Gut Intelligence
Ayurveda Post | Issue #23 (June 2025)
We often speak of ‘gut feeling’ as if it were poetic intuition. But what if it’s literal? Ayurveda has always seen the gut, ruled by Agni; as the seat of intelligence, immunity, and emotional equilibrium. Modern neuroscience is just beginning to catch up, dubbing it the ‘second brain.’
This issue of Ayurveda Post takes you on a deep journey into Gut Intelligence, not just as a biological function but as a conscious process that influences our thoughts, moods, resilience, and healing. As climate stress, food processing, and mental unrest rise globally, reviving our inner Agni may be the most radical act of health.
We hope this edition inspires you to rethink your digestion as dialogue , one between the body, mind, and spirit.
Warmly, Chief Editor
Bringing timeless Ayurvedic wisdom into the modern spotlight.
The Daily Gut Clock -Aligning Dinacharya with Digestive Science
Our digestive system isn’t working the same way all day, it runs on a natural 24-hour rhythm known as the gut clock. This internal timing system affects how well you digest, absorb nutrients, balance your gut bacteria, and even regulate hormones like insulin.
Ayurveda understood this thousands of years ago through Dinacharya, a daily lifestyle routine that aligns activities like waking, eating, exercising, and sleeping with the body’s natural cycles. Modern science now confirms that syncing with this rhythm boosts digestion, supports immunity, and helps prevent conditions like bloating, acid reflux, metabolic disorders, and leaky gut. By following simple Ayurvedic timing principles we can bring our modern lifestyle in harmony with our gut’s ancient intelligence.
Molecular Exploration of Ayurveda’s Gut Intelligence
What if your gut could think, feel, and heal? Ayurveda saw the gut as the control center of digestion, emotion, and immunity, long before science confirmed it.This article uncovers how modern microbiome research echoes Ayurveda’s ancient Gut Intelligence. Read More
The Daily Gut Clock: Ayurveda’s Timeless Timing
Our gut runs on a schedule and Ayurveda knew it centuries ago. This piece reveals how Dinacharya aligns perfectly with today’s circadian science, showing how meal timing, sleep, and herbs affect metabolism and mood.Unlock the secret of syncing with your inner Agni clock for better health. Read More
CAYEIT’S Innovation Spark- Gut-Mind Protocols for Mental Health
Good gut health can lead to a healthier mind. By supporting Manovaha Srotas (the Ayurvedic pathway connecting the gut and mind) through gentle practices like Satvavajaya therapy, calming herbs, and soothing teas, we can ease anxiety and uplift mood naturally. This gut-first approach offers a fresh path toward emotional wellness through Ayurvedic psychobiotics.
Interested in exploring the concept of Ayurvedic psychobiotics further? Connect with our team of innovators to support your journey in this emerging field. contact@cayeit.com
Prakriti phenotypes as a stratifier of gut microbiome: A new frontier in personalized medicine? : Discover how an imbalance in the gut microbiome (dysbiosis) is now linked to conditions like diabetes, obesity, and inflammatory bowel disease. Cutting-edge research not only reveals these connections but also aligns with Ayurveda’s personalized approach to gut health, paving the way for truly integrative, microbiome-informed wellness. Read More
Chrononutrition and Gut Health: Exploring the Relationship Between Meal Timing and the Gut Microbiome : This recent review highlights how chrononutrition; especially early time-restricted eating supports gut health by syncing meal timing with circadian rhythms, which helps maintain microbial balance, gut barrier integrity, and reduced inflammation. It shows that consistent meal timing can prevent metabolic disorders by aligning digestion, microbiota function, and hormone cycles. Read More
News From Northwestern University, USA -The secret to our big brains might be in our gut- Microbes supporting the production of more metabolic energy could be key to the evolution of large brains. Read More
Timeless teachings from ancient texts for today’s world.
"जठराग्निः शरीरस्य मूलम्।"
(चरक संहिता, चिकित्सा स्थानम् )"Jatharagni is the root of the body."
Ayurvedic sage offered a profound view of digestion as the foundation of health, not merely as a metabolic process but as the driver of energy, immunity, and consciousness. Jatharagni, the central digestive fire is described as the mūla (root) of all bodily functions. Alongside Bhutagni (elemental digesters) and Manovaha Srotas (channels that connect digestion and the mind), Ayurveda paints a deeply systemic picture of how gut health influences mental and emotional balance.
Prof. Erkan Yildirim from Harvard , PROBIOTIC: The GUT-BRAIN Connection Unveiled
Stay tuned for more expert insights, research breakthroughs, and Ayurvedic wisdom in the next edition of Ayurveda Post! Email us at ✉️ contact@cayeit.com
Warm regards,
Ayurveda Post Team
Indeed, well said