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ABSTRACT

An Ayurvedic approach to Vata disorders, a widespread intestinal ailment that impacts millions of people worldwide. The inability to pass firm stools or empty the intestines is referred to as Vata. An imbalance in the Vata dosha, which controls the flow and removal of waste products from the body, results in Vata.  The Vata dosha's cold, dry, and harsh characteristics interfere with and affect intestine function. Ayurvedic Vata remedies, including natural laxatives, dietary modifications, exercise, massage, and lifestyle adjustments, will be covered in this chapter. Among the natural laxatives are flax seeds, raisins, psyllium husk, castor oil, and triphala. Dietary adjustments include consuming fewer cold, dry, heavy, and processed foods and increasing your intake of whole grains, fruits, and vegetables as well as warm beverages.

Massage therapy and exercise both enhance blood flow to the digestive organs and stimulate the abdominal muscles. Regular routines, stress avoidance, getting enough sleep, and meditation practice are all part of improving one's lifestyle. The chapter will also cover the advantages of using Ayurveda to relieve Vata, including better immunity, better digestion, avert issues before they arise, overall wellbeing, and practical applications of the Ayurvedic approach to Vata management.

KEYWORDS

Ayurvedic intervention, Digestion, Elimination, Vata.