Self-Massage for Health

By: Yah-elle (Yaya) According to Ayurveda, Autumn and early-winter are associated with the Vata dosha. Vata is characterized as creative, quick-witted, dry, light,

Essential Oils for Seasonal Depression

By: Meredith Morckel Those “winter blues” might actually be a type of depression called seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Wintertime means less daylight, colder temperatures,

Herbs For Women’s Health

For women*, staying healthy and vibrant can feel overwhelming, especially in a stressful world. The cycles of menstruation and menopause can put

Green Tea: An Everyday Ritual

Yaya Patterson, Root Woman & Smile Herbalist Green Tea refers to teas made from the leaves of Camellia sinesis, a beautiful shrub native