<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> <rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" ><channel><title>John Douillard&#039;s LifeSpa</title> <atom:link href="http://lifespa.com/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><link>http://lifespa.com</link> <description>Your News Source for Ayurveda &#38; Natural Health</description> <lastBuildDate>Sat, 18 May 2013 10:00:34 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en-US</language> <sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency> <generator>http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1</generator> <item><title>Longevity Amino Acid</title><link>http://lifespa.com/anti-aging-amino-acid/</link> <comments>http://lifespa.com/anti-aging-amino-acid/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sat, 18 May 2013 10:00:34 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>John Douillard</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Aging & Longevity]]></category> <category><![CDATA[amino acids]]></category> <category><![CDATA[carnatine]]></category> <category><![CDATA[diet]]></category> <category><![CDATA[health]]></category> <category><![CDATA[pepsin]]></category> <category><![CDATA[protein]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://lifespa.com/?p=13810</guid> <description><![CDATA[Amino acids bound together make up peptide chains, which make up proteins. While we don&#8217;t need massive amounts of protein to thrive, we do need a regular supply of amino acids to survive. Some seem more important than others. One of the more important amino acids for the body is carnitine, which is found in&#8230;]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://lifespa.com/anti-aging-amino-acid/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>The Magic of Yoga, Breathing and Meditation</title><link>http://lifespa.com/the-magic-of-yoga-breathing-and-meditation/</link> <comments>http://lifespa.com/the-magic-of-yoga-breathing-and-meditation/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 10:00:35 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>John Douillard</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Ayurvedic Health]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Emotional Health]]></category> <category><![CDATA[ayurveda]]></category> <category><![CDATA[ayurvedic]]></category> <category><![CDATA[breathing]]></category> <category><![CDATA[chakra]]></category> <category><![CDATA[energy]]></category> <category><![CDATA[kosha]]></category> <category><![CDATA[meditation]]></category> <category><![CDATA[pranayama]]></category> <category><![CDATA[yoga]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://lifespa.com/?p=13783</guid> <description><![CDATA[Do you prefer yoga to meditation? Or meditation to yoga? For many of us in the western world, moving our bodies is a lot easier than sitting with our unruly minds. For others, a daily yoga practice is just too much to ask, but meditation feels doable. With yoga, breathing techniques (pranayama) and meditation flourishing&#8230;]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://lifespa.com/the-magic-of-yoga-breathing-and-meditation/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Ten Obesity Facts You Must Know</title><link>http://lifespa.com/ten-obesity-facts-you-must-know/</link> <comments>http://lifespa.com/ten-obesity-facts-you-must-know/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2013 04:22:30 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>John Douillard</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Blood Sugar]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Diet and Seasonal Eating]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Optimal Weight]]></category> <category><![CDATA[blood sugar]]></category> <category><![CDATA[diabetes]]></category> <category><![CDATA[diet]]></category> <category><![CDATA[obesity]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Pre-Diabetes]]></category> <category><![CDATA[seasonal eating]]></category> <category><![CDATA[weight gain]]></category> <category><![CDATA[weight loss]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://lifespa.com/?p=13778</guid> <description><![CDATA[1.    According to the World Health Organization, 1.5 billion people in the world are either overweight or obese.* 2.    Obese folks have three times the risk of death compared with people of a healthy weight.* 3.    Studies show that obesity can shorten life span by an average of 8-10 years compared to those of a&#8230;]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://lifespa.com/ten-obesity-facts-you-must-know/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Why Do Kids Make Mucus For a Living?</title><link>http://lifespa.com/why-do-kids-make-mucus-for-a-living/</link> <comments>http://lifespa.com/why-do-kids-make-mucus-for-a-living/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sat, 11 May 2013 10:00:16 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>John Douillard</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Kids/Teen/College Health]]></category> <category><![CDATA[OTHER]]></category> <category><![CDATA[ayurveda]]></category> <category><![CDATA[ayurvedic]]></category> <category><![CDATA[fitness]]></category> <category><![CDATA[immune]]></category> <category><![CDATA[immune system]]></category> <category><![CDATA[immunity]]></category> <category><![CDATA[kapha]]></category> <category><![CDATA[kids' health]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://lifespa.com/?p=11346</guid> <description><![CDATA[We all know that kids are really good at making mucus. Excess mucus can be a breeding ground for bacteria and viruses that can keep your kids coming back for yet another cold!  Let’s find out why they make mucus and what we can do to stop it. 1.  