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Mediterranean Diet.

KUTKI - HEALTH BENEFITS, SIDE EFFECTS, USES The RARE Project: Reviving Ayurveda’s Rare Ecology. Early on in my practice, kutki was the most important herb in my Ayurvedic pharmacy. When kutki was classified as endangered by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species in 1997, I stopped using it.Sadly, since 1997, it has been sold illegally in the states and around the world without CITES certification—driving this SHOULD MEN SIT OR STAND TO PEE FOR URINARY TRACT Do Real Men Stand or Sit to Pee? Recently, I was having breakfast with a brilliant Ayurvedic practitioner and friend, Kashaypa Fisher, and somehow we got on the subject of whether it is healthier for men to pee standing or sitting—typical Ayurvedic breakfast conversation! HOW FRIED FOODS AFFECT LEAKY GUT, IBS + COLON HEALTH In This Article: Do You Eat Fried Food? Fried Food Linked to Inflammatory Bowel Disease + Colon Cancer Watch Your Good-to-Bad Fat

Ratios Omega-6 Oils

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DOSHA QUIZ: WHAT'S YOUR AYURVEDIC BODY TYPE? According to Ayurvedic medicine, prevention is dictated by the unique requirements of your body type. Because we are unique, what we eat, how we exercise, when we sleep, and even where we prefer to live will be different from one person to the next. The healthiest practices for each individual are better understood by knowing one’s body type. DR. JOHN DOUILLARD'S LIFESPASTORE HEALTH PRODUCTSLEARN ARTICLES & VIDEOSCLEANSE AYURVEDIC DETOX Podcast Episode 111: Yoga and Ayurveda for Diabetes with Evan Soroka. These ancient practices can help you monitor blood sugar, develop mindful eating habits, regulate stress, and foster self-love. Learn more about self-care for diabetes in this podcast episode with John Douillard and yoga therapist Evan Soroka. THE 3-SEASON DIET GUIDE HOME PAGE | DR. JOHN DOUILLARD'S LIFESPA In Ayurveda there are three main body types also known as doshas: Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. Determine your Ayurvedic body type by answering these questions. Take The Quiz. DIY AYURVEDIC TONGUE DIAGNOSIS Traditional Ayurvedic Tongue Reading. 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 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 diagnostics, a quick look at the WHY DO I CRASH EVERY AFTERNOON? IT’S MORE SERIOUS THAN YOUAFTERNOON CRASH SLEEPYCOMPUTER CRASHCRASH LOGSWHY DID MY PC CRASHWHY DOES MY WINDOWS 10 KEEP CRASHING Afternoon Crash: The Health Rollercoaster. According to Ayurveda, the afternoon window (2-6pm) is governed by the nervous system or vata. The brain craves the lion’s shares of the body’s fuel, to such an extent that the brain and central nervous system are considered energy hoarders in Ayurveda. While the brain takes up only 2% of the body’s volume, it consumes 20% of the glucose or THE BEST AYURVEDIC HERBS FOR MENOPAUSE Ancient Wisdom. According to Ayurveda, during the menstrual cycle, there is a downward flow of prana (life force).The menses phase is considered an introspective time for women, where they pull back the bow once a month to recharge the body, but more importantly, to re-establish a connection to their silent, intuitive, and spiritual

center.

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exhaustion.

DOSHA QUIZ: WHAT'S YOUR AYURVEDIC BODY TYPE? According to Ayurvedic medicine, prevention is dictated by the unique requirements of your body type. Because we are unique, what we eat, how we exercise, when we sleep, and even where we prefer to live will be different from one person to the next. The healthiest practices for each individual are better understood by knowing one’s body type.

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Kitchari: Ayurveda’s #1 Superfood for Cleansing + Rejuvenation (+ Recipe) by John Douillard on September 17, 2020 | 79 Comments. Kitchari, pronounced kich-ah-ree, has long been used to nourish babies, the elderly, and the sick, along with healthy adults during times of detox, cleansing, and spiritual practice. Get the basic

recipe here.

