Waking Up to Pee? Boost Circadian Rhythms + Prostate Power to Curb Frequent Urination at Night

by John Douillard on August 4, 2020 | 11 Comments

Do you wake up to pee in the night? Waking up to urinate can be a normal sign of aging, but there are things you can do about it! This

The 10-Second Breath: Ujjayi Pranayama for Lungs, Nervous System + More

by John Douillard on August 1, 2020 | 2 Comments

Benefits of Breathing Slowly It is said that some great yogis could breathe so slowly through the nose during yoga that even the finest hairs inside the nose would not

We Are All One Tribe: Joining Together Makes Us Smarter

by John Douillard on July 30, 2020 | 14 Comments

What is the future of the human race? As the decades pass, humans are becoming ever more connected and interdependent. According to the Pew Research Center, we are all soon

Ayurvedic Benefits of Lemon Water

by John Douillard on July 28, 2020 | 13 Comments

Do you like lemons? Here’s some lemon history: according to DNA evidence, the first lemon trees appeared about eight million years ago in the southeast foothills of the Himalayas.1 According to the

The Science of Chanting for Inner Transformation

by John Douillard on July 25, 2020 | 11 Comments

The Science of Vibration: Music + Chanting Have you or someone you know ever struggled with depression? According to the World Health Organization, in 2017, more than 322 million people

Harness Sattva: 10 Steps to a Peaceful Ayurvedic Day

by John Douillard on July 23, 2020 | 24 Comments

Be a Queen or King For a Day! Have you ever wondered what a day in the life of the Queen of England would be like? While few actually know,

Mood, Memory + Brain Fog: Cleanse Your Brain’s Glymphatic System with Ayurveda

by John Douillard on July 21, 2020 | 18 Comments

Do you take care of your lymph? In Ayurveda, we start with an evaluation of the lymphatic system or the rasa dhatu, which acts as the body’s major plumbing system, draining waste and

Soy: the Good, the Bad + the Ayurvedic Perspective

by John Douillard on July 18, 2020 | 24 Comments

Is soy good or bad for you? By now, we’ve all been sufficiently confused about the merits and dangers of soy. Ancient writings from China suggest the soybean was traditionally

3 Ayurvedic Superfoods for Summer, Fall + Pitta Balancing

by John Douillard on July 16, 2020 | 12 Comments

Article At-A-Glance: At the end of summer, especially if you are a hot (pitta) body type, your body will potentially overheat or dry out. Take this dosha quiz to find out your

Can “Normal” Blood Sugar Levels Shrink Your Brain?

by John Douillard on July 14, 2020 | 7 Comments

How is Your Blood Sugar? Are sugary treats your guilty pleasure? The information in this article could make you swear off sugar once and for all. High glucose levels may

At What Temperature Does Honey become Toxic according to Ayurveda?

by John Douillard on July 11, 2020 | 49 Comments

When the Heat is On… According to Ayurveda, honey is one of the most powerful medicines. However, honey lovers should beware: it can become a harmful toxin if heated. Heating

The Benefits of Antinutrients + Naturally Occurring Food Toxins in Your Diet

by John Douillard on July 9, 2020 | 14 Comments

The Hygiene Hypothesis The hygiene hypothesis, or hormesis, is the idea that our immune system developed over millions of years from eating hard-to-digest foods, antinutrients, and naturally occurring food toxins that may irritate the