Research on Panchakarma Posted on Sunday, February 18, 2007 10:19:41 PM
As we enter into the Spring season it is nature's design to initiate an internal cleanse. Due to this process the liver is heating up to start the detox process and the body becomes more suseptible to a detoxifiction cold this time of year. This is an essential time of year to do some sort of cleansing. See the short home cleansing article in the library on this site. Panchakarma is also indicated this time of year as it is the most powerful rejuvenation and detox available. Not only does it remove physical toxins but emotional toxins as well. These are called "molecules of emotion" and they lodge themselves in our fat cells with other very toxic chemicals. During the 2-1/2 hours of panchakarma treatments which can be seven days or more in a row, we prescribe specific yoga - breathing and meditation exercises done 3-5 hours a day, special diet and process journaling that are designed to open the subtle body system and release mental and emotional patterns that hold us prisoners to our physical, mental and emotional imbalances. Here are some research highlights on the Panchakarma process:
Decreases cholesterol, by lowering toxic lipid peroxide levels l Decrease the rate of platelet clumping and thus lymphatic congestion • Decreases 14 major toxic and cancer causing chemicals from body tissues including heavy metals, pesticides and other hazardous environmental chemicals • Significantly raised the good HDL cholesterols • Lowered diastolic blood pressure • Reduced free radicals which are the leading cause of all disease, cancer and death • Significant reductions in bodily complaints, irritability, bodily strain, and psychological inhibition, as well as greater emotional stability. • Decreased anxiety, aging and reduced doctors visits by 80%
My tongue become black color. I have metalic taste in my mouth. Because of dental problem I been on antibiotic for 10 days.
Could you help? Is my life in danger?
Thursday, May 8, 2008 5:56:38 PM
Dr. John Douillard said...
Elaine
Have you had a bone density test?
Dr John
Thursday, May 8, 2008 4:21:52 PM
Elaine said...
I'm 42 and it seems like my teeth have been getting semi-transparent over the last few years...would there be any nutritional issue causing this, and could it be reversed?
Thursday, May 8, 2008 12:44:46 PM
Dr. John Douillard said...
Stefan
Susan has a good point to check the integrity of the mucus membranes of your intestinal track. Most often allergies and for sure excema starts in your digestive system and stagnates the lymph accociated with the gut and causes hypersenitivity reactions. I often with Amalaki for the heal the inside of the gut, Manjistha for the lymph and Neem for the rash. All are part of a spring cleaning program. You can take 2 of each after food 3x/day. If that doesnt work then we should do a phone consult.
Dr John
Thursday, May 8, 2008 10:11:25 AM
Dr. John Douillard said...
Lynda
While it is a good approach -- it is "totally" different than what we do at LifeSpa in Boulder. I would be happy to explain all the diferences next time we speak.
Be Well
Dr John
Thursday, May 8, 2008 10:06:10 AM
Dr. John Douillard said...
Linda Have you tried our Ayurvedic red tooth powder -- It stimulates more blood to the gums and starts the healing process.
Dr John
Thursday, May 8, 2008 10:03:45 AM
Stefan said...
I have been tested for allergies. They have seen there is some kind og allergy for something but they do not know what. Springtime is the time i get excema.
Monday, May 5, 2008 5:02:47 AM
Lynda holich said...
Hello Dr. Douillard!
Id really love to do PK at Life Spa but may not be able to make it this year. Would you recommend the Maharishi Center in Lancaster, MA. Any idea if they have the same cohesive approach that you offer?
Thanks for your time.
Saturday, May 3, 2008 8:04:23 AM
Susan said...
In response to Stefan~ Have you been tested for celiac?
Wednesday, April 30, 2008 7:51:50 PM
Linda said...
My gum is very sore. There are some teeth where periosteum is open. I have a lot of pain during the meal. Any suggestions? Thank you.
Wednesday, April 30, 2008 7:46:23 PM
Dr. John Douillard said...
Stefan
Try having us mail it to you in Redondo when you come.
John
Monday, April 28, 2008 7:02:14 PM
Stefan said...
John, I still have provlem getting Body Butter here in Sweden. The postage from Colorado will be expensive. I will be in CA in August and September, Redondo Beach and San Diego. Anywhere to buy body butter there? Right now I have the ayurvedic compound of Katuki, Kalmedhya, Guduchi, Rohtaki, daru haldar, Chitrak, Sweet Punarnava, Bhringraj, Nagar moth, Kantakari and Triphala.
I also blend cortison with body lotion and apply on rhe skin (ayurvedic doctor told me to do this for quick releif).
But I really would like to they that Body Butter.
Monday, April 28, 2008 5:21:38 PM
Dr. John Douillard said...
Marita
There is usually a good reason as to why the body would begin to break down its own nerve tissue -- what we do in Ayurveda is diagnosis what is the underlying reason and a strategy to restore your body's ability to heal itself or at least be engaged in that process.
You can call stacy at 303 516 4848 for a consult if you like.
Be Well
Dr John
Monday, April 28, 2008 5:10:06 PM
Dr. John Douillard said...