PODCAST EPISODE 112: DIET, COVID, AND CANCER WITH DONNIE These lifestyle suggestions can help you with staying healthy. Learn more about diet, COVID, and cancer in this podcast episode with John Douillard and master herbalist, nutritionist, and author Donnie Yance. TOP FOODS FOR LITHIUM: BOOST MOOD, STEM CELLS, LONGEVITY A number of observational studies have found that in areas where there is a higher amount of lithium in the drinking water, there was a significant decrease in suicides. 2 The effect of consuming trace levels of lithium in the diet have been so well-studied for mood, longevity, and cognitive function that many leaders in the field of psychiatry are advocating for certain foods to be enriched KAPHA DIET - A SPRING GROCERY LIST Kapha Tips. During spring, eat more foods from this list. Eat more foods that are pungent (spicy), bitter, astringent / light, dry, and warm: such as flavorful steamed veggies, brothy soups, and brown rice. Eat less foods that are sweet, sour, salty / heavy, IS THE SECRET TO LIVING PAST 100 IN YOUR DNA? New Science on DNA Repair in Super Centenarians. Super-centenarians are those select folks that live healthfully over the age of 110. Recently, researchers at the Nestle Research Centre in Lausanne, Switzerland, and at several universities in Italy and Sweden set out to compare the genes of these super centenarians with healthy seniors in their 60s and 70s to see if they could predict what HOW TO INCREASE REM SLEEP FOR A SHARPER MIND Studies suggest 3 milligrams of melatonin taken 20 minutes before bed. (3) Dr. John Douillard, DC, CAP is the author of seven health books (including bestselling Eat Wheat and The 3-Season Diet ), seven online courses (including new Yoga Journal course Ayurveda 201 on Ayurvedic Psychology), and numerous free eBooks. 15 BENEFITS OF NOSE BREATHING EXERCISE 15 benefits of breathing through your nose during exercise: 1. Nose breathing drives oxygen more efficiently into the lower lobes of the lungs rather than staying in the upper lobes, as with mouth breathing. With nose breathing, all five lobes of the lungs are KUTKI - HEALTH BENEFITS, SIDE EFFECTS, USES The RARE Project: Reviving Ayurveda’s Rare Ecology. Early on in my practice, kutki was the most important herb in my Ayurvedic pharmacy. When kutki was classified as endangered by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species in 1997, I stopped using it.Sadly, since 1997, it has been sold illegally in the states and around the world without CITES certification—driving this HOW MUCH OLIVE OIL (EVOO) A DAY KEEPS THE DOCTOR AWAY According to Ayurveda, it is important to increase one’s fat intake in winter, as fats balance vata.Vata regulates the nervous system and is classically aggravated during the cold and dry winter months. Squirrels eat nuts and seeds in winter and so should we, plus adding olive oil or other healthy source of fat (like ghee).While adding just 2 Tbs of EVOO to the diet daily can be a year-round SLEEP INTERRUPTED? THE BLOOD SUGAR AND SLEEP CONNECTION Here is a list of therapies to support blood-sugar-related sleep issues: 1. Eat three meals a day with no snacks. 2. Eat whole foods – avoid processed foods. 3. Avoid baked goods, simple carbs and starchy veggies. 4. Eat fruits whole and avoid juice. DR. JOHN DOUILLARD'S LIFESPASTORE HEALTH PRODUCTSLEARN ARTICLES & VIDEOSCLEANSE AYURVEDIC DETOX Podcast Episode 111: Yoga and Ayurveda for Diabetes with Evan Soroka. These ancient practices can help you monitor blood sugar, develop mindful eating habits, regulate stress, and foster self-love. Learn more about self-care for diabetes in this podcast episode with John Douillard and yoga therapist Evan Soroka. THE 3-SEASON DIET GUIDE HOME PAGE | DR. JOHN DOUILLARD'S LIFESPA In Ayurveda there are three main body types also known as doshas: Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. Determine your Ayurvedic body type by answering these questions. Take The Quiz. DIY AYURVEDIC TONGUE DIAGNOSIS Traditional Ayurvedic Tongue Reading. 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 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 diagnostics, a quick look at the WHY DO I CRASH EVERY AFTERNOON? IT’S MORE SERIOUS THAN YOUAFTERNOON CRASH SLEEPYCOMPUTER CRASHCRASH LOGSWHY DID MY PC CRASHWHY DOES MY WINDOWS 10 KEEP CRASHING Afternoon Crash: The Health Rollercoaster. According to Ayurveda, the afternoon window (2-6pm) is governed by the nervous system or vata. The brain craves the lion’s shares of the body’s fuel, to such an extent that the brain and central nervous system are considered energy hoarders in Ayurveda. While the brain takes up only 2% of the body’s volume, it consumes 20% of the glucose or THE BEST AYURVEDIC HERBS FOR MENOPAUSE Ancient Wisdom. According to Ayurveda, during the menstrual cycle, there is a downward flow of prana (life force).The menses phase is considered an introspective time for women, where they pull back the bow once a month to recharge the body, but more importantly, to re-establish a connection to their silent, intuitive, and spiritual

center.

COLORADO CLEANSE: A 14-DAY DIGESTIVE DETOX & LYMPH CLEANSECOLORADO CLEANSE BOOKCOLORADO CLEANSE BOOKCOLORADO CLEANSE REVIEWSCOLORADO CLEANSE REVIEWSFOOD CLEANSE DETOXDETOX CLEANSE FOOD LIST Colorado Cleanse is a 2-week, at-home, Ayurvedic digestive detox and lymph cleanse program rooted in medical science and ancient cleansing wisdom of Ayurveda. This kitchari cleanse has been developed by Dr. Douillard through decades of clinical practice with thousands of successful cleansers, many of whom are now its biggest fans. CHANGE YOUR LIFE OVERNIGHT WITH MOUTH TAPE: 20 REASONS TO Noble Prize Science Suggests Nose Breathing Sleep is a Must. In 1998, the discovery of nitric oxide won the Noble Prize in chemistry. It was called the “panacea molecule,” supporting cellular repair like nothing seen before. 3 The greatest amount of nitric oxide (NO) in the body is found to be produced during nose breathing! ASHWAGANDHA BEFORE BED: HERBS FOR SLEEP The Ayurvedic strategy for sleep is not to sedate an already exhausted body, but to rejuvenate and rebuild reserves so that we have the energy we needs to sedate ourselves and sleep deeply, naturally. Taking the Ayurvedic herb ashwagandha before bed supports healthy sleep by rejuvenating the body and addressing stress-related

exhaustion.

