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The Lion Diet: Benefits of Feasting and Fasting

by John Douillard on September 4, 2018 | 15 Comments

Many years ago, I brought my family to a lion rescue preserved in Brighton, Colorado and we were able to watch them do their thing in a very respectable replica of their natural habitat—if that is even possible. These cats were mostly rescued from circuses, other smaller rescue centers, or from people who bought them

Dawn Phenomenon: Combating High Fasting Blood Sugar

by John Douillard on May 17, 2018 | 19 Comments

Logically, one would think that the body’s blood sugar levels would be at their lowest upon rising after a long night of undisturbed, midnight-snack-less sleep. Surprisingly, many folks find that their blood sugars are at their highest in the morning hours, from dawn until breakfast. This is a common occurrence and has been termed the

Ayurvedic Intermittent Fasting

by John Douillard on April 14, 2018 | 20 Comments

The feast of fall is always followed by the famine of spring. Fall’s harvest is rich in sugars from fruit and starchy carbs from root veggies and grains. The excess fuel from this high-sugar, high-carb diet is stored as fat which the body uses as a source of insulation and energy for the long, cold

Fasting Research Wins Nobel Prize in Medicine. Is it Right for You?

by John Douillard on December 21, 2017 | 31 Comments

The 2016 Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine was awarded to Japan’s Dr. Yoshinori Ohsumi for his discoveries of the underlying mechanisms of a physiological process called autophagy. Autophagy is a natural process by which the body degrades and recycles damaged cells, proteins and toxins. Autophagy comes from two Greek words, auto meaning “self” and

The Benefits of Night Fasting: The 13-Hour Rule

by John Douillard on September 3, 2016 | 23 Comments

Average Reading Time: 1 minute and 57 seconds When I was a kid, the kitchen closed after supper at around 6pm and we were forced to fast until breakfast at 7am – that was 13 hours of our day fasting without food. This was the norm for every kid in my neighborhood. I can’t remember

Your Gallbladder Needs Fat! But How Much?

by John Douillard on August 20, 2019 | 12 Comments

Gallbladder removal is the most common elective abdominal surgery in America. Gallstones, just one reason the gallbladder fails, affect 10-15% of Americans, or 20-25 million people. More importantly, why has gallbladder disease risen by 20%+ in the last 30 years?1 In the 1960s, America was told a lie that fat would cause heart disease! Since

Kaya Kalpa: Key to Autophagy + Stem Cell Regeneration

by John Douillard on July 25, 2019 | 14 Comments

The world may not need another cleanse, but the cleanse I’m introducing to you is not new—in fact, it is thousands of years old: perhaps the oldest Ayurvedic detox of all! There is one catch: this cleanse, the LifeSpa Kaya Kalpa Cleanse, is NOT for everyone. It’s more aggressive than our first two cleanses, the

Boost Lymph for Healthy Blood Sugar

by John Douillard on May 28, 2019 | 4 Comments

A slew of health concerns can be caused by blood sugar levels. Educating yourself about the ways in which blood sugar affects you is crucial to balancing these levels. Conditions associated with chronically high blood sugar levels include weight gain, cardiovascular and cognitive health, as well as a host of degenerative conditions. Even blood sugars

Spring Elimination Diet: Nature’s New Year’s Resolution

by John Douillard on April 25, 2019 | 18 Comments

Have you ever wondered why so many religions have fasting holidays in the spring? While Lent, Ramadan, and Passover encourage fasting or calorie restriction, Mother Nature is encouraging the same. When we look outside and see what’s being harvested, the choices are austere.

Ayurvedic Weight Loss Tips: Spring Edition

by John Douillard on April 18, 2019 | 3 Comments

While spring is a great time to lose those extra holiday pounds, it is also a time that we can easily gain weight. Let me explain so that we can all become successful springtime fat burners.

Heated Interview with Vegan Expert Dr. John McDougall

by John Douillard on April 2, 2019 | 58 Comments

If you’re not familiar with John McDougall, MD, he is perhaps the most well-known leader in the vegan community. He is the author of 13 best-selling books (including The Starch Solution and The Healthiest Diet on the Planet) and has been preaching a high-starch no-oil vegan diet for 40 years.

Unwrap the Benefits of Chocolate

by John Douillard on March 21, 2019 | 8 Comments

We all love chocolate. But is it good for us? Let’s explore. Chocolate, like coffee and tea, is loaded with over 300 powerful chemicals and antioxidants that deliver numerous health benefits (when consumed without milk and sugar).

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