the world beating record were five Italian chefs led by Dovilio Nardi, a pizza chain maker who was providing service for those with celiac disease, and Dr. Schar, a gluten-free food company was the organizer.

Over 19,800 pounds of flour was used, 10,000 pounds of tomato sauce were spread, 8,800 pounds of mozzarella cheese were topped and mixed in the pizza were 1,488 pounds of margarine, 551 pounds of rock salt, 220 pounds of lettuce and 55 pounds of vinegar. Overall, it weighed 51,257 pounds.

Baking the dough alone took 2 days to bake in 5,000 batches and the whole process was very long but when they broke the record, everything was worth it.

Previously, the record holder was back in 1990, holding a 122 feet big pizza made by Norwood Pick’n Pay hypermarket in South Africa. Now, the Italians hold the record, exceeding over 9 feet from the previous record and was entitled “Ottvia, an homage to the first Roman emperor Octavian Augustus.”

Hippocratic Oath for Healthcare Professionals

The examples and perspective in this article may not represent a worldwide view of the subject. Please improve this article by dropping your comments and suggestions in the comments box.

The Hippocratic Oath is an oath historically taken by physicians and other healthcare professionals swearing to practice medicine ethically and honestly. It is widely believed to have been written either by Hippocrates, often regarded as the father of western medicine, or by one of his students. The oath is written in Ionic Greek (late 5th century BC), and is usually included in the Hippocratic Corpus. Classical scholar Ludwig Edelstein proposed that the oath was written by Pythagoreans, a theory that has been questioned due to the lack of evidence for a school of Pythagorean medicine. Of historic and traditional value, the oath is considered a rite of passage for practitioners of medicine in many countries, although nowadays the modernized version of the text varies among them.

The Hippocratic Oath (orkos) is one of the most widely known of Greek medical texts. It requires a new physician to swear upon a number of healing gods that he will uphold a number of professional ethical standards.

A 12th-century Byzantine manuscript of the Oath.

OATH TEXT

English translation, version 1
I swear by, Apollo the Physician and Asclepius and Hygieia and Panacea and all the gods and goddesses, making them my witnesses, that I will fulfill according to my ability and judgment this oath and this covenant:

To hold him who has taught me this art as equal to my parents and to live my life in partnership with him, and if he is in need of money to give him a share of mine, and to regard his offspring as equal to my brothers in male lineage and to teach them this art - if they desire to learn it - without fee and covenant; to give a share of precepts and oral instruction and all the other learning to my sons and to the sons of him who has instructed me and to pupils who have signed the covenant and have taken an oath according to the medical law, but to no one else.

I will apply dietetic measures for the benefit of the sick according to my ability and judgment; I will keep them from harm and injustice.

I will neither give a deadly drug to anybody if asked for it, nor will I make a suggestion to this effect. Similarly I will not give to a woman an abortive remedy. In purity and holiness I will guard my life and my art.

I will not use the knife, not even on sufferers from stone, but will withdraw in favor of such men as are engaged in this work.

Whatever houses I may visit, I will come for the benefit of the sick, remaining free of all intentional injustice, of all mischief and in particular of sexual relations with both female and male persons, be they free or slaves.

What I may see or hear in the course of the treatment or even outside of the treatment in regard to the life of men, which on no account one must spread abroad, I will keep to myself holding such things shameful to be spoken about.

If I fulfill this path and do not violate it, may it be granted to me to enjoy life and art, being honored with fame among all men for all time to come; if I transgress it and swear falsely. may the opposite of all this be my lot.

English translation, version 2
I swear by Apollo, the healer, Asclepius, Hygieia, and Panacea, and I take to witness all the gods, all the goddesses, to keep according to my ability and my judgment, the following Oath and agreement:

To consider dear to me, as my parents, him who taught me this art; to live in common with him and, if necessary, to share my goods with him; To look upon his children as my own brothers, to teach them this art; and that by my teaching, I will impart a knowledge of this art to my own sons, and to my teacher's sons, and to disciples bound by an indenture and oath according to the medical laws, and no others.

I will prescribe regimens for the good of my patients according to my ability and my judgment and never do harm to anyone.

I will give no deadly medicine to any one if asked, nor suggest any such counsel; and similarly I will not give a woman a pessary to cause an abortion.

But I will preserve the purity of my life and my arts.

I will not cut for stone, even for patients in whom the disease is manifest; I will leave this operation to be performed by practitioners, specialists in this art.

