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I understand! Wheat and grains bloat you, cause brain fog, heart palpitations, hives, and weight gain. Why would you eat grains when they make you feel terrible? Until you fix your digestion, I don’t think you should be eating wheat or any other food that causes problems. Many Americans take the easy route and turn […]
A new study out of the University of Copenhagen found that the making or baking of bread pre-dated agriculture by 4000 years! (1) By 14,400 BC, hunter-gatherers harvested wild cereals such as barley, einkorn wheat, and oats—ground, kneaded, and cooked or baked them into bread. (1) These findings suggest that the bread-making may have encouraged […]
Relax and Eat The first and most surprising weight loss strategy is as simple as changing how you eat. While doing things like eating quickly, mindlessly, in the car, standing up, or distracted by the TV may seem benign, new research may make you think twice before you pull into your next drive-thru. The trillions […]
Many years ago, I brought my family to a lion rescue preserved in Brighton, Colorado and we were able to watch them do their thing in a very respectable replica of their natural habitat—if that is even possible. These cats were mostly rescued from circuses, other smaller rescue centers, or from people who bought them […]
Many people are embarrassed to discuss digestive symptoms with their doctor, and often, they’ll go untreated for years. The most commonly reported symptoms are gas, bloating, indigestion, and abdominal discomfort. (1) Early detection, and not sweeping such symptoms under the rug, is critical—not only for a complete digestive recovery but for long-term health. If you […]
Nearly 80 percent of the American population complain of some type of digestive disorder. The reported symptoms are bloating, gas, indigestion, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. Many people are too embarrassed to talk to their doctor about it, so these symptoms often go untreated for years. According to Ayurveda, all aspects of health and ill health […]
Gallbladder removal surgery (cholecystectomy) is the number one abdominal surgery in America today, but problems may begin years before the manifestation of biliary sludge, also known as gallbladder sludge or bile sludge. (12) Bile sludge is basically when the bile becomes more thick and viscous and congests inside of the gallbladder. The sludge is a […]
More and more parents are asking, “What can I do preventatively now to keep my family healthy this year?” Over the years, I have streamlined 5 basic lifestyle tips based on the five-thousand-year-old, time-tested medical system of Ayurveda. These are all outlined in my book, Perfect Health for Kids, and I have summarized them here. […]
Occasional heartburn has been found to plague more than 40 percent of adults living in the United States. (1) One study that followed 30,000 volunteers for 11 years showed that occasional heartburn concerns have risen by nearly 50 percent just within the last decade. (2) For relief, many turn to antacid medications, which are often […]
Many of us look forward to our summer travels plans all year, but all too often we find ourselves needing a vacation after the vacation! Travel-related circadian stress can take a major toll on the body, revealing physiological weak links that creep to the surface. Sleep issues often rear their ugly head, and digestion often […]
Ayurveda teaches that up to 85% of all health concerns stem from an underlying digestive imbalance. The result of poor digestion is directly linked to the production of the toxic by-products of undigested food, referred to as ama. Ama includes undigested fats, fat-soluble environmental pollutants, heavy metals, and undigested proteins like gluten in wheat, casein […]
Yes, I wrote an article called “The Perfect Poop,” and now it seems only fitting to also discuss the subtleties of “the perfect pee.” I am sure you all spend hours trying to figure out why it bubbles, runs clear, dark, pink, yellow, green, brown, its pH, or why drinking alcohol can send one running […]
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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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