The immune system flows primarily through the lymphatic system. In Ayurveda, the lymph – the body’s major drainage system – must be functioning optimally if we are to have a healthy immune response. In this section, we delve into that many aspects of immune health and immune reactions with well referenced articles on herbs, lifestyle and nutrition in support of the immune system.
More and more parents are asking, “What can I do preventatively now to keep my family healthy this year?” Over the years, I have streamlined 5 basic lifestyle tips based on the five-thousand-year-old, time-tested medical system of Ayurveda. These are all outlined in my book, Perfect Health for Kids, and I have summarized them here. […]
Eating out of season and being disconnected with nature’s cycles may be behind unwanted bacterial biofilms building up in the intestines. (4,6) Biofilms are naturally-occurring bacterial colonies that form in both humans and the environment. They are basically slimy, glue-like, protective sheaths that bacterial organisms form around themselves. By being proactive with your diet, you […]
Many of us look forward to our summer travels plans all year, but all too often we find ourselves needing a vacation after the vacation! Travel-related circadian stress can take a major toll on the body, revealing physiological weak links that creep to the surface. Sleep issues often rear their ugly head, and digestion often […]
Early on in my practice, kutki (Picrorhiza kurroa) was the most important herb in my Ayurvedic pharmacy. The many studies on kutki’s effectiveness drew worldwide attention which resulted in severe over-harvesting and over-exploitation, threatening it into near extinction. When it was classified as endangered by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) in […]
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 […]
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 […]
We’ve all been there… One of the most irritating things to deal with is a cough that just won’t quit. Nagging coughs tend to make their appearance during the seasonal change from winter to spring. The weather is slowing transitioning and you’re considering emerging from your winter cocoon of blankets, heat, and solitude, but then, […]
According to Ayurveda, there is a special substance in the body that governs aging, immunity, radiant skin, vigor, mood, sleep, digestion, spirituality, and physical strength. This substance is called ojas (OH-jas). In Sanskrit, ojas has two prominent meanings. In the context of physical health and vitality, it means “vigor.” In the context of spiritual and […]
While raising our six children, I experimented with every type of immune-boosting concoction you could imagine. From pretending to be a daddy bird squirting castor oil into their mouths with an eyedropper the way a momma bird feeds their young (by the way, I think my kids would publicly deny ever being tricked into begging […]
Mucus can be a double-edged sword, as it provides both natural protection to the epithelial lining of the respiratory and intestinal tract but, in excess, it can congest them. The lining of the intestines and respiratory tract is surprisingly LARGE. It could easily cover a tennis court if completely flattened out! Lined with mucus-making cells, […]
According to Ayurveda, the immune system depends on awareness. If blood, lymph or venous circulation along with nervous system innervation is blocked in any way, the body’s communication tools can be compromised. Without awareness or communication, the immune system will not be able to recognize problems as problems. Overtime, problems escalate and the immune system […]
By definition, autoimmune is “relating to health concerns caused by antibodies or lymphocytes produced against substances naturally present in the body.” Autoimmunity occurs when the body’s immune system turns on itself and starts attacking healthy tissues of the body. In western medicine, when the immune system goes rogue, doctors will do everything possible to suppress […]
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Disclaimer: The entire contents of this website are based upon the opinions of John Douillard. They are not intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a qualified health care professional, and they are not intended as medical advice. They are intended as a sharing of knowledge and information from the research and experience of John Douillard and his community. John Douillard encourages you to make your own health care decisions based upon your research and in partnership with a qualified health care professional.
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