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Top Ten Benefits of Chewing Mastic Gum: Jaw Strength, Occasional Heartburn, Cognitive Health + More

by John Douillard on November 24, 2020 | 4 Comments

Is Your Face Too Small? For centuries, researchers have linked a diet of soft foods to a host of imbalances, including facial deformities, smaller airways, malocclusion issues, breathing concerns, and, more recently, sleep

Dr. John’s Circadian-Based Blood Pressure Strategies

by John Douillard on October 20, 2020 | 11 Comments

Do you have high blood pressure? According to the new blood pressure guidelines from the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology, almost half of Americans are now

Best Foods for Healthy Breast, Lymph, Digestion + Microbiome

by John Douillard on October 13, 2020 | 5 Comments

Troubleshoot and Reset Digestion with Foods: Support Breast Health Ayurvedically According to Ayurveda, 85% of diseases start with an underlying digestive imbalance. One survey reports 74% of Americans are living with digestive symptoms like diarrhea, gas, bloating, and

Kitchari: Ayurveda’s #1 Superfood for Cleansing + Rejuvenation (+ Recipe)

by John Douillard on September 17, 2020 | 70 Comments

Kitchari: Ayurveda’s #1 Superfood for Cleansing and Rejuvenation Above all other Indian meals, kitchari is considered beneficial for spiritual growth, intestinal repair, and rejuvenation. It’s an Ayurvedic detox food, but in my

Not All “Grass-Fed” is Equal: The Secret Source of Ayurvedic Ghee

by John Douillard on August 25, 2020 | 3 Comments

The Secret Source of Ayurvedic Ghee How do we find the best Ayurvedic ghee? We start by requiring it to be grass-fed, organic, and sustainably and humanely farmed. But there

Ayurvedic Benefits of Lemon Water

by John Douillard on July 28, 2020 | 17 Comments

Do you like lemons? Here’s some lemon history: according to DNA evidence, the first lemon trees appeared about eight million years ago in the southeast foothills of the Himalayas.1 According to the

3 Ayurvedic Superfoods for Summer, Fall + Pitta Balancing

by John Douillard on July 16, 2020 | 12 Comments

Article At-A-Glance: At the end of summer, especially if you are a hot (pitta) body type, your body will potentially overheat or dry out. Take this dosha quiz to find out your

Nourish Your Microbiome: Seasonal Prebiotics for Your Ayurvedic Body Type

by John Douillard on June 30, 2020 | 2 Comments

Prebiotic Foods for Healthy Digestion and a Healthy Microbiome I’m sure you know about probiotics. But do you know about the importance of prebiotic foods? Prebiotics are a class of food

Breathe Away Occasional Heartburn Ayurvedically

by John Douillard on June 27, 2020 | 6 Comments

The Mystery of the Diaphragm Did you know the diaphragm is arguably the most important muscle of the body? Sadly, few understand its function; most simply think of it as

Where You Eat Matters: 20 Ayurvedic Eating Tips

by John Douillard on June 23, 2020 | 3 Comments

Where do you eat? For decades I have been teaching and writing about the three pillars of the Ayurvedic diet: How you eat: calm, relaxed and not on the run.

Introduction to Ayurvedic Cooking

by Divya Alter on June 13, 2020 | 15 Comments

What makes a dish Ayurvedic? Ayurveda has been preserved and practiced for thousands of years in India: does this mean all Ayurvedic meals are Indian food? These are the questions

Manjistha: A Misunderstood Lymph- + Blood-Cleansing Herb

by John Douillard on June 11, 2020 | 12 Comments

Does manjistha cause cancer? Recently, I have been getting many emails telling me it does. This is a case of mistaken identity, as plenty of science suggests the real manjistha does nothing of the sort; rather, it may actually help support healthy cell proliferation. The confusion has to do with web searches for manjistha

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Articles in: digestive health

Top Ten Benefits of Chewing Mastic Gum: Jaw Strength, Occasional Heartburn, Cognitive Health + More

Dr. John’s Circadian-Based Blood Pressure Strategies

Best Foods for Healthy Breast, Lymph, Digestion + Microbiome

Kitchari: Ayurveda’s #1 Superfood for Cleansing + Rejuvenation (+ Recipe)

Not All “Grass-Fed” is Equal: The Secret Source of Ayurvedic Ghee

Ayurvedic Benefits of Lemon Water

3 Ayurvedic Superfoods for Summer, Fall + Pitta Balancing

Nourish Your Microbiome: Seasonal Prebiotics for Your Ayurvedic Body Type

Breathe Away Occasional Heartburn Ayurvedically

Where You Eat Matters: 20 Ayurvedic Eating Tips

Introduction to Ayurvedic Cooking

Manjistha: A Misunderstood Lymph- + Blood-Cleansing Herb

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