The Science of Rhythm: Living in Balance with Food, Light, and Breath – Dr. John Douillard

Send Vanessa a text or a voicemail!What may seem like a simple, practical conversation about food, light, and breath turns out to be anything but basic. In this episode, Dr. John Douillard shares insights that are immediately applicable, yet profoundly transformative for your health and resilience.Dr. John is a globally recognized leader in Ayurveda, natural health, nutrition, and sports medicine, with over 40 years of experience helping more than 100,000 patients. He blends ancient wisdom with modern science to show us how foundational practices can transform our physical and mental well-being. We cover a wide range of practical, research-backed strategies, including:Building Resiliency with living in harmony with natureFood & Microbiome: How overly restrictive elimination diets can backfire, and why food diversity strengthens your microbiomeSeasonal Eating: Simple, actionable tips for aligning meals with the natural rhythms of the year, and how food influences mood and digestionCircadian Rhythm/Light: The science behind why exposure to light and timing of meals matters and why you should pay extra attention to lunchtimeBreathing Practices: Why proper exhalation and good respiratory capacity is critical and moreAbout Dr. John Douillard:Dr. John is the host of the Ayurveda Meets Modern Science podcast and the bestselling author of seven health books, including Eat Wheat and The Three Season Diet. He is also the creator of LifeSpa.com, the leading online Ayurvedic health resource with hundreds of free educational articles, videos, and a community of over 500,000 readers and followers. Connect with Dr. John Douillard:LifeSpa.comLifeSpa StoreNewsletter SignupInstagramFacebookTikTokLinkedInX / TwitterYouTube Connect with the Show / Vanessa:Support Vanessa LopezAll My Favorites + Exclusive Discounts: Linktree Podcast on Instagram: @well.with.vanessaVanessa on Instagram: @thegiftofgoodsVanessa on Threads: @thegiftofgoodsPodcast on YouTube: @IntentionallyWellPodcastPodcast on TikTok: @well.with.vanessaPodcast on X (Twitter): @wellwithvanessaEmail: [email protected] Support the showThis episode is for informational purposes only. Please consult a trusted health practitioner for individual concerns.