Dioxins are very dangerous environmental pollutants that linger at unsafe levels in many of the foods we eat—they even sneak into healthy diets! These toxic dioxins or POPs (persistent organic pollutants) can store in the body’s fat cells for up to 11 years before they break down naturally. (1) More than 90% of human exposure […]
Ayurveda’s #1 Prebiotic for the Skin: Sesame Oil
Human skin has its own microbiome—this is information that only recently has come to light in western science. As the science unfolds before us, we are seeing more and more that the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda may have, in a sense, already “been there and done that!” Our skin is home to more than 40 […]
6 Keys to a Healthy Plant-Based Diet
The benefits of a plant-based diet are hard to ignore. Research shows that vegetarians typically have lower body mass index, lower total and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels, and lower blood pressure. Compared to non-vegetarians, vegetarians have lower rates of death from ischemic heart disease and decreased incidence of hypertension, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and certain […]
How to Get the Butyric Acid your Gut Requires with Ghee
There are truly amazing health benefits of consuming butter and ghee. The benefits can be heavily attributed to a health-beneficial short-chain fatty acid called butyric acid. Butyric acid got its name from the Latin word for butter, butyrum. Butyric acid was first detected in butter, and now ghee—which is a concentrated, clarified butter and a […]
3 Habits of People with Perfect Digestion
According to Ayurveda, the health and integrity of the digestive process is truly the fulcrum of one’s health. Did you know that 74% of Americans are experiencing some form of digestive distress? With optimal digestion being the driver of a healthy immune system, balanced moods, steady energy, stable blood sugar, and strong vitality, this is […]
DIY Ayurvedic Skin Care by Skin Type Part 2: Moisturizer
In Part 1 of this series, I discussed home recipes for cleansing and toning the skin, how to determine your Ayurvedic skin type, and how to adjust your skin care recipe accordingly. In Part 2, I will share my favorite Ayurvedic beauty concoctions for moisturizing your skin. According to Ayurveda, following the same principles as […]
Sham Surgeries – Harness the Placebo Effect
The placebo effect has puzzled researchers for decades, but never has it been more puzzling than what was recently found when a real heart surgery was compared to a fake heart surgery… In a recent study published in The Lancet, 200 patients with blocked arteries in their hearts were randomly given a real surgery—where a […]
5 Reasons Morning Exercise is Better than Evening Exercise
Ayurveda considers the morning to be the best time to exercise, but many find the thought of waking up early to workout exhausting in itself. Traditionally, farmers would wake up very early and do most of their physical labor in the cool morning hours, before it got too hot. In Ayurveda, the first four hours […]
DIY Ayurvedic Skin Care by Skin Type Part 1: Cleanser & Mask
I often write about how to restore the function of the inner skin: the epithelium that lines the heart, gut, lungs, and arteries, but today, I want to discuss how to care for the outer skin, the skin that covers our bodies. Aside from affecting how we look, the outer skin also functions as a […]
Episode 54: How to Prevent Seasonal Allergies
Watch the Podcast: Download the Podcast: Air Date: March 5, 2018 Playtime: 56 minutes Link: Download mp3 (right-click here and select ‘save’) Listen: Subscribe: via iTunes | via RSS feed | via Email Newsletter Recommended Reading 10 Ayurvedic Tips to Prevent Seasonal Allergies A Surprising Immune Stimulant for Asthma Rescue Your Lymph From Stress… Before […]
10 Ayurvedic Tips to Prevent Seasonal Allergies
Ayurveda refers to spring as the kapha season. Kapha literally means “to stick together.” For many, kapha season is also allergy season. The snow begins to melt and rain becomes more frequent, resulting in the earth holding onto more water. This is nature’s response to a long and dry winter. The body parallels this shift […]
Detox Your Brain & Gut With This Surprising Lymph Cleanser
For decades, heart health has been the claim to fame for omega-3 fish oil supplementation, but mounting research is suggesting the effect may extend life as well. The newest research showed that those who consumed the highest amount of omega-3s from fish oils had a 14% reduction in risk of death from any cause. (1) […]
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