RARE

Reviving Ayurveda's Rare Ecology

Get Involved>>

Free Video Newsletter

Ancient Wisdom & Modern Science

Learn more ...
3 emails a week
  • 1.866.227.9843
  • About LifeSpa
  • Contact
  • Login

John Douillard's LifeSpa

Your Source for Natural Health News and Ayurveda"Proving Ancient Wisdom with Modern Science"

Menu 
  • HOME Back to front page
  • STORE Health Products
    • SHOP NOWTake me to the store
    • Shop Health TopicTake me to products by health topic
    • Shop Body Type (dosha)Take me to products by body type
      • Take the Body Type Quiz
      • Kapha (Spring)
      • Pitta (Summer)
      • Vata (Fall / Winter)
    • Read the Catalog
  • LEARN Articles & Videos
    • Libraries
      • Video Library
      • eBook Library
      • Podcast Library
      • Recipe Library
      • Health Quiz Library
    • Article Library
      • Recent Articles
      • Browse by Category
      • Article Index A-Z
    • Own It
      • eCourses
      • Books
      • DVDs
    • Events
      • Podcasts
      • Cleanse Events
      • Events & Workshops
  • CLEANSE Ayurvedic Detox
    • Colorado Cleanse – 14-Day, At-Home Digestive Detox and Lymph Cleanse
      • Group Colorado Cleanse
      • Anytime Colorado Cleanse
    • Short Home CleanseFree Instructional eBook
    • Safe Liver and Gallbladder Cleanse
      • Free Instructional eBook
      • Watch the Podcast “Safe Liver Cleansing”
    • 6-Step Lymph Detox Plan
      • Create-Your-Own Lymph Detox Kit
      • Learn More
  • CONSULT Ayurvedic Medicine
    • More Information
      • Hours & Location
      • Testimonials
      • New Patient Paperwork
    • Ayurvedic Consultations with Dr. John Douillard, DC, CAPConsultations In-Person, via Phone or via Skype
      • About Dr. John Douillard DC, CAP
    • Ayurveda
      • What is Ayurveda?
You are here: Home / Archives for ashwagandha

Articles in: ashwagandha

Dr. John’s Winter Immune-Boosting Plan for the Whole Family

by John Douillard on December 8, 2018 | 7 Comments

lifespa image, winter wonderland, woman, snow trees

While raising our six children, I experimented with every type of immune-boosting concoction you could imagine to keep our kids healthy. One report suggested that kids get sick 6-8 times a year on average.13 With six kids and each cold lasting a couple of weeks, I did the math: six kids x six colds per […]

Categories: Immune Health, Kids/Teen/College Health Tagged: ashwagandha, chyawanprash, ghee, immune health, turmeric, video, vitamin d3

Superfoods For Your Body Type: Winter Edition

by John Douillard on November 29, 2018 | 18 Comments

lifespa-image-superfoods-for-your-body-type-winter-video-still

Choosing the right foods to eat has become extremely complex, controversial and confusing for most people. With promises coming from every angle of the food pyramid, from paleo to vegetarian to vegan to being gluten and dairy-free, making healthy food choices has become more confusing than ever! In this article, I will describe the very […]

Categories: Ayurvedic Health, Diet and Seasonal Eating Tagged: ashwagandha, beets, Brahmi, coconut oil, ghee, turmeric

DIY Ayurvedic Tongue Diagnosis: What Your Tongue Says About Your Health

by John Douillard on November 15, 2018 | 26 Comments

In Ayurveda, one of the primary investigative tools of practitioners for determining the state of one’s health is tongue diagnosis or evaluation of the tongue. The tongue is the very beginning of the digestive tract, which lumbers on for another 30 feet or so. Since we cannot see much beyond the mouth without some invasive […]

Categories: Ayurvedic Health, Dental Health Tagged: amalaki, ashwagandha, Avipattikar churna, bacopa, beets, Brahmi, chyawanprash, digestive health, kutki, liver health, lymph health, manjistha, mood health, neem, oil pulling, slippery elm, trikatu, triphala

