Taking Post-Meal Strolls to New Digestive Dimensions

While wellness influencers hawk $200 miracle supplements and boutique fitness studios charge platinum-tier memberships, a revolutionary health practice is breezing through social media feeds—and it won't cost you a penny. For Episode 25, enter the "fart walk," the gloriously unpretentious activity that's precisely what it sounds like: a post-meal stroll that encourages your body to release gas and, ultimately, produce more satisfying bowel movements. This delightfully straightforward practice is causing quite the rumble in health circles, with scientific evidence piling up behind what might be the most honestly named wellness trend of the decade.

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References

NPR Life Kit. (2024, December 12). Why you should take a 'fart walk' after a meal. NPR. Retrieved from https://www.npr.org/transcripts/1218737982

Musto, J. (2025, May 5). What the heck is a fart walk? Why this practice is being hailed as the secret to healthy aging. The Independent. Retrieved from https://www.independent.co.uk/news/health/fart-walk-benefits-type-2-diabetes-cancer-b2744886.html

Whelan, L. (2024, August 21). Why 'Fart Walks' Are So Good for Your Health. Right as Rain, UW Medicine. Retrieved from https://rightasrain.uwmedicine.org/body/food/fart-walks-digestion-blood-sugar

Sloan, E. (2024, November 26). Why a Family 'Fart Walk' Should Be on Your Agenda This Thanksgiving. SELF Magazine. Retrieved from https://www.self.com/story/fart-walk-thanksgiving

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