The body has two opposing nervous systems that act to either speed up or slow down various functions of the body. How you breathe determines which nervous system is activated. Startled by a bear, you would likely take a mouth wide open, gasping breath. When under stress, we cry, scream, yell or gasp, and run […]
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 […]
Most people think we lose weight by converting body fat into energy, creating heat, and by sweating off the pounds during vigorous workouts, but the way the body actually rids itself of fat may surprise you. In a study published in the British Medical Journal, researchers investigated where the fat goes when one loses weight […]
Ayurveda considers the morning to be the best time to exercise, but many find the thought of waking up early to workout exhausting in itself. Traditionally, farmers would wake up very early and do most of their physical labor in the cool morning hours, before it got too hot. In Ayurveda, the first four hours […]
I invite you to take some time today to reflect on what you can do to achieve the goal of becoming an incredibly powerful source of love. These activities can be done solo or with a partner. Start the morning with yoga. The sun salutation is a complete Ayurvedic exercise also known as Surya Namaskara. […]
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 […]
Today, 80 percent of Americans do not exercise regularly, and ten million are exercising less today than just three years ago. (1) Yes, people are very busy these days, but I feel the real reason behind these statistics is that they do not enjoy it—people find time to do the things they enjoy. It’s a […]
According to the new blood pressure guidelines from the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology, more than half of the American population are now considered to have high blood pressure. (1) The new guidelines lower the stage one high blood pressure guidelines from 140/90 to 130/80. The latest medical evidence has shown […]
Feeling fatigued? Why not reach for an energy drink, dark chocolate bar or get your favorite comfort food delivered? The indulgence may be wonderfully satisfying, but that feeling, unfortunately, is short-lived… Energy boosters can stimulate surges of energy, but in the process, deeply exhaust the body. Sadly, each time the energy surges in the wake […]
The human body has evolved to protect itself from toxic exposure, opportunistic bacteria, fungi, viruses and other pathogens who are poised to take advantage of broken down or worn out immune barriers. Today, we dump 4 billion pounds of toxic chemicals into the American environment each year and 72 million of them are cancer-causing. Monsanto’s […]
Average Reading Time: 2 minutes and 24 seconds Exercise has been getting a lot of press lately in the wake of numerous studies suggesting that regular exercise may be as good for the brain as it is for the body. In fact, studies have found that regular exercise can actually help generate new brain cells, […]
Average Reading Time: 3 minutes and 50 seconds I have written numerous articles on the new discovery of lymphatic vessels that drain 3 pounds of toxins annually from the brain while you sleep at night, but this understanding is just the tip of a massive health-promoting iceberg—and I am super excited to share these latest […]
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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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