Ashwagandha for Anxiety, Stress, and Sleep

by John Douillard on October 23, 2018 | 4 Comments

lifespa-image-ashwagandha-powder-tea-and-roots

According to a report in the Alternative Medicine Review, an estimated 75-90 percent of primary care visits may be related to stress. (1) Stress has been linked to a host of health concerns involving immunity, cardiovascular system, sleep, mood, bone, brain and cognitive function, breathing, muscle tension, circulation, fatigue, metabolic concerns such as blood sugar […]

Categories: Emotional Health, Herbs & Supplements, Sleep Health Tagged: #3SeasonDietChallenge, ashwagandha, immune health, sleep, stress, turmeric, vitamin d3

Top 5 Herbs to Stabilize Energy and Nourish your Adrenals

by John Douillard on October 18, 2018 | 10 Comments

Fatigue and a feeling of tiredness are extremely common here in the US. Without realizing it, many of us go through our days self-medicating our adrenal exhaustion with caffeine, nicotine from cigarettes or vaping, sugar, energy drinks, or other stimulants. Stimulants like these often overtly attempt to drive the adrenals to make energy that they […]

Categories: Energy & Vitality, Herbs & Supplements Tagged: ashwagandha, shilajit

How Ayurveda Activates Herbs for Maximum Results

by John Douillard on October 6, 2018 | 4 Comments

According to Ayurveda, herbal formulations can be “activated” in certain ways to boost their bio-availability and effectiveness. Herbal formulas using whole, organically-grown herbs of good quality, combined with other herbs to enhance their intelligence, and taken in-season can provide a combination of nutritional benefit, probiotic support, and a needed therapeutic impact. In this article, I […]

Categories: Ayurvedic Health, Herbs & Supplements Tagged: amalaki, ashwagandha, bacopa, Boswellia, guggul, manjistha, neem, shilajit, turmeric

5 Back-to-School Tips for Healthy Kids

by John Douillard on August 9, 2018 | 5 Comments

back to school tips video still image

More and more parents are asking, “What can I do preventatively now to keep my family healthy this year?” Over the years, I have streamlined 5 basic lifestyle tips based on the five-thousand-year-old, time-tested medical system of Ayurveda. These are all outlined in my book, Perfect Health for Kids, and I have summarized them here. […]

Categories: Immune Health, Kids/Teen/College Health Tagged: ashwagandha, digestive health, immune health, mood health, nasya, triphala

Ashwagandha’s Anti-Aging Superpowers Backed by AI (Artificial Intelligence) Study

by John Douillard on July 31, 2018 | 16 Comments

lifespa-image-anti-aging-artificial-intelligence

Ashwagandha is Ayurveda’s premier adaptogenic herb for stress and longevity. It has a special classification as a rasayana herb. Rasayana herbs are believed to promote longevity, induce nourishment, and prevent the effects of aging. New studies have found that ashwagandha can mimic the bio-chemical effect of calorie restriction—a dietary regimen at the forefront of emerging […]

Categories: Aging & Longevity, Herbs & Supplements Tagged: ashwagandha, longevity

3 Ayurvedic Pillars of Effortless Exercise

by John Douillard on July 19, 2018 | 2 Comments

jon june 2014 triathlon

Recently, I competed in a sprint triathlon with my family here in Colorado. With only a couple of weeks to train for this event, we incorporated a few Ayurvedic training techniques and successfully used them for this triathlon. The Personal Scoop Originally, my 24-year-old daughter and 18-year-old son were going to join me for this […]

Categories: Ayurvedic Health, Fitness/Nose Breathing, Men's Health, Women's Health Tagged: ashwagandha, exercise, nose breathing exercise

