Your Source for Natural Health News and Ayurveda"Proving Ancient Wisdom with Modern Science"
Coconut oil is great for oral health because of its antimicrobial properties, however, the way you are using it may be holding you back from it’s most potent health benefits! Some people are brushing with with coconut oil, or trying out oil pulling for a few minutes here and there. While brushing with coconut oil […]
Average Reading Time: 3 minutes and 53 seconds Scientific journals these days are overflowing with ground-breaking research on the lymphatic system. While the journals are brimming with precious information about the function of the lymphatic system, it might be 5-10 years before this information finds its way into a medical practice – if ever! At […]
Average Reading Time: 9 minutes and 59 seconds Well folks, it happens to the best of us… Hard to believe, but I turned 60 on August 24 and, I must say, it is a little hard to relate to that number. I am sure many of us are feeling younger and healthier as we age, […]
Average Reading Time: 6 minutes and 23 seconds According to a study in the Journal of American Medicine (JAMA), out of the 700,000 gallbladder-removal surgeries each year, more than 10% are still left with pain in the area that once was the gallbladder. (1) The current treatment involves inspecting the common bile and pancreatic ducts […]
Average Reading Time: 4 minutes and 20 seconds For years, I have referred to the junction between the skin that lines the intestinal tract and the lymph that surrounds the intestines as, “the most important half-inch in the body.” New studies are suggesting that this area may be the most critical real estate in the […]
Average Reading Time: 4 minutes and 48 seconds For years, I have worked with folks battling mood-related conditions and I always got the sense that they felt like they did something wrong personally. Unlike more easily noticeable issues, mental health concerns carry a stigma. In fact, this stigma is the major reason why folks suffering […]
Average Reading Time: 3 minutes and 18 seconds There is much debate over MSG, a flavor enhancer, that is linked to a host of health issues including fibromyalgia (1), obesity (2), fatty liver (3), high insulin and blood sugar (4), high cholesterol (3), metabolic syndrome (4), high blood pressure, disturbances in the gut-brain connection (5), […]
Average Reading Time: 6 minutes and 28 seconds Do you have an aversion to using public toilets? Do you hold it in instead of going to the toilet when you feel the urge? Probably the most important imbalance commonly found in our culture is occasional constipation. Many folks report healthy elimination when they are, in […]
Average Reading Time: 7 minutes and 55 seconds At LifeSpa we aim to bring the body into balance so it can take charge of the healing process. In this way, the herbs we use are intended to reset optimal function, and are never intended to be a life sentence. The goal is to create self-sufficiency […]
I have had many requests lately asking if I would write a summary of how best to troubleshoot the digestive system, and which herbs can be used to help restore digestive balance. With 74% of the American population experiencing digestive distress, (1) I write this with a touch of urgency. Assess Your Elimination You should […]
Average Reading Time: 4 minutes, 29 seconds One’s immunity for next winter starts many months prior, in the spring and summer. According to Ayurveda, this is accomplished quite effortlessly by eating in line with each seasonal harvest. In short, nature’s prescription for optimal health, longevity and immunity starts right now, so don’t miss out! While […]
Average Reading Time: 2 minutes, and 35 seconds Perhaps the most important requirement in a facial mask is that there are no chemicals or preservatives. Think about it: the last thing you want in your mask are chemicals that are going to sit on your skin for a long time, right? Secondly, you want to […]
* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
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.
 |
 |
