As I continue to write about the science that backs up ancient Ayurvedic wisdom, I am regularly amazed by what they knew so long ago about the subtleties of the human body. Without microscopes or any ability to see bacteria or microbes, somehow they were able to describe them in great detail! In this article, […]
Eradicate Ama (Toxins) from your Gut with Trikatu
Ayurveda teaches that up to 85% of all health concerns stem from an underlying digestive imbalance. The result of poor digestion is directly linked to the production of the toxic by-products of undigested food, referred to as ama. Ama includes undigested fats, fat-soluble environmental pollutants, heavy metals, and undigested proteins like gluten in wheat, casein […]
Episode 57: Protecting Endangered Herbs – An Interview with Prashanti de Jager, Master Herbalist
Nearly 20 percent of all herbs are now considered endangered—this is around 10,000 species that are threatened and/or depleted completely. LifeSpa has proudly partnered with the Dunagiri Foundation to support the protection, preservation and traditional cultivation of the many endangered Ayurvedic herbs today. Our first restoration herb of focus is Ayurveda’s most potent liver, lymph […]
Harmonize Your Wardrobe with Jyotish (Vedic Astrology)
Circadian Medicine, which now has Nobel Prize-winning science behind it, is poised to change the way we live our lives, according to a recent article in Scientific American. (1) Circadian rhythms are physical, mental, and behavioral changes that follow daily and seasonal light-dark cycles. The study of circadian rhythms is called chronobiology. (2) Rhythms, such […]
Are your Clothes Affecting your Health?
According to Ayurvedic texts, the clothing we wear should be made of natural fibers that allow the skin to breathe. Of course, when said texts were written, all fabrics were organic as inorganic pesticide solvents hadn’t been invented yet. It was also suggested that cloths always be worn clean to protect the body from bad […]
Why Slow Yoga?
Today, yoga classes are available on a drop in, as-needed basis, but traditionally, yoga was prescribed by the family Vedic guru (teacher) whose job was to teach the children the ways of a Vedic lifestyle. This included the practices of yoga, breathing, and meditation, but also had much to do with Vedic psychology and even […]
Is Embracing Community Responsible for Brain Evolution?
How our brains tripled in size compared to our distant chimpanzee ancestors has troubled anthropologists for decades. Many have argued it was the discovery of fire, cooking, hunting, or meat consumption. Most recently, a study suggested it was a boost in omega-3 fatty acids from fish. While all of these factors may have played a […]
Episode 58: Changing the World through Yoga & Ayurveda from the Inside Out – An Interview with Seane Corn, Yoga Teacher and Activist
Register here to receive an email reminder at showtime + podcast notes! The interview will air on this page on Monday, July 16th at 5:30pm. About Seane Corn Seane Corn is an internationally celebrated yoga teacher known for her impassioned activism, unique self-expression, and inspirational style of teaching. Featured in commercials, magazines, NPR, and Oprah.com, Seane now utilizes her national platform […]
How Processed is your Fair Trade, Organic Coffee?
A California judge recently ruled that coffee distributors in California now must add a cancer warning label on every cup of coffee sold. The ruling came from a lawsuit filed in 2010 by the Long Beach-based Council for Education and Research on Toxics. The group charged that coffee giants like Starbucks and Dunkin’ Donuts did […]
Why Modern Science Needs the Ancient Medicine of Ayurveda
More and more, we look to science to give us the final answer when it comes to the latest diet, health practice, drug, herb, supplement or mind-body practice. More and more we are seeing that the science we have grown to depend on is flawed. For example, scientists made a recent effort to replicate the […]
Omega-3 Linked to Longevity and Vitality
The Framingham Heart Study, which launched in 1948, is an ongoing, large-scale study on the residents of Framingham, Massachusetts. Over the past 70 years, the project has provided substantial insight into identifying the risk factors for cardiovascular disease. In February 2018, a report was published in the Journal of Clinical Lipidology in which researchers evaluated […]
The Ayurvedic Guide to the Best Sleep of your Life
Introducing our newest mini-eBook… This easy-to-read, colorful guide will become your go-to, bedside resource for getting the best sleep of your life. Those of us who struggle with getting a good night’s rest will try just about anything. Sedatives, be they herbal or pharmaceutical, may only be sedating an already sedated or exhausted person—offering short-term, […]
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