Stefan
Try our body butter on the body 2x/day along with manjistha 2 3x/day afte food.
John
Monday, April 28, 2008 5:07:22 PM
Dr. John Douillard said...
Mara
It is better to wait till tey are eating solid food -- but the ear oil can be done.
Dr John
Monday, April 28, 2008 5:06:27 PM
Marita said...
Just got diagnosed with myelodysplatic syndrome. Is this something you can help me with?
Thursday, April 24, 2008 4:36:14 PM
stefan said...
i am getting aggressive excema on my neck, red and painful and itchy. also my years, the outside is red, dry and flaky and itchy. alo excema on my body and rest of face.
this happens mostly during the spring. my excema is better in winter...
i can't do the spring cleaning, i have tried eating ghee for so many years, but after 1-2 teaspons i am ready to puke... i can not eat it, can't drink it.
any tips? except cortison?
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 6:13:13 PM
Mara said...
Thanks for your advice. I'd read your book for kids and it's just great, but how can i make my 13 months old baby take turmeric? I'm not giving her honey so I tried with mapple sirup and I diluted 1 teaspoon in 1 cup of warm water, but she doesn't tolerate the taste. Any suggestions? Maybe it's better to wait 1 year more to give her that spice...
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 7:17:40 AM
Dr. John Douillard said...
Dear Personal Trainer from Spain with the 4 yr old son with allergies.
There are so many remedies for this in my Perfect health For Kids book -- you should really have it. Here are some tips, -- Ear oil 3x/week. Two herbs mixed with honey into a paste - turmeric and sitopladi -- take 1/2 tsp after food 3x/day.
be Well
Dr John
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 1:13:31 AM
Dr. John Douillard said...
Tej
K
Try 1/4 tsp of baking soda with warm water after each meal---
Best
Dr John
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 1:09:41 AM
paco said...
Dear Dr. I´m not write very well in english, I`m from spain (barcelona), I´m a Personal trainer and I begin to read your book Mind, body and sport, which is very interesting.
The first thing is, that I believe in much splanations that there are in book, and I want to put my train in practice
learning more about this kind of sistem wich I think that can help me in the future with my clients.
For other part, maybe you think to translate the books in spanish?, it will be better to understand.
Is very urgent for me,in specific my soon, which is 4 years old.He has an allergie to nuts and hair cats, this one 100%.
Since he was born he had cough during night and fluids (specially mocuos when he waked up) I want he will practice free sport as he like, but is a little inconvenient like this. Actualy is very important for me. Currently he is taking an allergic treatment with antidoto. He is better.
We used to much, PULMICORT ESTILSONA AND VENTOLIN, currently, sometimes he relaps.Thanks
Tuesday, April 22, 2008 5:34:57 AM
Tej K said...
Dear Dr. i have been taking Cool Digest and at first, it worked; my acid indigestion went away. Now I can't seem to tolerate the product. I think that the trikatu and hing are causing too much heat in my body. Any suggestions?
Thank you
Tuesday, April 22, 2008 1:06:21 AM
jutta speck said...
Thank you for the advies Dr. Douillard, I will try it and then later on I will call you. Thank you very much....Jutta
Sunday, April 20, 2008 9:24:29 AM
Dr. John Douillard said...
Mara
You are safe to take those herbs while breast feeding -- just start slow at a lower dose and work your way up to a full dose watching for any reaction from your baby.
Be well
Dr John
Sunday, April 20, 2008 1:48:44 AM
Dr. John Douillard said...
Jutta
Before starting vitamins start on the prgram I sent you.
Dr John
Sunday, April 20, 2008 1:47:15 AM
Dr. John Douillard said...
Toni
I thnk the oilive oil can have value -- I am not familiar with the other products you mentioned. I like using herbs that actually bring more blood to the joints instead of just providing anti-inflammatory relief. the more blood the less pain in the joint. My favorites for this are Pain Free 3-2x/day and MSM 5000mg 2x/day. I hope this helps you.
Be well
Dr John
Sunday, April 20, 2008 1:46:32 AM
Dr. John Douillard said...
Hi Jutta
IBS is a very complex condition -- I would start with the Amalaki first 2 after meals and make sure that works well in reducing any abdominal pain. Once that is working then add Anxiety Free 2 2x/day after food. After that I may suggest a phone consult as things start to get real individualized after those two herbs.
Be Well
Dr John
Sunday, April 20, 2008 1:42:34 AM
Mara said...
Hi Dr Douillard. I'd suffered from Bulimia for long time. Then things went better following an ayurvedic treatment (aswaganda, brahmi,trikatu). Now I'm breastfeeding and I'm so tired that I feel sometimes very overwhelmed as when I had the crisis of binging. Could you give me some advice? I don't know if it's safe for the baby if I take trikatu again or any other herb than shatavari. Thanks.
Saturday, April 19, 2008 4:22:25 PM
Tarra said...
Vaish is right. This is your recepie Garbanzo Bean Casserole " Sweetener ( brown sugar, sucanat, honey, etc.)then bake for 45 min.
Friday, April 18, 2008 7:59:09 PM
Jutta Speck said...