DOSHA QUIZ: WHAT'S YOUR AYURVEDIC BODY TYPE? According to Ayurvedic medicine, prevention is dictated by the unique requirements of your body type. Because we are unique, what we eat, how we exercise, when we sleep, and even where we prefer to live will be different from one person to the next. The healthiest practices for each individual are better understood by knowing one’s body type. DR. JOHN DOUILLARD'S LIFESPASTORE HEALTH PRODUCTSLEARN ARTICLES & VIDEOSCLEANSE AYURVEDIC DETOX Podcast Episode 111: Yoga and Ayurveda for Diabetes with Evan Soroka. These ancient practices can help you monitor blood sugar, develop mindful eating habits, regulate stress, and foster self-love. Learn more about self-care for diabetes in this podcast episode with John Douillard and yoga therapist Evan Soroka. THE 3-SEASON DIET GUIDE HOME PAGE | DR. JOHN DOUILLARD'S LIFESPA In Ayurveda there are three main body types also known as doshas: Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. Determine your Ayurvedic body type by answering these questions. Take The Quiz. DIY AYURVEDIC TONGUE DIAGNOSIS Traditional Ayurvedic Tongue Reading. 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 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 diagnostics, a quick look at the WHY DO I CRASH EVERY AFTERNOON? IT’S MORE SERIOUS THAN YOUAFTERNOON CRASH SLEEPYCOMPUTER CRASHCRASH LOGSWHY DID MY PC CRASHWHY DOES MY WINDOWS 10 KEEP CRASHING Afternoon Crash: The Health Rollercoaster. According to Ayurveda, the afternoon window (2-6pm) is governed by the nervous system or vata. The brain craves the lion’s shares of the body’s fuel, to such an extent that the brain and central nervous system are considered energy hoarders in Ayurveda. While the brain takes up only 2% of the body’s volume, it consumes 20% of the glucose or THE BEST AYURVEDIC HERBS FOR MENOPAUSE Ancient Wisdom. According to Ayurveda, during the menstrual cycle, there is a downward flow of prana (life force).The menses phase is considered an introspective time for women, where they pull back the bow once a month to recharge the body, but more importantly, to re-establish a connection to their silent, intuitive, and spiritual

center.

COLORADO CLEANSE: A 14-DAY DIGESTIVE DETOX & LYMPH CLEANSECOLORADO CLEANSE BOOKCOLORADO CLEANSE BOOKCOLORADO CLEANSE REVIEWSCOLORADO CLEANSE REVIEWSFOOD CLEANSE DETOXDETOX CLEANSE FOOD LIST Colorado Cleanse is a 2-week, at-home, Ayurvedic digestive detox and lymph cleanse program rooted in medical science and ancient cleansing wisdom of Ayurveda. This kitchari cleanse has been developed by Dr. Douillard through decades of clinical practice with thousands of successful cleansers, many of whom are now its biggest fans. CHANGE YOUR LIFE OVERNIGHT WITH MOUTH TAPE: 20 REASONS TO Noble Prize Science Suggests Nose Breathing Sleep is a Must. In 1998, the discovery of nitric oxide won the Noble Prize in chemistry. It was called the “panacea molecule,” supporting cellular repair like nothing seen before. 3 The greatest amount of nitric oxide (NO) in the body is found to be produced during nose breathing! ASHWAGANDHA BEFORE BED: HERBS FOR SLEEP The Ayurvedic strategy for sleep is not to sedate an already exhausted body, but to rejuvenate and rebuild reserves so that we have the energy we needs to sedate ourselves and sleep deeply, naturally. Taking the Ayurvedic herb ashwagandha before bed supports healthy sleep by rejuvenating the body and addressing stress-related

exhaustion.

DOSHA QUIZ: WHAT'S YOUR AYURVEDIC BODY TYPE? According to Ayurvedic medicine, prevention is dictated by the unique requirements of your body type. Because we are unique, what we eat, how we exercise, when we sleep, and even where we prefer to live will be different from one person to the next. The healthiest practices for each individual are better understood by knowing one’s body type.

RECIPES ARCHIVES

Kitchari: Ayurveda’s #1 Superfood for Cleansing + Rejuvenation (+ Recipe) by John Douillard on September 17, 2020 | 79 Comments. Kitchari, pronounced kich-ah-ree, has long been used to nourish babies, the elderly, and the sick, along with healthy adults during times of detox, cleansing, and spiritual practice. Get the basic

recipe here.