In every house where I come I will enter only for the good of my patients, keeping myself far from all intentional ill-doing and all seduction and especially from the pleasures of love with women or men, be they free or slaves.

All that may come to my knowledge in the exercise of my profession or in daily commerce with men, which ought not to be spread abroad, I will keep secret and will never reveal.

If I keep this oath faithfully, may I enjoy my life and practice my art, respected by all humanity and in all times; but if I swerve from it or violate it, may the reverse be my life.

Health Benefits of Red Wine

Research on red wine has revealed several health benefits.

Researchers from Harvard Medical School found that red wine has anti-aging properties. Study leader, David Sinclair, said "Resveratrol improves the health of mice on a high-fat diet and increases life span."

Scientists from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, found that regular alcohol consumption raises breast cancer risk, with the exception of red wine. Moderate, regular red wine consumption lowers breast cancer risk.

Moderate red wine consumption reduces the risk of developing dementia, researchers from Loyola University Medical Center reported. They emphasized that the consumption must be "moderate", because too much red wine consumption has the opposite effect. Study leader, Edward J. Neafsey, said "We don't recommend that nondrinkers start drinking. But moderate drinking, if it is truly moderate, can be beneficial."

Red wine may protect from severe sunburn, scientists from the University of Barcelona, Spain, revealed. They explained that red wine and grape derivatives have a compound that helps reduce the damaging effects of ultraviolet light.

Red wine consumption may protect from some blinding diseases, such as age-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy. A substance in red wine prevents the formation of new blood vessels in the eye, called angiogenesis

Red wine consumers may be protected from brain damage after a stroke, scientists from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Team leader, Sylvain Doré, Ph.D., said "Our study adds to evidence that resveratrol can potentially build brain resistance to ischemic stroke."


Written by Joseph Nordqvist

Copyright: www.celestialhealing.net

Note: Any medical information published on this website is not intended as a substitute for informed medical advice and you should not take any action before consulting with a health care professional.

Daily Bread May Protect From Cardiovascular Disease

Eating bread everyday is a good way of preventing the development of cardiovascular diseases, a study carried out by researchers from the University of Barcelona found.

Professor Rafael Llorach Ramon Cajal led a study that identified the health benefits of eating bread and how its consumption is linked to a healthier lipid profile, resulting in overall better cardiovascular health.

A healthier lipid profile means that a person has lower levels of bad cholesterol (LDL cholesterol) and higher levels of good cholesterol (HDL cholesterol).

The researchers were able to analyze the effects of daily bread (white and whole wheat) consumption across a sample of 275 elderly volunteers who were at high risk of developing cardiovascular disease. Their findings showed that those who ate bread on a daily basis had healthier lipid profiles and lower insulin levels than those who didn't - meaning that they were at a lower risk of developing cardiovascular diseases.

The researchers also identified the metabolite involved in lipid metabolism (related to PPAR-alfa activity) which caused the change in lipid levels. This was found to be higher among those who ate whole wheat bread.

Daily bread consumption appears to protect from cardiovascular disease and insulin resistance

Professor Rafael Llorach said
"the data obtained in the study indicates that daily bread consumption, especially wholemeal bread, as an element of a balanced diet, is associated with a healthier lipid profile and lower insulin blood concentrations".

Co-director and head of the Research Group on Biomarkers and Nutritional and Food Metabolomics, Cristina Andrés-Lacueva, added
"the metabolomics study drove us to identify the positive effects that bread consumption has on the lipid profile". Bread consumption must be daily, not sporadically, for cardiovascular benefits.
An important point to note about this study is that healthier lipid profiles were found among those who consumed bread daily, not sporadically. It also revealed that lower insulin levels were found among those who consumed bread daily, helping to prevent the development of insulin resistance (when cells are unable to respond to insulin) which is associated with a high risk of cardiovascular disease.

Andrés-Lacueva concludes
"This is a really important data, when the body does not answer in a correct way to the insulin's action, glucose cannot reach the inner part of cells and it is accumulated in blood".

The researchers also found that there is no relationship between an increase in body weight and eating bread - a high carbohydrate food - on a consistent, daily basis.

Bread research and various findings
A study published in the International Journal of Cancer (October 2006 issue) found that people who eat a lot of bread are much more likely to develop kidney cancer, compared to those who eat little bread.

Adding folate to bread may lower depression rates - researchers from the University of York and Hull York Medical School, both in England, suggested that adding folate to bread may help reduce depression rates on a national scale. Folate, a vitamin which comes from vegetables, can help reduce the risk of developing depression, or may alleviate existing depressive symptoms. Low folate levels have been linked to depression.

