From The Journal

SELF CARE SERIES #24:
How to Get the Most From Your Rejuvenating Vacation

"Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness." - Mark Twain  Nothing opens our eyes like travelling to new places, meeting new people, and encountering ideas and experiences tha...

Herbology: Blue Tansy

Not many flowers wear their healing power in such a striking color. Blue Tansy (Tanacetum annuum) though it’s part of the daisy family, is anything but ordinary. Native to the Mediterranean, especi...

Self Care Sunday #23
The Real Scoop on Face Misting

Using skincare products adds protection to your skin's defense, helping your skin stay healthy and look its best. Just like how you moisturize or add serum to provide better support to your skin, ...

Herbology: Chamomile

During the summer months, you can find an array of wild flowers that are useful for a range of health benefits, as well as being vital for wildlife.  Amongst them is a lovely little camomile flowe...

Self Care Series #22
MASSAGE TOOLS VS FINGERS

From helping you get restful sleep to relieving anxiety and stress, acupressure is known to be beneficial in a number of health concerns, that can be done anywhere, anytime with just hands and fin...

Self Care Series #21
7 Acupressure Techniques for Better Mental Health

Acupressure is a TCM health practice that’s been used for over 3,000 years using fingers vs needles (Acupuncture). It is based on the concept of life energy, Chi, flowing through the "meridians" i...

Self Care Series #20
The Healing Ritual of Baths

Warm water, essential oils, candles, and a relaxing soundtrack make the perfect recipe for the modern-day bath, which provides the ultimate stress relief for many people. In Asia and India, bathin...

Herbology: Lavender

From cleaning wounds to repelling plague, lavender has had a myriad of uses since ancient times in many cultures. Known for its antiseptic, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and ant...

Self Care Series #19
A simple masque to soothe, glow and brighten.

A simple DIY Soothe and Glow Brightening mask recipe that we'd like to share to pamper yourself. You can find most of the ingredients at home :-) INGREDIENTS1tbsp. rice flour1 tbsp. oatmeal2 tbsp....

Herbology: Rice Bran Oil

Rice Bran oil (known as Kang You in TCM) provides excellent hydration and anti-aging properties. Extracted from the bran (the outer husk of the brown rice grain), this oil is very rich in vitamin...