PODCAST EPISODE 112: DIET, COVID, AND CANCER WITH DONNIE These lifestyle suggestions can help you with staying healthy. Learn more about diet, COVID, and cancer in this podcast episode with John Douillard and master herbalist, nutritionist, and author Donnie Yance. TOP FOODS FOR LITHIUM: BOOST MOOD, STEM CELLS, LONGEVITY A number of observational studies have found that in areas where there is a higher amount of lithium in the drinking water, there was a significant decrease in suicides. 2 The effect of consuming trace levels of lithium in the diet have been so well-studied for mood, longevity, and cognitive function that many leaders in the field of psychiatry are advocating for certain foods to be enriched KAPHA DIET - A SPRING GROCERY LIST Kapha Tips. During spring, eat more foods from this list. Eat more foods that are pungent (spicy), bitter, astringent / light, dry, and warm: such as flavorful steamed veggies, brothy soups, and brown rice. Eat less foods that are sweet, sour, salty / heavy, IS THE SECRET TO LIVING PAST 100 IN YOUR DNA? New Science on DNA Repair in Super Centenarians. Super-centenarians are those select folks that live healthfully over the age of 110. Recently, researchers at the Nestle Research Centre in Lausanne, Switzerland, and at several universities in Italy and Sweden set out to compare the genes of these super centenarians with healthy seniors in their 60s and 70s to see if they could predict what KUTKI - HEALTH BENEFITS, SIDE EFFECTS, USES The RARE Project: Reviving Ayurveda’s Rare Ecology. Early on in my practice, kutki was the most important herb in my Ayurvedic pharmacy. When kutki was classified as endangered by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species in 1997, I stopped using it.Sadly, since 1997, it has been sold illegally in the states and around the world without CITES certification—driving this 15 BENEFITS OF NOSE BREATHING EXERCISE 15 benefits of breathing through your nose during exercise: 1. Nose breathing drives oxygen more efficiently into the lower lobes of the lungs rather than staying in the upper lobes, as with mouth breathing. With nose breathing, all five lobes of the lungs are HOW TO INCREASE REM SLEEP FOR A SHARPER MIND Studies suggest 3 milligrams of melatonin taken 20 minutes before bed. (3) Dr. John Douillard, DC, CAP is the author of seven health books (including bestselling Eat Wheat and The 3-Season Diet ), seven online courses (including new Yoga Journal course Ayurveda 201 on Ayurvedic Psychology), and numerous free eBooks. HOW MUCH OLIVE OIL (EVOO) A DAY KEEPS THE DOCTOR AWAY According to Ayurveda, it is important to increase one’s fat intake in winter, as fats balance vata.Vata regulates the nervous system and is classically aggravated during the cold and dry winter months. Squirrels eat nuts and seeds in winter and so should we, plus adding olive oil or other healthy source of fat (like ghee).While adding just 2 Tbs of EVOO to the diet daily can be a year-round SLEEP INTERRUPTED? THE BLOOD SUGAR AND SLEEP CONNECTION Here is a list of therapies to support blood-sugar-related sleep issues: 1. Eat three meals a day with no snacks. 2. Eat whole foods – avoid processed foods. 3. Avoid baked goods, simple carbs and starchy veggies. 4. Eat fruits whole and avoid juice. DR. JOHN DOUILLARD'S LIFESPASTORE HEALTH PRODUCTSLEARN ARTICLES & VIDEOSCLEANSE AYURVEDIC DETOX Podcast Episode 111: Yoga and Ayurveda for Diabetes with Evan Soroka. These ancient practices can help you monitor blood sugar, develop mindful eating habits, regulate stress, and foster self-love. Learn more about self-care for diabetes in this podcast episode with John Douillard and yoga therapist Evan Soroka. THE 3-SEASON DIET GUIDE HOME PAGE | DR. JOHN DOUILLARD'S LIFESPA In Ayurveda there are three main body types also known as doshas: Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. Determine your Ayurvedic body type by answering these questions. Take The Quiz. DIY AYURVEDIC TONGUE DIAGNOSIS Traditional Ayurvedic Tongue Reading. 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 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 diagnostics, a quick look at the WHY DO I CRASH EVERY AFTERNOON? IT’S MORE SERIOUS THAN YOUAFTERNOON CRASH SLEEPYCOMPUTER CRASHCRASH LOGSWHY DID MY PC CRASHWHY DOES MY WINDOWS 10 KEEP CRASHING Afternoon Crash: The Health Rollercoaster. According to Ayurveda, the afternoon window (2-6pm) is governed by the nervous system or vata. The brain craves the lion’s shares of the body’s fuel, to such an extent that the brain and central nervous system are considered energy hoarders in Ayurveda. While the brain takes up only 2% of the body’s volume, it consumes 20% of the glucose or THE BEST AYURVEDIC HERBS FOR MENOPAUSE Ancient Wisdom. According to Ayurveda, during the menstrual cycle, there is a downward flow of prana (life force).The menses phase is considered an introspective time for women, where they pull back the bow once a month to recharge the body, but more importantly, to re-establish a connection to their silent, intuitive, and spiritual

center.

COLORADO CLEANSE: A 14-DAY DIGESTIVE DETOX & LYMPH CLEANSECOLORADO CLEANSE BOOKCOLORADO CLEANSE BOOKCOLORADO CLEANSE REVIEWSCOLORADO CLEANSE REVIEWSFOOD CLEANSE DETOXDETOX CLEANSE FOOD LIST Colorado Cleanse is a 2-week, at-home, Ayurvedic digestive detox and lymph cleanse program rooted in medical science and ancient cleansing wisdom of Ayurveda. This kitchari cleanse has been developed by Dr. Douillard through decades of clinical practice with thousands of successful cleansers, many of whom are now its biggest fans. CHANGE YOUR LIFE OVERNIGHT WITH MOUTH TAPE: 20 REASONS TO Noble Prize Science Suggests Nose Breathing Sleep is a Must. In 1998, the discovery of nitric oxide won the Noble Prize in chemistry. It was called the “panacea molecule,” supporting cellular repair like nothing seen before. 3 The greatest amount of nitric oxide (NO) in the body is found to be produced during nose breathing! ASHWAGANDHA BEFORE BED: HERBS FOR SLEEP The Ayurvedic strategy for sleep is not to sedate an already exhausted body, but to rejuvenate and rebuild reserves so that we have the energy we needs to sedate ourselves and sleep deeply, naturally. Taking the Ayurvedic herb ashwagandha before bed supports healthy sleep by rejuvenating the body and addressing stress-related

exhaustion.

DOSHA QUIZ: WHAT'S YOUR AYURVEDIC BODY TYPE? According to Ayurvedic medicine, prevention is dictated by the unique requirements of your body type. Because we are unique, what we eat, how we exercise, when we sleep, and even where we prefer to live will be different from one person to the next. The healthiest practices for each individual are better understood by knowing one’s body type. DR. JOHN DOUILLARD'S LIFESPASTORE HEALTH PRODUCTSLEARN ARTICLES & VIDEOSCLEANSE AYURVEDIC DETOX Podcast Episode 111: Yoga and Ayurveda for Diabetes with Evan Soroka. These ancient practices can help you monitor blood sugar, develop mindful eating habits, regulate stress, and foster self-love. Learn more about self-care for diabetes in this podcast episode with John Douillard and yoga therapist Evan Soroka. THE 3-SEASON DIET GUIDE HOME PAGE | DR. JOHN DOUILLARD'S LIFESPA In Ayurveda there are three main body types also known as doshas: Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. Determine your Ayurvedic body type by answering these questions. Take The Quiz. DIY AYURVEDIC TONGUE DIAGNOSIS Traditional Ayurvedic Tongue Reading. 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 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 diagnostics, a quick look at the WHY DO I CRASH EVERY AFTERNOON? IT’S MORE SERIOUS THAN YOUAFTERNOON CRASH SLEEPYCOMPUTER CRASHCRASH LOGSWHY DID MY PC CRASHWHY DOES MY WINDOWS 10 KEEP CRASHING Afternoon Crash: The Health Rollercoaster. According to Ayurveda, the afternoon window (2-6pm) is governed by the nervous system or vata. The brain craves the lion’s shares of the body’s fuel, to such an extent that the brain and central nervous system are considered energy hoarders in Ayurveda. While the brain takes up only 2% of the body’s volume, it consumes 20% of the glucose or THE BEST AYURVEDIC HERBS FOR MENOPAUSE Ancient Wisdom. According to Ayurveda, during the menstrual cycle, there is a downward flow of prana (life force).The menses phase is considered an introspective time for women, where they pull back the bow once a month to recharge the body, but more importantly, to re-establish a connection to their silent, intuitive, and spiritual

