In our new climate reality dealing with the effects of wildfire smoke, and knowing how to support your system is an important way to take care of your health and wellness.
Did you know that herbal body oiling is a great way to both moisturize and nourish your skin - but especially at this time of the year? When you put herbal body oils on your skin it is also very soothing and grounding to your nervous system, and it creates a literal barrier between you and the world (and the dangerous particles in the air from the pollution in our cities, and also wildfire smoke). The skin is so absorbent, and what you put on it matters. One of my herbal teachers Rosemary Gladstar says if you can't put it in your mouth you shouldn't put it on your skin. You can also put a little oil on your ears, and even dabs of oil in your nose to create more barriers and moisture there in our most vulnerable places.
In the winter I grew up thinking it was the cold air that got you sick as I am sure many of you learned as well, but it is the dryness that actually causes us to be susceptible to illness.
Moisture is key - on our skin, and in our bodies through what we drink and eat.
Another great way to support your system is through herbal teas and herbal steams to help your body process all of the pollutants (and again bring back some more moisture). I love to drink dandelion tea (which supports the liver), or a combination of mint with nettle and chamomile. Also a tea or a facial steam with mullein leaf is also wonderful.
To learn more about herbal remedies, and try out some luscious herbal body oils, herbal teas, facial steams, tinctures and more check out Crystal's new project to share the power of herbs for wellness - The Seasonal Herbal Box : https://www.seasonalherbalbox.com/