Hi, I have IBS and would like to know what kind of Vitamins to use...thanks, Jutta
Friday, April 18, 2008 12:46:49 PM
toni said...
thanks on recomendation dr. still I am not shure about ordering those products(becouse shipping I live in Croatia)but if you dont mind I would ask you few more questions becouse I started to read body, mind and sport few days ago and it already helped me to feal much better inside also I think you should recomend it to anyone becouse olmost everybody can find himself in some of your examples.(before reading I never heard about you before but I was so delight so I entered your name in google and find this site:)whell the questions is:my friend recomanded me taking tablespoon of olive oil in morning before eating for lubrication of joints,he also recomended me Gelatine forte from manufacturer weider, also I find on internet about labrade elastijoints,bioastin(I am started to useing it two days ago),joint protex and jointMD,this is most of products which I can easy buy in my country but since every producer praise it own product I dont know what is realy good? sory for strangleing and tnx
Friday, April 18, 2008 12:02:06 PM
Jutta Speck said...
Hello, I have IBS and right now I have Vitamins called "Digestrin" . I do not know if they help or not. Sound's funny but I take them already since over 1 year and I would like to change. I read your articel and it says one should take "ASHWAGANDA, AMALAKI, CHYAWANAPRASA AND TRIFALA" for IBS. Is it possible to take all of them at once or what would you recommend ? Thanks, Jutta Speck
Friday, April 18, 2008 11:15:03 AM
Dr. John Douillard said...
Hi Joyce
Please email me your phone number at John@lifespa.com and either myself or Tauna will call you and go over every possible detail i how it would work getting your Mom some help. Yes I do PK, consults, Chiropractic, individulaized yoga, breathing and meditations and well as a tailor made Ayurvedic PK and rejuvenation.
Pls let us call you.
Be Wel
Dr John
Friday, April 18, 2008 1:41:14 AM
Dr. John Douillard said...
Hi Kelly
I think Brahmi is great but I dont get much real support with severe anxiety and severe depression as you are asking about. I use to start with with can be tried -- a combination of Anxiety Free and Bacopa -- each 2 2x/day after food.
I hope this and can be taken along with the brahmi.
Be Wel
Dr John
Friday, April 18, 2008 1:37:33 AM
Dr. John Douillard said...
Vaish
No I do not suggest to take honey for baking -- only raw honey at room temp or warm is OK. The Invincible Athletics tapes are great and are full of amazing interviews and stories of athletes who fell in love with the benefits.
Be Well - I am happy you are loving the program.
Dr John
Friday, April 18, 2008 1:34:40 AM
Dr. John Douillard said...
Hi C
I look forward to our phone consult where I can dig in and figure out what is really going on. To would suggest in the mean time to help act as a hormonal precurser to take Shatawari -- 2 2 x/day. Take this with also Manjistha 2 2x/day (will make your urine reddish) this will move the lymph that drains the reproductive system.
When we speak we will can evaluate our results.
Be Well
Dr John
Friday, April 18, 2008 1:31:57 AM
Dr. John Douillard said...
Toni
The two herbs that I suggest to start with are Pain Free -- 2 2x/day and MSM -- 5 1000g caps in the AM and 5 1000 mg caps in the PM. Do this for 6 weeks and get back to me. You can either order online or call my office at 303 516 4848
Be Well
Dr John
Friday, April 18, 2008 1:27:38 AM
C said...
Hello. I have had my period for 12 days. It is very heavy with blood clotting. Now, I am displaying anemic symptons (dizziness, fatigue, lack of focus, etc.) I am 26 yrs old female. I recently had a dermoid cyst removed in Aug 2007. And, I am very concerned with the present issue. Typically, my period is 5-7 days with the 1-3 days of a heavy flow. My drs. want to put me on a high dose of hormones. I obviously do not want to. I just finished am ayurvedic cleanse with Pratima Skincare Clinic in NYC. I was eating a predominantly vegetarian diet. Could the high intake of complex carbs (plates of brown rice, beans, etc.) cause a hormonal imbalance? I intend on scheduling a phone consult as I have called the office, but I am in desperate advice as soon as I can get it. Any recommendations and advice would be really appreciated. I go in for an ultrasound tomorrow. Thank you.
Thursday, April 17, 2008 5:15:50 PM
Joyce said...
Hi, I came across your site and was very interested. I live in California, and I thought I'd go get my mom to go over there for a while and I'd go visit you too. My mom has should visit a chiropractor cause her bones just crack all the time and we have scoliosis, and she also has various problems with hypertension, blood pressure, kidney stones, where she stops breathing for several minutes during the night.. (Is that suitable for panchakarma? Who is available to these treatments?) I just don't know much about anything and if this could even be worked out. It seems to me you need a evaluation before panchakarma if that (and it's a how many day process?), plus making appointments (if you had any), plus chiropractic? and then plane tickets too. Agh! Could somebody enlighten some of the situation? Thanks.
Thursday, April 17, 2008 4:56:15 AM
Kelly said...
