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In an unexpected yet informative twist, Dr. Daniel Githinji, an Ayurvedic expert based in Kahawa West, has taken to TikTok to address an often-overlooked aspect of health – passing gas.
Dr Githinji's viral video has been making waves as he provided insights into the frequency, implications, and even sounds associated with this natural bodily function.
With a touch of humour and a dash of medical expertise, Dr Githinji's TikTok video delved into the importance of passing gas regularly for maintaining good digestive health.
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The doctor also aimed to dispel the stigma around passing gas and promote healthier habits among Kenyans through the video.
"One is supposed to pass gas 13 to 21 times a day. So in one month you are supposed to have passed gas 390 times," explained the medic.
Dr Githinji explained that this frequency is a positive indicator of a well-functioning digestive system and efficient food digestion.
He even delved into the varying sounds people make when passing gas, which can offer clues about the state of digestion.
At the heart of his video was an eyebrow-raising recommendation – to pass gas at least 13 to 21 times a day.
"People who pass gas quietly tend to have better-digested food, leading to less pungent gas. Those who make loud noses tend to have food that is not well-digested, leading to smelly gas," he said.
Speaking to TUKO.co.ke, he highlighted that people who don't consume enough water are likely to produce more odorous gas.
According to him, the lack of passing gas or holding it in can lead to various discomforts such as bloating, stomach rumbling, ulcers, and even severe abdominal pain.
Staying hydrated not only aids in passing gas comfortably but also contributes to smoother bowel movements and makes trips to the bathroom a less odoriferous experience.
"Passing gas is a natural and necessary bodily function," asserts Dr. Githinji in his TikTok video.
According to Healthline, if one decides not to release a fart, some of the gas will be reabsorbed into the circulatory system.
From there, it goes to the lungs for a gas exchange throughout the pulmonary circulation system and is expelled through breathing.
Since the video's release, social media has been abuzz with conversations about digestive health and the role of passing gas.
Separately, a woman was left feeling upset after her boyfriend of almost two years asked her to act more like a lady because she farts while at home.
The woman, who goes by the username @throwaway1083672513 on Reddit, opened up about her partner's reaction to her occasional bouts of gas.
She disclosed that her man has been getting frustrated with her because he says she farts too much at home, which disgusts him.
She recounted instances where her partner grew grumpy and even accused her of intentionally letting out gas, which she denied.
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