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Why Seed Oils Are Harmful and Ayurvedic Alternatives You Need
In Ayurveda, the choice of cooking oils significantly impacts health and well-being. High-quality oils like ghee, sesame, and coconut support digestion and balance doshas, while modern seed oils often contain harmful substances. Fresh food is essential for maintaining vitality (Ojas) and avoiding toxins (ama) that can cause imbalances.
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Ayurvedic Wisdom: 5 Reasons to Avoid Ice Cold Water
Ayurveda, the ancient holistic healing system from India, teaches that our bodies thrive on balance and harmony, and even the temperature of our water can significantly impact our health. This summer, explore the Ayurvedic reasons for avoiding cold water and discover how embracing these principles can lead to greater well-being. We’ll uncover why cold water…
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Ayurveda and Caffeine
Is coffee good, or bad for you? You know me, if you’re here then you know I don’t shy away from unpopular opinions. So here goes… Caffeine is a socially acceptable addiction, from memes to throw pillows to yoga practices, it’s everywhere. While there are some health benefits to caffeine we mostly benefit from moderate…
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Ayurveda and Leftovers
I began studying Ayurveda, the oldest medicinal system, in 2001. One of the first things I learned is that leftovers are considered toxic and bad for your health. At the time the explanation was that it was “dead food”, that it was lacking Prana, the Sanskrit word for life-giving force/energy. It wasn’t until 2018 when…
Magnolia Ayurveda
Clinical Ayurvedic Specialist & Yoga Educator