center.

COLORADO CLEANSE: A 14-DAY DIGESTIVE DETOX & LYMPH CLEANSECOLORADO CLEANSE BOOKCOLORADO CLEANSE BOOKCOLORADO CLEANSE REVIEWSCOLORADO CLEANSE REVIEWSFOOD CLEANSE DETOXDETOX CLEANSE FOOD LIST Colorado Cleanse is a 2-week, at-home, Ayurvedic digestive detox and lymph cleanse program rooted in medical science and ancient cleansing wisdom of Ayurveda. This kitchari cleanse has been developed by Dr. Douillard through decades of clinical practice with thousands of successful cleansers, many of whom are now its biggest fans. CHANGE YOUR LIFE OVERNIGHT WITH MOUTH TAPE: 20 REASONS TO Noble Prize Science Suggests Nose Breathing Sleep is a Must. In 1998, the discovery of nitric oxide won the Noble Prize in chemistry. It was called the “panacea molecule,” supporting cellular repair like nothing seen before. 3 The greatest amount of nitric oxide (NO) in the body is found to be produced during nose breathing! ASHWAGANDHA BEFORE BED: HERBS FOR SLEEP The Ayurvedic strategy for sleep is not to sedate an already exhausted body, but to rejuvenate and rebuild reserves so that we have the energy we needs to sedate ourselves and sleep deeply, naturally. Taking the Ayurvedic herb ashwagandha before bed supports healthy sleep by rejuvenating the body and addressing stress-related

exhaustion.

DOSHA QUIZ: WHAT'S YOUR AYURVEDIC BODY TYPE? According to Ayurvedic medicine, prevention is dictated by the unique requirements of your body type. Because we are unique, what we eat, how we exercise, when we sleep, and even where we prefer to live will be different from one person to the next. The healthiest practices for each individual are better understood by knowing one’s body type.

RECIPES ARCHIVES

Kitchari: Ayurveda’s #1 Superfood for Cleansing + Rejuvenation (+ Recipe) by John Douillard on September 17, 2020 | 79 Comments. Kitchari, pronounced kich-ah-ree, has long been used to nourish babies, the elderly, and the sick, along with healthy adults during times of detox, cleansing, and spiritual practice. Get the basic

recipe here.

PODCAST EPISODE 112: DIET, COVID, AND CANCER WITH DONNIE These lifestyle suggestions can help you with staying healthy. Learn more about diet, COVID, and cancer in this podcast episode with John

Douillard

TOP FOODS FOR LITHIUM: BOOST MOOD, STEM CELLS, LONGEVITY A number of observational studies have found that in areas where there is a higher amount of lithium in the drinking water, there was a significant decrease in suicides. 2 The effect of consuming trace levels of lithium in the diet have been so well-studied for mood, longevity, and cognitive function that many leaders in the field of psychiatry are advocating for certain foods to be enriched KAPHA DIET - A SPRING GROCERY LIST Kapha Tips. During spring, eat more foods from this list. Eat more foods that are pungent (spicy), bitter, astringent / light, dry, and warm: such as flavorful steamed veggies, brothy soups, and brown rice. Eat less foods that are sweet, sour, salty / heavy, IS THE SECRET TO LIVING PAST 100 IN YOUR DNA? New Science on DNA Repair in Super Centenarians. Super-centenarians are those select folks that live healthfully over the age of 110. Recently, researchers at the Nestle Research Centre in Lausanne, Switzerland, and at several universities in Italy and Sweden set out to compare the genes of these super centenarians with healthy seniors in their 60s and 70s to see if they could predict what 15 BENEFITS OF NOSE BREATHING EXERCISE 15 benefits of breathing through your nose during exercise: 1. Nose breathing drives oxygen more efficiently into the lower lobes of the lungs rather than staying in the upper lobes, as with mouth breathing. With nose breathing, all five lobes of the lungs are KUTKI - HEALTH BENEFITS, SIDE EFFECTS, USES The RARE Project: Reviving Ayurveda’s Rare Ecology. Early on in my practice, kutki was the most important herb in my Ayurvedic pharmacy. When kutki was classified as endangered by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species in 1997, I stopped using it.Sadly, since 1997, it has been sold illegally in the states and around the world without CITES certification—driving this HOW TO INCREASE REM SLEEP FOR A SHARPER MIND Studies suggest 3 milligrams of melatonin taken 20 minutes before bed. (3) Dr. John Douillard, DC, CAP is the author of seven health books (including bestselling Eat Wheat and The 3-Season Diet ), seven online courses (including new Yoga Journal course Ayurveda 201 on Ayurvedic Psychology), and numerous free eBooks. HOW MUCH OLIVE OIL (EVOO) A DAY KEEPS THE DOCTOR AWAY According to Ayurveda, it is important to increase one’s fat intake in winter, as fats balance vata.Vata regulates the nervous system and is classically aggravated during the cold and dry winter months. Squirrels eat nuts and seeds in winter and so should we, plus adding olive oil or other healthy source of fat (like ghee).While adding just 2 Tbs of EVOO to the diet daily can be a year-round SLEEP INTERRUPTED? THE BLOOD SUGAR AND SLEEP CONNECTION Here is a list of therapies to support blood-sugar-related sleep issues: 1. Eat three meals a day with no snacks. 2. Eat whole foods – avoid processed foods. 3. Avoid baked goods, simple carbs and starchy veggies. 4. Eat fruits whole and avoid juice. DR. JOHN DOUILLARD'S LIFESPASTORE HEALTH PRODUCTSLEARN ARTICLES & VIDEOSCLEANSE AYURVEDIC DETOX Podcast Episode 111: Yoga and Ayurveda for Diabetes with Evan Soroka. These ancient practices can help you monitor blood sugar, develop mindful eating habits, regulate stress, and foster self-love. Learn more about self-care for diabetes in this podcast episode with John Douillard and yoga therapist Evan Soroka. THE 3-SEASON DIET GUIDE HOME PAGE | DR. JOHN DOUILLARD'S LIFESPA In Ayurveda there are three main body types also known as doshas: Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. Determine your Ayurvedic body type by answering these questions. Take The Quiz. DIY AYURVEDIC TONGUE DIAGNOSIS Traditional Ayurvedic Tongue Reading. 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 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 diagnostics, a quick look at the WHY DO I CRASH EVERY AFTERNOON? IT’S MORE SERIOUS THAN YOUAFTERNOON CRASH SLEEPYCOMPUTER CRASHCRASH LOGSWHY DID MY PC CRASHWHY DOES MY WINDOWS 10 KEEP CRASHING Afternoon Crash: The Health Rollercoaster. According to Ayurveda, the afternoon window (2-6pm) is governed by the nervous system or vata. The brain craves the lion’s shares of the body’s fuel, to such an extent that the brain and central nervous system are considered energy hoarders in Ayurveda. While the brain takes up only 2% of the body’s volume, it consumes 20% of the glucose or THE BEST AYURVEDIC HERBS FOR MENOPAUSE Ancient Wisdom. According to Ayurveda, during the menstrual cycle, there is a downward flow of prana (life force).The menses phase is considered an introspective time for women, where they pull back the bow once a month to recharge the body, but more importantly, to re-establish a connection to their silent, intuitive, and spiritual

