why do i fart when i am stressed?

Great question—because yes, stress can absolutely make you fart more (and it’s not just because of that panic burrito).

😰 How Stress Affects Farting (aka "Anxious Air")

1. Your Gut and Brain Are BFFs (Whether You Like It or Not) The gut and brain are connected via the gut-brain axis. When you're stressed or anxious, your brain sends signals that can mess with digestion—slowing it down, speeding it up, or making it super inefficient. That dysfunction can lead to increased gas production, bloating, and yep—more farting.

   
   

2. You Might Be Swallowing More Air When people are anxious, they tend to breathe more rapidly (or swallow while nervous talking or eating fast), leading to aerophagia—a fancy word for gulping air. That air has to go somewhere...

   
   

3. Stress Changes Your Gut Microbiome Chronic stress can mess with the balance of your gut bacteria, leading to more fermentation of food in your intestines. More fermentation = more gas.

   
   

4. It Triggers IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)For people with IBS, stress is like tossing gasoline on a campfire. Bloating, cramping, gas, and irregular bowel movements are common—and stress makes it all worse.

🌿 Natural Stress + Gas Solutions at Health Basket

To deal with this double whammy, combine calming herbs with digestive support. At Health Basket SA, we recommend:

• Ashwagandha – Reduces stress and balances cortisol

• Rhodiola – Uplifts mood and supports energy without jitteriness

• Magnesium – Calms nerves and the colon

• Chamomile or Lemon Balm Tea – Calms the gut and mind

• Probiotics + Digestive Enzymes – Help normalize digestion and reduce gas

And of course, if you’re feeling gassy, stressed, or both—come see us at Health Basket in Willowbridge. Our amazing sales ladies are experts in helping you find the calm in the chaos (and silence the symphony in your stomach).

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