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Support Mood + Memory with Ayurvedic Herbs Brahmi + Bacopa

by John Douillard on June 4, 2020 | 33 Comments

What is Brahmi? Brahmi is a common name for two Ayurvedic herbs used to maintain and enhance brain function. Brahmi is used to mean Bacopa monnieri in South India and Centella asiatica in North India.8 This article will help you understand the differences between these two powerful herbs and how they work together to boost

Self-Care for Your Body’s Immunity Protectors: Gut, Lung, Skin + Blood-Brain Barriers

by John Douillard on April 30, 2020 | 6 Comments

Gut, Lung, Skin + Blood Brain Barriers How does our body protect us? There are four main defense systems—read on to learn what they are and how to use them

Lymph Quiz: Decode Your Symptoms

by John Douillard on April 25, 2020 | 16 Comments

Have you spent any time wondering what your lymphatic system does, or if it is healthy? According to Ayurveda, the lymph, or rasa, is always the first body system evaluated and treated. It is hugely important to our health and wellbeing, but is often overlooked in our culture. It is one factor that may play into many so-called “mystery illnesses.”

The Domino Effect of Neglecting your Lymphatic System

by John Douillard on February 6, 2020 | 15 Comments

There is a stark contrast between how little attention is given to lymph in the West and how highly it is revered in Ayurveda. The lymphatic system is considered one

Astonishing Mind-Body Benefits of Vitamin D

by John Douillard on December 17, 2019 | 5 Comments

Seasonal Vitamin D Do you know how to optimize your vitamin D levels for every season? A growing body of knowledge shows that, at optimized levels, vitamin D functions as

Oxytocin: The More You Give, The More You Get

by John Douillard on December 10, 2019 | 6 Comments

Do You Touch with Love? I remember watching a lecture of a sadhu (holy person) who lived in Gangotri, at the mouth of the Ganges river. While he talked, he

Inhibit Intestinal Biofilm with Neem, The Village Pharmacy

by John Douillard on August 15, 2019 | 28 Comments

What are biofilms? Biofilms are naturally-occurring bacterial colonies in both humans and the environment. They are basically slimy, glue-like, protective sheaths that bacterial organisms form around themselves. There’s good and

Garshana: Ayurveda’s Electrostatic Ozone Boosting Lymph Mover

by John Douillard on August 8, 2019 | 11 Comments

A few years ago, I wrote a book called The Encyclopedia of Ayurvedic Massage, which details the many Ayurvedic massage techniques. Each requires a unique oil and has very specific

Dr. John’s Beauty Secrets for Youthful Skin

by John Douillard on June 29, 2019 | 18 Comments

For years, dermatologists pooh-poohed the idea of vegetable oil on skin, claiming that skin was unable to absorb these oils, and therefore unable to derive any real moisturizing benefits. In

Distance Does Not Disconnect Us: Understanding Consciousness

by John Douillard on May 18, 2019 | 7 Comments

Primitive cells figured out that if they joined forces and became communities, they had a better chance of survival. Survival depended on the ability to be aware of and adjust

Quiz: Do You Have a Nervous Stomach? Consider Brahmi

by John Douillard on March 28, 2019 | 6 Comments

Brahmi (gotu kola or Centella asiatica) is touted as the most rejuvenating herb in Ayurveda. It has been used for thousands of years as the main herb for revitalizing nerve and brain cells.

Golden Milk Recipe | Nourish Your Vitality with Ojas

by John Douillard on January 31, 2019 | 39 Comments

What is the Magic of Our Golden Milk Recipe? What is it about Golden Milk that is so revered? Well, many of its ingredients build what in Ayurveda is called ojas:

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