Dear Dr Douillard
The mother and father of two friends of mine are suffering from Maniac depression. They live in Venezuela (I live in France) and an ayurvedic treatment is difficult to find over there. I'd like to help a little sending them Brahmi caps and Brahmi oil. Do you recommend something else? Many thanks.
Thursday, April 17, 2008 2:39:14 AM
Vaish said...
I have a second question also. I noticed that in one of your casserole recipes, you mentioned that one could use honey as a sweetener. What is your opinion on using honey for baking (since I have heard that Ayurveda holds that heating honey causes it to become toxic)? Thank you.
Wednesday, April 16, 2008 5:12:24 PM
Vaish said...
Dear Dr. Douillard,
I have read your books "3-season diet" and "Body, Mind and Sport", and have been very influenced by them. I currently plan to run a marathon in October. I am using principles learned in "Body, Mind, and Sport". My stamina levels have always been low. Would you suggest that I get "Invincible Atheltics" also? Is it different from the book?
Wednesday, April 16, 2008 5:09:47 PM
toni said...
hello Dr. I have a problem with joints, since I knew for myself most joints in my body crunchs, I was never thinking about that as a problem ( I live in village and people here watch on problems like that as something what can not be changed) in high scholl I was often playing football or basketball but I never practised or warmup before playing or cooldown after and I was not taking care what I eat, but when I went on college I cut down my activities dramaticly.about 10month passed since I started to think different, I was highly dissapointed in myself and decided to start new way.I started to workout regulary and I feal lot lot better today last weak I also started to learn about meditation which I find veri interesting. but maybe becouse sometimes I was exceedingly myself in practicing I started to feal pain in my knees and also drop of all performance becouse that.I was thinking about ordering some supplement for regenerating joints but I dont know what?can you advice me please tnx
Sunday, April 13, 2008 3:20:08 PM
Dr. John Douillard said...
Karina
Try do the Short Home Cleanse in the articles section on my web site -- also start taking Anxiety Free - 2 2x/day after food. Let me know how that goes.
Be Well
Dr John
Wednesday, April 9, 2008 6:21:06 PM
Dr. John Douillard said...
Sarah
I typically start kids on herbs if needed at about 2 yrs. I dont know of a infant health book -- there are so many variables...
As for the vaccinations -- this is a personal decision that I can guide you through if you like. I would suggest for that we do a phone consult.
Be well
Dr John
Wednesday, April 9, 2008 6:19:41 PM
Karina said...
Hi Dr. John
I've been having lots of anxiety lately and on occasion I find myself being affected by noise and light.I am also light headed sometimes.I experienced the same symptoms last year in March-April. Can the transition from Winter to Spring cause these type of imbalances? I am a predominant Vata type. What do you recommend?
Thanks so much ! Karina
Tuesday, April 8, 2008 5:35:48 PM
Sarah said...
I am a new mother of a beautiful 6 month old girl. I have read your Perfect Health for Kids and I feel blessed to have such an amazing resource for when Ruby's a kid (and for me now). I'm not yet comfortable giving Ruby herbs at such a young age, she's just staring on basic food. Are there any resources similar or otherwise you recommend for best infant care (ie. preventative daily care and Ayurveda)? How do I determine at what age I can start to use different herbal remedies? So far we've been blessed with almost perfect health... Also, what is your opinion regarding vaccinations? Thanks for any insight you can provide.
Monday, April 7, 2008 7:13:29 PM
Dr. John Douillard said...
Marcia
If your menapause is premture due to an imbalance then it may return although this is rare. It is the right protocol for hot flashes.Be Well
Dr John
Thursday, April 3, 2008 2:49:08 AM
Marcia said...
Dear Dr. Douillard,
I'm a 48 y/o african american female and I'm going through menopause. I haven't had my cycle going on 7 months and I don't want it to return. I placed an order for the Mahasudarshan and the Hormone Free, to help with the hot flashes, moods, and swelling. My question is, If I start taking the Hormone Free, will this herb cause my cycle to return?
Thank you for your time.
Wednesday, April 2, 2008 1:08:48 AM
Dr. John Douillard said...
Elizabeth -- here it is....
Garbanzo Bean Casserole Recipe
Preheat oven to 350
In large mixing bowl combine:
2 C. Yellow Cornmeal
1 3/4 C. Buttermilk (a mixture of ½ plain yogurt and ½ water may be substituted)
2 tsp. Baking Powder
1 tsp. Baking Soda
1 Tbls. Sweetener ( brown sugar, sucanat, honey, etc.)
(A packaged cornbread mix recipe may be substituted for the above recipe)
Then add to the cornmeal mixture:
1 can Garbanzo Beans
1C. fresh or frozen corn kernels
1 can (15oz.) diced tomatos
½ tsp. salt
¼ tsp. cayenne pepper
1 tsp. coriander
1 tsp. sage
In a small frying pan, sauté in oil:
1 medium chopped onion
3 cloves garlic
2 large diced carrots
Add these veggies to the mixture and stir to incorporate. Pour mixture into a 1 ½ qt. buttered casserole dish and bake for 45 minutes, then bake for another 15 minutes uncovered or until golden brown.