center.

COLORADO CLEANSE: A 14-DAY DIGESTIVE DETOX & LYMPH CLEANSECOLORADO CLEANSE BOOKCOLORADO CLEANSE BOOKCOLORADO CLEANSE REVIEWSCOLORADO CLEANSE REVIEWSFOOD CLEANSE DETOXDETOX CLEANSE FOOD LIST Colorado Cleanse is a 2-week, at-home, Ayurvedic digestive detox and lymph cleanse program rooted in medical science and ancient cleansing wisdom of Ayurveda. This kitchari cleanse has been developed by Dr. Douillard through decades of clinical practice with thousands of successful cleansers, many of whom are now its biggest fans. CHANGE YOUR LIFE OVERNIGHT WITH MOUTH TAPE: 20 REASONS TO Noble Prize Science Suggests Nose Breathing Sleep is a Must. In 1998, the discovery of nitric oxide won the Noble Prize in chemistry. It was called the “panacea molecule,” supporting cellular repair like nothing seen before. 3 The greatest amount of nitric oxide (NO) in the body is found to be produced during nose breathing! ASHWAGANDHA BEFORE BED: HERBS FOR SLEEP The Ayurvedic strategy for sleep is not to sedate an already exhausted body, but to rejuvenate and rebuild reserves so that we have the energy we needs to sedate ourselves and sleep deeply, naturally. Taking the Ayurvedic herb ashwagandha before bed supports healthy sleep by rejuvenating the body and addressing stress-related

exhaustion.

DOSHA QUIZ: WHAT'S YOUR AYURVEDIC BODY TYPE? According to Ayurvedic medicine, prevention is dictated by the unique requirements of your body type. Because we are unique, what we eat, how we exercise, when we sleep, and even where we prefer to live will be different from one person to the next. The healthiest practices for each individual are better understood by knowing one’s body type. DR. JOHN DOUILLARD'S LIFESPASTORE HEALTH PRODUCTSLEARN ARTICLES & VIDEOSCLEANSE AYURVEDIC DETOX Podcast Episode 111: Yoga and Ayurveda for Diabetes with Evan Soroka. These ancient practices can help you monitor blood sugar, develop mindful eating habits, regulate stress, and foster self-love. Learn more about self-care for diabetes in this podcast episode with John Douillard and yoga therapist Evan Soroka. THE 3-SEASON DIET GUIDE HOME PAGE | DR. JOHN DOUILLARD'S LIFESPA In Ayurveda there are three main body types also known as doshas: Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. Determine your Ayurvedic body type by answering these questions. Take The Quiz. DIY AYURVEDIC TONGUE DIAGNOSIS Traditional Ayurvedic Tongue Reading. 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 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 diagnostics, a quick look at the WHY DO I CRASH EVERY AFTERNOON? IT’S MORE SERIOUS THAN YOUAFTERNOON CRASH SLEEPYCOMPUTER CRASHCRASH LOGSWHY DID MY PC CRASHWHY DOES MY WINDOWS 10 KEEP CRASHING Afternoon Crash: The Health Rollercoaster. According to Ayurveda, the afternoon window (2-6pm) is governed by the nervous system or vata. The brain craves the lion’s shares of the body’s fuel, to such an extent that the brain and central nervous system are considered energy hoarders in Ayurveda. While the brain takes up only 2% of the body’s volume, it consumes 20% of the glucose or THE BEST AYURVEDIC HERBS FOR MENOPAUSE Ancient Wisdom. According to Ayurveda, during the menstrual cycle, there is a downward flow of prana (life force).The menses phase is considered an introspective time for women, where they pull back the bow once a month to recharge the body, but more importantly, to re-establish a connection to their silent, intuitive, and spiritual

center.

