Navigating the world of soaps can get complicated with all of the different options available today. These little bars are tasked with keeping our largest organ, our skin, clean, so it’s important to understand the difference between the commercial products that can strip the skin of its precious properties and the natural soaps that actually deliver the ultimate goal of cleansing with some bonus benefits.
Read MoreWhen we decided to visit Woodstock for Labor Day weekend, we knew we had to do one thing while we were there: go hiking. After another summer immersed in the steamy concrete of Manhattan, the magnetic lure of rushing waterfalls, endless trees and the hypnotic soundtrack of crickets chirping was powerful. We couldn't resist.
Read MoreAre you ready to embark on a spring detox? Do you want to try something different from the ubiquitous juice cleanse? The Vernal Equinox has taken place, reassuring us that the time of renewal, reawakening and vitality is here. To help welcome the season associated with fresh beginnings, I wanted to share one of my go-to detoxifying teas rooted in the tradition of Ayurveda.
Read MoreInstead of hiding under a blanket until the blooms of April appear, I've created a simple list of ways to overcome the seasonal sadness associated with winter. Consider it my way of accepting everything Mother Nature has to offer... yes, even the Polar Vortex of 2014.
Read MoreMy dear friend Wendy and I always say, “In the presence of chaos, the best thing to do is be still.” I try my best to live by this, however the concept of true stillness doesn’t only apply to those moments when life reaches a fevered pitch. For me, being still doesn’t need to be a spiritual or meditative experience. I’m referring to the fine art of just blanking out, vegging; thinking of nothing or everything; not needing to be anywhere, be anyone or do anything.
Read MoreI was always amazed at the amount of food on my grandmother's plate. All my life I watched her eat small, satisfying portions, and I never saw her snack in between meals. She and my grandfather lived for 98 and 95 years, respectively, which prompted me to wonder: Did the smaller plates contribute to their longevity? According to Ayurvedic medicine, absolutely.
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