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Is Gluten Really Bad? What Ayurveda & Modern Science Reveal About Longevity with Dr. John Douillard

Is Gluten Really Bad? What Ayurveda & Modern Science Reveal About Longevity with Dr. John Douillard

Update: 2025-10-07
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What if the key to longevity, energy, and true health has been here for thousands of years, hidden in plain sight? Ayurveda, the world’s oldest system of natural medicine, offers a blueprint for living in alignment with nature’s rhythms and it just might hold the answers your body has been craving.

In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Dr. John Douillard, DC, CAP, a globally recognized Ayurvedic and sports medicine educator, bestselling author, and host of the Ayurveda Meets Modern Science podcast. With over 40 years of experience, Dr. Douillard has been leading the way in blending ancient wisdom with modern science, showing us how to reclaim our health through seasonal eating, circadian rhythm alignment, and gut repair.

Whether you’ve struggled with digestion, energy crashes, or confusing health trends, this episode will open your eyes to a whole new paradigm of healing, one that’s simple, natural, and sustainable.

🔑 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

  • What Ayurveda really is and how it differs from Western medicine
  • Why seasonal eating is the secret to a strong microbiome and long-term health
  • The surprising dangers of “bubble wrapping” your diet (and why gluten might not be the enemy)
  • The truth about gluten-free diets and why eliminating certain foods could weaken your gut
  • How to stop digestive struggles by aligning with nature’s circadian rhythm
  • The power of nose breathing vs. mouth breathing for focus, performance, and lifespan
  • Ayurvedic psychology and the root causes of mental health struggles
  • The gut-skin connection: how your digestion impacts your outer glow
  • Simple daily Ayurvedic practices you can implement right now for better energy and longevity

🌐 Resources & Links Mentioned in This Episode

📚 Books Mentioned:

  • Eat Wheat
  • The 3-Season Diet
  • Body, Mind, and Sport

👤 Guest Bio: Dr. John Douillard

Dr. John Douillard, DC, CAP is a globally recognized Ayurvedic and sports medicine educator with more than 40 years of clinical experience. He is the founder of LifeSpa.com, the leading Ayurvedic health and wellness resource on the web, where he has published thousands of free arti

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Is Gluten Really Bad? What Ayurveda & Modern Science Reveal About Longevity with Dr. John Douillard

Is Gluten Really Bad? What Ayurveda & Modern Science Reveal About Longevity with Dr. John Douillard

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