By Dr Rakesh Ayureshmi, Ayureshmi Ayurveda Wellness Centre, Kollam, Kerala, India What if the stress, anxiety, insomnia, digestive disturbances, chronic pain, and even “mysterious” lifestyle diseases that dominate modern healthcare were all connected to a single Ayurvedic root cause? According to classical texts and emerging scientific research, nearly 90% of today’s illnesses reflect Vata imbalance—a silent epidemic fueled by speed, overstimulation, and chronic stress. In an