High salt intake in the USA caused by bread consumption - Americans are consuming too much salt. More salt in the average American diet comes from bread than from salty snacks like popcorn, pretzels or potato chips. Even though the salty snacks taste saltier, and weight for weight do contain more salt than bread, Americans eat much more bread, resulting in very high salt intake from bread.


Written by Joseph Nordqvist
Copyright: Medical News Today

Note: Any medical information published on this website is not intended as a substitute for informed medical advice and you should not take any action before consulting with a health care professional.

Ten Ways to Raise Food-Smart Kids

Creating a nutritional home is one of the most important steps you can take to ensure the health of your child. To start, make smart food choices, and help your child develop a positive relationship with healthy food. Your children will learn their food smarts from your example.

Here are the top 10 tips for getting children to eat healthy food, offered by Melinda Sothern, PhD, co-author of Trim Kids and director of the childhood obesity prevention laboratory at Louisiana State University:

1. Do not restrict food. Restricting food increases the risk your child may develop eating disorders such as anorexia or bulimia later in life. It can also have a negative effect on growth and development.

2. Keep healthy food at hand. Children will eat what's readily available. Keep fruit in a bowl on the counter, not buried in the crisper section of your fridge. And have an apple for your own snack. "Your actions scream louder than anything you will ever tell them," says Sothern. Remember, your child can only choose foods that you stock in the house.

3. Don't label foods as "good" or "bad." Instead, tie foods to the things your child cares about, such as sports or appearance. Let your child know that lean protein such as turkey and calcium in dairy products give strength to their sports performance. The antioxidants in fruits and vegetables add luster to skin and hair.

4. Praise healthy choices. Give your children a proud smile and tell them how smart they are when they choose healthy foods.

5. Don't nag about unhealthy choices. When children choose unhealthy food, ignore it. Or if your child always wants fatty, fried food, redirect the choice. You might try roasting potato sticks in the oven (tossed in just a bit of oil) instead of buying french fries. Or, if your child wants candy, you might make fresh strawberries dipped in a little chocolate sauce. Too busy? Then keep naturally sweet dried fruit at home for quick snacks.

6. Never use food as a reward. This could create weight problems in later life. Instead, reward your children with something physical and fun -- perhaps a trip to the park or a quick game of catch.

7. Sit down to family dinners at night. If this isn't a tradition in your home, it should be. Research shows that children who eat dinners at the table with their parents have better nutrition and are less likely to get in serious trouble as teenagers. Start with one night a week, and then work up to three or four, to gradually build the habit.

8. Prepare plates in the kitchen. There you can put healthy portions of each item on everyone's dinner plate. Your children will learn to recognize correct portion sizes. And you may find your slacks fit better as well!

9. Give the kids some control. Ask your children to take three bites of all the foods on their plate and give it a grade, such as A, B, C, D, or F. When healthy foods - especially certain vegetables -- get high marks, serve them more often. Offer the items your children don't like less frequently. This lets your children participate in decision making. After all, dining is a family affair.

10. Consult your health care provider. Always talk with your child's doctor or nutritionist before putting your child on a diet, trying to help your child gain weight, or making any significant changes in the type of foods your child eats. Never diagnose your child as too heavy, or too thin, by yourself.

"It's all about gradual changes, it's not overnight, and it's an uphill battle for parents," says Sothern "Everything outside of the home is trying to make kids overweight. The minute they walk out of the home, there are people trying to make them eat too much and serving them too much."


culled from www.celestialhealing.net

Cancer and Other Health Effects of Chlorine in Drinking Water

According to Dr. Joseph M. Price, MD, in Moseby's Medical Dictionary, "Chlorine is the greatest crippler and killer of modern times. It is an insidious poison."

The chemical element chlorine is a corrosive, poisonous, greenish-yellow gas that has a suffocating odor and is 2 1/2 times heavier than air. Chlorine belongs to the group of elements called halogens. The halogens combine with metals to form compounds called halides. Chlorine is manufactured commercially by running an electric current through salt water. This process produces free chlorine, hydrogen, and sodium hydroxide. Chlorine is changed to its liquid form by compressing the gas, the resulting liquid is then shipped. Liquid chlorine is mixed into drinking water and swimming pools to destroy bacteria.

