By Dr Rakesh Ayureshmi, Ayureshmi Ayurveda Wellness Centre, Kollam, Kerala, India The Gut That Rules the Body Modern medicine calls the gut our “second brain.” Ayurveda said this thousands of years ago—long before microbiomes were mapped or probiotics were patented. Among all the therapies described in Ayurveda, Vasthi (medicated enema) stands out as Ardha Chikitsa—literally, half of all treatments. Why? Because it not only cleanses the colon but resets the Vata Dosha, the m