December 21st is Winter Solstice — the first
day of winter and the shortest day of the year. Celebrated by cultures
across the globe for more than 6,000 years, it signifies the return of
light and with it, life.
It’s heee-eere: November. If
you’re anxiously anticipating cold dark days, nasty bugs, dry skin and
the packing on of the dreaded holiday pounds, take heart (and a
spoonful of cod liver oil). We brought together seven holistic
practitioners to pick their brains on everything from fighting the flu
Vaporwick? ActiTherm? Synchilla? Cashmoore? These days, buying winter wear involves a crash course in techno-fabrics.