CHLORINATED WATER .... SAY A BIG NO-NO !!
Chlorine is a halogen that damages enzymes. It does not belong in our bodies as part of our water needs !! For starters, chlorine potentiates magnesium deficiency, which can cause almost any symptom you can think of from high blood pressure, to chemical sensitivity or even sudden death. Furthermore it also decreases the absorption while increasing the excretion of calcium and phosphorus. The increased loss of calcium into the urine, promotes osteoporosis. It is known that it not only contributes to hypertension, but also cancers of the pancreas, colon, bladder and has been linked to heart attacks, diabetes, kidney stones and much more."

The Environmental Protection Agency now reports that individuals who drink and bath in chlorinated surface waters (i.e., water from lakes, rivers and shallow wells) have a 50% greater likelihood of getting cancer in their lifetime. Most consumers are surprised to learn that one can absorb up to 600% more contaminants in your body in a ten-minute shower than in all the water consumed in a day.

Cancer fighting nutrients become deadly when combined with chlorinated tap water
Some of nature’s most valuable and essential anti-cancer and anti-disease phytochemical nutrients which are commonly found in food have been discovered to form deadly cancer causing substances when consumed or combined with chlorinated tap water. This discovery includes familiar foods including soy, fruits, vegetables, tea, many health products, and even some vitamins. Research has proven that these essential nutrients are the exact same families of compounds, that even in infinitesimal amounts have been tormenting the water treatment and chlorine industries for years.
In a 1992 study that made front-page headlines, and was reported on in the July issue of the American Journal of Public Health researchers at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee found that people who regularly drink tap water containing high levels of chlorine by-products have a greater risk of developing bladder and rectal cancers than people who drink unchlorinated water. The study estimates that about 9 percent of all bladder cancer and 18 percent of all rectal cancer cases are associated with long-term consumption of these by-products. This amounts to over 20,000 new cases each year. These concerns about cancer risks associated with chemical contamination from chlorination by-products have resulted in numerous epidemiological studies. These studies generally support the notion that by-products of chlorination are associated with increased cancer risks." "Chlorine is used to combat microbial contamination, but it can react with organic matter in the water and form dangerous, carcinogenic trihalomethanes.
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It has been known by the water treatment and chemical industries for many years that chlorine reacts negatively with natural organic compounds. These industries call these compounds DBPs (disinfection by-products) which are known to cause cancer in populations whose drinking water contains them. THM, the most commonly known DBP, is known to cause a high incidence of bladder cancer and also to cause spontaneous abortion of fetuses.

Chlorinated tap water linked to birth defects
Scientists from Imperial College, London University, will carry out the research after doctors in Norway, Canada and the United States reported higher levels of birth defects in areas where chlorine is used, compared with drinking water treated by alternative methods. A Norwegian study of 141,000 births over three years found a 14 per cent increased risk of birth defects in areas with chlorinated water. Scientists have already found an association between chlorine and an increased risk of bowel, kidney and bladder cancer, but it is the first time that a link has been found with higher levels of spina bifida.

ABSTRACTS
Chlorinated water and Eczema - A testimonial on Fri, 3 Dec 1999, from Angela Jones angeljones@excite.com "I have had Psoriasis and eczema for 15 years and I have tried everything the doctors have prescribed (prednisone, Methotrexate, etc.) but of course the psoriasis always came back after "treatment". Then about a year ago I read the book "Eat right for Your Type" and I am a changed person. My skin is clearer than it has ever been. I went to a naturopath and found out I was allergic to tons of stuff including chlorine, so I have placed a filter on my shower and on my kitchen sink and this has helped considerably. I recommend you put a filter on you bath tub too. Please read up on Eat right for your type, it has really changed my life !! Note: Methotrexate causes liver failure, so please be careful anyone whom is on it. A liver biopsy is not my idea of a good time. " Angela
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Matthew Silver, MD  - "An associate in her early fifties who had suffered for many years from the toxic effects of chlorine poisoning from inhaling vapors from an over-chlorinated swimming pool. This had resulted in many severe health challenges including extreme chronic fatigue and breathing difficulty that kept her housebound and dependent on oxyn. Even minimal exertion led to extreme shortness of breath. After just three days of drinking glyconutrients, she reported that all of her symptoms improved dramatically and that she was able to leave her house without oxygen and work in her garden, which she had not been able to do in years."  The sugars found on all Glyconutrients (saccharides) also address the workings of the brain and nervous system – from memory and sleep to anxiety and depression.
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There is good reason for the public to seriously examine and question this entire issue. Many years ago laws were passed making chlorination of water mandatory. Now, the chlorine industry and government agencies must continue their existing policies, because if sudden or drastic changes are made, the legal liabilities would be staggering. Certainly some government or industry personnel have known or theorized about these problems and have been covering them up for many years. However, if anyone were to admit to it, the consequences could be disastrous. This predicament could make the tobacco industry scandal seem insignificant in comparison.
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The Environmental Protection Agency has continually tightened their restrictions on THMs in drinking water, and even tighter restrictions are just around the bend. Yet it is interesting to note that the many government agencies and chlorine industries have conveniently neglected to take a serious look at food, health supplement, and pharmaceutical drug consumption, preparation, and production relating to use of chlorinated tap water.

