Nearly 80 percent of the American population complain of some type of digestive disorder. The reported symptoms are bloating, gas, indigestion, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. Many people are too embarrassed to talk to their doctor about it, so these symptoms often go untreated for years. According to Ayurveda, all aspects of health and ill health […]
8 Foods for Gallbladder Sludge
Gallbladder removal surgery (cholecystectomy) is the number one abdominal surgery in America today, but problems may begin years before the manifestation of biliary sludge, also known as gallbladder sludge or bile sludge. (12) Bile sludge is basically when the bile becomes more thick and viscous and congests inside of the gallbladder. The sludge is a […]
TMJ (Jaw Pain): Two Release Techniques
Throughout my career, I have treated hundreds of patients with neck concerns, headaches, and jaw pain. Of course, there are numerous reasons for these concerns, but it is very common for the jaw to play a key role in the proper structural function of the head and neck, as well as be responsible for many […]
Episode 59: Ayurveda for a Healthy Family
A 2017 Nobel Prize went to 3 scientists researching biological clocks, opening up entirely new fields of Circadian Medicine. It is very likely that doctors will begin making suggestions for how to align with the rhythms of nature… let’s hope they get it right! The alternative to waiting for all of this is the time-tested […]
Ayurveda for a Healthy Family (NEW eBook + Podcast!)
A growing number of studies are being published on the health and longevity benefits of resetting your circadian clock. According to one study, “Resetting the circadian clock leads to well-being and increased life span, whereas clock disruption is associated with aging and sickness. Increased longevity and improved health can be achieved by different feeding regimens […]
Vitamin B1 Derivative found to Maintain Healthy Blood Sugar and Brain Function
The insidious rise of blood sugar levels has become an epidemic that plagues more than 100 million or one in three Americans. (12) According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control), 90 percent of the population with rising blood sugars are not aware that they even have an issue. (12) The result of rising (even […]
5 Back-to-School Tips for Healthy Kids
More and more parents are asking, “What can I do preventatively now to keep my family healthy this year?” Over the years, I have streamlined 5 basic lifestyle tips based on the five-thousand-year-old, time-tested medical system of Ayurveda. These are all outlined in my book, Perfect Health for Kids, and I have summarized them here. […]
Is Co-Sleeping with your Baby Safe? An Ayurvedic Perspective.
When I first met my Ayurvedic teacher in India in 1986, I remember meeting his wife and three children. They lived in a roomy, one room home with one bed in the corner for all five of them. I remember joking with him about how he was sleeping in such a small bed—with all five […]
Is Meditation an Ancient Bio-Hack?
Is it possible that the long list of health benefits linked to meditation or prayer is attributed to a positive epigenetic effect these practices have been found to elicit on one’s genetic code? Numerous studies are suggesting that meditation does positively alter the expression of our genes, and these alterations may be responsible for the […]
Inhibit Intestinal Biofilm with Neem “The Village Pharmacy”
Eating out of season and being disconnected with nature’s cycles may be behind unwanted bacterial biofilms building up in the intestines. (4,6) Biofilms are naturally-occurring bacterial colonies that form in both humans and the environment. They are basically slimy, glue-like, protective sheaths that bacterial organisms form around themselves. By being proactive with your diet, you […]
Ashwagandha’s Anti-Aging Superpowers Backed by AI (Artificial Intelligence) Study
Ashwagandha is Ayurveda’s premier adaptogenic herb for stress and longevity. It has a special classification as a rasayana herb. Rasayana herbs are believed to promote longevity, induce nourishment, and prevent the effects of aging. New studies have found that ashwagandha can mimic the bio-chemical effect of calorie restriction—a dietary regimen at the forefront of emerging […]
Are Gut Microbes Driving Your Thoughts, Cravings, And Desires?
Your gut and brain communicate both physically and biochemically through the gut-brain axis—a bi-directional communication pathway. If your gut microbes change, your brain and mood can change, and if your mood is altered by stress, crowds, noise, sleeplessness, hunger or even change in temperature, your microbiome can be dramatically altered. The health of your microbiome […]
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