Most swimwear sits against skin for hours in warm, wet conditions that open pores. Synthetic fabrics can shed microplastics and leach chemicals like PFAS and formaldehyde during contact, which is part of why polyester and nylon are common eczema and rash triggers. Dyes matter too: even a natural fiber suit can carry a toxic load if it isn't dyed cleanly, which is why the certifications below are worth knowing about. Four years ago I landed on a Patagonia suit made from recyc

A few years ago, I shared my first batch of homemade soap here, a recipe from friends using cocoa butter, olive oil, and coconut oil. I've made it many times since, and it's a beautiful soap. This time, I went in a different direction. I've been more and more drawn toward older ways: the kitchen as apothecary, the pantry as medicine cabinet, the wisdom in fats that our great-grandmothers rendered without thinking twice. So this batch is built on beef tallow and pastured lard

As we move toward the summer solstice, it's a perfect time to align our lifestyle choices with the season's natural rhythms. True wellness extends beyond diet to encompass every aspect of how we nourish and protect our bodies. Here are just a few of my favorite ways to prepare the entire being for summer's intensity through mindful, Earth-connected living.

Pelvic steaming is an ancient cross cultural practice of sitting over medicinal herbal steam. A regular steam practice increases...