22: The Truth About Panchakarma: Detox, Digestion & Healing

Welcome to another episode of Everyday Ayurveda with Kate O’Donnell! Today, we’re diving into the wisdom of Ayurveda with special guest Salila Sukumaran, a generational Ayurveda practitioner from Kerala, India, now based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Salila is a practitioner, educator, chef, and yogi. In this episode, she shares her incredible journey of rediscovering Ayurveda after struggling with infertility and how she helps others integrate Ayurvedic principles into their modern lives.

If you’ve ever wondered how to make Ayurveda work for you—whether you’re balancing digestion, exploring Panchakarma, or looking for at-home wellness hacks—this conversation is for you.

In This Episode, We Cover:

✔️ How to adapt Ayurveda for modern living, no matter where you are

✔️ The power of food as medicine & how to substitute Ayurvedic ingredients in the U.S.

✔️ Simple at-home hacks for Ayurvedic cleansing (even if you don’t have a sauna!)

✔️ The difference between everyday detoxing and deep Panchakarma therapies

✔️ The role of oiling in Ayurveda for stress relief, longevity, and self-care

✔️ The ancestral wisdom behind digestion, hormonal health, and menopause support

✔️ How small, consistent practices can completely transform your health

Connect with Our Guest:

🌿 Follow Salila Sukumaran on Instagram: @salila.ayurveda

📩 Email Salila: [e-mail]

Resources & Links Mentioned:

🔗 Kate’s Books on Ayurveda https://healwithkate.org/book-tour

🔗 More on Panchakarma & Cleansing https://healwithkate.org/podcast/21-spring-into-balance-ayurvedic-insights-for-a-spring-seasonal-cleanse

https://healwithkate.org/podcast/11-the-best-practices-for-a-gentle-seasonal-cleanse-nourish-your-body-naturally

 

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