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You will be surprised to know that 99% of gas produced in your gut is odorless and only about 1% is responsible for making farts smell terrible. That 1% is comprised of sulfurous gases which are usually unpleasant to the nose. According to experts holding in farts is not harmful to health but causes discomfort in the abdomen. Some tips to make your farts less foul-smelling: Have your vegetables cooked, avoid fizzy drinks, reduce dairy consumption and fatty foods and chew your food well.
Nowadays, travelling across time zone is irresistible and so is the problem of facing jetlag. Here are some tips to prevent yourself from facing one. 1- Reset your body clock at least 5 days prior to the day you have to travel. 2- Try to book an overnight flight. 3- Drink plenty of water and avoid tea/coffee/alcohol. 5- Stay active and step outdoor. 6- Consider taking prescribed melatonin but try to avoid sleeping pills.
According to two studies conducted, If women start consuming soluble corn fibre as a supplement during two critical period in their life which is adolescence and post-menopause, it might enable their body to retain calcium in the bones. What happens is when a prebiotic fibre passes through the gut so that the microbes in the lower gut can digest, it was found that soluble corn fibre breaks down into short chain fatty acids which promote stronger bones.
A new study has found that baby boys who are exposed to a chemical which is commonly used in plastics, before delivery, might have the chance of developing problems of anxiety and depression at the age of 10-12. Bisphenol A (BPA) is a component of few plastics found in water bottles, dental sealants, food containers and thermal receipt paper. After filtering results with gender, they found this was affecting boys more than girls.
A recent study has found out that people who work in open offices face diminishing morale and low productivity. The output of the employees is reduced. For this particular study, researchers surveyed over 1500 workplaces including executive and non-executive employees. More than 50% of employees reported lesser levels of satisfaction in the open environment. This was mainly because they did not feel they are in their comfort zones.
If you possess the following skills, they will be fruitful for you throughout your life. They define a sharp, smart and elegant personality. Mastering your sleep, managing time, having empathy, consistency, asking for help, positive self-talking, resisting gossip, listening, minding your own business, mastering your thoughts, staying present in the moment, knowing when to remain quiet and when to speak up.
According to a universal research, the tendency of humans of constantly comparing themselves with other has significantly shaped our evolution. Evaluating everyone’s social standing including ours’ has enabled our brains to grow larger and increase the size of a cerebral cortex which apparently is one of the things that make us humans. This can also enable machines to make decisions like humans, especially in one-off situations.
According to a study, people with creative thinking ability enjoy the night time do perform their work. It is said that night has a special energy attached to it and it takes a lot of stamina to stay up awake and enjoy. For such people, as the environment gets quieter the thoughts become more interesting and productive. Although it is said to be very subjective, many studies have proved this theory.
Flip-flops are considered to be most comfortable footwear but are actually harmful to your health. They expose your feet to a good amount of stress. Flip flops are usually straight, hard and keep your foot entirely flat. If your foot is over flattened, it leads to a number of health conditions such inflammation of the tissue on the bottom of your feet. Hence, chose an appropriate footwear.
Studies are being conducted to prove that Vitamin B17 can help in the treatment of cancer. It is believed presently that amygdalin content in the Vitamin is a cancer-fighting agent. It is not widely available in the market as it is not much attractive to the pharma industries from the commercial point of view. From this, it is safe to assume that the life of cancer suffering patients is not much important compared to the earnings of the doctors and high-priced chemotherapies.