I really empathize with the struggles of teenagers today. Aside from all the pressures of school, social media and family life, as many as 80% of the population are struggling with acne1. Acne vulgaris is a common condition exhibiting red swollen bumps on the surface of the skin. This inflammation is caused by hair follicles…
Nourishing Awareness During The Hunger Moon
Who has not gazed up at a full moon and felt the awe of basking in its reflection of our sun’s light? Did you know that there is a specific name for each full moon of the year? Throughout time, humans have used moon phases to guide agricultural and other life sustaining practices. Native Americans…
How to Be Your Most Loving Valentine This V-Day
With Valentine’s Day around the corner, we are presented with a beautiful opportunity to practice self-love. Not just a holiday to shower our partner (and be showered!) with flowers and chocolates, Valentine’s Day invites us to contemplate how deep our love really goes for ourselves. Self-love is often an afterthought during our day when we’re…
Finding Your Zen During the Holiday Craze
The Holidays Aren’t Always Gravy. They can be an incredibly triggering time for people, as joyful and celebratory as they’re designed to be. Even more triggering is the idea they’re “supposed to” look and feel a certain way – dressed with an air of “merry” expectation – regardless of the diverse feelings they may conjure…
Aromatic Support for Honoring Change
“They say the fit survive, But I invoke the spirits of the lost.” D.H. Lawrence, Cypresses The end of October and early November is a time when many cultures honor the connection between the living and the dead. Samhain, Day of the Dead, and Halloween are different but related holidays that share a similar theme….
Ritual for Inner Beauty and Emotional Wellness
October marks Emotional Wellness Month, which raises awareness about the importance of mental well-being. It is incredibly necessary to honor this in a society where 1 in 4 people suffer from a diagnosed mental illness, yet where the conversation around mental health is still stigmatized and those struggling can feel isolated and alone. In the…