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Much like the caps on a shoelace, chromosomes have small protective bits of DNA at their ends, called telomeres. A decrease in the length of these chromosomal telomeres has been linked to increased cellular aging, chronic health risks, premature death, and is considered a metric for biological aging. A new study in the prestigious journal […]
As many of you know, it is getting more and more difficult to get a consultation with me, and I know that frustrates many of you – including myself. Since 2007, I have been mentoring Tauna Houghton to offer Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultations. Tauna received her formal Ayurvedic training in India and has an amazing amount […]
Most people assume that the herbs sold on a health food store shelf or online are basically safe. Unfortunately, this is not always true – especially if you have a sensitive system! Some herbal manufacturing techniques have turned herbs that are totally safe in their natural state into overly potent and potentially dangerous drug-like substances. […]
In a study published on February 12, 2007, in the Archives of Internal Medicine, researchers from the Harvard School of Public Health and the University of Athens Medical School reported that Greek people who took regular siestas were 37% less likely to die of heart disease than those who never indulged in a midday slumber. […]
Today is a very special day at LifeSpa, indeed! We have finally launched our brand new website that we all hope will make your experience at LifeSpa much more user friendly. While we are still uploading lots of new content to the site, it has some unique features that I would love to point your […]
As we approach the holidays we may already be experiencing a breakdown in our routine. Whether it’s the irresistible snack food at the office, or the already fast pace of life getting even faster, our routine is under attack. As you may know, I am not a fan of snacking and yet – ˜tis the […]
By Dr. Light Miller Originally published in LA Yoga Ayurveda and Health Ayurveda has been practiced in the U.S. for only about 30 years, yet it is one of the systems of medicine native to India and is thousands of years old. Q: I run daily in training for the upcoming L.A. Marathon and have […]
Edited by Daniel Mazori Originally published in Natural Health Magazine An Integrative Psychiatrist Says: Anxiety is a physiological response to fear that feels especially intense for people with low self-esteem or perfectionist personalities. Treatment: I see anxiety as the springboard to finding inner calm. In a session, I talk with patients to discover the root […]
Wherever there is transformation, there is Pitta. Pitta provides the following functions: Metabolism, from digestion of food to transformation of all other material. Thermogenesis – maintains the proper body temperature. Vision. Comprehension of information into knowledge / reasoning and judgment. Complexion – gives color and softness to skin.
Kapha is the heaviest of the three doshas. It provides the structures and the lubrication that the body needs. Kapha provides the following functions: Strength and energy. Moistness and lubrication. Stability to add the necessary grounding aspect to both mind and body. Mass and structure to provide fullness to bodily tissues. Fertility and virility. Kapha: […]
By Kathleen Finn Originally published in Delicious Magazine John Douillard, DC, helps athletes attain peak performance. At his LifeSpa in Boulder, Colo., he teams up Ayurveda and exercise to tailor programs based on individual mind-body types. John Douillard wants to get the word out that exercise can be fun. He’s not selling a fitness video […]
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