Articles in: Herbs + Supplements

Read well-researched articles describing the health 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.

Sleep Better, Feel Better: Melatonin + Vitamin D for Sleep Hygiene

by John Douillard on April 6, 2019 | 7 Comments

Do you ever notice that life is more painful after a rough night’s sleep? This is true both emotionally and physically. According to a new study published in The Journal of Neuroscience, researchers discovered that poor sleep quality or lack of sleep can change the brain’s circuitry in ways that amplify sensitivity to pain.1 In […]

Everything You Need to Know About Omega 3

by John Douillard on March 30, 2019 | 5 Comments

Could there be one nutrient that supports heart, mood, joints, and intestinal health that most Americans are deficient in? The answer is yes and the nutrient is omega-3 fatty acids.

Quiz: Do You Have a Nervous Stomach? Consider Brahmi

by John Douillard on March 28, 2019 | 6 Comments

Brahmi (gotu kola or Centella asiatica) is touted as the most rejuvenating herb in Ayurveda. It has been used for thousands of years as the main herb for revitalizing nerve and brain cells.

Best Ayurvedic Cough Remedy

by John Douillard on March 26, 2019 | 10 Comments

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.

Lymphatic Link to Cellulite, Hemorrhoids, Swollen Ankles & Varicose Veins

by John Douillard on March 16, 2019 | 9 Comments

Have you heard of MPFF or MCP? Modified citrus pectin, otherwise known as the white part, or pith, of citrus fruits is powerful medicine for the heart, lymph, and circulation.

Ayurvedic Strategies for Spring (Kapha) Congestion

by John Douillard on March 12, 2019 | 4 Comments

Have you ever wondered why your mucus membranes become more irritated, productive, or dry each winter? In a perfect world, we would live in harmony with the seasonal harvest, and nature would provide protection of the body’s mucous membranes.

Good Mood Food: Ayurvedic BDNF + Serotonin Boosters

by John Douillard on January 26, 2019 | 22 Comments

Are you worried about what you’ve done to your brain over the years? For decades, our understanding of brain chemistry was that we are all gifted with a certain number of brain cells at birth and if you kill them with, say, too much alcohol or drugs, you can never grow them back. That understanding […]

10 Reasons to Remember Your Vitamin D this Winter

by John Douillard on January 22, 2019 | 11 Comments

Winter is here! Are you getting your daily dose of vitamin D? You may be surprised to learn that during the winter, the sun is too low in the sky for most of the US to receive adequate amounts of UVB radiation or vitamin D. Many experts believe that, for optimal health, levels should be […]

LifeSpa Kukti UPDATE: Indian Government Recognizes Endangered Herb Project ?

by John Douillard on January 1, 2019 | Leave a Comment

RARE (Reviving Ayurveda’s Rare Ecology) is a LifeSpa project built to support sustainable growth of rare and endangered herbs. Last year, LifeSpa bought an entire crop of the endangered herb kutki from local farmers in the remote Himalayan village of Kesh at 9,000 feet above sea level. To support the farmers and villagers of Kesh, […]

Alcohol, Ayurvedic Herbs & Your Liver

by John Douillard on December 27, 2018 | 10 Comments

Are you curious what healthy and unhealthy drinking looks like and some natural ways to provide your body with harm reduction? Alcohol is a serious issue: it is the third leading preventable cause of death in the US, contributing to ~30% of all motor vehicle accidents.1 While most folks drink responsibly, there seems to be […]

Healthy Alternatives to Laxatives

by John Douillard on November 22, 2018 | 28 Comments

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 way up to 27% of the population. (1) […]

Blast Biofilm this Winter: New Tulsi Holy Basil Benefits

by John Douillard on November 3, 2018 | 6 Comments

In Ayurveda, whenever an herb is given names like the “Queen of Herbs,” “The Incomparable One,” the “Elixir of Life” or the “Mother Medicine of Nature,” you know that the herb is special. The science on tulsi holy basil (Ocimum sanctum) is now revealing why this herb has been revered for so many thousands of […]