New research reveals vitamin B12 deficiency causes the brain to shrink! Loss of brain size has been linked to decreased brain function, less energy, cognitive decline, and mood-related issues.1 Researchers find a combination of B12 and folate to provide significant support for heart health, brain function, and longevity,2 as well as support for healthy and […]
Adaptogenic Herbal Blend for Burnout: Ashwagandha, Eleuthero, Rhodiola, Ginger + Shilajit
Do you feel burnt out at your job? Work-related stress can lead to tiredness, irritability, and lack of motivation. Studies suggest that 30-80% of American nurses and doctors are experiencing signs of burnout.1,2 3 Key Factors of Burnout Feelings of exhaustion. Feelings of cynicism, irritability, and detachment from the job. A sense of ineffectiveness and […]
How Much Olive Oil (EVOO) a Day Keeps the Doctor Away?
Your New Favorite Winter Superfood Looking for a yummy way to improve your health? Olive oil researcher Mary Flynn at Brown University found that just adding 2 Tbs extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) to your diet each day can change your health. Flynn says, “Published studies show that no other food comes close to extra […]
Ayurvedic Guide to Your Child’s Body Type (Dosha Quiz)
Do You Know Who Your Children Are? Have you ever wondered how your children can be so different from one another? We are almost done raising our six kids and we consistently marvel at how each of them is so unique and different. It seems that each child requires their own unique owner’s manual to […]
What You Don’t Know about Cholesterol
Is Cholesterol Good or Bad? Is cholesterol good or bad? The medical establishment continues to argue over it. The unresolved issue is whether saturated fat (high in cholesterol) is evil. To answer this, it might help to understand cholesterol’s role in health, and how it can turn bad. Cholesterol is essential for life and is […]
Turmeric Increases Health-Promoting Brown Fat
Brown Fat vs White Fat Did you know that we each have two types of fat? One is beneficial, while the other is harmful. These two primary types of fat cells are called brown and white. Brown fat cells are primarily found in newborns and leaner individuals. These cells are rich in energy-making mitochondria and […]
5 Ayurvedic Spices to Rock Your Digestive World
Don’t Be Shy Do you have occasional digestive discomfort? Did you know that Ayurveda has been using a superherb blend of five common spices, which not only help in the moment, but actually heal the problem at the root? Many people are embarrassed to discuss digestive symptoms, even with their doctor, so often, these important […]
095: Emotional Trauma Cleansing with Kaya Kalpa
January 7, 2020 | 50 minutes, 14 secondsDownload The Science of Vibration: Music and Chanting Did you know that you may be able to affect your mood and the effects of trauma with vibrational therapies, such as chanting? Read on to find out how brain science now supports some of Ayurveda’s most ancient techniques. According […]
Tree Wisdom: The Greedy Don’t Survive
Survival of the Fittest? In The New York Times bestselling book The Hidden Life of Trees, author Peter Wohlleben describes a way of nature that may be the blueprint for us humans to finally get along. Charles Darwin’s book On the Origin of Species, written in 1859, proposed that species’ survival is determined by environmental […]
Sitopladi: Ayurveda’s Herbal Mucus Destroyer
The Importance of Mucus Membranes The lining of the intestines and respiratory tract is surprisingly LARGE. It could easily cover a tennis court if completely flattened out! Mucus can be a double-edged sword, as it provides both natural protection to these linings, but, in excess, can congest them. Lined with mucus-making cells, called mucus membranes, […]
8 Foods for Gallbladder Sludge
What is Bile Sludge? Gallbladder removal surgery (cholecystectomy) is the number one elective abdominal surgery in America today, but problems may begin years before manifestation of biliary sludge, also known as gallbladder sludge or bile sludge.12 Bile sludge is when bile becomes thick and viscous and congests inside the gallbladder. The sludge is a collection […]
Blue Light + Screen Time Cause Brain Damage, Aging + Shorter Life
How Much Screen Time Do You Get? Today in America, adults check their cell phones an average of 52 times a day and spend a whopping 9 hours in front of a blue light-emitting cell phone, tablet, or computer screen!1 LED blue light-emitting bulbs are on pace to replaced orange-hued incandescent bulbs worldwide, resulting in […]