Tuesday, April 1, 2008 9:53:20 PM
Dr. John Douillard said...
Mirabai
Thanks for the kind words! I would be happy to help your friend -- best way to start is with a phone consult. You can set that up with Stacey at 303 516 4848.
Be Well
Dr John
Tuesday, April 1, 2008 11:36:32 AM
Mirabai Jaya said...
Hi Dr. Doulliard,
This is Mirabai Jaya from Kashi Atlanta. We really enjoyed having you at Kashi and want you back!
I have a friend with an auto immune system disorder that is attacking his joints. It is very obvious in his hands. Can you help him if he called or visited for a consult?
Thanks for your teaching and care,
Mirabai Jaya
Monday, March 31, 2008 3:55:54 PM
Elizabeth said...
Dr. John, Attended your workshop in Atlanta 2 weeks ago & have gone from 138 lbs to 133.5 in that time just by eating three meals (& great ones I must say), not reading or watching TV while eating, sipping hot water every 10 minutes & for the last week spending 1 hour doing oil massage & hot bath daily. Needless to say I am so very joyous to find this information! While reading the book on spring menus is listed a garbanzo bean casserole (made w/cornmeal, carrots, onions, fresh corn, tomato sauce....). I am desperately searching for this recipe & cannot find it!!! Please help!
Sunday, March 30, 2008 12:42:45 PM
Dr. John Douillard said...
TejK
Thanks for the advice -- we are actually in the process of creating a travel kit for much less.
Thx
Dr John
Friday, March 28, 2008 10:27:14 PM
TejK said...
Your skin care products look very interesting. You should consider offering a sample pack of products for $24-30, so that people can try the products to see what they like or are allergic to. $193 is entirely too much to pay for something that may cause you to break out. Just a suggestion!
Friday, March 28, 2008 2:00:23 PM
Lynn said...
Thank you very much. I will try
Wednesday, March 26, 2008 7:19:45 AM
Dr. John Douillard said...
Hi Lynn
This is a complicated condition and it is tenacious but treatable. I would ideally suggest a phone consult to get a proper history and treat him as an individual. But to get get started I would suggest using our Body Butter topically with water - even during a shower this works great. With the water he will use much less. Then take an Herb called Neem ( read about on my site) take 2 after food for 3 months.
Hope that helps
Be Well
Dr John
Wednesday, March 26, 2008 12:26:57 AM
Lynn said...
Dear Dr.Douillard,
my husband (52 years) had psoriasis for 22 years. The illness became much worse for the last five years. Forty percent of his skin is demige sevirely. I know it is very complicated and not much hope for cure. Is enything that you can suggest? He is really suffering.
Thank you. Wife.
Monday, March 24, 2008 9:49:18 AM
Fiona said...
Thank you! That really helped. I had to laugh when I realized that I'm a Spring-Summer type, who's Summer side *really* dislikes being stuck in this arid heat for most of the year. It's a good thing I'm moving soon, but it's much better that I know how to counteract the heat now with an Ayurvedic diet. Thank you again! The book's wonderful!
Wednesday, March 19, 2008 11:16:53 PM
Dr. John Douillard said...
Fiona
This is a great question. I lived there for many years and know the climate well. Even though it may seem like two seasons there are growing seasons that reflect the 3 season approach. The weather is cold in the winter and warmer foods are harvested. In the spring it is still the start of the major growing season and we should follow the spring diet and this is the best detox and alkaline rich time of the year.
I hope this helps.
Dr John
Wednesday, March 19, 2008 8:39:16 PM
Fiona said...
Dr. Douillard,
I'm reading your book from Los Angeles and I wondered about our climate. In L.A. we seem to go directly from summer into fall around November, and from fall into summer in March. Average temperature is about 50 degrees at coldest and immediately jumps to 80 degrees with a few 75 days in Feb / March.
Does this affect what we should do seasonally at all? We have a rainy season that's quite "wet" during our "winter," and then the rest of the year is extremely hot and arid. It's like we only have two seasons here or something. We stay at a mild 80 degrees before we hit the 100s in the valleys. Not much in between like 50s or 60s.
What, if anything, would you recommend for going from winter into spring in such a climate? I apologize if this question has already been asked or is too long. I am very curious to know if it has any direct effect on diet as L.A. seems to have a very different climate than anywhere else I've lived.
Thank you for your time!
Fiona
Wednesday, March 19, 2008 3:01:31 AM
Dr. John Douillard said...
Mikah
You are right -- better we tailor something for you specifically considering you are breast feeding.
Thx
Dr John
Tuesday, March 18, 2008 1:13:09 AM
Mikah said...
Dr. Douillard,
I got your response to my previous post and just want to be clear that I can do the short home cleans even though I am breastfeeding? I thought that the toxins I release from my body would go to the breast milk? Perhaps I could do a phone consult to get a more specific cleanse? Thanks! Mikah
Sunday, March 16, 2008 4:18:33 PM
Sofia said...
Dear John, thank you.
Friday, March 14, 2008 10:41:26 PM
yvonne said...
thanks! i just looked up the recommended dosage from last year, and it was 2 of each 2x a day for 6 weeks. so, you think less liver repair this time? i will give it a try.
