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Articles categorized as Gas

Joe Graedon - April 29, 2024

Pepto-Bismol May Rescue Wedding Guest

Terry Graedon - April 21, 2024

Don’t Let Gas Ruin Your Marriage

Terry Graedon - May 29, 2024 - 14 comments

What Should You Know About Flatulence?

things we should all know about flatulence: bread, pastries and other foods made from flour are common culprits.

Joe Graedon - August 14, 2023

Metformin (Glucophage) Side Effects & Complications

Terry Graedon - January 2, 2023

How Can You Prevent Gas When You Eat Beans?

Terry Graedon - December 26, 2022

Can Taking a Probiotic Product Help You Sleep Better?

Joe Graedon - September 20, 2021

Excessive Flatulence Creates Challenges

Joe Graedon - September 9, 2019

Nurse Endorses Coffee to Stimulate Bowels After Surgery

Terry Graedon - January 14, 2019

Can You Use Activated Charcoal to Fight Flatulence?

Some people fight flatulence with activated charcoal, but several other approaches also work quite well: Beano, bitters, Pepto-Bismol or herbs.

Terry Graedon - January 7, 2019

What Happened to Cod Liver Oil as a Home Remedy?

A reader who remembers home remedies of long ago wonders what happened to cod liver oil. Although doctors no longer prescribe it, people still take it.