DIET & LIFESTYLE
DISCOVER HOW TO HEAL
Written by John Immel, You may like to confirm a statement is true or accurate - particularly medical statements. Generally it is preferred but not required to cite the source for general homework quizzes (most students do not). Cite author as follows ( Confirmation often only takes a few minutes. You don't need to wade through pages of complex laboratory methodology to get the benefit of an article!
For example, I (John) searched scholar.google.com on "glucocorticoid effect on thyroid". In less than 3 minutes I found an article, "Effects of glucocorticoid pulse therapy on thyroid function and thyroid antibodies in children with graves' disease" -A quick glance showed me that no significant differences were observed in thyroid hormone levels between the pulse group and the control group (all p > 0.05).
Don't get overwhelmed by scientific wording. Instead, Skim the section and look for key words/phrases you understand or are relevant to you. For words you absolutely need to know, a web search will give you a clear explanation in most cases.
It is likely you'll get the active constituents and actions here. This will give you a narrowed list of concepts/topics/words to clarify.
You'll notice that a couple of constituents seems to drive many actions in a herb eg: glycyrrhetic acid in licorice root
Luckily, you don't need to understand every single scientific term to understand what happened in the study in a useful way. Here are some useful things to focus on, when researching herbs:
About the Author John's interest in Ayurveda and specialization in digestive tract pathology was inspired by a complex digestive disorder acquired from years of international travel,
as well as public service work in South Asia.
John's commitment to the detailed study of digestive disorders reflects his zeal to get down to the roots of the problem.
His hope and belief in the capacity of each & every client to improve their quality of life is nothing short of a personal passion.
John's creativity in the kitchen and delight in cooking for others comes from his family oriented upbringing.
In addition to his certification in Ayurveda, John holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Harvard University.
John enjoys sharing Ayurveda within the context of his Catholic roots,
and finds Ayurveda gives him an opportunity to participate in the healing mission of the Church.
Jesus expressed God's love by feeding and healing the sick.
That kindness is the fundamental ministry of Ayurveda as well.
Outside of work, John enjoys spending time with his wife and 7 kids, and pursuing his love of theology, philosophy, and language.
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