COLORADO CLEANSE: A 14-DAY DIGESTIVE DETOX & LYMPH CLEANSECOLORADO CLEANSE BOOKCOLORADO CLEANSE BOOKCOLORADO CLEANSE REVIEWSCOLORADO CLEANSE REVIEWSFOOD CLEANSE DETOXDETOX CLEANSE FOOD LIST Colorado Cleanse is a 2-week, at-home, Ayurvedic digestive detox and lymph cleanse program rooted in medical science and ancient cleansing wisdom of Ayurveda. This kitchari cleanse has been developed by Dr. Douillard through decades of clinical practice with thousands of successful cleansers, many of whom are now its biggest fans. CHANGE YOUR LIFE OVERNIGHT WITH MOUTH TAPE: 20 REASONS TO Noble Prize Science Suggests Nose Breathing Sleep is a Must. In 1998, the discovery of nitric oxide won the Noble Prize in chemistry. It was called the “panacea molecule,” supporting cellular repair like nothing seen before. 3 The greatest amount of nitric oxide (NO) in the body is found to be produced during nose breathing! ASHWAGANDHA BEFORE BED: HERBS FOR SLEEP The Ayurvedic strategy for sleep is not to sedate an already exhausted body, but to rejuvenate and rebuild reserves so that we have the energy we needs to sedate ourselves and sleep deeply, naturally. Taking the Ayurvedic herb ashwagandha before bed supports healthy sleep by rejuvenating the body and addressing stress-related

exhaustion.

DOSHA QUIZ: WHAT'S YOUR AYURVEDIC BODY TYPE? According to Ayurvedic medicine, prevention is dictated by the unique requirements of your body type. Because we are unique, what we eat, how we exercise, when we sleep, and even where we prefer to live will be different from one person to the next. The healthiest practices for each individual are better understood by knowing one’s body type.

RECIPES ARCHIVES

Kitchari: Ayurveda’s #1 Superfood for Cleansing + Rejuvenation (+ Recipe) by John Douillard on September 17, 2020 | 79 Comments. Kitchari, pronounced kich-ah-ree, has long been used to nourish babies, the elderly, and the sick, along with healthy adults during times of detox, cleansing, and spiritual practice. Get the basic

recipe here.

PODCAST EPISODE 112: DIET, COVID, AND CANCER WITH DONNIE These lifestyle suggestions can help you with staying healthy. Learn more about diet, COVID, and cancer in this podcast episode with John

Douillard

KAPHA DIET - A SPRING GROCERY LIST Kapha Tips. During spring, eat more foods from this list. Eat more foods that are pungent (spicy), bitter, astringent / light, dry, and warm: such as flavorful steamed veggies, brothy soups, and brown rice. Eat less foods that are sweet, sour, salty / heavy, TOP FOODS FOR LITHIUM: BOOST MOOD, STEM CELLS, LONGEVITY A number of observational studies have found that in areas where there is a higher amount of lithium in the drinking water, there was a significant decrease in suicides. 2 The effect of consuming trace levels of lithium in the diet have been so well-studied for mood, longevity, and cognitive function that many leaders in the field of psychiatry are advocating for certain foods to be enriched IS THE SECRET TO LIVING PAST 100 IN YOUR DNA? New Science on DNA Repair in Super Centenarians. Super-centenarians are those select folks that live healthfully over the age of 110. Recently, researchers at the Nestle Research Centre in Lausanne, Switzerland, and at several universities in Italy and Sweden set out to compare the genes of these super centenarians with healthy seniors in their 60s and 70s to see if they could predict what KUTKI - HEALTH BENEFITS, SIDE EFFECTS, USES The RARE Project: Reviving Ayurveda’s Rare Ecology. Early on in my practice, kutki was the most important herb in my Ayurvedic pharmacy. When kutki was classified as endangered by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species in 1997, I stopped using it.Sadly, since 1997, it has been sold illegally in the states and around the world without CITES certification—driving this HOW TO INCREASE REM SLEEP FOR A SHARPER MIND Studies suggest 3 milligrams of melatonin taken 20 minutes before bed. (3) Dr. John Douillard, DC, CAP is the author of seven health books (including bestselling Eat Wheat and The 3-Season Diet ), seven online courses (including new Yoga Journal course Ayurveda 201 on Ayurvedic Psychology), and numerous free eBooks. 15 BENEFITS OF NOSE BREATHING EXERCISE 15 benefits of breathing through your nose during exercise: 1. Nose breathing drives oxygen more efficiently into the lower lobes of the lungs rather than staying in the upper lobes, as with mouth breathing. With nose breathing, all five lobes of the lungs are HOW MUCH OLIVE OIL (EVOO) A DAY KEEPS THE DOCTOR AWAY According to Ayurveda, it is important to increase one’s fat intake in winter, as fats balance vata.Vata regulates the nervous system and is classically aggravated during the cold and dry winter months. Squirrels eat nuts and seeds in winter and so should we, plus adding olive oil or other healthy source of fat (like ghee).While adding just 2 Tbs of EVOO to the diet daily can be a year-round SLEEP INTERRUPTED? THE BLOOD SUGAR AND SLEEP CONNECTION Here is a list of therapies to support blood-sugar-related sleep issues: 1. Eat three meals a day with no snacks. 2. Eat whole foods – avoid processed foods. 3. Avoid baked goods, simple carbs and starchy veggies. 4. Eat fruits whole and avoid juice. __866.227.9843 - Order Now

