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04/14/2025

Another Time Limited Banyan Botanicals Discount

From today through Sunday April 27, you can get 20% off site-wide with the discount code CLEANSE20. Please use my affiliate link to get there: https://glnk.io/kovw3/marc

I've been trying some of Banyan Botanicals products and have a few suggestions based on that experience.

Super Nasya Oil ( https://glnk.io/3v3yq/marc15035 )
developed by Vasant Lad is an excellent alternative to Clear & Soothe, which has been out-of-stock for a long time. Super Nasya Oil has a little camphor, which enlivens the mind in addition to opening the nasal passages. Use it morning and afternoon. I would not use it in the evening.

Shakti Prana ( https://glnk.io/3v3yq/marc150z0 ) is a Rasayana in classic "lickable" (aveleha) form. It contains date sugar, ghee and honey as the vehicle for promoting absorption of the herbs. It has a peppery note and is stimulating. Take a teaspoon in the morning on an empty stomach, after meditation.

Meanwhile, MAPI has reverted to parent company ownership. You cannot make purchases on their website at this time and it's not clear when that will be resolved. The future of their affiliate discount program is uncertain. If you don't have a supply of Maharishi Amrit Kalash, you could temporize with Shakti Prana once a day or Organic Chyawanprash ( https://glnk.io/3v3yq/marc150yc ) twice a day.

See my website for more details on these Rasayanas ( https://qatoqi.com/ayurveda/rasayana.htm ).

Information about Ayurvedic rasayanas - elixirs for health improvement and disease resistance.

04/03/2025

How Microplastics Get into Your Food

Much of the problem is unwittingly self-inflicted. Educate yourself:

Kitchen items—sponges, blenders, kettles—are abundant sources of microplastics that we all consume

04/02/2025

Forthcoming Food Nutrition Label Changes

In January, the FDA issued a final rule on food labeling requirements for the “healthy” claim: https://www.fda.gov/food/hfp-constituent-updates/fda-finalizes-updated-healthy-nutrient-content-claim. Oranges, nuts, seeds, and water, for example, would not have qualified as healthy under the old rule, but will under the new ones which align with the agency’s 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines. It’s instructive to review the changes. They reveal how outdated the olde guidelines were: https://www.fda.gov/media/184535/download?attachment. Not only must healthy-labeled food actually contain a certain amount of healthy food like fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, it must adhere to strict limits on saturated fat, sodium, and added sugars.

The new rule becomes effective 2/25/25, but the compliance deadline is 3 years away. Meanwhile, don’t be fooled by manufacturer claims. Look at the contents and judge for yourself.

Here’s some background on other options for food labeling for the consumer by a physician/scientist. While there may be logic in trying to distill a lot of factors into a single number, some fundamental issues are lost in the effort.

https://theconversation.com/what-if-you-could-rank-food-by-healthiness-as-you-shopped-nutrient-profiling-systems-use-algorithms-to-simplify-picking-healthy-groceries-245844

Nutrition Facts labels provide useful information about how nutritious a food is, but can be overwhelming. A single score could help make healthy grocery shopping more approachable.

03/27/2025

Time Limited Banyan Botanicals Discount

From today through Tuesday April 1, you can get 20% off site-wide with the discount code SPRING20. Please use my affiliate link to get there: https://glnk.io/kovw3/marc

I've been trying some of Banyan Botanicals products and have a few suggestions based on that experience.

Super Nasya Oil ( https://glnk.io/3v3yq/marc15035 )
developed by Vasant Lad is an excellent alternative to Clear & Soothe, which has been out-of-stock for a long time. Super Nasya Oil has a little camphor, which enlivens the mind in addition to opening the nasal passages. Use it morning and afternoon. I would not use it in the evening.

Shakti Prana ( https://glnk.io/3v3yq/marc150z0 ) is a Rasayana in classic "lickable" (aveleha) form. It contains date sugar, ghee and honey as the vehicle for promoting absorption of the herbs. It has a peppery note and is stimulating. Take a teaspoon in the morning on an empty stomach, after meditation. I've been taking it in the morning and using Maharishi Amrit Kalash Nectar Paste at bedtime.

Meanwhile, MAPI has reverted to parent company ownership. You cannot make purchases on their website at this time. The future of their affiliate discount program is uncertain.

02/23/2025

See my latest newsletter which focuses on preparation for Spring detoxification, Rasayana therapy, new products from Banyan, and the latest blogs: https://mailchi.mp/849a1757b89c/feb-2025-dosha-seasons-newsletter

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In North Carolina, the daffodils have been pushing up for several weeks and were about to flower before last week's snowstorm. This re-awakening of nature will progress northward over the next two months. Because our physiology is intimately connected with the natural world, it too begins to shift....

02/03/2025

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01/23/2025

Banyan Botanicals Discount

Through January 29, the Immune Support Collection https://glnk.io/3v3yq/marc1563x by Banyan is available with a 20% discount using the code: IMMUNE20

The collection includes Shakti Prana https://glnk.io/3v3yq/marc150z0 a Rasayana developed by Vasant Lad. It would be particularly good for extra nourishment at this time of year. Lick 1 teaspoonful in the morning on an empty stomach.

If you aren't familiar with Rasayanas, learn more on my website: https://qatoqi.com/ayurveda/rasayana.htm

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Information about Ayurvedic rasayanas - elixirs for health improvement and disease resistance.

01/09/2025

SuperHabits Development Opportunities

Health and happiness are largely a product of habits, relationships, and purpose. Join the many people who've benefited from a structured program for making changes to improve your life.

During 2025, the SuperHabits experts will continue to introduce interested people to their offerings with free webinars. For more information and to register, follow these links:

5 Hacks for Habit Change: https://superhabits.com/freeworkshop/?utm_source=DRM
Tuesday January 14th at 11:00 AM and 6:00 PM PT

5 Hacks for Happy Relationships: https://relationships.superhabits.com/freeworkshop/?utm_source=DRM
January 20th at 11:00 AM PT

For more information about making personal change and my relationship with these programs which entitles you to a $100 discount should you enroll, see my website: https://qatoqi.com/ayurveda/change.htm

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01/06/2025

Learn How to Protect Your Heart

The heart is arguably the most important organ in the body. It not only nourishes all the cells but also plays a key role in our emotional life. See my latest blog article to learn most about it and how to protect it through the lens of Ayurveda:

Learn how to apply Ayurveda to protect and preserve heart health through choices in diet and daily routine supplemented by herbal therapies.

01/04/2025

Wondering how to start the year right? See my latest blog article on how to improve your musculoskeletal health with Ayurveda:

Learn how to apply the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda to preserve or restore optimal functioning of your musculoskeletal system.

01/03/2025

Gun Safety

Do you know whether the families of your children’s friends store their guns safely? There would be good reasons to know and most families would welcome the conversation:

A gun safety check of where your child is going for a playdate or sleepover may save lives