Friday, March 14, 2008 6:00:30 PM
Dr. John Douillard said...
Yvonne,
Please restart the herbs at this much reduced dose: 1 capsule Liver Repair 2x a day and 2 capsules Manjistha 2x a day for 6 weeks. Be Well.
John
Friday, March 14, 2008 3:51:10 PM
Dr. John Douillard said...
Sofia,
It took me 16 years of practice before I felt I had the experience to offer phone consultations--so yes I do feel that I am as accurate via phone as I am in person.
John
Friday, March 14, 2008 3:46:14 PM
Sofia said...
Dear John,
I know that this is a very complicated process. I am not sure that the best way to proceed is with a phone consult. I moved to the country 5and a half years ago from Ukraine, so Chernobol, probably, did some impact. I know that there is no just simple and quick response to my question, but would we able to anderstand each other over the phone abouy such important metter? Thanks again for your time. Sofia.
Friday, March 14, 2008 9:34:24 AM
yvonne said...
dr.douillard, last spring you suggested taking manjishta and liver repair for the vitiligo patches on my face. the dose seemed a bit strong for me, as i suffered from upset stomach, loose stool, and strange blister patches on my leg. (not sure if all related) i had to stop taking the herbs because i became pregnant. (then a miscarriage and i haven't taken anything since) it's spring again and i would like to take the herbs again because i still have some small patches on my face. what do you suggest? ( last time it was 3each 2x a day...i think) thank you!
Thursday, March 13, 2008 9:29:36 PM
Dr. John Douillard said...
Sofia
This is a very complicated process that can work but is always unique to each person. I would have to do this after a thorough history -- the best way to proceed is with a phone consult- sorry there is just no simple quick response to you question.
Be Well
John
Thursday, March 13, 2008 7:34:07 PM
Sofia said...
Dear Dr. Douillard,
My TSH was 110. One month after taking drugs my TSH is 45. Could you tell me the way bring my thyroid back to normal without drugs?
I am vegetarian for 13 years, 53 years old.
Thursday, March 13, 2008 3:48:35 PM
Dr. John Douillard said...
Mattias
Great question and thanks for the kind words. The symptom may linger if there is an underlying cause still to be treated -- so always treat the loudest imbalance a you wean off the treatment for the previous imbalance.
hope that helps
be well
Dr John
Thursday, March 13, 2008 2:34:38 PM
Dr. John Douillard said...
Hi Dan
We are open m w 8-6, t - f 8-4
Hope you are well
John
Thursday, March 13, 2008 2:30:37 PM
Dr. John Douillard said...
Tara
It is hard to say what that is -- the garlic ear oil wont hurt and is very worth a try. If it doesnt help - lets do a phone consult to try and figure out what is really causing it.
Be well
Dr John
Thursday, March 13, 2008 2:29:37 PM
Dr. John Douillard said...
Mikah
Typically solids shouldnt be started before 6 months -- it just may be too soon. As for your cleanse - The Short Home Cleanse will be fine on my web in the articles section -- but it may be wise to tailor one just for your needs.
Be Well
Dr John
Thursday, March 13, 2008 2:27:30 PM
Mattias said...
Dr Douillard,
I recently completed your CD Ayurvedic Pulse Reading Course and I must extend a sincere thank you for the course. I have previously taken other pulse reading courses and I'm just amazed how well structured and efficient your course is.
I had a question regarding when to stop treatment for a particular subdosha, in order to move on to other imbalances. Do you recommend to stop when an imbalance is completely gone from the gap level? Or deep level? Or does one stop when some other subdosha imbalance screams louder, even if the imbalance is not completely gone?
Many thanks beforehand!
/Mattias
Thursday, March 13, 2008 11:54:34 AM
Dan Liu said...
Hi Dr. Douillard, I was wondering what your store hours are. Thank you.
Thursday, March 13, 2008 11:53:01 AM
Tara said...
Dr. Douillard,
I am an Integrative Nutrition student and enjoyed your lecture immensely. Thank you!
I am wondering why I have a dull earache lately only in my right ear... nothing in my life has really changed except I'm very busy,I was thinking of trying the garlic oil in my ears...what do you think?
Wednesday, March 12, 2008 3:07:52 PM
Mikah said...
Dr. Douillard,
I have a 5 month old son and have recently started him on solids. I am wondering if there is an ayurvedic approach to this? What solids would you start him on first? I have been giving him rice cereal but he is getting constipated with foul gas. (I have also tried giving him sweet potatoes and pears but he didn't like them). His cheeks are drying out and his vata seems to be high. Do you have any suggestions. I have put a small amount of castor oil on the nipple to help with the constipation. I am also wondering if you have any suggestions for a small detox I could do this spring without affecting baby too much since I am still breast feeding?
thanks!
mikah
Tuesday, March 11, 2008 8:49:43 PM
Dr. John Douillard said...
Wendy
Just make supper as small as possible and lunch a more relaxed substantial meal.
Be Well
Dr John
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 10:16:42 PM
Dr. John Douillard said...
