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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.
Aaron was an 8-year-old boy whose mom brought him to see me for a check-up before he went back to school one year. Aaron was a vata body type and, come fall and winter, vata types are more prone to imbalance. The vata dosha is governed by the air element. We’ve all experienced the dry […]
Sign up to receive an email reminder at the time of the podcast! 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 […]
The human body has evolved to protect itself from toxic exposure, opportunistic bacteria, fungi, viruses and other pathogens who are poised to take advantage of broken down or worn out immune barriers. Today, we dump 4 billion pounds of toxic chemicals into the American environment each year and 72 million of them are cancer-causing. Monsanto’s […]
Your dentist will tell you that the primary reason for regular brushing and flossing is to prevent cavities and maintain healthy gums, but what they often don’t tell you about is the direct link between poor gum health and cardiovascular health concerns. (1) With more than 75 percent of adults in America having poor gum […]
While we all look forward to a summer vacation, many folks dread the travel. From an Ayurvedic perspective, the vata dosha (or air energy) can easily become disturbed from flying or while traveling. A new branch of medicine called Circadian Medicine has measured the negative effect of travel stress (vata imbalance) on the nervous system. […]
Average Reading Time: 2 minutes and 56 seconds With spring right around the corner, there are a few precautions we can take to ensure a healthy and symptom-free spring and summer. You may have noticed the birds are back, scouting out where on your home they will lease nest space. The crocus, which are nature’s […]
Average Reading Time: 5 minutes, 17 seconds Sinus complaints are incredibly common at all times of the year. Poor air quality, winter dryness and pollens in the spring and fall leave few unaffected. Anyone who deals with sinus issues knows that it is incredibly uncomfortable, and it is very difficult to function normally when experiencing […]
Average Reading Time: 2 minutes and 48 seconds The mouth is home to numerous naturally-occurring beneficial bacteria, which are our first line of defense when it comes to maintaining good health. Weak links in this defense, such as bacterial imbalance and/or poor oral hygiene, may contribute to an increased risk of cardiovascular concerns, cognitive issues […]
Average Reading Time: 1 minute and 37 seconds More and more research is linking farm life to a significantly reduced risk of asthma in kids. In a powerful New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) study, researchers compared the asthma rates of kids from two genetically-similar farming communities. They compared the kids from an Amish farming […]
Average Reading Time: 3 minutes and 28 seconds There are many Ayurvedic practices that can help you stay healthy throughout the winter months. The best part? Several of these quick and easy techniques can be done in the shower, so they don’t make a big mess. Here are my 6 best tips for avoiding bugs and […]
Don’t miss my interview with Dr. Rob Ivker, best-selling author of Sinus Survival and past president of the American Holistic Medical Association. We’ll be discussing how to survive this winter, naturally, without sinus concerns. Our sinuses are linked to the drainage of the newly discovered brain glymphatics – suggesting that sinus health goes far beyond […]
Average Reading Time: 2 minutes and 33 seconds In a study of 500 new mothers, published in the Journal of Pediatrics, researchers found that when babies are fed exclusively at the breast for a month compared to babies fed pumped breast milk, the risk of ear infections for the child were reduced by 15 percent. […]
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