"Disease and early death is more likely to be seen with the long term drinking of purified water. Avoid it except in special circumstances." Zoltan P. Rona M.D



Culled from shirleys-wellness-cafe

FLATULENCE (farting)

Irritable-Bowel Syndrome

What Is Flatulence? What Causes Flatulence (Farting)?
Flatulence, also known as "farting" or "passing wind", is the passing of gas from the digestive system out of the back passage.
Flatus is the medical word for gas generated in the intestinal tract. Medical literature describes flatulence as "flatus expelled through the anus".

Flatulence is commonly a source of laughter or embarrassment. Excessive flatulence can cause enormous discomfort and distress, mainly when there are other people around. A bout of flatulence can strike at the most undesirable moments - during a meeting, or even worse in a crowded elevator. In the majority of cases, it is not a serious condition.

Doctors say that in the majority of cases, excessive gas can be controlled with a change of diet and lifestyle.

Passing wind is a normal biological process, like sweating, burping or breathing. Everybody farts, even those who seem not to. The average human, according to the National Health Service, UK, passes wind approximately 15 times a day.

Why do humans fart?
When we eat, drink or swallow saliva, we also swallow tiny amounts of air. This swallowed air accumulates in the gut. The gas within our digestive system consists mainly of nitrogen and oxygen.

When we digest food, gas, mainly in the form of hydrogen, methane and carbon dioxide is released.

As the gas builds up, the body may need to get rid of it - this is done by either burping (belching) or flatulence (farting).

Many times, flatulence occurs and the person is unaware of it - there is no smell, and the amount is tiny. When there is a smell, there are usually small amounts of sulfur gases. If food has not been digested properly, it starts to decompose (rot), releasing sulfur.

What are the signs and symptoms of flatulence?
In the majority of cases, flatulence is nothing to worry about; it is a normal human condition which can be treated with self-care techniques.

Flatulence is not usually a reason to go and see your doctor, unless the symptoms are severe, it occurs too frequently and with a foul smell, or there are some additional symptoms which could indicate the presence of an underlying digestive condition.

Below are some signs and symptoms of flatulence when they are seen as troublesome:

Episodes of flatulence occur frequently, often involuntarily.
When an episode of flatulence occurs, a lot of wind is released.
Farting is consistently foul-smelling
There may be sharp, jabbing pains (cramps) in the abdomen. Sometimes they may change location, within the abdomen
A bloated feeling in the abdomen
A knotted sensation in the abdomen

What are the causes of flatulence?
Flatulence can have several natural causes, and may also be the consequence of a condition that affects the digestive system.

Intestinal gas consists of:
Exogenous sources - air that comes in from outside. We swallow it when we eat, drink or swallow saliva. It can occur when we experience nausea or acid reflux and excess saliva is produced.

Endogenous sources- it is produced within the gut. Gas may be produced as a by-product of digestion of certain foods, or when foods are not digested completely. Anything that causes food not to be digested completely by the stomach and/or small intestine can cause flatulence when it reaches the large intestine.

Foods that cause flatulence are generally those high in certain polysaccharides, particularly oligosaccharides, such as inulin. Inulin belongs to a class of dietary fibers known as fructans. Examples include:
Artichokes
Beans
Broccoli
Brussels sprouts Cabbage
Cashews
Cauliflower
Dairy products
Garlic
Leeks
Lentils
Oats
Onions
Potatoes
Radishes
Rutabagas
Scallions
Sweet potatoes
Turnips
Wheat
Yeast (in baked products, such as bread

Beans - gas builds up inside the gut. Complex carbohydrates in beans are very difficult for humans to digest. They are digested by microorganisms in the gut - gut flora - methane-producing archaea. When the complex carbohydrates reach the lower intestine, bacteria feed on them, during which they produce gas.

