Articles in: Digestion & Elimination

Possibly the most prevalent health concerns that people experience are digestion-related. In Ayurveda, it is said that 80% of all disease can be attributed to digestive imbalance. An accurate understanding of digestion requires an evaluation of each aspect of the digestive process. Poor lymphatic circulation and stress can also directly impact digestive strength, and must be evaluated to restore optimal digestive health. While most folks just remove the hard-to-digest foods from their diet, we aim to reset the digestive strength that you deserve.

How Fried Foods Affect Leaky Gut, IBS + Colon Health

by John Douillard on October 12, 2019 | 11 Comments

Do You Eat Fried Food? For most health-conscious people, fried food has been on the do not eat list for decades. When I ask my patients how they feel after eating a fried or greasy meal, the most common response is, “I don’t know; I never eat that stuff.” When I drill down and ask

Why 74% of USA Reports Digestive Discomfort

by John Douillard on October 5, 2019 | 2 Comments

¾ of USA Living with Digestive Discomfort A recent survey found that 74% of Americans are regularly experiencing gas, bloating, altered bowel function, and abdominal discomfort.1 According to the Mayo Clinic, if you’re in this group, medications are often prescribed to slow bowel function and relax digestion, antidepressants are suggested to calm the nervous system,

10 Benefits of Chewing Your Food Thoroughly

by John Douillard on October 1, 2019 | 1 Comment

Are you one of the 74% of Americans experiencing digestive distress? Luckily, simple techniques that everyone can do may go a long way in reversing this trend. The trend in the West is to eat fast, on the run—gobble and go while inhaling food. This, according to Ayurveda, is a very bad idea and linked

Squatting vs. Sitting: Science for the Perfect Poop

by John Douillard on September 28, 2019 | 8 Comments

We Were Not Meant to Sit on Toilets Do you have easy, fast, comfortable bowel movements? Most people in our culture don’t. President Jimmy Carter was made infamous in a 1978 article in Time magazine discussing how the president had to miss a day of work due to hemorrhoids. President Carter’s doctor explained, “We were not

Cleansing vs Fasting: Risks + Benefits

by John Douillard on September 17, 2019 | 16 Comments

Cleansing vs Fasting Summary Decades of research has found that a low- or no-fat diet or prolonged fasting can cause the gallbladder to not contract fully, leaving concentrated bile to form sludge and stones. Ayurvedic cleanses employ a low-calorie diet of ghee, to force the gallbladder to fully empty, and a monodiet of kitchari. This

090: Cleansing vs Fasting with Dr. John Douillard

by John Douillard on September 16, 2019 | 6 Comments

Did you know that the number one cause of gallbladder disease is a low-to-no-fat diet? Considering gallbladder removal is the number one abdominal surgery in the US, I think this is worth talking about!

Science Behind Slow Eating

by John Douillard on September 14, 2019 | 5 Comments

Eating Slow Feels Good! Years ago, I co-directed an Ayurvedic in-residence wellness center with Dr. Deepak Chopra. We prescribed Ayurvedic treatments and guided patients through 1-3 week detoxification and rejuvenation programs. The organization we worked for had a handful of centers around the country, but ours was for more serious conditions, such as cancer and

Cardiovascular Superfruits: Pomegranate + Amalaki (with Recipes)

by John Douillard on August 29, 2019 | 18 Comments

Did you know there are two time-tested amazing fruits with the ability to maintain digestive health, lymphatic drainage, arterial walls, and your entire cardiovascular system?1,2 Not only are they powerful healers, they’re also delicious! Below I will provide the science of their healing abilities, plus some easy recipes you can try at home. The fruit of

Your Gallbladder Needs Fat! But How Much?

by John Douillard on August 20, 2019 | 19 Comments

Gallbladder removal is the most common elective abdominal surgery in America. Gallstones, just one reason the gallbladder fails, affect 10-15% of Americans, or 20-25 million people. More importantly, why has gallbladder disease risen by 20%+ in the last 30 years?1 In the 1960s, America was told a lie that fat would cause heart disease! Since

Inhibit Intestinal Biofilm with Neem, The Village Pharmacy

by John Douillard on August 15, 2019 | 28 Comments

What are biofilms? Biofilms are naturally-occurring bacterial colonies in both humans and the environment. They are basically slimy, glue-like, protective sheaths that bacterial organisms form around themselves. There’s good and bad biofilm. By being proactive with your diet, you can make great strides in ensuring gut and immune health by empowering your natural defenses against

FREE Mini eCourse: Question Your Digestion

by John Douillard on August 13, 2019 | 17 Comments

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

Lectins + The Plant Paradox: Dr. John’s Perspective

by John Douillard on August 1, 2019 | 32 Comments

The latest in a slurry of no-grain bestsellers is The Plant Paradox by cardiologist Steven Gundry, MD. While I do have some issues with his premise, the book has a lot of merit and his research is clearly taking him in the right direction. For example, his upcoming book will be about the importance of

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