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Whether it's your morning cup of coffee, cigarettes, or a daily chocolate bar, guilty pleasures can derail your best efforts to live a healthy lifestyle. When you're addicted to substances like sugar, caffeine, nicotine, and alcohol, they wreak havoc on the body, mind and spirit. This video examines the root cause of addiction from an Ayurvedic perspective, and offers practical advice to gain control over your addictions.

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Disclaimer: Always check with your medical doctor before making any changes to your health & wellness plan. This information is for educational purposes only. It is not a replacement for medical care.

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John Immel, the founder of Joyful Belly & Magnolia Hill College, offers professional clinical training in personalized diet, lifestyle and herbs through Classical Metabolic Theory (Ayurveda & Greek Medicine). His approach is clinical, yet exudes an ease which many find enjoyable and insightful.

John's hobbies & specialties include advanced digestive disorders, classical Christian philosophy for mental wellness, languages (French, Arabic, Bengali), cooking & botany. He holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Harvard University. John, his wife Natalie, and their 8 kids live in Asheville, NC.

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