When it comes to caring for our feet, we could set up an appointment or simply indulge in some self-care at home. From socks to spa treatments, we offer some suggestions for self-care for feet. Massage Tool: Yoga Tune Up Balls The weight, grip, and density of Yoga Tune Up balls make them useful as [...]
Photo of Ellette Craddock and her happy feet by David Young-Wolff. Rings by Sonja Picard. Bringing some attention and intention to our daily practices can help us have a better relationship with our feet. After all, for many of us, our feet are our point of contact with the earth. These 5 practices [...]
Why #MarchAgainstStraws and Refuse a Plastic Straw Every day, 500 million plastic straws are used in the US alone. That number represents enough straws to wrap around the Earth 2.5 times. These straws take more than 200 years to decompose and are rarely recyclable. Plastic straws have become an epidemic that is littering our oceans, streets, [...]
Millana Snow is a woman on the move. She's an entrepreneur and healer with vision and a commitment to community. In the fashion world, Millana was the winning model in the 2010 Season 8 of Project Runway. It is an accolade that has led to her putting her creativity into practice in publishing, fashion, [...]
Jyotish: Vedic Astrology April 2018 The Vedic Astrology April 2018 begins with some intense aspects that can amplify explosive feelings. Channel this energy to walk the talk with a higher purpose. On the New Moon, we begin a 30 day cycle that awakens prana (life force). Since Mercury turns direct on April 15, take [...]
An Interview with UCLA Researcher and Professor Helen Lavretsky on Sound Healing Doctor Helen Lavretsky is both a scholar and recipient of health effects of sound healing. She is a certified Kundalini Yoga teacher, as well as a psychiatrist and a neuroscientist who studies the effects of chanting meditation practices such as Kirtan Kriya on [...]
Photo Courtesy of the Flex Company The following organic, natural, and toxin-free brands include manufacturers and distributors of underwear, liners, pads, tampons, cups, and discs. Cutting-edge designs include the use of body-safe, technologies that emphasize comfort, security and sustainability. Obtaining these organic menstrual products is made even easier with the proliferation of [...]
Photo Courtesy of Diva Cups Making an Organic Choice Reading labels on menstrual health products As an OB/GYN, when it comes to giving advice for choosing menstrual health products, there are two primary issues I consider. These are women’s well-being and the environmental impact. Health and Menstrual Health Products First, health! The [...]
Sacred Ceremonies and Chanting Honor Tradition, Spiritual Healing, and Gratitude at Maui's Celebration of the Arts A line of people make their way to Kapalua’s DT Fleming Beach in the pre-dawn darkness. Despite the silence, there’s a heightened sense of excitement in the air. For some, it’s the first time they’re about to embark on [...]
The planetary configurations for the Vedic Astrology Forecast March 2018 bring up themes of creativity and passion with increased energy surrounding principles. We may also experience some confusion around life directions and teachings. Take appropriate time to become grounded in devotion, to be thorough, to question and apply critical thinking to your life and teachings, [...]