A simple post-dinner solution could ease that uncomfortable feeling after a big Thanksgiving meal, according to a local expert.

Doctor Trisha Pasricha, Director of the BIDMC Gut-Brain Research Institute, suggests taking a "fart walk" to help relieve bloating and flatulence.

"So the fart walk is the highly scientific term for just a walk that you take for about 10-15 minutes shortly after eating a big meal, like the kinds we're all gonna be having tomorrow. And what it does is help relieve bloating and flatulence," Dr. Pasricha said.

The doctor noted an additional benefit of this short walk.

"And there's actually a second very good reason to engage in the fart walk, which is that going for a walk after eating actually helps prevent spikes in your blood sugar, so kind of bring those bloo

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