August 25, 2020 at 11:25AM Celeb trainer Gunnar Peterson has a reputation as one of the best trainers in Hollywood. It’s a rep that’s well earned — proof in case, actress Dakota Johnson’s famed role in the Fifty Shades films and model Kendall Jenner’s turn down the runway for Victoria’s
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The Good Girl Myth: 5 Beliefs That Could Be Negatively Impacting You
August 25, 2020 at 10:53AM In her new book, Break The Good Girl Myth life coach Majo Molfino defines five self-sabotaging “myths” that can negatively impact women’s work lives, relationships, and overall well-being: The Myth of Rules: Following external rules and authority instead of trusting one’s own desires, needs, and opinions.
Gut Health Off? A Quick + Easy 3-Day Guide to Get Back on Track
August 24, 2020 at 08:52PM We listen carefully to every word coming from Donna Gates’ mouth. As an early leader in gut health and healing protocols, Donna is a well-respected voice in our space and we’ve been paying attention to the Body Ecology way for years. Check out her book
Happy In The Kitchen: 9 Pretty Kitchen Tools To Use Everyday
August 24, 2020 at 11:00AM Order delivery or whip up something in the kitchen? These pretty kitchen tools might just influence you to spend more time actually cooking and less time on those delivery apps. Cooking at home with whole food ingredients means we’re much more likely to get major
The Future of Beauty: Inside Our Workshop On Stress + Skincare
August 20, 2020 at 11:00AM So, you think you know all there is to know about adaptogens after the last couple of years? If you’re been mixing them into your lattes and popping the best mushroom supplements, it turns our there’s one more application that makes all the difference. Meet
How I Used A Nebulizer As Part of My COVID Recovery
August 19, 2020 at 11:30AM There’s still so much we are learning about COVID-19. Earlier this summer, we shared the healing journey of one of our contributors, nutritionist, chef and reiki master, Serena Poon, who creates nutritional plans for L.A. clients like Kerry Washington and Jerry Bruckheimer. In that interview, Serena quickly
Dulse Rose Za’atar From The James Beard Award-Winning Whole Food Cooking Every Day
August 19, 2020 at 11:00AM Dulse is a seaweed rich in significant levels of calcium, potassium, iodine, magnesium and vitamin A. It’s also seaweed, which is still such a foreign ingredient to so many of us, despite the fact that it’s been used in diets around the world for millenia.
Daily Practices To Cultivate An Abundance Mindset
August 17, 2020 at 11:00AM What’s your relationship to abundance? Before you answer, let’s get one thing straight — abundance isn’t (just) about money. Sure, a rich financial life is part of the picture, but true abundance is a mindset that permeates all parts of life. It’s stepping into bountiful
Dr. Sara Gottfried On Saunas, Flossing + Other Non-Negotiables
August 17, 2020 at 11:00AM There are few wellness pros who will shoot as straight with us — and with as many holistic insights — as Dr. Sara Gottfried. Dr. Sara is a board-certified gynecologist who teaches how to achieve natural balance and vitality, and is the author of a
An Integrative Allergy Doctor Weighs In On Everything That’s Irritating You
August 14, 2020 at 11:04AM Allergies are the worst. We spoke with Dr. Payel Gupta, Certified Allergist and Immunologist and Chief Medical Officer at the newly launched, Cleared to talk about solutions, which medications are safe, and which are potentially dangerous. Cleared makes a potent drinkable shot with reishi, pine
How To Make Coconut Yogurt At Home Using Probiotic Supplements
August 14, 2020 at 10:50AM We’re going to shoot straight with you and admit that we’ve definitely paid north of $20 for coconut yogurt a time or two. A few years back, beloved So. Cal. brands like The Coconut Cult began trending hard after their flamingo-festooned jars of yogurt hooked the
Black Girls Breathing: Why We’re So Into What Jasmine Marie Is Up To Right Now
August 13, 2020 at 10:57AM Mindfulness practitioner, Jasmine Marie is the founder of black girls breathing, an inclusive healing space where black women can actively nurture their mental, emotional, and spiritual health via meditational breathwork. Over the last few years, breathwork has emerged for us as a self-care priority and, in 2020,
5 Mistakes You’re Probably Making While Working Out At Home
August 12, 2020 at 11:42AM According to personal trainer Danny Saltos these are the most common mistakes he sees clients making while working from home without a trainer. As most of us fumble our way through newly devised home sweat sessions, we thought a few of Danny’s tips might be
The Lazy Girl’s Lymphatic Treatment? Why We’re Obsessed with Compression Pants
August 12, 2020 at 10:52AM Have you ever felt that those tight and stretchy high-waisted leggings you wear three times a week were actually helping your body take on a slimmer shape? You might not be far from the truth. While dry brushing, foam rolling, rebounders and mineral baths can
How I Design: Tips From LA’s Joyce Downing Pickens of JDP Interiors
August 11, 2020 at 11:22AM Pinning — or drooling — over great design is one thing, but really understanding why a designer makes the choices they do is key to building homes to live well in ourselves. We asked Joyce Downing Pickens of LA’s JDP Interiors to share styling insights
