You know, sometimes, doing nothing is good for you. A quiet retreat away from our daily agenda is most definitely an underrated pastime. There are always books to be read, movies to watch, luxurious baths to be taken and, my favorite, TEA to drink.

Our sanity is a precious and delicate thing. Before you begin to question my own on the basis of me starting out an article with that sentence, I assure you I’m not one to speak aimlessly for extended periods of time. Unless, of course, you catch me on a regimen of

One of the greatest ways to positively impact our health is the simple, easy-to-do act of self-massage. Often overlooked, self-massage (or “abhyanga” in Ayurveda) is a cheap, effective method to promote healthy immune function, soothe frazzled nerves, relax aching muscles, and moisturize and protect the skin, our largest organ and immune system’s first line of defense.  Performed daily, abhyanga can offer incredible benefits.

There are so many studies coming out today that conflict with one another. One week a particular supplement is great, the next it has been shown to be ineffective. Why is there such confusion surrounding the usefulness of these substances? 

Ayurveda (literally “knowledge of life” in sanskrit) is the traditional medicine of India, with roots that extend back to ancient times. Emphasizing the relationship between the individual and their environment, ayurveda defines health as harmony- the balance of body, mind and spirit- achieved by enjoying a life in sync with the rhythms of nature. That we inwardly reflect our outer surroundings is an ayurvedic concept:  on a bright, sunny day we tend to feel “light” and happy, yet if the temperature rises uncomfortably, we may become overheated and irritable. Likewise, after the cold, grey dampness of