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Ayurvedic Massage: Low Back Pain + Oxytocin

by John Douillard on February 16, 2019 | Leave a Comment

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The deeper the better, right? When it comes to massage, it’s a common misconception that if it doesn’t hurt, it’s not therapeutic. Interestingly, Ayurveda offers a series of light-touch massages that have passed the test of time. New science tells us that while there are surely benefits from deep muscle massage, there are also benefits […]

Categories: Ayurvedic Health, DIY Ayurveda, Emotional Health Tagged: Abhyanga, marma, oxytocin

Do You Need More Protein as You Age?

by John Douillard on February 14, 2019 | 12 Comments

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Are you the kind of person who eats the same thing day after day, month after month, year after year? According to Ayurveda, there are circadian cycles that we must pay attention to in order to maintain good health. Based on these daily, seasonal, and life cycles, there is mounting evidence that our diet should […]

Categories: Aging & Longevity, Circadian Medicine, Diet and Seasonal Eating, Nutritional Deficiencies Tagged: #3SeasonDietChallenge, fat, microbes, protein, video

Best Ways to Detox your Brain

by John Douillard on February 14, 2019 | 13 Comments

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Did you know that your brain has its own lymphatic system (called glymphatics) and that there are easy ways to keep it running smoothly? I have written numerous articles on the newly discovered lymphatic vessels that drain toxins from the brain while you sleep (three pounds per year!). But this is just the tip of […]

Categories: Cleansing & Detox, Cognitive Health, DIY Ayurveda, Emotional Health, Fitness/Nose Breathing, Lymphatic Health Tagged: ayurvedic detox, lymph health, meditation, nasya, nose breathing exercise, video

Is Oxytocin the Key to Monogamy?

by John Douillard on February 12, 2019 | 14 Comments

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Oxytocin is known as the bonding hormone. At birth, it is released by the mother and literally bonds parents and child for life. Oxytocin is increased during acts of appreciation, generosity, service, touch, hugging, massage, gratitude, and emotional connection.1, 2 Oxytocin is sometimes called the “hugging hormone” or “trust hormone” because it naturally increases during […]

Categories: Emotional Health, Love and Libido, Men's Health Tagged: emotional health, emotional patterns, love and libido, oxytocin

Emotional Body Type Quiz Results

by John Douillard on February 11, 2019 | Leave a Comment

Interpretation Thank you for taking the Emotional Body Type Quiz. Your result shows a tendency towards Sattva.   If your Emotional Body Type is predominately sattva, then life is good. Remember, one can always chip away at changing some of the rajasic and tamasic qualities that exist. If you scored 100% sattva, this is the […]

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Emotional Body Type Quiz Results

by John Douillard on February 11, 2019 | Leave a Comment

Interpretation Thank you for taking the Emotional Body Type Quiz. Your result shows a tendency towards Rajas – Sattva.   If your Emotional Body Type is predominately sattva, then life is good. Remember, one can always chip away at changing some of the rajasic and tamasic qualities that exist. If you scored 100% sattva, this […]

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Emotional Body Type Quiz Results

by John Douillard on February 11, 2019 | Leave a Comment

Interpretation Thank you for taking the Emotional Body Type Quiz. Your result shows a tendency towards Rajas.   Excess rajas indicates the risk of burning out, or chasing love and satisfaction with activities that may never deliver what you truly seek. Moving Forward This process of self-inquiry can be adapted to any or all of […]

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Emotional Body Type Quiz Results

by John Douillard on February 11, 2019 | Leave a Comment

Interpretation Thank you for taking the Emotional Body Type Quiz. Your result shows a tendency towards Tamas – Rajas.   Excess rajas indicates the risk of burning out, or chasing love and satisfaction with activities that may never deliver what you truly seek.   Excess tamas usually means you have drifted into a protective cocoon […]

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Emotional Body Type Quiz Results

by John Douillard on February 11, 2019 | Leave a Comment

Interpretation Thank you for taking the Emotional Body Type Quiz. Your result shows a tendency towards Tamas.   Excess tamas usually means you have drifted into a protective cocoon that your mind has convinced you is the safest place to be. Moving Forward This process of self-inquiry can be adapted to any or all of […]

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The New Super Ghee: 500% More Potent

by John Douillard on February 9, 2019 | 8 Comments

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You’ve probably heard that grass-fed is better than grain-fed when it comes to meat and dairy products. Well, the differences might amaze you! Cows grazing in grass pastures with no supplemental feed had a whopping 500% more conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) in their milk fat than cows fed typical dairy diets.4 When ghee is organic […]

Categories: Ayurvedic Health, Cleansing & Detox Tagged: ayurvedic detox, blood sugar, cholesterol, ghee, heart health, liver health, probiotics, video, weight balancing

How Vitamin C Protects Vitamin E

by John Douillard on February 6, 2019 | 3 Comments

When we think of vitamin C, we think of citrus fruits that are generally not available during the northern winter months. Nuts and seeds are the main fare for most northern winter-philic mammals. This means many of us are getting a lot of vitamin E with very little vitamin C during the winter—which may be […]

Categories: Diet and Seasonal Eating, Nutritional Deficiencies Tagged: #3SeasonDietChallenge, amalaki, fat, video

Round 2: Eat Wheat vs Grain Brain | Finding Common Ground with Dr. David Perlmutter

by John Douillard on February 5, 2019 | Leave a Comment

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Have you heard of the #1 New York Times bestseller Grain Brain? In it, Dr. David Perlmutter argues that wheat, carbs, and sugar are the brain’s “silent killers.” He recommends going completely gluten-free and using fat as your main fuel source. 1.5 million people have read his book, and while it has made quite a […]

Categories: Dairy Issues, Diet and Seasonal Eating, Nutritional Deficiencies, Wheat & Gluten Issues Tagged: #3SeasonDietChallenge, fast, fat, fiber, heart health

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