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Summer has finally arrived and after spending months waiting to get back outside, it’s time to reunite with the outdoors and, of course, the sunshine. While we are anxiously reaching for Vitamin D, we are exposing our skin to the effects of radiant rays from the Sun. Protecting yourself is extremely important during this time […]

When most people think of herbal medicine, they picture teas, tinctures, and pills—herbs taken internally to treat internal conditions. But Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has long recognized the power of topical remedies as potent, fast-acting tools for pain relief, injury recovery, and performance support. Whether you’re a committed athlete or just getting more active with […]

Winter Solstice: the pinnacle of darkness, stillness, and quiet, but with a glimmer of hope, renewal, and rebirth – the gradual return of light. It’s no coincidence that the most festive holidays occur during the shortest days of the year, as humanity attempts to balance darkness with light. Considered the midpoint of the winter Solar […]

Bustling school children and ubiquitous Pumpkin Spice can only mean one thing…it’s officially Autumn. Although the Fall Equinox arrives in late September, the Seasonal Nodes have slowly shifted to Autumn since early August.  What are Seasonal Nodes, you may ask? Based on both solar and lunar calendars, the 24 Solar Terms, or Seasonal Nodes, are […]

I’m not sure if there is a correlation between the arrival of the summer solstice and gay pride month.  I would like to think that the timing, in fact, was actually meant to fall roughly on the anniversary of the famous Stonewall riots which sparked the gay rights movement. Just one week after the summer […]

The Fall Equinox is just around the corner: it’s time to say goodbye to summer and welcome in the autumn. Soon the leaves will change colors and we’ll trade in our flip-flops and shorts for long pants and jackets.

Summer is winding down and fall is just around the corner. For so many people the beginning of the year feels like if falls around this time and that’s because school is almost back in session.  It’s a transitory season for many, whether you’re getting your kid ready for their first day being a third […]

Do you prefer soft floating fabrics or something more structured and formal? Do you love being by water or prefer walking in the country? Are you quick to anger or someone who keeps things bottled up? Are you naturally lean and muscular or is your body more curvy and rounded? Do you come alive in […]

Today, Sarah and I decided to take a little walk to the Union Square Green Market to buy some blueberries for the office. Everything is so fresh and colorful that when we got there we couldn’t help but take some pictures! Then we thought, “wouldn’t it be fun to make a list of some of […]