A new year is an opportunity for self-reflection, taking stock of our habits, our goals, our aspirations. What goals would you like to set for yourself this year? It may be to take up a...

Happy 2021! Many of us have just made fierce resolutions for the new year ahead: we vow to lose weight, work out more, stop smoking. We wish you every success and satisfaction. But the truth...

Traditionally, winter means a slower pace. Cold, short days and early dark are Nature’s ancient cues to conserve precious energy. But, of course, we aren’t bears, dozing peacefully until the first cherry-blossoms open. Today, technology...

Proven skincare does exist…you just have to know what to look for. While genetics often play a role in beautiful, glowing skin, it’s really how you care for your skin every day that has the...

How did you feel when you woke up this morning? If you are a member of the “I hate mornings” club, maybe you aren’t in touch with your “ikigai.” This word is common in Japanese...

There’s a lot of talk about clean ingredients in skin care these days. What was once relegated to the aisles of a health food store or specialty retailer is now a mainstream movement, with wellness...

Because gold never rusts, tarnishes or corrodes, the precious metal became the symbol of immortality to ancient cultures. Flash-forward: generations of Japanese women who worked with gold-leaf made the discovery that daily contact with the...