May 07, 2019 at 11:06AM by CWC I’ve always wanted to be one of those people who has a glorious indoor herb garden. For as much as I cook, it would be really rewarding to use a fresh batch collected from my own garden instead of using the overpriced little bunches at the grocery store…. Continue Reading →

April 04, 2019 at 06:57AM by CWC Last Thursday I found myself sitting at a bar at 11 am, listening intently as a man my dad’s age gave me beauty tips. Okay, relax: At this watering hole, legendary Los Angeles health food emporium and elixir bar Dragon Herbs, the strongest thing on the menu is… Continue Reading →

March 30, 2019 at 02:00PM by CWC Ah, yes. Wormwood. Your go-to supplement. JK. Unless you’re well-versed in Traditional Chinese Medicine, wormwood (also known as qinghao) probably doesn’t have much name recognition. For starters, it’s an herb with a strong bitter flavor. It’s also the main ingredient in vermouth and absinthe, the alcoholic drink responsible… Continue Reading →

March 22, 2019 at 09:48AM by CWC Everyone needs a hobby. For me, it’s doing my best to be a good #plantmom. And for Jennifer Garner, according to a recent Instagram post, it’s drying herbs to use in everyday recipes and home decor. As the host of  #PretendCookingShow, it’s only natural that Garner dries her… Continue Reading →

March 12, 2019 at 01:54PM by CWC Even though spring is apparently upon us (buh-bye, Daylight Saving Time), we all are still stuck with an especially clingy cold and flu season this year. And if you’re dealing with a sore throat or cough that just won’t quit, here’s one remedy besides tea and honey that you… Continue Reading →

February 18, 2019 at 07:00AM by CWC There’s this place in LA where you can literally drink the extract of a mountain ant, which has adaptogenic properties and can give you an energy boost. I know this, because I did a shot of mountain ant in the name of wellness. (And so I could post… Continue Reading →

February 14, 2019 at 09:18AM by CWC If you have crazy-terrible PMS every month (cramps, mood swings, low energy, the works!) you’ve probably tried literally everything to make it less terrible. Heating pad? Check. Magnesium supplement? Check. Dairy-free ice cream? Check. But one lesser-known PMS remedy that probably should be in your arsenal: vitex. If… Continue Reading →

February 04, 2019 at 08:48AM by CWC It seems like anytime you read about some sort of health issues, inflammation (a defensive mechanism your immune system activates automatically to deal with what it deems to be “foreign substances” in your system) is mentioned in passing if not the actual focus. Aside from creating bodily discomfort through… Continue Reading →

January 11, 2019 at 10:45AM by CWC 2019 thus far seems to be the year of “what’s old is new again.” The Mediterranean diet has made a comeback, people are starting to be okay with carbs again, and Cookie Monster (yup, the very same) is suddenly a wellness icon. And when it comes to your… Continue Reading →

January 03, 2019 at 01:12PM Whether you’re deep into marathon training or hit the ground running a little too eagerly pursuing those #NewYearNewYou goals, muscle soreness happens to the best of us. While soaking in an Epsom salt bath can work wonders, there’s another secret weapon worth having in your back pocket: ginkgo biloba. Never… Continue Reading →

October 24, 2018 at 05:16AM Staying on top of every hot-off-Instagram beauty ingredient (looking at you, squalane and CBD) is fun—but sometimes following the latest skin-care buzz can make you miss out on the natural cure-alls people have been swearing by for centuries. Like, for instance, ginseng. You might be familiar with the knobby herb’s… Continue Reading →