Sita
Prunes are OK for a short period of time but I would try to figure out what is causing the constipation. Make sure he is hydrated and try a daily oil masahe focusing around his belly.
If that doesnt work - perhaps a phone consult may be best.
be well
Dr John
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 10:15:16 PM
Dr. John Douillard said...
Hi Kelley
I would start with a small amount of amalaki (1/4 tsp after food) for your baby with blood in the stool -- withing 3 days it shoudl stop.
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 10:12:37 PM
Dr. John Douillard said...
Branda
There is no problem taking all those herbs -- remember the goal of all these herbs is to restore balance and then wean off. Be Well
Dr John
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 10:10:36 PM
Wendy said...
I have read your 3-Season Diet book and with Spring coming I would like to start the plan but do not have the typical 9-5pm work week. Your book recommends having lunch be the largest meal and supper done by 6pm. Usually I do not get 'lunch' until 4-5pm and supper around 9pm. Any advice?
Monday, February 25, 2008 9:09:06 PM
Sita said...
Does giving prunes daily (3 prunes once a day) to infants/toddlers (my baby is 14.5 months old) make them dependent on orunes for regular excretion? Any advice here would be greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
Sita
Monday, February 25, 2008 1:53:50 PM
Kelly said...
Hello Dr Douillard. I'm a yoga teacher and since I had become a mother I try to use the knowledge from this science to answer all my questions about my baby. I had just bought your book for kids health and I'm just amazed by your way to adapt ayurveda principles for children. I have been wondering if all your recommendations are good for little babies. Can I give turmeric, aswagandha, brahmi or any other ayurvedic herb to my 11 months old baby? What about Chyavanprash? My baby has been having some blood in stools for two weeks and her pediatrician says there is nothing to be worry about. Could you give me some advice about that? Is that something relative to her digestion? Could you recommend something to do? Many Thanks. Om Namah Sivaya.
Monday, February 25, 2008 8:24:46 AM
Brenda said...
Hi John,
I am wondering how much is too much? Are there are any contraindications to taking the following herbs all at the same time: Actived VBJ, Amalaki, Guggal, Liver Repair & Manjistha? Thanks for your time! Blessings!
Brenda;-))
Saturday, February 23, 2008 5:34:28 PM
Dr. John Douillard said...
Roy
Yes Chyavanprash is fine during breat feeding. How much depends on why she is taking it. But a tbs in the morning is a very safe dose.
Be well
Dr John
Thursday, February 21, 2008 9:11:31 PM
Roy said...
Hi, my wife is breastfeeding and I was wondering if it would be okay to take chyawanprash. And if so how much would be okay???
Wednesday, February 20, 2008 10:31:58 PM
Dr. John Douillard said...
Hi Michelle
Ashwaganda is heavy herb and can be somtimes hard to digest -- I only use an extract and even then dont use ashwaganda for colitis. I would start with Amalaki which heals the GIT first then we can go go from there. Take 2 after food and then perhaps we can do a phone consult.
Hope that helps.
Dr John
303 516 4848
Wednesday, February 20, 2008 6:19:15 PM
michelle said...
Dr Douillard,
My husband, 47 years old has had diabetes- type 1 and colitis since he was 35. He now has erectile difficulties and someone mentioned ashwaganda to us. Would this be safe given his history and what dose would be appropriate?
Thank you - Michelle
Monday, February 18, 2008 2:29:59 PM
Dr. John Douillard said...
Rasha
Of course there are no guarantees but I would take neem caps -- 3 3x/day during your trip.
be well
Dr John
Monday, February 11, 2008 9:24:53 PM
Rashna said...
Are there viable and effective Ayurvedic alternatives to chemo prophylaxis for malaria that can be used for a four month stretch?
Monday, February 11, 2008 5:07:18 PM
Dr. John Douillard said...
Monica
I work with someone who is a student of mine -- His name is Michael Ferranti -- his number is 9177476889
I also work with so many via phone -- and may be a good start then refer to Michael for a follow up.
Be Well
Dr John
Thursday, February 7, 2008 10:48:58 AM
Monica aparicio said...
Hello Dr. Douillard,
I am a student at Integrative Nutrition and heard you speak at our school in December. I became absolutely fascinated with your talk and with Ayurveda. I was wondering if you could reccommend a good ayurvedic doctor in the NYC area for a friend of mine who is obese and desperately needs to heal (he was in the emergency room a few days ago, due to pressure in his lungs, he is also asthmatic)I think it would be good for him to see someone in person. I appreciate your time in pointing me and him in the right direction.
Wednesday, February 6, 2008 12:02:00 PM
Dr. John Douillard said...
Audrey
In Ayurveda we use Concentrated neem oil but it really smells bad -- The OTC product RID works well i 1-2 days.
Be Well
Dr John
Monday, February 4, 2008 10:34:03 PM
Dr. John Douillard said...
Debbie
Try giving her 1-2 caps of Elim I in the AM and possible the PM - you can open them and mix them with maple syrup. This will lubricate the itestinal wall -- once she is moving beging to wean off everything.
