1 Laminate: PROS â Laminate wood flooring is made from composite wood pressed together at high temperatures. 2  The photograph or image of hardwood is then covered over the composite wood to form the laminate, thus is cheaper. 3  Laminate wood installation cost is on an average 50% less than hardwood.
Subscribe to our Digestive Health e-newsletter to stay up to date on digestive health topics. Excess upper intestinal gas may result from swallowing more than a usual amount of air while eating, drinking or chewing gum. Lower intestinal gas is the normal byproduct of bacterial action on food that is not broken down until reaching the colon.
Causes of Gas and Bloating. Bloating in the abdomen is commonly caused by gas in the intestines. One reason for too much gas is eating foods that create gas. Swallowing air while eating is often done unconsciously and may result in frequent belching during or after meals. To avoid swallowing air, slow down when eating, don't 'slurp' drinks, and don't talk while chewing.