Dr Kranthi R Vardhan - Weekly Newsletter - Issue#173

Dear Readers,

Welcome to the 173rd edition of our Ayurvedic Wellness Newsletter.
After understanding reproductive health and hormonal balance, we now come to an organ that Ayurveda considers central to all chronic illness:

The Colon — Pakvashaya.

In modern medicine, the colon is a waste pipe.
In Ayurveda, it is the main seat of Vata Dosha, the regulator of movement, nerves, aging, pain, and degeneration.

If Pakvashaya is healthy, Vata remains balanced.
If disturbed, disease spreads throughout the body.

Pakvashaya in Ayurveda — More Than Digestion

Ayurveda describes Pakvashaya as:

• The primary seat of Vata Dosha
• Controller of elimination and gas movement
• Influencer of nerves, joints, spine, and brain
• The origin point of dryness, degeneration, and pain

This is why Vasti Chikitsa (colon-based therapy) is considered the king of treatments.

Early Signs of Colon & Vata Imbalance

Ayurveda teaches us to recognize these early warnings:

• Constipation or irregular bowel movements
• Gas, bloating, abdominal discomfort
• Dry skin and dryness in body
• Lower back pain
• Joint stiffness
• Anxiety, fear, restlessness
• Sleep disturbances
• Fatigue without reason
• Cracking joints

These symptoms indicate Vata aggravation rooted in Pakvashaya.

Why the Colon Becomes the Root of Disease

The common causes include:

• Irregular eating timings
• Dry, cold, processed foods
• Suppression of bowel urges
• Inadequate hydration
• Excess stress and overthinking
• Excess travel and irregular routine
• Aging without Vata pacification

Ayurveda states clearly:
“When Vata is disturbed in Pakvashaya, disease manifests everywhere.”

Ayurvedic Herbs for Colon & Vata Balance

Triphala – Regulates bowel movement and detox
Isabgol – Softens stool and supports regularity
Castor oil (Eranda Taila) – Deep Vata pacifier
Haritaki – Rejuvenates colon function
Dashamoola – Calms Vata and inflammation
Hing – Reduces gas and bloating

These herbs work best when combined with routine.

Diet for a Healthy Colon

Favour:
• Warm, moist, freshly cooked meals
• Ghee in moderation
• Rice, wheat, oats
• Stewed vegetables
• Soups and gruels
• Warm water

Avoid:
• Dry snacks
• Cold foods and drinks
• Excess raw foods
• Skipping meals
• Late dinners

A dry diet dries the colon first.

Lifestyle Practices to Pacify Colon-Based Vata

• Fixed eating and sleeping times
• Abhyanga (oil massage) regularly
• Gentle yoga and stretching
• Pranayama — slow, deep breathing
• Early bedtime
• Stress management

Routine is medicine for Pakvashaya.

Vardhan’s Tip of the Week

Never go to bed without ensuring bowel comfort.
A calm colon ensures peaceful sleep and balanced Vata.

Dr. Vardhan Says

“Most back pain, arthritis, anxiety, and degeneration do not start in joints or nerves — they start in the colon.
Treat Pakvashaya, and Vata calms everywhere.”

This is why Ayurveda treats chronic disease from the gut outward.

Final Thoughts

Pakvashaya is not merely an organ of waste.
It is the foundation of movement, stability, and aging.

Respect it with warmth, oil, routine, and care —
and it will protect you from decades of disease.

With strength and resilience,
Dr. Kranthi R Vardhan
🌐 www.vardhanayurveda.com • 

📞 7997 108 108

P.S.

Constipation, gas, back pain, anxiety, or joint stiffness?
These often indicate Vata imbalance originating in Pakvashaya.
Our Vata Pacification & Colon Rejuvenation Program addresses the root cause using diet, herbs, Abhyanga, and Vasti therapies. Access our Newsletter Archive here.