Be Well
Dr John
Monday, February 4, 2008 10:32:19 PM
Audrey said...
Hello Dr. Douillard, Head lice in toddlers... how can you prevent and how can you treat once they have it? Thank you, Audrey
Monday, February 4, 2008 12:01:30 PM
Debbie said...
Doctor, I have a 13 mo old who is terribly constipated. She goes daily, but it's VERY hard & she cries, struggles & is scared. We switched over to organic 2%milk (1 yr) from formula. She did have this problem exist prior, but not as bad. We tried soy milk but she broke out in a rash from it. We have her on(per day):cod liver oil 1 tsp, flax seed meal 1 tsp, flax seed oil 1 tsp, 2-4 oz prune juice (whatever we can get in her), from 4-6 oz water in addition to 28-32 oz milk, 1 tblsp stewed prunes plus she's on a probiotic. She eats a well balanced diet in addition to the above. We want to know if we should just increase what we are doing or try something new but are lost as her pediatrician will only prescribe a laxative & the homeopath wants to slowly change her entire diet (which I don't agree with) I feel we need more quick relief for her than that. She's 13 mos/25 lbs & I want to do what's safe for her. If we need to do a consult for more info, that's fine. Thank you, Debbie
Sunday, February 3, 2008 10:47:29 AM
Dr. John Douillard said...
Betty
Pk is of course the best start -- the cleanse plus herbs will also be a good start -- see the Short Home Cleanse in the articles on my site. Shilajit, manjistha and d Turmeric with shatawari(smaller amount) as a carrier would be my initial thoughts.
Be Well
Dr John
Thursday, January 31, 2008 3:25:49 PM
betty said...
I have a client who was diagnosed with 4 uterine fibroids and has 2 recommendations for surgery (to remove the uterus). She wants an alternative. I first recommended full panchakarma, but that doesn't fit right now. So I am recommending a cleanse, and Ayurvedic treatments and then some herbs for the liver, triphala, and I am stuck on which herbs for shrinking the tumors -Kachanar guggulu or Punarnavadi guggulu. I also considered shatavari but can this increase estrogen? I believe her to be a PK. Should I start the herbs with the cleanse or wait until the cleanse is finished? Any suggestions or comments or am I on the right tract? I was a student of yours at KSA. Thanks!
Thursday, January 31, 2008 9:51:10 AM
Dr. John Douillard said...
Judi
You can try some homeopathis that are formulated for dog dander -- you can get them at your local health food store.
Be Well
Dr John
Monday, January 28, 2008 9:20:53 PM
judi said...
Dr Douillard
I am allergic to my sweet australian shepherd. My chest gets tight and I have difficulty breathing and the skin on my face itches. I have been told the allergy is from his dander and/or saliva.Can you suggest an herb or something I can do or take to help me with my symptoms.
thank you
judi
Saturday, January 26, 2008 7:35:54 PM
Dr. John Douillard said...
Marisa
You may want to try our LifeSpa Wrinkle serum -- it is a squaline base with healing and repair herbs extracted into the squaline - it is designed to repair damaged skin.
Please keep me posted with your success.
Be Well
Dr John
Thursday, January 24, 2008 12:19:43 PM
marisa said...
what product is good for a scar on a chin, 18 year old scar,protruding scar- below bottom lip, tried many things, dont want to go thru a surgery, would squaline oil help?
Thank you
Wednesday, January 23, 2008 10:49:15 PM
Dr. John Douillard said...
Cornelia
The VBJ can be taken at an increasing dose till he feels better. Take 1 building up to 3 as a max dose 2 building up to 3 times a day after food.
Be well
Dr John
Tuesday, January 22, 2008 8:16:01 PM
Dr. John Douillard said...
Janice
Try taking the guggul in the middle of your main meals and take less and se if that helps -- the Tums will be fine to add to it.
be well
Dr John
Tuesday, January 22, 2008 8:13:55 PM
Cornelia said...
Dear Dr. Douillard,
A dear friend of mine directed me to your website. My husband suffers of panic attacks and anxiety and I was looking for an alternative to the Xanax the doctor prescribed.Xanax changes my husband's personality and makes him crush in a pool of sadness and despair. Because we're so tight with money I skipped the consultation- I'm a graduate student in chemical engineering and we live on my assistantship , visa won't allow my husband to work legally, and we don't want to mess with the law-and I bought the Activated VBJ and Ashwaganda. The problem is that I don't know how much to administer to my husband. He's 6'2", 210lbs., 33 years old, very athletic and healthy otherwise.
He has so much trouble going to sleep and controling his emotions whenever the sadness and fear strikes. I know you have a lot of experience and I would appreciate your input.
Thank you.
Friday, January 18, 2008 1:35:51 PM
Janice said...
Dr. Douillard,
I am taking your guggul product and it gives me terrible gas in my chest. Can I take Tums after taking the guggul? Will the Tums interfere with the effectiveness of the guggul? Thanks
Thursday, January 17, 2008 9:39:12 AM
Dr. John Douillard said...
Janice
That seems like a simple complaint but I cant find you a quick simple ans
