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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

Why Modern Science Needs the Ancient Medicine of Ayurveda

by John Douillard on May 31, 2018 | 2 Comments

More and more, we look to science to give us the final answer when it comes to the latest diet, health practice, drug, herb, supplement or mind-body practice. More and more we are seeing that the science we have grown to depend on is flawed. For example, scientists made a recent effort to replicate the […]

Categories: Ayurvedic Health Tagged: ghee, oil pulling

Ayurveda’s #1 Prebiotic for the Skin: Sesame Oil

by John Douillard on March 24, 2018 | 7 Comments

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Human skin has its own microbiome—this is information that only recently has come to light in western science. As the science unfolds before us, we are seeing more and more that the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda may have, in a sense, already “been there and done that!” Our skin is home to more than 40 […]

Categories: Probiotics & Microbiology, Skin Health Tagged: nasya, oil pulling

Bleeding Gums: The Profound Dangers

by John Douillard on February 20, 2018 | 14 Comments

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Researchers have known for some time that the same bacteria that are found in your mouth are also found inside arterial plaque and on the valves of the heart and the brain. (1,2,9,10) These unhealthy bacteria are thought to find their way into the bloodstream through the gums, especially when you have bleeding gums. Flossing […]

Categories: Dental Health, Heart Health Tagged: coconut oil, oil pulling, turmeric

Oil Pulling: Does How Long You Do It Matter?

by John Douillard on July 18, 2017 | 23 Comments

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Coconut oil is great for oral health because of its antimicrobial properties, however, the way you are using it may be holding you back from it’s most potent health benefits! Some people are brushing with with coconut oil, or trying out oil pulling for a few minutes here and there. While brushing with coconut oil […]

Categories: Dental Health, Digestion & Elimination Tagged: coconut oil, neem, oil pulling

6 Ways to Boost Immunity this Winter

by John Douillard on November 26, 2016 | 3 Comments

Average Reading Time: 3 minutes and 28 seconds There are many Ayurvedic practices that can help you stay healthy throughout the winter months. The best part? Several of these quick and easy techniques can be done in the shower, so they don’t make a big mess. Here are my 6 best tips for avoiding bugs and […]

Categories: Ayurvedic Health, Immune Health Tagged: ashwagandha, nasya, oil pulling, turmeric

The Truth About Oil Pulling

by John Douillard on October 13, 2016 | 26 Comments

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Average Reading Time: 3 minutes and 16 seconds Oil pulling… have you tried it yet? Oil pulling is the ancient, time-tested practice of swishing herbalized sesame and coconut oil in the mouth for 10-15 minutes daily. This is best performed after tongue scraping, brushing and flossing, and can be done while showering. This ancient technique discussed in […]

Categories: Ayurvedic Health, Dental Health, Probiotics & Microbiology Tagged: ayurvedic detox, coconut oil, immune health, oil pulling

Top 10 Ayurvedic Tinnitus Tips (Ringing in the Ears)

by John Douillard on June 16, 2016 | 27 Comments

Ringing in the ears, tinnitus, or “Karna Nada” in Ayurveda affects more than 50 million adults in the US. (1) According to one study, the most common causes of ringing in the ears are: Exposure to loud noises on a regular basis, such as loud music or in the workplace (1) One time loud noise […]

Categories: Aging & Longevity, DIY Ayurveda Tagged: meditation, nasya, nose breathing exercise, oil pulling

The MIND Diet: Foods for Thought

by John Douillard on April 7, 2016 | 5 Comments

Average Reading Time: 2 minutes and 28 seconds In response to a disproportionate rise in cognitive decline in the elderly, researchers at Rush University combined the Mediterranean diet with the DASH diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) into a hybrid diet. They called it “The MIND diet.” The researchers compared all three diets for 4.5 […]

Categories: Cognitive Health, Diet and Seasonal Eating Tagged: coconut oil, fish oil, ghee, meditation, melatonin, oil pulling, probiotics, vitamin b12, vitamin d3

Oil Pulling for a Beautiful Smile and Healthy Mouth

by John Douillard on March 14, 2014 | 4 Comments

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Average Reading Time: 1 minute, and 21 seconds Oil Pulling has been getting lots of press lately for its teeth-whitening and cosmetic benefits. Today, I would like to share with you the science behind this very popular topic. Oil Pulling got its name from the “pulling” or cleansing effect oils have when applied to the […]

Categories: Dental Health, Immune Health, Probiotics & Microbiology Tagged: ayurvedic detox, coconut oil, immune health, oil pulling, probiotics, turmeric

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