Articles on Ayurveda
Insights, remedies, and Ayurvedic wisdom from Dr. Teitelbaum.
Mankand – The Herb that Regenerates Liver Cells
I was extremely fortunate to have sat with Vaidya Rama Kant Mishra who hailed from a 5,000 year-old lineage of Ayurvedic physicians. He had an encyclopedic knowledge of herbs and as a result was asked to give up his busy Ayurvedic practice...
Pashan Bhed: More than a Stone Breaker – Treats Arthritis, Hardening Arteries and Also Cataracts
As promised, I am going to discuss another important herb used in Ayurveda, which may not be as popular as the more common herbs we are all familiar with: such as Brahmi, Tulsi, Ashwagandha and Triphala. I am always amazed at the benefits...
Abhrak Bhasma – The Herb Enhancer
Many people know about most of the common herbs that we use in Ayurveda: herbs such as Brahmi which help all brain functions, Tulsi which is amazing for immunity to colds and flus, Ashwagandha, used to help you deal with stress. And of...
Amla’s Divine Health Benefits
The amlaberry is considered a divine fruit in Ayurveda. It is also known as amalaki, Indian Gooseberry, embolic myrobalan and amla. The ancient Puranic texts go so far as to glorify amla as belonging to the realm of divyaushadhi — a...
Why Soma Salt is Better than Himalayan Pink Salt.
When I sat with my teacher and mentor, Vaidya Rama Kant Mishra for 20 years, we saw so many patients together, most of whom had overheating in the liver due to the intense amount of toxins circulating through it their whole life, usually...
How to Take Care of Your Liver
The Liver Performs Over 500 Functions The liver is the second largest organ next to the skin and performs over 500 functions in our bodies. The ancient doctors of India said the liver is the most important organ in the body, since it keeps...
Cervical dysplasia & Human Papilloma Virus – Causes and Treatment.
What Cervical Dysplasia Is Cervical dysplasia is the development of abnormal cells within the narrow neck of a woman’s uterus, which is known as the cervix. Cervical dysplasia is found by a Pap test and is most commonly caused by the Human...
Shring Bhasma (Deer Antler): The Magical Herb With Side Benefits!
One thing we all know by now is that modern pharmaceuticals, while they may be life-saving at times, are also riddled with side effects. Which means you take the remedy for one condition and it creates another problem...
Bitter Melon’s Brilliant Health Benefits (Karela)
When I think of the saying, “No pain, no gain,” I immediately turn my thoughts to the use of karela, also known as bitter melon or bitter gourd. This vegetable has numerous health benefits, but most people’s instinct upon...
Intelligent Nutrients vs Synthetic and “Natural” Supplements
I listen to as many podcasts as I can and study modern nutritional research as much as my limited time allows. I like to keep up with the field of nutrition to make sure I stay up to date with the many advances made in this...
The 5 Most Important Tips For Good Health
By now you have seen several of my videos where I describe all the various types of diseases and imbalances and what to do about them. You might have also noticed that there are some common underlying imbalances that are...
Protecting Your Skin’s Microbiome – Prebiotics and Probiotics on Your Skin
Your Skin Has a Microbiome Too While many of us now understand that the gut contains probiotics which help us fight infections, prevent food allergies and autoimmune diseases, help us digest and assimilate nutrients, as well...