Ayurvedic tips: 6 natural ways to manage excessive farting

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Updated On May 11, 2023 06:03 pm IST

Excessive farting can be uncomfortable and embarrassing, but it's a natural bodily function. Here are six Ayurvedic tips to help alleviate this common issue.

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“Farting, also known as 'Adho Vata', is one of the 13 natural urges or Adharaneeya Vegas in the human body. Although it can be embarrassing, suppressing the urge to fart is not recommended. Withholding farts can lead to bloating, abdominal pain, fatigue, poor metabolism, and obstruction in the flow of urine and faeces,” says, Dr. Varalakshmi, Ayurvedic doctor and wellness coach, in her recent Instagram post. She further shared five Ayurvedic tips for excess farts. (Freepik ) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on May 11, 2023 06:03 pm IST

“Farting, also known as 'Adho Vata', is one of the 13 natural urges or Adharaneeya Vegas in the human body. Although it can be embarrassing, suppressing the urge to fart is not recommended. Withholding farts can lead to bloating, abdominal pain, fatigue, poor metabolism, and obstruction in the flow of urine and faeces,” says, Dr. Varalakshmi, Ayurvedic doctor and wellness coach, in her recent Instagram post. She further shared five Ayurvedic tips for excess farts. (Freepik )

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Vata-pacifying diet: Opt for warm, well-cooked, easily digestible foods that are nourishing and grounding. Refrain from consuming cold, raw, dry, or rough foods.(Unsplash) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Vata-pacifying diet: Opt for warm, well-cooked, easily digestible foods that are nourishing and grounding. Refrain from consuming cold, raw, dry, or rough foods.(Unsplash)

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Relieve vata with ajwain: Add a pinch of ajwain powder and ghee to your meal to soothe the Vata dosha. (Pinterest) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Relieve vata with ajwain: Add a pinch of ajwain powder and ghee to your meal to soothe the Vata dosha. (Pinterest)

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Eat lighter: While farting is natural, excessive flatulence is often the result of eating heavy and incompatible foods. Opt for lighter and easily digestible meals such as simple rice gruel with shunti (dry ginger) for a day or two.(Unsplash) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Eat lighter: While farting is natural, excessive flatulence is often the result of eating heavy and incompatible foods. Opt for lighter and easily digestible meals such as simple rice gruel with shunti (dry ginger) for a day or two.(Unsplash)

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Cook with spices: Cook with digestive spices like asafoetida (hing) and cumin to help reduce gas and bloating. It is also helpful to soak pulses beforehand to aid in their digestion.(Pixabay) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Cook with spices: Cook with digestive spices like asafoetida (hing) and cumin to help reduce gas and bloating. It is also helpful to soak pulses beforehand to aid in their digestion.(Pixabay)

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Eat slowly: Eating too quickly or talking while eating can cause you to swallow air, leading to excess gas buildup. It is recommended to eat slowly and mindfully, chewing your food thoroughly to aid in digestion. (Unsplash) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Eat slowly: Eating too quickly or talking while eating can cause you to swallow air, leading to excess gas buildup. It is recommended to eat slowly and mindfully, chewing your food thoroughly to aid in digestion. (Unsplash)

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Move daily: Incorporating gentle exercise, such as daily walks or yoga, can help regulate bowel movements and reduce excess gas naturally.(Unsplash) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on May 11, 2023 06:03 pm IST

Move daily: Incorporating gentle exercise, such as daily walks or yoga, can help regulate bowel movements and reduce excess gas naturally.(Unsplash)

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    Akanksha Agnihotri

    Akanksha Agnihotri is a lifestyle journalist with over 3 years of experience. She is a psychology graduate and holds a postgraduate diploma in Radio and Television Journalism from the Indian Institute of Mass Communication, Delhi, where she graduated as a gold medalist. Originally from Bhopal, the beautiful capital of Madhya Pradesh, she draws inspiration from the city’s rich cultural heritage and layered storytelling traditions that subtly shape her narrative voice. She writes extensively about fashion, beauty, health, relationships, culture, and food, exploring everything from trending styles and runway moments to wellness routines and mindful living. Passionate about meaningful and candid conversations, she enjoys interviewing celebrities, doctors, designers, and film personalities, diving into discussions on fitness, beauty, mental health, and everything fun in between. With a keen eye for trends and a thoughtful understanding of human behaviour, she brings depth, sensitivity, and authenticity to her stories, ensuring they resonate with a wide and diverse audience. When she’s not working, you’ll usually find her lost in a book, planning her next mountain trek, or mapping out spontaneous travel escapes. She loves discovering new authors, revisiting old favourites, and spending quiet afternoons in museums soaking in art, history, and culture. An avid bird-watching enthusiast, she finds joy in early morning walks, spotting rare birds, and reconnecting with nature. Whether sipping coffee while journaling her thoughts or exploring hidden corners of a new city, she constantly seeks inspiration in everyday moments that often turn into compelling story ideas.

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