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Most people at some point in their lives suffer from gas, flatulence and other issues with the colon . In small doses these are natural function of the gut. However, when it becomes very often or in long term, it can be a sign that your body has a week digestion, metabolism , or other imbalances . From an Ayurvedic standpoint, the colon is the main seat of the vata dosha (body and mind constitution). Vata’s predominant elements are air and ether, so out of balance vata can create these qualities in the body. These qualities can result in gas, dryness, constipation, cramps , and anxiety. Vata can increase in the colon due to a number of factors. Some of which are: vata-aggravating foods, anxiety, insomnia, cold and windy weather, constipation, and improperly digested food . These factors can all lead to a build up of gas due to the disturbance on our agni ( digestive fire ). When our digestive fire is compromised we cannot properly digest or assimilate food...