Aside from medication, what steps can I take to reduce chronic
flatulence? It's getting embarassing.

Hi! Thanks for the question.

Prevention of flatulence usually tends to a change of diet if you are
not willing to take in medication. I was able to find these other
sites which gives a more detailed diet that could help prevent
flatulence.

"Flatulence - Prevention & Curing Protocol"
http://www.curezone.com/dis/1.asp?C0=148

"Flatulence"
http://www.healthy.net/asp/templates/article.asp?PageType=article&ID=1550

Flatulence
http://www.mega-health.com/Problems/Flatulence.htm

"QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS on digestive health topics"  
by Dr. Bruno Salena
http://prelude.mcmaster.ca/idrp/salena/flatulence.htm

"Gas (Flatulence)"
http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/9339/9999.html#prevent

"Flatulence"
http://www.wholehealthmd.com/print/view/1,1560,RA_562_learn,00.html#top_4

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You may find this site helpful -
http://www.geocities.com/flatuphobia/facts.htm

Hi phish,

I've located some sites for you to check out...

AskMen.com
http://www.askmen.com/sports/health/38_mens_health.html

follow the link at the end of the article to: Next
 
These sites might give you information.

http://www.howstuffworks.com/question46.htm 
http://www.gicare.com/pated/edtgs12.htm
http://www.endlessadventures.com/flatulence/fart4.htm

Regards,

tlspiegel
Google Answers Researcher

While there are natural remedies like bean-o that you can get, you
should consider looking further into the source of the problem which
is rooted in your digestive track. When your system does something
like that it is an indication that you are heading for bigger
problems. Figure out what it is that is disagreeing with you and
eliminate or cut down on that (or those) kind of food. I would also
recommend taking acidophilus regularly as well as enzymes whenever you
eat cooked food. Eating more raw food is very beneficial (see
http://www.rawfoods.com/) as is occasionally fasting. Good luck!