JScottie Health

February sits in a quiet in-between space. Winter hasn’t fully released its grip, yet subtle signs of change begin to appear. The light shifts slightly. Mornings feel a touch brighter. Energy stirs — not loudly and not urgently — but enough to be felt. This is not a season for sudden transformation. February asks for something softer: gentle reawakening. From a nervous system perspective, this time of year is about transition, recalibration, and patience. The body is still conserving energy,...

Winter doesn’t ask your skin to be corrected, it asks to be supported. As temperatures drop and indoor heat rises, skin often begins to feel tight, dry, reactive, or dull. Many people respond by layering more products, switching routines frequently, or searching for a quick fix. But winter skin care isn’t about doing more — it’s about understanding what your skin is experiencing and offering steady, plant-based support over time. At Room 5 Apothecary, we view skin as a living ecosystem —...

Winter asks something different of us. The pace slows and light fades earlier. The body instinctively turns inward, conserving energy and seeking warmth, safety, and rest. While modern life often expects us to continue at full speed, our nervous system feels the seasonal shift immediately. Winter is not a time of weakness — it is a season of protection and preservation. When we understand how the colder months affect the nervous system, we can meet winter with care rather than resistance. At...