Executive Summary This clinical analysis examines Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) within the Victorian winter context. We explore the gut-brain axis through the Ayurvedic lens of Prana Vayu and Tarpaka Kapha, highlighting how diminished Agni (digestive fire) contributes to neuro-inflammation and mental lethargy. The page details the therapeutic efficacy of Shirodhara and Abhyanga in modulating
