New Year’s resolutions – they’re the personal promises we make to ourselves at the start of every year. With 2019 comes goals and achievements that we vow to follow for not only the next 365 days, but for as long as it takes for them to become our lifestyle. Whether you plan on being more health conscious, want to save money to pay down debt, or learn a new habit, it’s important to remember that although perfection is rarely attainable, there are some things you can do to ensure you stay on track with your 2019 New Year’s resolutions. 1....

It’s that time of year again – the trees are changing colours, temperature’s are dropping, and the transitional phase between autumn and winter is in the air. There’s no better time to start thinking about taking care of yourself, especially because cold season is quickly approaching. With so many superfoods on the market, it can be tricky to navigate what exactly you need to strengthen your immune system. Moringa, also known as the “Miracle Tree” has been making a name in health headlines recently. A native tree to the Himalaya’s, moringa is grown in tropical and subtropical regions of the...

Posted by on December 04, 2017 Ghee Butter Ghee, the Hindi word for “fat,” has been used for thousands of years in Ayurvedic practice for lubricating the intestinal tracts and bodily tissues. Simply put, ghee is a type of clarified butter, that is good for cleansing the body of toxins, boosting energy, reducing inflammation and promoting heart health. How to make ghee Made by boiling milk solids from unsalted butter, ghee is golden oil and naturally dairy-free. Check out this as one of our favorite recipes on how to make ghee online. Is fat a bad thing? We’re often told that fat...

There are certain smells in life that remind us of specific times, seasons and family. Cinnamon, a spice that has been used for over 3,000 years, is one of those smells. The comfort of cinnamon in candles, warm sweet treats, hot drinks and savory dishes is not only drool-worthy, but this earthy, sweet and pungent spice is great for our health too. Cinnamon has been used for centuries – ancient-Egyptians used the spice to mask the smell during the embalming process, Ayurvedic medicine in India uses cinnamon for its healing properties and oil from the cinnamon bark has a long...

There’s something refreshing about the autumn season – the sun sets earlier, the air is has a bite to it and the trees transition from vibrant greens to rich tones of red. This being said, autumn isn’t just known for its beauty, it’s known for it’s feeling too. If you’re not prepared for it (we’re talking beyond the closet), the colder season can have serious impacts on how our bodies function.  Ignoring what our bodies need when the season changes could result in lingering colds, seasonal affective disorder and weight gain. Here are five steps you should take to ensure...