by Element | Mar 4, 2014 | Blog
When you think about abdominal massage, does it sound appealing? The belly is a vulnerable area, protected only by muscle and adipose tissue, and houses vital organs that just seem so…fragile. But this delicate area has a lot to tell us, and we’re not just...
by Element | Feb 27, 2014 | Blog
Winter weather can be rough on the complexion. At this point in the season, the charm of winter is waning. The cold, dry air takes the moisture right out of your skin, but with a little extra care you can keep your face feeling good until spring comes to the rescue....
by Element | Feb 25, 2014 | Blog, Wellness
Fermented foods have been attracting more and more interest from health-seeking folks for years. Indeed, the production of these foods is age-old. For many of us, not a single day goes by without some kind of fermented food. This might surprise you, until you stop and...
by Element | Feb 20, 2014 | Blog, Wellness
Tai chi, like most natural and holistic practices, places a strong emphasis on the seasons. Winter is a quiet time, inherently appropriate for focusing on the internal, the slow, and the forces below the surface. It brings to mind the act of trees percolating and...
by Element | Feb 18, 2014 | Blog, Wellness
Have your feet been crammed in heavy winter snow boots for a bit too long? Have they had to endure scratchy wool socks or binding layers? Have they been gripping onto precarious icy surfaces trying to keep your whole body upright and safe? If the answer to any to...