4 Quick & Easy Tips for Healthy Air Travel

by John Douillard on July 3, 2018 | 10 Comments

Many of us look forward to our travels plans all year, but all too often we find ourselves needing a vacation after the vacation! Travel-related circadian stress can take a major toll on the body, revealing physiological weak links that creep to the surface. Sleep issues often rear their ugly head, and digestion often slows […]

Categories: Digestion & Elimination, Immune Health, Sleep Health Tagged: ashwagandha, digestive health, melatonin, nasya, triphala

De-Stress the Body & Support Healthy Sleep with Ashwagandha

by John Douillard on June 19, 2018 | 8 Comments

lifespa-image-tired-man-on-back-white-sheets-bed-night-owl

One of the tenets of all traditional systems of medicine is best represented by an old saying we have all heard, “Early to bed makes you healthy, wealthy and wise.” While I cannot speak directly to the “wealthy and wise” part, there is ample evidence to suggest that getting to bed early will change your […]

Categories: Sleep Health Tagged: ashwagandha, sleep health

The Ayurvedic Guide to the Best Sleep of your Life

by John Douillard on May 26, 2018 | 6 Comments

Introducing our newest mini-eBook… This easy-to-read, colorful guide will become your go-to, bedside resource for getting the best sleep of your life. Those of us who struggle with getting a good night’s rest will try just about anything. Sedatives, be they herbal or pharmaceutical, may only be sedating an already sedated or exhausted person—offering short-term, […]

Categories: Sleep Health Tagged: #3SeasonDietChallenge, ashwagandha, Brahmi, meditation, melatonin, ojas, shatavari, sleep health, triphala

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • …
  • 6
  • Older Posts »

Website Search

Store Search

[store-search]

Store SALE Buton

  • Podcast_Button_Ayurveda+ModernScience
  • Sidebar-Button_Schedule-an-Appointment-for-an-Ayurvedic-Consultation_Nov2014
  • Sidebar_LifeSpa-store-coupon-code-button-no-coupon
  • Sidebar_Quizzes_Take-one-of-our-quizzes

Upcoming Events

Sun 17

The Critical Strategy to Detox Your Body Naturally – A Free Video Training Series

January 29 @ 12:00 am - February 28 @ 11:55 pm
Fri 22

650-Hour Ayurvedic Health Counselor Certification, Module 2: Etiology, Pathology II, Clinical Assessment, and Pulse Analysis

February 22 - March 3
Mar 01

LIVE WORKSHOP @ Kripalu: Ayurveda for Balancing Weight, Energy, and Emotions

March 1 - March 3
Mar 05

Guided Group Colorado Cleanse: Early Bird Registration

March 5 - March 14
Mar 27

Sivananda Ashram Yoga Retreat Bahamas: Hack Aging, Overhaul Your Digestion, Transform Your Mind, and Become Conscious

March 27 - March 29

View More…

Categories

  • Aging & Longevity
    (61)
  • Ayurvedic Health
    (189)
  • Blood Sugar
    (84)
  • Bone, Muscle & Joint Health
    (19)
  • Circadian Medicine
    (42)
  • Cleansing & Detox
    (29)
  • Cognitive Health
    (67)
  • Dairy Issues
    (19)
  • Dangerous Food & Herbs
    (70)
  • Dental Health
    (14)
  • Diet and Seasonal Eating
    (245)
  • Digestion & Elimination
    (147)
  • DIY Ayurveda
    (20)
  • Emotional Health
    (111)
  • Energy & Vitality
    (39)
  • Fitness/Nose Breathing
    (48)
  • Food Sensitivities
    (13)
  • Heart Health
    (58)
  • Herbs & Supplements
    (118)
  • Immune Health
    (57)
  • John in the News
    (21)
  • Kids/Teen/College Health
    (24)
  • Love and Libido
    (9)
  • Lymphatic Health
    (67)
  • Meditation
    (11)
  • Men's Health
    (17)
  • Nutritional Deficiencies
    (42)
  • Optimal Weight
    (75)
  • Panchakarma
    (13)
  • Probiotics & Microbiology
    (80)
  • Recipes
    (59)
  • Skin Health
    (29)
  • Sleep Health
    (39)
  • Thyroid Health
    (16)
  • Wheat & Gluten Issues
    (33)
  • Women's Health
    (30)

