Fresh for Fall

Happy first day of fall! While summer still looms in the air, now is a great time to get together your fall beauty routine before the new season fully hits. In honor of the new harvest, why not try some fall inspired beauty products with some DIY recipes?  A DIY Pumpkin Facial mask rich in vitamin A and C is easy to make and can brighten up your skin after all of the sun damage from the summer. Other DIY recipes include this list of Thanksgiving inspired beauty products which features a butternut squash enzyme mask. Craving apples? Apple cider vinegar can be used in some beauty product recipes listed here.

Enjoy the new season and keep visiting The Center for more news and updates.

Fall is Delicious

It's hard to remember that New York City is part of a state abound with farms, but it is, and fortunately all city dwellers can take advantage of it. Right now happens to be the best time of the year to do just that as the fall harvest reveals some of the healthiest and most versatile produce of the year:  beans, squash, apples, herbs, tomatoes, beets and greens. As the weather get's colder, as it inevitably does in New York, it is easy to start eating more comforting and less healthy foods. Fortunately, fall foods are so versatile, they can become your comfort food. Squash is a great example of this. Squash contains essential vitamins and minerals that maintain cellular structure to keep your bones and ligaments healthy. It also happens to be delicious baked with some olive oil, salt, pepper, and some rosemary. Take advantage of these foods while they are in season. The Center for Integrative Practices encourages everyone to find there local famers markets for the freshest produce  in New York City. There are markets all over Manhattan that you can find here.

Next week, we will be featuring our newest practitioner, Social worker and Psychotherapist Jennifer Warner. Have a happy and healthy week and stay tuned!