For many people, Memorial Day weekend signifies the start of summer. The sun has several positive effects on our overall health, but like many things, sunshine should be enjoyed in moderation. As we spend more time enjoying the warmer weather and longer days outdoors, the risk for ultraviolet (UV) damage to the skin increases. Much of the damage to our skin caused by sun exposure can be prevented. Here are a few simple steps you can take to protect yourself from harmful UV radiation: Spend time in the shade Cover your body with protective clothing Cover exposed skin in sunscreen...

The air feels warmer and the sun is shining brighter. As many people have noticed, the skin feels different than it did in winter, feeling itching, tight, or extra dry or oily. Winter is governed by the doshas Kapha and Vata. Cold, dry, rough, heavy, dense, slow, and cloudy qualities have followed us for months. Ama, or toxins, accumulated during winter start to move with the increased Vata energies of mobile, subtle, clear of spring. Without proper detoxing, these qualities can stay in the skin, despite the growing pitta qualities outside. With the renewed feeling that spring brings, we all...