Gua Sha is an ancient Chinese healing practice that uses a smoothed jade or quartz tool to smooth and roll out fascia, tension and lymphatic build up. Using the soothing qualities of jade, the Gua Sha technique utilizes gentle upward and outward rolling and strokes to both lift the fascia muscles as well as circulate Qi and lymph. Because of…
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Life has completely changed since the pandemic shutdown in March 2020, and the last eight months have been adapting to the new normal way of living: working from home, wearing masks in public and private spaces, and limiting off in-person social interaction. We are less active than ever but feeling more exhausted than ever: Zoom fatigue, quarantine fatigue, media fatigue,…
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In the world of skincare, trendy new anti-aging ingredients come and go at a rapid pace. And sure, they may gain a lot of buzz and attention, but when it comes to tried and true anti-aging ingredients – the heavy-hitters that really get the job done – it’s a pretty simple list of effective options that experts will tell you…
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Whether we’re shielding our skin from the sun or protecting it from the aging effects of gravity, sometimes it feels like our complexion is under attack from all sides. And with the increasing adoption of new technology, we can add one more aggressor to the list: blue light. This type of light comes at us from multiple sources – not…
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For those with able feet, your feet are doing a lot of work getting you to and from, balancing you when you’re sitting or standing–the feet are your body’s foundation. The foot is made up of over 200 muscles, 50 bones, and dozens of ligaments, making foot care an essential to maintaining a well-balanced body and routine. Our feet play…
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If cleansers, toners and moisturizers are the basics of skin care, serums, oils and concentrates are the high-level superstars. Building on the simple skin care routine, serums, oils and concentrates add the powerful extras your complexion needs to optimize its health. With the wide variety of products available, you want to pinpoint the best serum, oil or concentrate to target…
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