Children do not have very strong&#8230;]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://lifespa.com/why-do-kids-make-mucus-for-a-living/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>1</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Arjuna: An Herbal Hero for the Heart</title><link>http://lifespa.com/arjuna-an-herbal-hero-for-the-heart/</link> <comments>http://lifespa.com/arjuna-an-herbal-hero-for-the-heart/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2013 20:52:34 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>John Douillard</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Heart Health]]></category> <category><![CDATA[OTHER]]></category> <category><![CDATA[arjuna]]></category> <category><![CDATA[lymph congestion]]></category> <category><![CDATA[lymph movers]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://lifespa.com/?p=11332</guid> <description><![CDATA[In India, this herb has commanded well-deserved respect from the research community. The bark from the Arjuna tree has been used for thousands of years in Ayurveda to support numerous health concerns including, prominently, cardiovascular health. Today, research is backing up these ancient claims and cardiologists are beginning to incorporate Arjuna into their cardio-care protocols.&#8230;]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://lifespa.com/arjuna-an-herbal-hero-for-the-heart/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>How to do Sun Salutations</title><link>http://lifespa.com/how-to-do-sun-salutations/</link> <comments>http://lifespa.com/how-to-do-sun-salutations/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2013 23:05:45 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>John Douillard</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://lifespa.com/?p=13376</guid> <description><![CDATA[The ‘sun salute’ is a complete Ayurvedic exercise also known as Surya Namaskara. This series of postures simultaneously integrates the whole physiology including mind, body, and breath. It strengthens and stretches all the major muscle groups, lubricates the joints, conditions the spine, massages the internal organs and increases blood flow and circulation. Traditionally, it is&#8230;]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://lifespa.com/how-to-do-sun-salutations/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Pranayama: Simple Instructions for Traditional Breathing Techniques</title><link>http://lifespa.com/pranayama-simple-instructions-for-traditional-breathing-techniques/</link> <comments>http://lifespa.com/pranayama-simple-instructions-for-traditional-breathing-techniques/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2013 21:06:24 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>John Douillard</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://lifespa.com/?p=13363</guid> <description><![CDATA[Breathing, called Pranayama in Sanskrit, can be a balancing way to start and end each day. Follow this breathing technique for 5-10 minutes at least once per day, and ideally twice per day. You can do the breathing practices anytime of the day that works best for you. Use the following breathing meditation techniques to&#8230;]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://lifespa.com/pranayama-simple-instructions-for-traditional-breathing-techniques/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Why Kids Love Carbs</title><link>http://lifespa.com/why-kids-love-carbs/</link> <comments>http://lifespa.com/why-kids-love-carbs/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2013 10:00:41 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>John Douillard</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Diet and Seasonal Eating]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Kids/Teen/College Health]]></category> <category><![CDATA[blood sugar]]></category> <category><![CDATA[three meals a day]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://lifespa.com/?p=11274</guid> <description><![CDATA[One of the major reasons that kids love carbs is because, like many of us, they have become addicted to sugar. While carbs in the form of bread and cereal are a more stable source of sugar than, say, a popsicle, they still break down into simple sugars and kids’ bodies have figured that out.&#8230;]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://lifespa.com/why-kids-love-carbs/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>21</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Fruits and Veggies Linked to Longer Life</title><link>http://lifespa.com/fruits-and-veggies-linked-to-longer-life/</link> <comments>http://lifespa.com/fruits-and-veggies-linked-to-longer-life/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sat, 04 May 2013 10:00:21 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>John Douillard</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Aging & Longevity]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Diet and Seasonal Eating]]></category> <category><![CDATA[dna]]></category> <category><![CDATA[good fats]]></category> <category><![CDATA[veggies]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://lifespa.com/?p=11233</guid> <description><![CDATA[A decrease in the length of the chromosomal telomeres has been linked to increased cellular aging, chronic disease risk, premature death and a metric for biological aging. Telomeres are small bits of DNA at the ends of the chromosomes; picture the cap on a shoelace. In this study, published in the European Journal of Clinical&#8230;]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://lifespa.com/fruits-and-veggies-linked-to-longer-life/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>1</slash:comments> </item> </channel> </rss>