Today in the northern hemisphere we celebrate the autumnal equinox by saying goodbye to summer and welcoming autumn. This is a beautiful season with its vivid shades of rust and copper changing our landscape. Every day the sun will set a little earlier and the darkness will be a reminder for us to slow down and get cozy indoors.
It’s also an important time of year to prioritize self-care. As the seasons change we must adapt to the colder weather that is arriving and make sure we are healthy to fight off the unwelcome viruses that the colder weather brings with it.
Instead of resisting the change of season, it’s important to connect to the rhythms of nature and embrace this transition. A simple way to do this is by incorporating seasonal ingredients and healthy lifestyle practices into your daily life.
Here are some tips:
Cook warm healthy meals like soups and roasted vegetables.
Bake with the flavours of autumn using seasonal ingredients like apple, cinnamon and clove.
Go to bed early and unwind with a good book and a cup of hot herbal tea.
Feed your dry skin with natural and nourishing ingredients.
Spend time in nature, go for long walks and admire the changing landscape.
Self-care means taking care of yourself from the inside out. This is a perfect time of year to begin a self-care routine. In celebration of autumn and this lovely time of year, I have created a limited-edition Autumn Wellness Kit.
The kit includes a nourishing herbal tea, an autumn culinary spice blend and a travel-size body balm. Each item was carefully formulated using organic and sustainably sourced ingredients that nourish the body and help boost immunity during this season.