NHS建议咀嚼甜食或口香糖,以帮助减轻便秘和膨胀。 NHS advises chewing sweets or gum to help relieve constipation and bloating.

一位NHS医生建议咀嚼6p糖或口香糖,以缓解便秘和膨胀,因为它触发了胃反射,刺激了肠道运动。 An NHS doctor recommends chewing 6p sweets or gum to relieve constipation and bloating, as it triggers the gastrocolic reflex, stimulating gut movements. 含山梨醇的无糖口香糖特别有效，因为它起到泻药的作用。 Sugar-free gum with sorbitol is particularly effective as it acts as a laxative. 也建议黑咖啡用于消化,尽管国民保健制度建议,在改用任何药物之前先咨询医生。 Black coffee is also suggested for its digestive benefits, though the NHS advises consulting a GP before changing any medication.