By Dr Rakesh Ayureshmi, Ayureshmi Ayurveda Wellness Centre, Kollam, Kerala, India The Silent War of Ignorance vs. Ancient Intelligence A disturbing trend has emerged in recent years: certain voices in modern medicine are using social media to dismiss Ayurveda as “unscientific,” “placebo-based,” or “outdated.” These claims, often made without genuine understanding or study of Ayurveda, are misleading the public and eroding respect for one of the world’s oldest and most sophist

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

By Dr Rakesh Ayureshmi, Ayureshmi Ayurveda Wellness Centre, Kollam, Kerala, India Is Your Migraine Actually a Neck Injury? The Forgotten Link Between Cervical Misalignment and Jatru Urdhva Gata Rogas In a world addicted to smartphones and screen time, are we ignoring the real root of our chronic headaches, vertigo, sinus issues, and even mental fog? What if a minor neck misalignment—not anxiety or acidity—is silently sabotaging your upper body health? Let’s dive into how over

By Dr Rakesh Ayureshmi, Ayureshmi Ayurveda Wellness Centre, Kollam, Kerala, India The Tremor That Lies Imagine a patient walks in with hand tremors, muscle rigidity, and a slow, shuffling gait — classic symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. The neurologist suspects dopamine deficiency. But what if the real culprit isn’t in the brain at all? What if it’s hiding in the neck — a subtle misalignment in the cervical spine compressing nerves and disrupting communication between brain an