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SUPPORT MOOD + MEMORY WITH AYURVEDIC HERBS BRAHMI + BACOPA by John Douillard on June 4, 2020

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What is Brahmi?  Brahmi is a common name for two Ayurvedic herbs used to maintain and enhance brain function. Brahmi is used to mean Bacopa monnieri in South India and Centella asiatica in North India.8 This article will help you understand the differences between these two powerful herbs and how they work together to boost brain function and help keep the central nervous system (CNS) healthy. Bacopa monnieri  Bacopa, also known as water hyssop and Herpestis monniera, is a creeping perennial plant with small leaves and purple __ Categories: Cognitive Health

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VITAMIN D LINKED TO SHORTER HOSPITAL STAYS? by John Douillard on June 2, 2020

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Health-Related Severity May Be Linked to Vitamin D Deficiency Studies find that communities of color experience more health issues than other populations. But why? One reason may be chronic vitamin D deficiencies.1,2 Darker skin requires more sunlight to convert UVB rays from the sun into pre-vitamin D on the skin. This pre-vitamin D is absorbed into the __ Categories: Cognitive Health

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100: AYURVEDIC COOKING WITH DIVYA ALTER by John Douillard on June 1, 2020

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June 1, 2020 | 74 minutes, 52 secondsDownload In this podcast, Dr. John interviews Divya Alter, Ayurvedic chef, author of What to Eat for How You Feel: The New Ayurvedic Kitchen, and co-founder of the restaurant Divya’s Kitchen NYC. Dive Deeper Body Type Quiz 3-Season Diet Guides Fruit: Ayurvedic Food Combining Guidelines Cooking Part 1:

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THE DANGERS OF A GLUTEN-FREE DIET by John Douillard on May 30, 2020

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Gluten-Free Diet: Fad or Fix? In recent years, the gluten-free diet has become incredibly fashionable. However, 98% of the population is NOT diagnosed with gluten sensitivity, celiac disease, or wheat allergy. For the majority of us, going gluten-free might actually do more harm than good!   Before you go gluten-free, please read this article.  Gluten + Wheat Build Immunity  The Hygiene Hypothesis, or hormesis, is __ Categories: Dangerous Food & Herbs

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ARE YOUR EMOTIONS MAKING YOU SICK? by John Douillard on May 28, 2020

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Do you find yourself holding onto old or destructive mental patterns? According to Ayurveda, toxic emotions, known as mental ama, are created as a means of self-preservation. Such tendencies can create destructive behavioral patterns that can linger for a lifetime. But you do not have to let your past control your present!  According to Ayurveda these destructive behavior __ Categories: Ayurvedic Health

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IS YOUR BEDTIME AFFECTING YOUR WEIGHT, MOOD + ENERGY? by John Douillard on May 26, 2020

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Sleep: Let’s Get Back to Basics  Years ago, when I was touring with Deepak Chopra giving Ayurvedic consultations and lectures in different cities, I had a patient who complained of waking up with a headache every morning. I gave him an herbal protocol and three months later, I returned to his town. I saw him __ Categories: Circadian + Seasonal Lifestyle

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DO HUMANS HAVE A MATING SEASON? by John Douillard on May 23, 2020

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Spring Fever? Do you think human beings are made to mate at a certain time of year? Throughout nature, we see seasonal breeding as part of species survival. Most animals are forced to mate in the summer-fall, in order to give birth in the spring. Mating during late fall or winter would push birthing into __ Categories: Circadian + Seasonal Lifestyle

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THE STRESS-LYMPH CONNECTION: BALANCE CORTISOL WITH AYURVEDA by John Douillard on May 21, 2020

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Lymphatic Damage Caused by Stress  In today’s society, many folks find themselves with a hectic, never-ending, highly stressful to-do list that never seems to get shorter. It is rare to find a person who considers themselves “stress-free.” If left unchecked, consistent stress can have a devastating effect on the adrenals, your digestive microbes, your brain, __ Categories: Circadian Medicine

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GET THE ENERGY YOU NEED TO SLEEP WITH ASHWAGANDHA by John Douillard on May 19, 2020

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Do you have trouble sleeping?  It seems logical to assume that difficulty falling asleep is caused by excess energy. Based on this logic, sedation would offer a remedy. While sedatives do sometimes work, they often leave you groggy and foggy in the morning, or they just stop working over time.  In this article, I make the __ Categories: Ayurvedic Health

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GUT IMMUNITY FOR YOUR AYURVEDIC BODY TYPE by John Douillard on May 16, 2020

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Understanding Your Body According to Ayurveda, taking care of your digestion might just be the most important step you can take for your health. And not just your physical health, but your emotional and mental health, too!  Strong evidence suggests psychological stress has a marked impact on gastrointestinal health and digestion. Stress is processed through the __ Categories: Ayurvedic Health

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CANDIDA DIET BY AYURVEDIC BODY TYPE by John Douillard on May 14, 2020

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What is candida overgrowth and what are the symptoms?  Candida is a naturally-occurring yeast or fungus that inhabits the mouth, gut, vagina, and other mucosal membranes of the body. Ordinarily, it is harmless, existing in balance with the trillions of other bacteria that make your body home.  Concerns arise when that balance is

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FOODS + THYROID: THE GOOD, THE BAD + THE AYURVEDIC PERSPECTIVE (+

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Why do our thyroids need our support?  The thyroid is perhaps the most sensitive organ in the body, especially when it comes to the environment. To make matters worse, in America, we are dumping some four billion environmental pollutants into the environment each year.1  Today, an estimated 20 million Americans suffer from thyroid conditions. A shocking __ Categories: Ayurvedic Health

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