EPI 195: Dr. John Douillard - Ancient Ayurvedic Wisdom Meets Modern Science. Timeless (Forgotten) Principles Of Health + Herbs, Circadian Rhythm, Seasonal Eating Tips & More!

May 08, 2025 2 min read

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Show notes:

(0:00) Intro

(1:11) How Dr. Douillard got into Ayurvedic medicine

(4:12) Ancient understanding of microbes and gut health

(9:02) The major principles of Ayurvedic medicine

(14:29) Live breathing exercise and how to strengthen the diaphragm

(18:04) Nose breathing while walking for relaxation and better lung function

(24:28) Ayurvedic approach to diet and seasonal eating

(34:13) What Dr. Douillard typically eats in a day

(38:38) Ayurveda and weight loss—resetting digestion naturally

(40:52) Five key spices to help digestion

(44:36) Reintroducing foods like wheat by healing digestion

(50:31) Where to find Dr. Douillard’s free resources and seasonal guides

(52:00) Outro




Who is Dr. John Douillard?


Dr. John Douillard, DC, CAP is a globally recognized leader in the fields of natural health, Ayurveda, and sports medicine. He is the creator of LifeSpa.com, where ancient Ayurvedic wisdom meets modern science. LifeSpa.com is one of the leading Ayurvedic health and wellness resources on the web with over 11 million views on YouTube and over 130 thousand newsletter subscribers. LifeSpa.com is evolving the way Ayurveda is understood around the world, with thousands of free articles and videos published weekly.


Dr. John is the former Director of Player Development for the New Jersey Nets NBA team, author of 7 health books including his newest Amazon bestseller Eat Wheat, and the host of the Ayurveda Meets Modern Science podcast.  He directs LifeSpa Ayurvedic Clinic, the 2013 Holistic Wellness Center of the Year in Boulder, CO.



Connect with Dr. Douillard:

Website: https://lifespa.com/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/lifespa/

YT: https://www.youtube.com/user/johndouillard

X: https://twitter.com/JohnDouillard




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