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If your skin has been dry lately, you’re not alone. Cold weather and dry indoor air (especially during lockdown) all conspire to suck the moisture out of skin during the winter months, leaving it dry, cracked, and scaly. And, lockdown or not, prolonged periods in the cozy indoors aren’t exactly helpful because humidity levels tend to be lacking there as well. One should be very careful to keep their dosha in balance as vata (a combination of space and air elements) dominates during winters making the body dry.  As odd as it may seem, Winter (Vata season) is actually the...

 We know, we know. You don’t need to feel guiltier about the amount you exercise, but we thought it might be helpful focusing on the benefits exercise has on the mind, rather than the body.   A 2006 study stated that exercise reduces anxiety, depression and negative mood by improving self-esteem and cognitive function, in other words, you won’t just be happier after exercise, but your brain will work better.   Much like the philosophy behind our food is about helping you achieve your highest potential – mind, body and soul – our view of exercise the same. Staying active...

Find yourself grabbing a chocolate bar in the midst of a difficult day? Crave ice-cream after a bad date? Our moods have the ability to effect our food choices­–whether consciously or not. We could have the perfect meal plan at 7am, but when life gets in the way (as it inevitably does), our best intentions fly out the window. These patterns of behaviour can be hard to kick, but it is possible.   Mindfulness has been proven to do wonders for our mental health. It helps manage stress, increases productivity and concentration, as well as enables us to connect more...

Recently, we discussed the importance of keeping the mind healthy so the body can remain in balance too. In case you missed it, you can check it out here! Now that you know what it feels like for each dosha to be out of balance, this week we’re sharing our best tips to get you back into equilibrium. We all have experienced stress throughout some point in our lives, it’s a natural reaction to external factors within our environment. When the body is under stress, the brain releases chemicals such as adrenaline to help deal with the sudden change. Usually...