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Health From Kristin Kane, your About Health Editor There are some conversations -- like those about passing gas -- that are best left for the company of only close friends. Good thing you and I are pals. Gone With "the Wind" I say this because many people believe that an urge to constantly "break wind" or belch is something they just have to deal with. Knowing what causes these rumblings can actually arm you with knowledge you can use to help prevent them from happening in the first place. (OK, at least some of them.) You Are What You Eat Still, the average person passes some form of gas about 14 times a day. After reading this list of common toot-producing foods, it's no wonder. Spill It! What Do You Do When You Fart in Public? What Foods Make You Gassiest? Non-Gassy Foods Big date coming up? How about a job interview? You may want to opt for foods on this list to help ensure that your glowing personality is the only thing that will leave a lasting impression. Should You Take Probiotics? Tummy Troubles Perhaps your gas has coupled up with another symptom, or you are having digestive issues of another nature. Only a doctor can tell you what's going on for sure, but these personalized Symptom Checkers can help you get an idea of what may be going on down there. Special advice from my friend Eric, an ulcerative colitis sufferer? "Don't wait to find out." Health Ads Health Almonds Health Risks Acidity Gas Health Food Choices Gas Treatment Featured Articles Follow About.com Health on Twitter! Why Not to Sleep With Pets (Video) Yoga = Better Sex Life? How Hoarding Is Treated Keeping Your Heart Healthy Jet Blue Employee: Concussion Cause of His Actions?   More from About.com Plan a Unique Vegas Wedding The minister, music and champagne are just the beginning -- why not get married aboard a helicopter or have a pirate swing in to deliver your rings? Arrrr! More> Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Share Your Story "Go Me!" Quit Smoking Milestones Your Skin Cancer Diagnosis "Check Out My Jellyfish Sting" Advertisement