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Healthy Alternatives to Laxatives

by John Douillard on November 22, 2018 | 26 Comments

A recent review of scientific literature looked at the state of modern digestion and elimination. Researchers found reports of sluggish elimination common, but inconsistent from country to country. Americans, in particular, seem unsure how to classify their bathroom habits, with survey results ranging from 2% all the way up to 27% of the population. (1) […]

Categories: Digestion & Elimination, Herbs & Supplements Tagged: beets, digestive health, slippery elm, triphala

Occasional Migraines? Relief by Body Type

by John Douillard on November 17, 2018 | 8 Comments

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Migraines are pressure headaches, making them much different than tension headaches. They come as a result of vasodilation of the cerebral arteries which increases intracranial and arterial pressure, resulting in a pressure headache. A tension headache typically results when the muscles in the neck and shoulders tighten, usually due to stress clamping down on the […]

Categories: Cognitive Health, Lymphatic Health Tagged: manjistha, nasya, stress, triphala

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

7 Easy Hacks to Curb Winter Weight Gain

by John Douillard on September 18, 2018 | 11 Comments

As summer winds down, a common question I get from my patients is, “How do I avoid gaining weight during the fall and winter?” Each fall, our ancestors would greatly increase their fruit, grain, nut, and seed intake. This intake of excess calories would accomplish winter insulation and energy storage—as the famine of winter and […]

Categories: Diet and Seasonal Eating, Optimal Weight Tagged: #3SeasonDietChallenge, ayurvedic detox, melatonin, triphala, turmeric, weight balancing

5 Back-to-School Tips for Healthy Kids

by John Douillard on August 9, 2018 | 5 Comments

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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

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

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

The Perfect Poop

by John Douillard on April 12, 2018 | 12 Comments

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Some say a classic sign of old age is when we start talking about our poo. I see this as a sign of developing more wisdom with age. A detailed analysis of one’s bowel movement was a diagnostic technique used for thousands of years to determine one’s health status! A few years ago, one of […]

Categories: Ayurvedic Health, Digestion & Elimination Tagged: amalaki, beets, digestive health, liver health, slippery elm, triphala, turmeric

DIY Ayurvedic Skin Care by Skin Type Part 1: Cleanser & Mask

by John Douillard on March 8, 2018 | 13 Comments

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I often write about how to restore the function of the inner skin: the epithelium that lines the heart, gut, lungs, and arteries, but today, I want to discuss how to care for the outer skin, the skin that covers our bodies. Aside from affecting how we look, the outer skin also functions as a […]

Categories: Ayurvedic Health, DIY Ayurveda, Recipes, Skin Health Tagged: amalaki, neem, skin health, triphala, turmeric

Find the Best Herbs for Your Digestive Symptoms

by John Douillard on February 22, 2018 | 16 Comments

In this article, I’ll discuss the best way to troubleshoot the digestive system and help you identify the best herbs for your digestive symptoms, with the ultimate goal of restoring balance. With 74% of the American population experiencing digestive distress, (1) I write this with a touch of urgency. Assess Your Elimination You should have […]

Categories: Ayurvedic Health, Blood Sugar, Digestion & Elimination, Herbs & Supplements, Lymphatic Health Tagged: amalaki, blood sugar, Brahmi, digestive health, gymnema sylvestre, lymph health, manjistha, neem, probiotics, slippery elm, triphala, turmeric

Stealthy Dangers of High Uric Acid

by John Douillard on October 17, 2017 | 3 Comments

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Lurking below the radar of the average annual blood test are the insidious health concerns of high uric acid levels – which now affects 21 percent of all Americans. (1) Most doctor’s only check uric acid levels when a patient comes in complaining of swollen, painful joints most commonly in the area of the big […]

Categories: Herbs & Supplements Tagged: amalaki, triphala

Gut Health by Body Type (Vata, Pitta, Kapha)

by John Douillard on October 14, 2017 | 6 Comments

Average Reading Time: 3 minutes and 48 seconds There is strong evidence to suggest that psychological stress has marked impact on gastrointestinal health and digestion. Stress is processed through the intestinal tract where 95 percent of the body’s serotonin and other neurotransmitters are manufactured and stored –leaving only 5 percent of the body’s serotonin in […]

Categories: Ayurvedic Health, Digestion & Elimination Tagged: amalaki, bacopa, Brahmi, slippery elm, triphala, turmeric

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