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Feeling Depleted? Nourish Your Vitality with Ojas | Ojas Nightly Tonic, Moon Milk + Golden Milk Recipes

by John Douillard on January 31, 2019 | 40 Comments

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According to Ayurveda, there is a special substance in the body that governs aging, immunity, radiant skin, vigor, mood, sleep, digestion, spirituality, and physical strength. This substance is called ojas (OH-jas). In Sanskrit, ojas has two prominent meanings. In the context of physical health and vitality, it means “vigor, virility, and vitality.” In the context […]

Categories: Aging & Longevity, Ayurvedic Health, Emotional Health, Energy & Vitality, Immune Health, Skin Health Tagged: ashwagandha, digestive health, ghee, immune health, longevity, melatonin, milk, mood health, ojas, oxytocin, shatavari, skin health, sleep health, turmeric, video

10 Reasons to Remember Your Vitamin D this Winter

by John Douillard on January 22, 2019 | 12 Comments

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Winter is here! Are you getting your daily dose of vitamin D? You may be surprised to learn that during the winter, the sun is too low in the sky for most of the US to receive adequate amounts of UVB radiation or vitamin D. Many experts believe that, for optimal health, levels should be […]

Categories: Diet and Seasonal Eating, Herbs & Supplements, Immune Health Tagged: melatonin, vitamin d3

What is the Best Time to Take Your Medicine Using Circadian Wisdom?

by John Douillard on December 29, 2018 | Leave a Comment

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In a recent Scientific American article, researchers discovered that the expression of up to 82% of our genes turn on or off at specific times of day—that is 16,400 of our 20,000 human genes (and counting).1 The science of circadian medicine may soon determine when you should take a medication or why you get sick […]

Categories: Aging & Longevity, Circadian Medicine, Sleep Health Tagged: liver health, melatonin, sleep, sleep health, slippery elm

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

The Cumulative Benefits of Sleeping in a Cold Room

by John Douillard on July 7, 2018 | 5 Comments

Our hunter-gatherer ancestors slept mostly in caves that were cool, chilly, and cold as the seasons changed. Caves, which were common sleeping quarters, rarely, if ever, get hot. Is it possible that we have genetically evolved to thrive when we sleep in a cold room versus a warm or hot room? This bit of ancient […]

Categories: Circadian Medicine, Sleep Health Tagged: blood sugar, melatonin, sleep health, weight balancing

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

Could Melatonin Be Ojas? Ayurveda’s Molecule for Perfect Health

by John Douillard on April 26, 2018 | 27 Comments

According to Ayurveda, there is one sacred substance in the body that governs aging, immunity, radiant skin, vigor, mood, sleep, digestion, spirituality, and physical strength. In Sanskrit, ojas (OH-jas) has two prominent meanings. In the context of physical health and vitality, ojas means “vigor.” In the context of spiritual and emotional well-being, it is referred […]

Categories: Ayurvedic Health, Circadian Medicine Tagged: melatonin, ojas

How to Detox Fluoride from your Pineal Gland

by John Douillard on February 24, 2018 | 34 Comments

The pineal gland is a pea-sized gland that sits in the deep center of the skull. It may be most well-known for its production of melatonin. It has been credited with having a hand in promoting sleep, boosting mood, enhancing sex, and even increasing longevity by as much as 10-25%. (1,2) The pineal gland is […]

Categories: Cognitive Health, Thyroid Health Tagged: iodine, melatonin, thyroid health

10 Ways to Gain Weight the Healthy Way

by John Douillard on December 9, 2017 | 15 Comments

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While weight loss strategies dress the covers of magazines and best-selling books, little is written in an effort to help people gain weight. According to Ayurveda, it all starts with being aware of two things: Your body type or constitution (prakruti) Whether your body type is in or out of balance (vikruti) Vata body types […]

Categories: Optimal Weight Tagged: digestive health, ghee, meditation, melatonin, ojas, slippery elm, weight balancing

Dr. John’s #1 Blood Pressure Strategy

by John Douillard on December 5, 2017 | 4 Comments

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According to the new blood pressure guidelines from the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology, more than half of the American population are now considered to have high blood pressure. (1) The new guidelines lower the stage one high blood pressure guidelines from 140/90 to 130/80. The latest medical evidence has shown […]

Categories: Ayurvedic Health Tagged: meditation, melatonin, nose breathing exercise, turmeric, vitamin d3

Which is Best for YOU? Time Release Melatonin vs. Immediate Release Melatonin

by John Douillard on November 30, 2017 | 8 Comments

Since the 1970s, researchers have been fascinated by melatonin because of its far-reaching benefits throughout the human body. Since then, melatonin supplementation has been pigeon-holed for sleep concerns and jet-lag, but volumes of new circadian medicine research has found strong links between melatonin and the health of the microbiome, immunity, bone, heart, joint, prostate, breast, […]

Categories: Circadian Medicine, Sleep Health Tagged: melatonin

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