Media

Media-sidebar-button More>>

Sidebar IIN

  • lifespa-image-iin-sample-class
  • IIN-Student-Discount_new350

Social


Notice: Trying to get property of non-object in /home/staglife/public_html/wp-content-staging/plugins/page-list/page-list.php on line 405

Notice: Trying to get property of non-object in /home/staglife/public_html/wp-content-staging/plugins/page-list/page-list.php on line 406

Notice: Trying to get property of non-object in /home/staglife/public_html/wp-content-staging/plugins/page-list/page-list.php on line 407

Notice: Trying to get property of non-object in /home/staglife/public_html/wp-content-staging/plugins/page-list/page-list.php on line 408

Notice: Trying to get property of non-object in /home/staglife/public_html/wp-content-staging/plugins/page-list/page-list.php on line 405

Notice: Trying to get property of non-object in /home/staglife/public_html/wp-content-staging/plugins/page-list/page-list.php on line 406

Notice: Trying to get property of non-object in /home/staglife/public_html/wp-content-staging/plugins/page-list/page-list.php on line 407

Notice: Trying to get property of non-object in /home/staglife/public_html/wp-content-staging/plugins/page-list/page-list.php on line 408

Inside Lifespa.com

  • 2018 LifeSpa Catalog
  • New to Ayurvedic Body Types?
  • New to Ayurvedic Herbs?
  • New to the Ayurvedic Diet?
  • New to the Emotions of Ayurveda?
  • What is Ayurveda?

Notice: Trying to get property of non-object in /home/staglife/public_html/wp-content-staging/plugins/page-list/page-list.php on line 405

Notice: Trying to get property of non-object in /home/staglife/public_html/wp-content-staging/plugins/page-list/page-list.php on line 406

Notice: Trying to get property of non-object in /home/staglife/public_html/wp-content-staging/plugins/page-list/page-list.php on line 407

Notice: Trying to get property of non-object in /home/staglife/public_html/wp-content-staging/plugins/page-list/page-list.php on line 408

Notice: Trying to get property of non-object in /home/staglife/public_html/wp-content-staging/plugins/page-list/page-list.php on line 405

Notice: Trying to get property of non-object in /home/staglife/public_html/wp-content-staging/plugins/page-list/page-list.php on line 406

Notice: Trying to get property of non-object in /home/staglife/public_html/wp-content-staging/plugins/page-list/page-list.php on line 407

Notice: Trying to get property of non-object in /home/staglife/public_html/wp-content-staging/plugins/page-list/page-list.php on line 408

Support

  • Careers
  • Citations Policy
  • IIN Student and Graduate Opportunities
  • LifeSpa Gives Back!
  • Press Kit – Speaking Engagement Info
  • Online Affiliate Program
  • Wholesale Partner Program

Contact us

John Douillard’s LifeSpa®
6662 Gunpark Dr E, Suite 102
Boulder, CO 80301

toll free: 1.866.227.9843
main: 303.516.4848
email: info@lifespa.com

Online Scheduler

* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Disclaimer: The entire contents of this website are based upon the opinions of John Douillard. They are not intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a qualified health care professional, and they are not intended as medical advice. They are intended as a sharing of knowledge and information from the research and experience of John Douillard and his community. John Douillard encourages you to make your own health care decisions based upon your research and in partnership with a qualified health care professional.

lifespa image, Top 50 Natural Health Websites 2013 Award Seal lifespa image, Top 100 Trailblazers in Yoga and Ayurveda
  • John Douillard's LifeSpa
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use

Copyright © 2019 John Douillard's LifeSpa Top

John Douillard's LifeSpa 6662 Gunpark Dr East, Suite 102 Boulder, CO 80301 US t: 866-227-9843 e: info[at]lifespa.com