One of the most common and accepted theories regarding weight loss is the Calorie Theory, in which your weight loss/gain is dependent on your calorie intake versus calorie expenditure. While this theory does make up a large piece of the weight loss pie, I wish it were that simple. The major flaw in this theory […]
Landmark Harvard Study Finds Gluten-Free Diet Bad for the Heart
While the 1 percent of the population with celiac disease should absolutely follow a gluten-free diet, millions of Americans are still going gluten-free because of perceived health benefits. This is likely due to the massive and quickly growing gluten-free food industry pushing their products as “the healthier version.” In a Harvard study that followed more […]
Boost Your Body’s 4 Main Defense Systems: Gut, Lung, Skin & Blood Brain Barriers
The human body has evolved to protect itself from toxic exposure, opportunistic bacteria, fungi, viruses and other pathogens who are poised to take advantage of broken down or worn out immune barriers. Today, we dump 4 billion pounds of toxic chemicals into the American environment each year and 72 million of them are cancer-causing. Monsanto’s […]
3-Season Diet eBook Flash Sale
ONLY $1.99 UNTIL JULY 30TH ABOUT THE 3-SEASON DIET by DR. JOHN DOUILLARD, DC, CAP Restore balance to your daily life with The 3-Season Diet! Derived from a 5,000-year-old traditional medical system, the 3-season diet does what no other diet will: work along with the body’s natural response to the changing seasons to feed the […]
Animal vs. Plant Based Protein to Balance Blood Sugar
In a new study published in the British Journal of Nutrition, scientists compared animal proteins to plant proteins and evaluated their impact on type 2 diabetes (T2D) risk. While high-protein diets, high-animal protein diets and a diet of processed red meats have been linked to increased diabetes risk in many studies, this was the first […]
Mantra: The Power of a Word
New research has shed new light on how the silent repeating of a word – any word – can have profound physiological benefits. In a 2015 study in the Brain and Behavior journal, the silent repetition of the non-descript word “one” was found to globally calm all parts of the brain in 23 volunteers who […]
Summer Grocery List – Pitta Balancing Diet
July-October Why Live and Eat Seasonally? When we adjust our diet and lifestyle to match the season, health-promoting digestive microbes dramatically change. Summer microbes support balanced immunity, digestion, mood, energy, blood sugar, weight, sleep – and much more. Summer is also associated with the qualities of ‘Pitta,’ which are hot, light and dry. To stay […]
When to Use Whole Herbs vs. Extracts
When shopping for herbal supplements, few people realize the differences that exist from one brand to the next. There is new evidence that provides deep insight into the differences between herbal extracts and an unprocessed, naturally dried product. While extracts have been considered to be a more concentrated, therefore more potent, bang for your buck, […]
Oil Pulling: Does How Long You Do It Matter?
Coconut oil is great for oral health because of its antimicrobial properties, however, the way you are using it may be holding you back from it’s most potent health benefits! Some people are brushing with with coconut oil, or trying out oil pulling for a few minutes here and there. While brushing with coconut oil […]
10 Must-Knows About Homocysteine, 5-MTHF and B12
For years, homocysteine has been a reliable marker in blood tests for increased risk of heart health concerns. New research has linked chronically high levels of homocysteine to mood-related concerns, cognitive issues and memory concerns. Below are the top 10 things you should know about homocysteine. Homocysteine is a non-protein amino acid that is produced by […]
Dhanurveda: Spiritual Archery & The Vedic Science of Transformation
The Veda’s are considered to be the oldest written recordings that describe, often in metaphors, ancient principles, practices and spirituality. The word “Veda” means knowledge or truth. There are 4 major texts in the Vedic literature: Rig Veda – “The Book of Mantra” Sama Veda – “The Book of Song” Yajur Veda – “The Book […]
Episode 46: Cool Your Pitta This Summer
A core principle of healing and wellness in Ayurveda is understanding the connection between one’s body type and mother nature. There are 3 main body types also known as doshas: Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. The three body types are reflections of the qualities of nature: Vata = air & ether, Pitta = fire & water, […]
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