"Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience" -Ralph Waldo Emerson

The change of season, from summer to autumn, means more than just leaves falling from the trees. It also means time to change your wellness routine. Just like you ready your home for the coming colder weather, it’s important to ready your body as well.

This month, our in-house experts provide some great tips for fall skin care, to keep you glowing throughout the year.

Change Your Skin Care Regime Like You Change Your Wardrobe!

Introduce more nourishing daily skin care products for the face and body. Our skin care team recommends a rich and nourishing moisturizer, such as ilike's Glycolic Medlar Treatment for Very Dry Skin — especially for the face, which is nearly always exposed to the elements.

Slough Off the Old, Bring On the Smooth

To start the fall season with refreshed skin, slough off summer residue that may be dry from too much fun in the sun. Treat yourself to at least one good facial to get polished and smooth. This is good practice for any seasonal change, but especially this one. Maintain the benefits by doing a gentle exfoliation on a weekly basis. Try products like Hylunia's Natural Fruit Acid Exfoliant or any of ilike's exfoliators!

Ramp Up Hydration

In addition to changing your daily skin care, try a weekly hydration treatment to keep your skin dewy and glowing. Apply a generous layer to clean skin before bed. Allow it to absorb while you get your beauty rest and awake to glowing, radiant skin.

Don’t Forget the Basics

As the cool weather rolls in, so does the excitement of the approaching holidays. It’s easy to forget the importance of the most basic skin care step: cleansing. Use a gentle cleanser that maintains the skin’s delicate protective barrier — such as Hylunia's Facial Cleansing Lotion.

Healthy Skin Starts from Within

In addition to modifying your skin care rituals; it is crucial to take care of yourself from within. Always drink plenty of water and eat a wholesome balanced diet. In the fall and winter, the air can suck moisture right from the skin; staying hydrated will help keep skin beautiful. Also, enjoy foods rich in healthy unsaturated fats, such as wild-caught salmon and olive oil. In moderation, these foods help keep the skin looking its best.

“The human spirit is stronger than anything that can happen to it.”  -C.C. Scott

In preparation for October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, Ojas offers these cancer-fighting tips.

What we put into our bodies has a tremendous impact on what manifests in our bodies. This and every month, add these foods to your diet for a cancer-preventing punch!

  • Avocados
  • Broccoli
  • Cabbage
  • Cauliflower
  • Carrots
  • Chili and Jalapeno Peppers
  • Figs
  • Flax
  • Garlic
  • Grapefruits
  • Grapes
  • Kale
  • Mushrooms
  • Oranges and Lemons
  • Papayas
  • Rosemary
  • Sweet potatoes
  • Tomatoes
  • Tumeric

Yoga is a proven cancer-fighter!

When friends or family are ill, many are unsure of what they can do to help. Sharing your practice with others could be more than a loving gesture; it could become a life-changing gift! Could someone you know, who is fighting cancer, benefit from a yoga class?

Research in breast cancer patients has shown that yoga is effective in:

  • improving physical functioning
  • reducing fatigue
  • relieving stress
  • improving sleep
  • enhancing quality of life