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Originally published in Natural Triad Magazine John Douillard has been teaching Ayurvedic medicine, natural health, fitness, and nutrition for 21 years and has trained more than 2,000 Western doctors in Ayurvedic medicine. In this article, he discusses depression and anxiety from an Ayurvedic perspective, with a focus on the koshas (which translates from Sanskrit as […]
Have you ever heard of ancestral or generational healing? Or seen a family where the same trauma pattern seems to mysteriously develop generation after generation? The Ayurvedic idea of samskaras along with the science of epigenetics may shed some light on this mystery. According to Ayurveda, physical, behavioral, mental, and emotional traits can be carried through […]
Migraines are pressure headaches, making them much different than tension headaches. They come as a result of vasodilation of the cerebral arteries which increases intracranial and arterial pressure, resulting in a pressure headache. A tension headache typically results when the muscles in the neck and shoulders tighten, usually due to stress clamping down on the […]
According to a report in the Alternative Medicine Review, an estimated 75-90 percent of primary care visits may be related to stress. (1) Stress has been linked to a host of health concerns involving immunity, cardiovascular system, sleep, mood, bone, brain and cognitive function, breathing, muscle tension, circulation, fatigue, metabolic concerns such as blood sugar […]
Average Reading Time: 3 minutes and 41 seconds Dealing with bouts of sadness, anxiety, “senior moments,” and kids having difficulty staying on task at school has become a way of life for many Americans. While there are many factors that may be at the root of these problems, there is one herb that has recently […]
One of the best ways to reduce anxiety and help with insomnia is to meditate. My favorite meditation technique is this One Minute Meditation. It pumps oxygen into your brain so your brain begins to feel from the heart rather than think from the mind. Let your heart be in the driver’s seat for a […]
Average Reading Time: 2 minutes and 14 seconds Did your mother ever tell you that all your worrying and stress would make you old before your time? Well, new research has proved her right. Excessive worry has been shown to shorten the telomeres on the chromosomes that are linked to aging. De-stressing through meditation and […]
Average Reading Time: 5 minutes and 32 seconds The holidays are not always full of joy and good tidings! While we all have the best intentions, often the holidays are a reminder of old emotional traumas or the memories of loved ones who are no longer around. In addition, the holidays often bring a ton […]
Average Reading Time: 3 minutes, 20 seconds Imagine a fruit that supports healthy blood sugar levels, cholesterol levels already within the normal range, healthy arterial linings, and protects against the ravages of oxidative stress. Now, a wealth of new studies on an Ayurvedic herbal fruit called Amalaki provides compelling evidence that this fruit may just […]
What does exercise have to do with longevity? Everything! But wait, not all forms of exercise are created equal in paving the way for a long, healthy life. As an athlete and an Ayurvedic practitioner, I’ve experienced firsthand the life-changing benefits of an exercise theory I call, “less is more.” Enjoy this free 1-hour talk […]
Average Reading Time: 7 minutes and 11 seconds There is no doubt that we have not evolved to thrive on a sedentary lifestyle, but new research is showing us that burning fat with exercise is easier said than done. For example, if you were to jog three miles today, that would knock off only about […]
The stress response is our “save your life” response and we wouldn’t be here without it. If we were being chased by a lion, the adrenals would produce a small amount of cortisol which would give you the instant energy you need to save your life – hopefully! The cortisol also does a few other […]
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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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