Clean Out Indoor Environmental Toxins: A Functional Medicine Approach to Heal Chronic Illness
We had the joy of sitting down with registered nurse, yoga teacher and functional medicine practitioner Ashley Shrader to discuss how one might explore the basic principles of functional medicine to root out the causes of mysterious and/or chronic illness. Read on to find out why Ashley looks into possible environmental toxins first when working with many of her new patients.
Hidden Health Hazards at Home: Explore 6 Ways to Avoid Environmental Toxins
In this pursuit of optimal health, the role of environmental toxins cannot be overstated. From mold lurking in the walls to pesticides lingering on our produce, these unseen assailants pose significant threats to our well-being. Understanding their impact and implementing measures for screening and intervention is paramount in safeguarding our health.
Understanding "Sick Building Syndrome": Causes + Prevention Tips for Healthy Indoor Air
Sick Building Syndrome serves as a stark reminder that our human well-being is intricately linked to the indoor environments we design and build. By implementing these tips and fostering awareness about indoor air quality, we can ensure our homes and workplaces promote health and vitality, not discomfort and disease.
Hone your Holiday Coping Skills: Adopt the "Five Ds" to Stay Sane + Healthy this Holiday
As the holiday season rolls in, it can be easy to get swept up in the whirlwind of festivities, often at the expense of our well-being. That's why we've developed the must-read Five D's—a comprehensive list of savvy coping tools designed to help you navigate the holiday season while maintaining your health and sanity.
Winter's Healing Power: Integrate the Water Element into your Self-care Routine
Winter is a season that, in the wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine, is deeply intertwined with the water element. At Mache, we believe in harmonizing our lives with the natural rhythms of our natural world. This article delves into how the principles of winter and the water element to inspire sustainable living.
Self-Care at Work: Ways to Support Your Mental Health While on the Job
High-stress jobs can lead to addiction and other mental health issues. However, mitigating the strain we take on at work can prevent that stress from running away with us. With self-care practices, we create awareness within our bodies so that when we feel overwhelmed at work or anywhere else, we can actively combat stress by mindfully caring for our well-being.
Design your Workspace for Wellbeing with 3 Transformative Tips
Many professionals, including myself, strive to offset the negative effects of sedentary work life with an active and regular workout routine. While moving our bodies is an undeniably helpful counterbalancing habit to adopt, it turns out there’s also a lot more we can do to maximize our sense of physical and mental well-being with the help of Workplace Wellness Design.
Healthwashing: Unraveling the Predatory Practice of Toxic Products Disguised as Wellness
In the pursuit of a healthy and mindful lifestyle, many conscious individuals turn to wellness products for their homes and personal care. However, amidst the array of healthy options in...
OM-g: The Environmental Impact of the Yoga Industry
As the popularity of yoga continues to soar, it's important for us to take a closer look at the environmental impact of the yoga industry. While yoga promotes harmony, mindfulness,...
Nama-stay Away from Plastics: Know the Top 5 Plastics Polluting your Yoga Practice
In the pursuit of yoga, we strive to create a harmonious union between mind, body, and the environment around us. In order to curate a supportive environment for self-care, we...
Embrace the Fiery Energy of Summer: Balance the Fire Element
As we step into the vibrant season of summer, we are greeted by the radiant energy of the fire element. In Chinese medicine and the Science of Ayurveda, the fire...
The Wellness Onion: Becoming a Conscious Consumer
The health and wellness movement has been underway for quite some time, and its impact in the home has been undeniable, especially since the pandemic forced shelter-in-place lockdowns. Concurrently, home...