Mastering the art of kindness towards ourselves is a journey. Our own expectations of ourselves and the expectations we believe others have of us cause us to be hard on...
5 ways to be kinder to ourselves
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12 mind-blowing facts about your skin you don’t think about
It’s now a pretty well-known fact that your skin is your largest organ at about 16% of your body weight. What else is so special about your skin? We took a closer look....
4 things yoga teachers say—and what they really mean
Growing up in a household of competitive athletes, movement has always been a part of my life. My mother spent most of her life teaching PE and adaptive PE, my father stayed...
11 health benefits of cinnamon
Although the holidays are in the review mirror, there are spices from the festive season that serve us well during the entire year. One such spice is cinnamon. Before we...
Chamomile for health, wellness and skin
“Give me a word, any word, and I’ll show you that the root of that word is Greek.” Sounds familiar? In this case, the famous line from My Big Fat Greek Wedding is actually...
5 more life hacks for fall wellness (part 2)
With the leaves turning and colors changing, without a doubt we have fallen into fall. Each season has its own rhythm and set of qualities that will trigger certain elements...
Are “organic” and “certified organic” the same thing?
The short answer is “no”. There are many vendors that claim organic on their packaging, but are they certified organic? And when is it legal to claim that a product is...
Gotu kola: a powerful ingredient for wellness and skin
Centella Asiatica L. or gotu kola, also known as Indian pennywort and Asiatic pennywort, has been gaining a lot of attention lately, especially in skin care. What makes it...
How the mistake of the intellect can affect you
Mind-body health is what everyone is talking about now, but did you know that it’s so much more than being mindful, taking breaks or meditating? Our thoughts and emotions...