In these posts, I often talk about ancient wisdom and traditional systems of healing like Ayurveda. However, I get equally excited about the latest discoveries in medical research.
Recently, scientists were able to grow a full-size human heart in the …
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Heartburn or acid reflux is a widespread problem affecting millions of people daily. Unfortunately, studies have shown that commonly prescribed heartburn medications like Nexium, Prilosec, and Prevacid are associated with serious long-term side effects, including increased risk of …
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Beets are one of my favorite foods and a key component of The Paleovedic Diet. Beets are loaded with multiple antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and cancer-fighting nutrients that help your body detoxify and perform optimally.
Rare and Unique Nutrients
Beets have …
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Arsenic is a heavy metal that is a known carcinogen (cancer-causing chemical) and also has adverse effects on the immune system and other body functions. Did you know that arsenic has been found in different types of rice?
A Consumer …
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In Ayurveda all medicine is local. It must be individualized and tailored to each person’s setting and environment. Right now in San Francisco it’s cold and windy, which tends to disturb Vata. Mark Twain once said “The coldest winter I …
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Thinking about losing weight?
One of the most common New Year’s resolutions each year is to lose weight. In the next several posts we will discuss various tips for weight loss from Ayurvedic medicine. We will discuss issues of diet, …
Read moreAyurveda always emphasizes being in touch with the current season and using whatever fresh fruits and vegetables are available. One of the great things about California is that we get a variety of fresh produce throughout the year. I recently …
Read moreWhile the liver is one of the least sexy organs to talk about, there is no doubt that it plays an incredibly important and underappreciated role in your health.
Your liver makes over 10,000 enzymes and over 1000 biochemicals that …
Read moreDoctors have discovered a new ligament in the human knee.
It’s amazing that we are continuing to learn new things about the human body every day, even about parts that were thought to be pretty well understood such as the …
Read moreOil-pulling is an ancient Ayurvedic therapy which involves holding vegetable oil in the mouth for ten-fifteen minutes and then spitting out the oil. In Ayurveda, oil-pulling has been used to strengthen the teeth, gums and jaws and also to prevent …
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