WHAT'S YOUR SEASON?

Sneezing, nasal congestion, runny nose, itchiness... Sound familiar? The irritating symptoms of environmental allergies are not only common during the pollen-filled spring and summer months, but can also be seen year-round from exposure to dust and animal dander. An allergic reaction is essentially an inflammatory response from the immune system; the presence of allergens triggers our immune system to overreact, producing Immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies to protect the body

We are what we eat. And think. And do. And absorb… Eating and cooking are some of our favorite activities here at WYS, but we also recognize that individual health depends on much more than diet alone. There are a myriad of factors influencing our well-being, from our constitution and body type to our environment and lifestyle factors. Taking a holistic view, our health depends on: 1. Genetic constitution – our body type and genetic makeup, inherited from our parents at birth

Welcome to our WYS blog. This is where you'll find information about living and eating seasonally, as well as resources for healing your seasonal body type. We'll be posting updated information on holistic health (diet, mindfulness, exercise, environment), seasonal recipes, and more. First of all, what does "living seasonally" even mean? For us, the concept of living seasonally means aligning with nature’s cycle of seasons – eating the foods that are grown and available in ea