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How to Remove Thyroid-Damaging Fluoride with Iodine

by John Douillard on December 18, 2018 | 2 Comments

It would be quite a skill to avoid fluoride these days. Most water supplies have it, as do most toothpastes, non-stick pans, and many medications such as Prozac (flouxetine). It is estimated that the average American gets somewhere between 1.6 and 6.6mg of fluoride each day. The World Health Organization considers safe levels of fluoride […]

Categories: Dangerous Food & Herbs, Nutritional Deficiencies, Thyroid Health Tagged: fluoride, iodine, minerals, thyroid health

Modern Medicinal Leech Therapy Backed by FDA

by John Douillard on January 11, 2018 | 10 Comments

Bloodletting, in one form or another, has been around for thousands of years, and until 2004 when the FDA approved Medical Leech Therapy, it was frowned upon in the west. The thought of leeches sucking your blood may send shivers up your spine, but before you cast judgment on a thousand-year-old therapy backed by plenty […]

Categories: Ayurvedic Health, Lymphatic Health Tagged: lymph health, minerals, shilajit

The Complete Guide to Iodine Deficiency

by John Douillard on December 14, 2017 | 22 Comments

Iodine deficiency is one of the most important and prevalent global deficiencies of the late 20th and early 21st century. While great strides have been made in fighting this epidemic, there is still ample work to be done. Here are some statistics: From 1971-1994, iodine intake levels in the United States decreased by 50%, according […]

Categories: Energy & Vitality, Nutritional Deficiencies, Thyroid Health, Women's Health Tagged: ashwagandha, guggul, iodine, manjistha, minerals, thyroid health, weight balancing

Are Multiminerals the New Multivitamins?

by John Douillard on November 23, 2017 | 6 Comments

Americans have been taking multivitamins since the 1940s, when American chemist Carl Rehnborg developed a multivitamin supplement called Nutrilite, which eventually was bought out by Amway. Years ago, I was fortunate enough to visit the original Nutrilite farm as a consultant and became aware of Carl’s original entrepreneurial vision. With the growing number of nutritional […]

Categories: Herbs & Supplements Tagged: iodine, minerals, vitamin b12, vitamin d3

What To Do About Hidden Arsenic In Food

by John Douillard on March 24, 2016 | 3 Comments

Average Reading Time: 2 minutes and 37 seconds Arsenic, which is a silent killer, has become a heavy metal concern as of late with high levels showing up in supplies of rice and apple juice. While arsenic contamination of soil and water is largely due to volcanic eruptions and soil erosion, arsenic is also used […]

Categories: Dangerous Food & Herbs, Lymphatic Health Tagged: ayurvedic detox, ghee, minerals, shilajit

Get to Know the Kitchari Cleansing Bean

by John Douillard on September 15, 2015 | 8 Comments

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Average Reading Time: 2 minutes, 1 second Mung beans, or what are known in India as dahl, were first domesticated in India in 1500 BC, and are the main ingredient in kitchari – the primary Ayurvedic superfood used to cleanse the body. It is no wonder that it became a staple in the Indian diet, being […]

Categories: Ayurvedic Health, Blood Sugar, Diet and Seasonal Eating, Heart Health, Optimal Weight Tagged: ayurvedic detox, blood sugar, cholesterol, ghee, heart health, minerals, weight balancing

Confused About Salt?

by John Douillard on February 5, 2015 | 7 Comments

Perhaps the most prolific dietary heart health mantra that has been preached and practiced for the past 30 years is to reduce your intake of salt. In this article, I want to share the science behind a modern myth: that salt is one of the causes of blood pressure and heart-related issues. (3,4,5,6,7,8) In fact, […]

Categories: Ayurvedic Health, Heart Health Tagged: heart health, minerals

Little Known Dangers To Your Thyroid

by John Douillard on January 24, 2015 | Leave a Comment

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Average Reading Time: 2 minutes and 31 seconds A few years ago, “Julie,” who was a patient of mine, complained that her thyroid blood test suddenly skyrocketed. She had been on thyroid medication successfully for years, and had always received regular thyroid testing. Her test revealed an unexplainable, sudden and extremely high rise in her […]

Categories: Thyroid Health Tagged: iodine, minerals, thyroid health

True or False: You Need a Multivitamin

by John Douillard on August 22, 2013 | Leave a Comment

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Back in 1936, the Department of Agriculture wrote the first report on mineral deficiencies stating that virtually all soils in the US are mineral deficient and that 99% of all Americans are mineral deficient. Since then it hasn’t gotten any better. With the start of pesticides and fertilizers in the 1940’s, a 2001 report in […]

Categories: Herbs & Supplements Tagged: minerals, vitamin b12, vitamin d3

Take Our Digestive Health Quiz

by John Douillard on July 11, 2013 | 11 Comments

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After several decades of working with thousands of patients, writing and researching articles, and deepening my understanding of Ayurveda, it has become clear to me that the pith of optimal health and longevity lies in restoring the digestive strength and healthy microbiology. I believe everyone should have a working knowledge of how to troubleshoot different […]

Categories: Digestion & Elimination, Lymphatic Health Tagged: amalaki, ayurvedic detox, blood sugar, Brahmi, digestive health, gymnema sylvestre, liver health, manjistha, minerals, neem, probiotics, slippery elm, trikatu, triphala, turmeric, vitamin b12

Healthy Bones Require Calcium, Vitamin K2 and Vitamin D3

by John Douillard on March 17, 2013 | 2 Comments

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Bone is a living tissue that is in a constant state of rebuilding. To make new bone, the body must first remove some of the old bone. It is much like the natural removal of dead skin to make way for new skin. Old bone is removed by cells called osteoclasts, and the new bone […]

Categories: Aging & Longevity, Bone, Muscle & Joint Health, Herbs & Supplements, Women's Health Tagged: bone health, minerals, vitamin d3, vitamin k

Surprising Benefits of Pumpkin Seeds

by John Douillard on January 22, 2013 | Leave a Comment

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While pumpkins seeds have become type-cast as the seed for prostate health, exciting new research has been linking pumpkin seeds to health benefits for the heart, bones, bladder, joints, and mood (1). Support Bladder Function and Urinary Flow In one study, 53 men ages 50-80 took pumpkin seed extract for three months and saw a […]

Categories: Bone, Muscle & Joint Health, Emotional Health Tagged: minerals

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