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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Many years ago, I wrote about a piece from the Scientific American magazine, where we were introduced to the term “Circadian Medicine.” They stated that circadian medicine would “revolutionize medicine as we know it,” and now we have 3 American researchers who won the Nobel Prize for their research on circadian medicine. Circadian medicine fascinates […]
For many, the reduced amount of natural light, bright colors and warmth during the winter results in the blues, lowered energy and chaotic cravings. Serotonin, the chemical messenger mainly produced and stored in the intestinal tract, also plays a role in these factors. While only about 5% of the body’s serotonin is found in the […]
A new study has linked dreaming during Rapid Eye Movement sleep (REM) to long-term cognitive health as we age. REM sleep is one of five phases that the mammalian brain experiences during sleep. The other four phases are referred to as non-REM (NREM) sleep. The five phases occur in intervals throughout the night. During REM, […]
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