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Many experts believe that the body’s natural ability to detoxify is perfect and cannot be improved upon. I would agree that the body has a natural ability to detoxify even the most harmful toxins, such as heavy metals, but with excessive toxic exposure and a highly stressed nervous system that results in weakened digestive/detox function, these toxins find their way into the fat cells and brain tissue.

In a world where mercury has found its way to each leaf of organic spinach from the coal mine plumes that cover most of America, it is essential to have a strong digestive system and well-functioning detox pathways – these can be achieved with intelligent cleansing techniques that are backed by science. When seeking to cleanse the body, which I believe we should all consider, digestive support and ultimately digestive self-sufficiency (no dependence on a pill or powder) should be a pinnacle, and the ultimate goal should be to restore rather than deplete.

Nourish Your Microbiome: Seasonal Prebiotics for Your Ayurvedic Body Type

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Prebiotic Foods for Healthy Digestion and a Healthy Microbiome  I’m sure you know about probiotics. But do you know about the importance of prebiotic foods?  Prebiotics are a class of food not broken down in the stomach or small intestine. Instead they find their way, undigested, into the colon, where they are gobbled up by trillions

Manjistha: A Misunderstood Lymph- + Blood-Cleansing Herb

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Does manjistha cause cancer? Recently, I have been getting many emails telling me it does. This is a case of mistaken identity, as plenty of science suggests the real manjistha does nothing of the sort; rather, it may actually help support healthy cell proliferation. The confusion has to do with web searches for manjistha

Are Your Emotions Making You Sick?

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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

Self-Care for Your Body’s Immunity Protectors: Gut, Lung, Skin + Blood-Brain Barriers

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Gut, Lung, Skin + Blood Brain Barriers How does our body protect us? There are four main defense systems—read on to learn what they are and how to use them to your advantage! Early studies from the University of San Diego, published in the prestigious journal Nature, evaluated over 18,000 microbial samples of 33 types

Lymph Quiz: Decode Your Symptoms

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Have you spent any time wondering what your lymphatic system does, or if it is healthy? According to Ayurveda, the lymph, or rasa, is always the first body system evaluated and treated. It is hugely important to our health and wellbeing, but is often overlooked in our culture. It is one factor that may play into many so-called “mystery illnesses.”

How to Detox Pesticides + Chemicals

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Detox Chemicals + Pesticides Now Do you ever wonder how much chemicals and pesticides you’re exposed to? In 2018, about 76 million tons of pollution were emitted into the US atmosphere, according to the EPA.1 To make matters worse, more than one billion pounds of convention pesticides are used on US crops annually, according to

How to Detox Digestive + Emotional Ama (Toxins) Ayurvedically

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Detox Physical + Mental Ama Sadly, a recent survey found 74% of Americans experience digestive health concerns.1 Are you one of them? Digestive concerns may be more important that you think. Ayurveda says 85% of health concerns originate as digestive imbalance. Analyze + Treat Physical Ama According to Ayurveda, the result of poor digestion is

097: Detox Physical + Mental Ama

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February 25, 2020 | 48 minutes, 53 secondsDownload Ayurvedic Detox According to Ayurveda, the lymphatic system should be evaluated first, as it is the largest and arguably most important circulatory system. In an attempt to simplify this complex system, I will say it primarily carries the immune system, delivers fats to every cell for energy

Is Your Thyroid Congested? Thyroid Care + Weight Loss with Guggul

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The Calorie Theory One of the most common and accepted theories regarding weight loss is the calorie theory, in which your weight loss/gain is dependent on calorie intake versus 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

Dr. John’s Free Ayurvedic eBook Roundup

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Dive Deep in 2020 with One of Dr. John’s Free eBooks Every day, I’m asked to go deeper into a particular subject. I do my best to write articles and shoot videos in response to these requests. Along the way, in an attempt to make the information easier to grasp and spare you the hassle

You CAN Detox Your Body: Research Supports Ayurvedic Cleansing

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While many detoxification programs seem to make up for lack of research with great packaging, testimonials, and marketing, this does not mean all detoxification programs are bogus, as some experts claim. In fact, the benefits and effectiveness of cleanses are well-documented. In this article, I highlight only a few of the studies suggesting the effectiveness

The Domino Effect of Neglecting your Lymphatic System

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There is a stark contrast between how little attention is given to lymph in the West and how highly it is revered in Ayurveda. The lymphatic system is considered one of the seven body tissues in Ayurveda, the first to become compromised under stress. The Sanskrit for lymph is rasa, which is also the word

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