Fart Proudly

Flatulence is a hilarious, sometimes stinky, but always inevitable part of being human. For centuries (most of us) have done all we can to make the passing of gas a private affair, but new research out of the Mayo Clinic suggests its time to stop being ashamed. Farting could actually be an indicator of a happy, healthy gut–something to be proud of in today’s messed up food system!

In recent years, science has become more aware of how intimately our overall well-being is connected to the health of the millions of microscopic critters that live in our gastrointestinal system. “This live-in colony of microbes, which together can weigh several pounds and consist of hundreds of individual species, is a digestion powerhouse, breaking food down into useful and nutritious components for us and for the microbes,” explains TIME.

These beneficial bacteria are the real-world version of Star Wars’ midi-chlorian: when they’re unhappy, there is most definitely a disturbance in the force. Unhealthy (or too few) gut bacteria can affect brain function, mental health and digestive efficacy. Likewise healthy gut flora deliver a wealth of benefits, like reduced risk of obesity and diabetes.

feelthelove wrote:I'm sorry Ben but after being trapped in a car with someone this afternoon who had "issues" I couldn't care less if it's healthy. I know damn well it's as a result of a team drinks event last night

Ben_Reilly wrote:

feelthelove wrote:I'm sorry Ben but after being trapped in a car with someone this afternoon who had "issues" I couldn't care less if it's healthy. I know damn well it's as a result of a team drinks event last night

Oh noes!!!!!!!

 ::d&f:: 

That's when it's time to do as the dogs do:

feelthelove wrote:

Ben_Reilly wrote:

feelthelove wrote:I'm sorry Ben but after being trapped in a car with someone this afternoon who had "issues" I couldn't care less if it's healthy. I know damn well it's as a result of a team drinks event last night

Oh noes!!!!!!!

 ::d&f:: 

That's when it's time to do as the dogs do:

You don't know how accurate you are! Why do men find it so amusing??? And why do they have to lift their butts off the floor/chair etc????

Irn Bru wrote:Ode to a fart - Rabbie Burns

Oh what a sleekit horrible beastie
lurks in yer belly efter a feastie
Nae matter whit yi try an dae
Abody`s gonnae hiv tae pay
Even if you try to stifle
Its like a bullet oot a rifle
Haud yer bum tight to the chair
to try an stop the leakin air
Shoogle yersel fae cheek to cheek
An pray tae god it disnae leak
Oot it comes like a clap o` thunder
Ricochets aroon the room michty me like a sonic boom
God aw michty it fairly reeks,hope I huvnae shit ma breeks!!!!

Nice eh?

stardesk wrote:I kid you not, folks. When I'm in my armchair the cat comes and sits on my lap. If and when I fart she looks up at me, then looks round to see what the noise was, sometimes giving a sniff. I don't think she's amused.
We had a dog who wasn't well, took him to the vet who said he had a block of wind. Vet gave him an injection and said he'll be alright soon. And indeed he was, after giving the most obnoxious, long, and loud fart I've ever heard a dog do. He was fine after that, but we were nearly knocked out.

stardesk wrote:Hi FTL, how's you? Why we laugh I don't know, but going by the report above I must have a very healthy gut, for I often pass wind and believe me, it's long, loud, and pongs!        We lift our bums so it can pass out easily. I try not to do it in the car, though, unless I'm alone.

Sassy wrote:

stardesk wrote:I kid you not, folks. When I'm in my armchair the cat comes and sits on my lap. If and when I fart she looks up at me, then looks round to see what the noise was, sometimes giving a sniff. I don't think she's amused.
We had a dog who wasn't well, took him to the vet who said he had a block of wind. Vet gave him an injection and said he'll be alright soon. And indeed he was, after giving the most obnoxious, long, and loud fart I've ever heard a dog do. He was fine after that, but we were nearly knocked out.

  

When our dog farts he turns round and growls at his rear end, it's hilarious!

Ben_Reilly wrote:

Sassy wrote:

  

When our dog farts he turns round and growls at his rear end, it's hilarious!

Oh, we need video of that  ://?roflmao?/: ://?roflmao?/: ://?roflmao?/: 

Ben_Reilly wrote:

Flatulence is a hilarious, sometimes stinky, but always inevitable part of being human. For centuries (most of us) have done all we can to make the passing of gas a private affair, but new research out of the Mayo Clinic suggests its time to stop being ashamed. Farting could actually be an indicator of a happy, healthy gut–something to be proud of in today’s messed up food system!

In recent years, science has become more aware of how intimately our overall well-being is connected to the health of the millions of microscopic critters that live in our gastrointestinal system. “This live-in colony of microbes, which together can weigh several pounds and consist of hundreds of individual species, is a digestion powerhouse, breaking food down into useful and nutritious components for us and for the microbes,” explains TIME.

These beneficial bacteria are the real-world version of Star Wars’ midi-chlorian: when they’re unhappy, there is most definitely a disturbance in the force. Unhealthy (or too few) gut bacteria can affect brain function, mental health and digestive efficacy. Likewise healthy gut flora deliver a wealth of benefits, like reduced risk of obesity and diabetes.

http://www.care2.com/greenliving/fart-with-pride-it-means-your-gut-is-well-fed.html

Sassy wrote:

Ben_Reilly wrote:

Oh, we need video of that  ://?roflmao?/: ://?roflmao?/: ://?roflmao?/: 

I'll try and get one lol

gerber wrote:

Sassy wrote:

I'll try and get one lol

Maybe you could but onto smellyvision.......

Ben_Reilly wrote:Anyone ever had a dog that farts and then whirls around looking for the source of the sound? I could watch that all day.