Luminary Ayurveda and Holistic Wellness

11/24/2025

Interested in curbing your sweet tooth for the holiday season? Tastebuds regenerate every 10-14 days, and we can “train” our bodies to stop craving certain foods. Try Shardunuka Powder (mixed in warm water) or Sweet Ease tablets and feel more empowered this holiday season! Order with the link below.

 https://glnk.io/kovw3/melissa8ka

11/23/2025

❄️TWO WEEKS FROM TODAY❄️
Stop by my Community Appreciation Open House on Sunday, December 7th from 1 to 3 PM at the Portage Family Healing Center and grab some gift certificates for holiday gifts! These can be used toward tinctures, herbal capsules, hair tissue labs, or Consultation Appointments! Come eat some yummy food, get there early to grab one of the 20 free herbal gift bags, and shop some sales!

11/16/2025

For my Community Appreciation Holiday Open House coming up in a few weeks, I made these adorable organic goat milk soaps! The first 20 people get a free gift bag, and these soaps are included!

11/16/2025

Rosewater has many benefits for skin and hair. Dab it on a cotton ball and use it as a face toner, or put in a spray bottle and comb through hair.

11/13/2025

Meet Tulsi, also known as Holy Basil.

This potent herb from India is known for fighting infections like colds and flus. It stimulates the immune system, serves as an expectorant and a decongestant, and was traditionally used for asthma, bronchitis, and sinus congestion.

It’s also an adaptogen, so it helps shield the body from stress.

Tulsi is also known to support healthy cholesterol levels, reduce bloating, and promote healthy hair and skin.

I have 6 bottles. $25/each.

**Please see your medical provider if a cough, congestion, or a fever persists**

11/10/2025

11/07/2025

I’m not sure if this would make me calm or if it would make me angry, but I’m willing to give it a try. 😅

11/03/2025

I am SO excited to be offering a holiday open house to the community! And I’m having too much fun shopping for the gift bags for the first 20 people. Plan to pop in on December 7th and treat yourself to some healthy snacks, free herbal samples, and discounts on booked appointments!

11/02/2025

Tis the season. Let’s be real, between family gatherings, holiday parties, etc, none of us are going to be eating ideally from now until January 1st. 😅 Ginger tincture can help! Ideally taken with lunch, it can lower inflammation and boost digestive enzymes.
Organic Ginger Tincture: $25 

10/28/2025

I’ve got a website! This website gives you access to book an appointment with me at the Portage Family Healing Center, and you can order herbs from my favorite herbal “farmacy,” Banyan Botanicals.

Melissa earned her Master’s Degree in Ayurveda & Integrative Medicine at Maharishi International University. Trained by both Medical Doctors and Ayurvedic Doctors, she completed her clinical work at the Integrative Wellness Center in Iowa, where she saw over 100 patients upon graduation. Throughou...

10/22/2025

According to Ayurvedic principles, human physiology is classified into three main categories: Vata, Pitta, and Kapha.

Imbalances in these categories manifest as various health issues. Vata imbalances are characterized by degenerative disorders, whereas Pitta imbalances are marked by inflammatory conditions. Kapha imbalances, conversely, are associated with congestion and growths.

These three imbalances are regarded as the underlying cause of all diseases. Herbs and plants can aid in rebalancing the physiology by categorizing them into six distinct tastes: sweet, pungent, bitter, salty, astringent, and sour. Each taste has a specific balancing role in the body!

10/09/2025

I’ve got 3 amazing tinctures bottled up and ready to go just in time for cold and flu season.

Cold Killer: Supports the physiology when fighting a cold

Immune Vitality: Taken daily to boost the immune system

Dream Chaser: Supports sound sleep

Each bottle is $25, or a mix and match any 3 for $60. Stock up!

*As always, please see your medical provider if a cold or fever persists*