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Ashwagandha Hype Is Missing the Root of the Matter
Ashwagandha is trending but most people don’t realize the part of the plant that’s showing up in supplements isn’t the root Ayurveda has used for centuries. It’s the leaf. Cheaper, faster, and rich in compounds that may be cytotoxic in daily use. This isn’t just a labeling issue, it’s a clinical and philosophical mismatch between…
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Sharp Toxins, Soft Medicine: Can Ghee Help Remove Microplastics and Heavy Metals?
Microplastics and heavy metals are showing up in our blood, tissues, and even breastmilk. Ayurveda has long understood how to remove sharp, subtle toxins through ghee-based cleansing. This post explores how Panchakarma—and simplified home protocols—can mobilize and eliminate deep-seated toxicity without fads, force, or superficial fixes.
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Ayurveda, Yoga, and Diabetes
Yoga Yoga, the ancient practice of India, is misunderstood in the west. Contemporary yoga in the Unites States consists of music to set the mood, excessive external heat, excessive aerobic movement, sometimes wine, sometimes goats, and a yoga clothing/accessory industry that will top $40 billion by 2028. Regardless of your experience, yoga is here to…
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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
