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Cancer Linked to Cellular Memory Loss

by John Douillard on October 1, 2018 | 5 Comments

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The Vedic saying, “Aham Bramasmi,” which means, “I am the Universe,”* in English is a concept that astrophysicist Neil DeGrasse Tyson said is the greatest gift that astrophysics has given to our culture in the 20th century. His exact words were, “Not only are we in the universe, the universe is in us.” Greek philosophers […]

Categories: Aging + Longevity, Energy + Vitality, Immune Health Tagged: meditation

Is Meditation an Ancient Bio-Hack?

by John Douillard on August 4, 2018 | 1 Comment

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Is it possible that the long list of health benefits linked to meditation or prayer is attributed to a positive epigenetic effect these practices have been found to elicit on one’s genetic code? Numerous studies are suggesting that meditation does positively alter the expression of our genes, and these alterations may be responsible for the […]

Categories: Ayurvedic Health, Meditation Tagged: meditation

Changing the World through Yoga & Ayurveda from the Inside Out

by John Douillard on July 16, 2018 | Leave a Comment

I asked internationally known, transformational yoga teacher and activist, Seane Corn to join me on tonight’s podcast to discuss how we can all start changing the world using the philosophies of Yoga and Ayurveda. The underlying philosophy of all Vedic Sciences can be boiled down to four words which Seane Corn embodies so well: “Establish […]

Categories: Ayurvedic Health, Fitness/Nose Breathing Tagged: meditation, yoga

Why Slow Yoga?

by John Douillard on June 7, 2018 | 18 Comments

Today, yoga classes are available on a drop in, as-needed basis, but traditionally, yoga was prescribed by the family Vedic guru (teacher) whose job was to teach the children the ways of a Vedic lifestyle. This included the practices of yoga, breathing, and meditation, but also had much to do with Vedic psychology and even […]

Categories: Ayurvedic Health, Emotional Health, Fitness/Nose Breathing, Men's Health, Women's Health Tagged: fitness, meditation, yoga

Omega-3 Linked to Longevity and Vitality

by John Douillard on May 29, 2018 | 6 Comments

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The Framingham Heart Study, which launched in 1948, is an ongoing, large-scale study on the residents of Framingham, Massachusetts. Over the past 70 years, the project has provided substantial insight into identifying the risk factors for cardiovascular disease. In February 2018, a report was published in the Journal of Clinical Lipidology in which researchers evaluated […]

Categories: Aging + Longevity, Herbs + Supplements Tagged: fish oil, heart health, longevity, meditation

The Ayurvedic Guide to the Best Sleep of your Life

by John Douillard on May 26, 2018 | 6 Comments

Introducing our newest mini-eBook… This easy-to-read, colorful guide will become your go-to, bedside resource for getting the best sleep of your life. Those of us who struggle with getting a good night’s rest will try just about anything. Sedatives, be they herbal or pharmaceutical, may only be sedating an already sedated or exhausted person—offering short-term, […]

Categories: Sleep Health Tagged: #3SeasonDietChallenge, ashwagandha, Brahmi, meditation, melatonin, ojas, shatavari, sleep health, triphala

Overstimulated & Overwhelmed? Learn the Ancient Practice of Pratyahara

by John Douillard on April 28, 2018 | 1 Comment

Are you in control of your senses, or are they in control of you? For most of us, our senses are in control in an attempt to ward off any rejection or disappointment while boosting joy, happiness, and stimulation when good things happen. (1) A study published in the Journal of Neurophysiology studied the brains […]

Categories: Ayurvedic Health, Emotional Health Tagged: meditation, nose breathing exercise

What’s Worse? Stress vs. Junk Food

by John Douillard on February 27, 2018 | 7 Comments

Which is harder on the human body? Junk food? Or stress and anxiety? Researchers at Brigham Young University conducted a study to compare these two health hazards. The study was published in Nature Scientific Reports. While the study was performed on mice, the researchers believe that the impacts from stress and junk food are comparable […]

Categories: Diet and Seasonal Eating, Digestion & Elimination Tagged: digestive health, meditation

Ayurvedic Daily Routine (Dinacharya)

by John Douillard on February 5, 2018 | 31 Comments

The most recent Circadian Medicine research suggests that human genes have lost the ability to perceive and stay in tune with the circadian rhythms of nature. (1-3) In our high-tech, fast-paced world with endless distraction and entertainment, more and more of us are becoming disconnected. Circadian disruptors like jet-lag, artificial and blue light, shift/night work […]

Categories: Ayurvedic Health, Circadian Medicine, DIY Ayurveda Tagged: Abhyanga, digestive health, meditation, yoga

Ayurvedic Skin Secrets to Get Your Glow Back this Winter

by John Douillard on January 27, 2018 | 3 Comments

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Each winter, our skin is severely challenged to maintain its elasticity, youthfulness and glow. Lucky for us, nature has a plan to deliver inner and outer skin protection during the skin-harsh winter season, with none other than its harvest! #1: Stress Mitigation Oxidation caused by stress, toxins, and excess sunlight triggers the production of free […]

Categories: DIY Ayurveda, Skin Health Tagged: amalaki, ashwagandha, coconut oil, fish oil, ghee, meditation, nose breathing exercise, vitamin d3

Coffee: The Good, The Bad, and The Ayurvedic Perspective

by John Douillard on December 28, 2017 | 1 Comment

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Average Reading Time: 8 minutes and 51 seconds In recent years, we have seen an astonishing amount of research being published touting the health benefits of coffee. The question is, do these studies negate the health risks reported in studies past? We know that caffeine consumption is highly prevalent in our culture; studies between 2001 […]

Categories: Diet and Seasonal Eating, Energy + Vitality Tagged: coconut oil, digestive health, ghee, lymph health, meditation, turmeric

10 Ways to Gain Weight the Healthy Way

by John Douillard on December 9, 2017 | 15 Comments

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While weight loss strategies dress the covers of magazines and best-selling books, little is written in an effort to help people gain weight. According to Ayurveda, it all starts with being aware of two things: Your body type or constitution (prakruti) Whether your body type is in or out of balance (vikruti) Vata body types […]

Categories: Optimal Weight Tagged: digestive health, ghee, meditation, melatonin, ojas, slippery elm, weight balancing

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