Can’t Sleep? De-Stress with Ashwagandha
It is estimated that 50-70 million Americans are unable to get a good night’s sleep. (13) As we age, a good night’s sleep becomes more difficult to achieve. Today, the science keeps mounting linking at least 8 hours of sleep a night to greater longevity and optimal health. (1,2) A poor night’s sleep has been […]
3 Steps to a Healthy Mouth, Heart & Immunity
Your dentist will tell you that the primary reason for regular brushing and flossing is to prevent cavities and maintain healthy gums, but what they often don’t tell you about is the direct link between poor gum health and cardiovascular health concerns. (1) With more than 75 percent of adults in America having poor gum […]
Episode 46: Cool Your Pitta This Summer
Register here to receive an email reminder on the day of the podcast! A core principle of healing and wellness in Ayurveda is understanding the connection between one’s body type and mother nature. There are 3 main body types also known as doshas: Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. The three body types are reflections of the […]
10 Ways to Boost Melatonin Naturally
In a study at the University of Colorado in Boulder, researchers evaluated the circadian rhythms of a group of healthy Boulder residents. What they found was surprising. Instead of melatonin levels rising only during the nighttime hours, about two hours after waking, melatonin levels would surge, causing significant daytime drowsiness period. After delving deeper, the […]
Apple Skins Block Aging and Burn Fat
Apples are loaded with a powerful group of antioxidants called polyphenols. Although many other foods contain polyphenols, apples have much higher concentrations. One of the most powerful polyphenols is called phloridzin, which is uniquely concentrated in the apple skin. Phloridzin-rich apple skins have been shown to be especially active against glycation, which is one of […]
Melatonin-Rich Foods That Will Improve Your Health
While melatonin supplements are found over-the-counter in almost any health food store or pharmacy, there are questions regarding long-term supplementation. Some experts report that if one uses melatonin supplements for a long period of time, the body will stop both producing and responding to its own melatonin–but there is little science to back this up. […]
Digest Like A Champ With These Enjoyable Ayurvedic Eating Tips
According to Ayurveda, there are three major guidelines when it comes to eating. They focus on HOW, WHEN and WHAT you eat. In the west, we incessantly obsess over what to eat, constantly arguing over which is “the best” diet, while ignoring the value of how you eat and when you eat. We generally eat […]
Travel Tips: Stay Healthy, Calm & Energized This Summer
While we all look forward to a summer vacation, many folks dread the travel. From an Ayurvedic perspective, the vata dosha (or air energy) can easily become disturbed from flying or while traveling. A new branch of medicine called Circadian Medicine has measured the negative effect of travel stress (vata imbalance) on the nervous system. […]
Know Your Melatonin Levels for Gut, Hormone, Bone and Detox Benefits
When you look at the pineal gland sitting at the base of the brain, one cannot help but think that this pearl-sized gland has a special role to play. Rene Descartes called it “the principle seat of the soul.” For years, researchers thought the pineal gland was an evolutionary remnant with no real purpose. In […]
Episode 45: Groundbreaking Research on Melatonin with Dr. Paula Witt-Enderby
While melatonin is most commonly known to treat sleep disorders, many may not know that melatonin is closely connected with the our circadian rhythms – our internal body clocks that regulate hormone levels, metabolism, gene expression, sleep and wakefulness, and appetite. The pineal gland produces melatonin, which keeps these rhythms in check. Disruption of the […]
