Your Source for Natural Health News and Ayurveda"Proving Ancient Wisdom with Modern Science"
Here you will find a series of well-researched articles describing the health supportive benefits of many herbs, nutrients and natural supplements. Our goal is to take the herbal wisdom of the ancients and prove it with today’s modern science.
Average Reading Time: 5 minutes and 39 seconds A recent review of scientific literature looked at the state of modern digestion and elimination. Researchers found reports of sluggish elimination common, but inconsistent from country to country. Americans, in particular, seem unsure how to classify their bathroom habits, with survey results ranging from 2% all the […]
While a lack of iodine may be the first thing that comes to mind when trying support healthy thyroid function, Ayurveda suggests two herbs for your thyroid – both of which support the healthy absorption of iodine into the thyroid. In one study, guggul (Commiphora mukul) was shown to increase the uptake of iodine into […]
Average Reading Time: 5 minutes and 19 seconds Researchers are predicting that the rate of cognitive and memory decline in the elderly may skyrocket in the next 50 years. The good news is that there are emerging strategies that have potential to prevent this brain drain explosion. In a large study published in the prestigious […]
Average Reading Time: 4 minutes and 45 seconds When I worked for the New Jersey Nets basketball team, I traveled with the team during their 82-game season. I would always take advantage of the time on the planes to write – in fact, in the early days, I wrote a couple of my books predominantly […]
The lymphatic system, the largest circulatory system in the body, has been under-investigated for years, due the difficulty in measuring its flow. The good news is that we are learning more every day about the purpose and function of the lymph. Keeping the lymphatic system or “the drains” of the body cleansed is critical to […]
Average Reading Time: 1 minute and 53 seconds In a 2015 study published in the Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition, researchers teamed up to measure the effectiveness of the combination of fish oils and vitamin B12 in attempt to measure overall better health, reduced risk for systemic health issues and increased longevity. (1) Both […]
Average Reading Time: 1 minute and 38 seconds In a 2015 study published in the Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology, researchers evaluated 158 young women with severe vitamin D deficiency and PMS-related cognitive and emotional concerns. They were broken up into two groups. One group received vitamin D3 supplementation, and the other group received […]
Average Reading Time: 1 minute and 32 seconds Ashwagandha, also called Winter Cherry or Indian Ginseng, is a well-known adaptogenic herb that has been shown to help people cope with stress. Ashwagandha has been shown to reduce cortisol levels during stressful times and support healthy adrenal function. Ashwagandha has also been shown to balance out […]
Shilajit may be one of the world’s most unique substances. It is formed by the compression of organic material between layers of rock over hundreds or thousands of years. During the summer months, this biomass literally exudes out of deep fissures in the rocks of the Himalayas. Here are the top 10 reasons why everyone […]
Average Reading Time: 2 minutes and 3 seconds During the winter, the sun is too low in the sky for most of the U.S. to get adequate amounts of UVB radiation or vitamin D from it. Many experts believe that, for optimal health, levels should be maintained between 50-80 ng/mL year round. This is easily […]
Average Reading Time: 7 minutes and 55 seconds At LifeSpa we aim to bring the body into balance so it can take charge of the healing process. In this way, the herbs we use are intended to reset optimal function, and are never intended to be a life sentence. The goal is to create self-sufficiency […]
Average Reading Time: 3 minutes and 41 seconds Dealing with bouts of sadness, anxiety, “senior moments,” and kids having difficulty staying on task at school has become a way of life for many Americans. While there are many factors that may be at the root of these problems, there is one herb that has recently […]
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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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