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Ever find yourself suddenly needing to fart during yoga? You’re not alone. Yogi and writer Lisa Bowman investigates why flatulence while flowing is so common.
To fully understand why we get gassy during yoga, it’s useful to know what exactly farts are.
“Farts – otherwise known as flatulence – are a release of intestinal gas, which forms as a result of digesting food,” explains Giulia Guerrini, lead pharmacist at online pharmacy Medino.
“There are three main causes of gas build-up which result in us needing to pass wind. The first is as a result of swallowing air throughout the day, alongside drinking carbonated drinks or taking in air as we chew. The second is an overgrowth of bacteria in the small intestine, which can be caused by certain medical conditions, such as type 2 diabetes, coeliac disease, liver disease or irritable bowel syndrome.
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