Lactose intolerance - when lactose-containing foods, such as milk are consumed, the bacteria feed on the lactose and produce excessive amounts of gas.

Celiac disease - intolerance to gluten, a protein found in barley, wheat and rye. People with this condition who eat foods containing gluten tend to have flatulence problems.

Artificial sweeteners - sorbitol and mannitol are found in candies, chewing-gums and sugar-free sweet foods. A considerable number of people develop either diarrhea, gas or both when they consume these substances.

Fiber supplements - if you add them too rapidly to your diet, especially the ones containing psyllium, they can cause flatulence.

Carbonated drinks - Fizzy drinks and beer may cause a build-up of gas in the intestinal tract.

Some health conditions - sometimes, a more serious chronic condition may be the cause of flatulence. Examples include Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis or diverticulitis.

Antibiotics- these medications can upset the normal intestinal flora (bacterial flora) in the bowel, which can lead to flatulence.

Laxatives - people who take laxatives regularly and in excess have a high risk of developing flatulence.

Constipation - the feces themselves make it harder to expel excess gas, resulting in further accumulation and discomfort.

Gastroenteritis - an infection of the bowel/stomach. In many cases, there is s a lot of gas build-up.

Diagnosing flatulence
The flatulence itself does not require a diagnosis, if the patient is passing wind a lot, then he/she has flatulence. The doctor may try to find out what the underlying cause might be.

The doctor will check the patient's medical history, ask questions about dietary habits, and carry out a physical exam. He/she will check to determine whether there is any distension in the abdomen and listen for a hollow sound by tapping the abdomen (a hollow sound usually means there is gas).

The doctor may also ask about the patient's bowel movements, whether there is any straining when passing a stool, or whether there is abdominal pain after meals. These kinds of questions may help the doctor decide whether the patient might be suffering from IBS (irritable bowel syndrome).

If additional signs and symptoms are detected, the doctor may refer the patient to a specialist for an endoscopy - for an internal examination. An endoscope is a long, thin tube with a camera and light at the end.

What are the treatment options for flatulence?
In most cases, a change in lifestyle and diet is all that is needed.
Diet
Avoid eating the foods listed in the "causes of flatulence" that have high levels of unabsorbable carbohydrates. Ask your doctor or a qualified dietitian for advice. It is important that your diet contains your daily nutritional requirements in calories, vitamins, minerals, etc.

The following carbohydrate foods are easier to digest:
Bananas
Citrus fruits
Grapes
Lettuce
Potatoes
Rice
Yoghurt (not if you are lactose intolerant; check with a nutritionist)

Eat smaller meals - many people find that their symptoms improve if they eat four to six smaller meals per day, rather than three large ones. Peppermint tea has been known to help.
Eat slowly - don't gulp the food down. Digestion starts in your mouth, chew your food slowly before you swallow it.
Chewing gum - eating chewing gum makes people swallow more air, something a person with flatulence needs to avoid.
Dairy products - if you are not sure whether you are lactose intolerant, try buying low-lactose milk and dairy products. If your symptoms improve, it is possible you are. Supplements of lactase, an enzyme which helps digest lactose may help.
Beans - if the beans are fermented before cooking them, the amount of soluble fiber goes down, while their nutritional quality is enhanced.
Exercise - apart from being good for the health, exercise helps the proper functioning of the digestive system, the elimination of gas, and bloating.
Smoking - smoking makes people swallow more air; it can also irritate the digestive system. Giving up smoking may help some people.

Remedies and drugs
Charcoal tablets - available OTC (over-the-counter) at pharmacies. Charcoal absorbs the gas in your gut, thus reducing the symptoms of flatulence. However, check with your doctor or a qualified pharmacist if you are on any prescription medications, because charcoal may also absorb some of the active ingredient.

Charcoal pads- if placed inside clothing they absorb released gas, thus helping reduce the impact of foul-smelling farts.

Probiotics - some people find probiotics help reduce symptoms.

Rifaximin - the antibiotic, rifaximin, which is used for the treatment of diarrhea, is also effective in treating bloating and flatulence, including IBS(Irritable-Bowel Syndrome), researchers reported in The American Journal of Gastroenterology (February 2006 issue).

Written by Christian Nordqvist

Culled from Medical News Today

Note: Any medical information published on this website is not intended as a substitute for informed medical advice and you should not take any action before consulting with a health care professional.