America in 2020 It seems our country is at a turning point. After the recent deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbrey, and Breonna Taylor, racist police brutality has once again shown itself to be a very real and pervasive problem in America. I am sure everyone has heard of the protests, both violent and nonviolent, occurring in cities all
Support Mood + Memory with Ayurvedic Herbs Brahmi + Bacopa
What is Brahmi? Brahmi is a common name for two Ayurvedic herbs used to maintain and enhance brain function. Brahmi is used to mean Bacopa monnieri in South India and Centella asiatica in North India.8 This article will help you understand the differences between these two powerful herbs and how they work together to boost brain function and help keep the central nervous system (CNS) healthy. Bacopa monnieri Bacopa, also known as water hyssop and Herpestis monniera, is a creeping perennial plant with small leaves and purple
Vitamin D Linked to Shorter Hospital Stays?
Health-Related Severity May Be Linked to Vitamin D Deficiency Studies find that communities of color experience more health issues than other populations. But why? One reason may be chronic vitamin D deficiencies.1,2 Darker skin requires more sunlight to convert UVB rays from the sun into pre-vitamin D on the skin. This pre-vitamin D is absorbed into the
100: Ayurvedic Cooking with Divya Alter
June 1, 2020 | 74 minutes, 52 secondsDownload In this podcast, Dr. John interviews Divya Alter, Ayurvedic chef, author of What to Eat for How You Feel: The New Ayurvedic Kitchen, and co-founder of the restaurant Divya’s Kitchen NYC. Dive Deeper Body Type Quiz 3-Season Diet Guides Fruit: Ayurvedic Food Combining Guidelines Cooking Part 1:
The Dangers of a Gluten-Free Diet
Gluten-Free Diet: Fad or Fix? In recent years, the gluten-free diet has become incredibly fashionable. However, 98% of the population is NOT diagnosed with gluten sensitivity, celiac disease, or wheat allergy. For the majority of us, going gluten-free might actually do more harm than good! Before you go gluten-free, please read this article. Gluten + Wheat Build Immunity The Hygiene Hypothesis, or hormesis, is
Are Your Emotions Making You Sick?
Do you find yourself holding onto old or destructive mental patterns? According to Ayurveda, toxic emotions, known as mental ama, are created as a means of self-preservation. Such tendencies can create destructive behavioral patterns that can linger for a lifetime. But you do not have to let your past control your present! According to Ayurveda these destructive behavior
Is Your Bedtime Affecting Your Weight, Mood + Energy?
Sleep: Let’s Get Back to Basics Years ago, when I was touring with Deepak Chopra giving Ayurvedic consultations and lectures in different cities, I had a patient who complained of waking up with a headache every morning. I gave him an herbal protocol and three months later, I returned to his town. I saw him
Do Humans Have A Mating Season?
Spring Fever? Do you think human beings are made to mate at a certain time of year? Throughout nature, we see seasonal breeding as part of species survival. Most animals are forced to mate in the summer-fall, in order to give birth in the spring. Mating during late fall or winter would push birthing into
The Stress-Lymph Connection: Balance Cortisol with Ayurveda
Lymphatic Damage Caused by Stress In today’s society, many folks find themselves with a hectic, never-ending, highly stressful to-do list that never seems to get shorter. It is rare to find a person who considers themselves “stress-free.” If left unchecked, consistent stress can have a devastating effect on the adrenals, your digestive microbes, your brain,
Get The Energy You Need to Sleep with Ashwagandha
Do you have trouble sleeping? It seems logical to assume that difficulty falling asleep is caused by excess energy. Based on this logic, sedation would offer a remedy. While sedatives do sometimes work, they often leave you groggy and foggy in the morning, or they just stop working over time. In this article, I make the
Gut Immunity for Your Ayurvedic Body Type
Understanding Your Body According to Ayurveda, taking care of your digestion might just be the most important step you can take for your health. And not just your physical health, but your emotional and mental health, too! Strong evidence suggests psychological stress has a marked impact on gastrointestinal health and digestion. Stress is processed through the
Candida Diet by Ayurvedic Body Type
What is candida overgrowth and what are the symptoms? Candida is a naturally-occurring yeast or fungus that inhabits the mouth, gut, vagina, and other mucosal membranes of the body. Ordinarily, it is harmless, existing in balance with the trillions of other bacteria that make your body home. Concerns arise when that balance is disrupted. This