How To Make Good Vegan Pesto (It Comes Down To One Superstar Ingredient)
August 11, 2020 at 11:27AM Nothing beats the flavor of a dry, nutty aged parmesan cheese, that is unless you’re vegan. For vegans, there is one God-send ingredient that will take you for miles if you’re looking to replace the unique, dry and nutty flavor of parmesan and that’s nutritional
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley Talks With Us About Her New Show ‘About Face’ On Quibi
August 10, 2020 at 10:56AM Rosie Huntington-Whiteley stars as the host of the much buzzed about new show, About Face on streaming platform, Quibi beginning August 10. The show features interviews with top beauty biz founders from Glossier’s Emily Weiss to OUAI’s Jen Atkin — all under ten minutes an
How to be a Change Junkie: 6 Tools for Rethinking Life’s Toughest Challenges
August 07, 2020 at 11:51AM Is change a problem or a solution? Does it scare us or challenge us to rise to the occassion? Monica Berg is the author of Fear is Not An Option and Rethink Love and the host of the Spiritually Hungry Podcast. A self proclaimed “change junkie,”
Whipped Ricotta, Tomato + Sardine Toast For A Full Dose of Omega-3s
August 07, 2020 at 11:12AM Do you eat sardines? We’ve been eating them frequently over the last few years since the small fish are so low on the food chain (read: likely lower in heavy metals) and high in Omega fatty acids. A single can of sardines can contain over 1,300 milligrams
5 Sweet + Sustainable Home Goods To Perk Up the End of Summer
August 06, 2020 at 10:34AM As never before, it’s clear that the little things matter. We’re perking up for sweet details at home like these five sustainable goods for the kitchen — all under $30 a piece. (Yes, really). Colina Bistro Cup | There’s something about the mix of this vintage
Inside The Kosmic Kitchen: How to Use 6 Tricky Wellness Ingredients
August 06, 2020 at 10:59AM Sarah Kate Benjamin and Summer Singletary are the friends and authors behind The Kosmic Kitchen. After meeting in their community garden, the two bonded over growing food, herbs and “experimenting with the garden’s bounty of wild weeds and aromatic herbs in our kitchen.” The narrative
Adaptogens + Herbs To Prevent Brain Fog and Mental Fatigue
August 05, 2020 at 08:45AM A FUZZY BRAIN IS no fun when you have worlds to conquer and magic to make (or maybe babies to feed and deadlines to meet). While a shot of espresso might get things buzzing, a powerful way to clear brain fog and boost cognitive power
Abigail O’Neill On Sunbathing, Chocolate + Vitamin D
August 04, 2020 at 11:32AM Did you know that vitamin D is not a vitamin at all? Vitamin D is actually a hormone and is produced largely from our exposure to the sun. Over the last few decades, how, when, and how much we expose ourselves to the sun has
Anna Kendrick Is Hooked On Our Wellness Obsession
August 04, 2020 at 11:03AM Actress Anna Kendrick has dabbled with veganism, meditation, yoga and pilates. Relatable. The 30-something star, who is undeniably adorable in film roles from Oscar-nominated Up in the Air with George Clooney to all three of the Pitch Perfect films, is quizzed constantly about her health and beauty habits
Getting to the Root Cause of Your Fatigue
August 03, 2020 at 11:05AM Functional Medicine Registered Dietitian, Brigid Titgemeier is talking straight and sharing what so many of us need to hear in this stressful time. Explore her Functional Medicine approach to stress and fatigue below, then dive in deep with Brigid’s virtual 10 week nutrition program that includes
3 Fashion Collabs To Brighten Up The End of Summer
July 31, 2020 at 07:29PM Six female designers we love are brightening up the end of summer with fashionable collaborations from head-to-toe… Zoe Chicco x Justina Blakeney Fine jewelry designer Zoe Chicco is commemorating her brand’s 20th anniversary with a charitable collaboration program with 20 other amazing female founders. First up, the
Aging Gracefully? Why You Should Start From Your Cells Up
July 30, 2020 at 11:00AM Holistic nutritionist Elissa Goodman is part of our wellness circle both because of her spot-on professional insights and because at 60 years young, having conquered two life-altering health conditions holistically, we trust her implicitly. We’re unpacking the benefits of the breakthrough science on this daily supplement
A Classic Ice Cream Sundae Made Vegan (We’re Drooling!)
July 30, 2020 at 10:29AM Vegan ice cream has come a long way, most notably, when Pressed Juicery launched our frozen obsession, Freeze, a totally clean plant-based soft serve that tastes better than most ice creams we’ve ever had (no lie!). Most of LA — and half of NYC —
Regenerative Healthcare: A Solution For Our Broken Food, Farming + Healthcare Systems?
July 29, 2020 at 11:25AM Registered Dietitian Brigid Titgemeier, MS, RDN, LD, IFNCP speaks passionately about the future of things that are irrecovably connected: our soil, our food, our bodies and our healthcare system… As Wendell Berry famously said: “People are fed by the food industry, which pays no attention to health,
How To Make Your Own Gluten-Free Flour (That’s Not Gummy)
July 29, 2020 at 10:43AM If you eat carbs and have been to Los Angeles even once, it’s likely you’ve been to Huckleberry Bakery and Cafe, a charming spot known for it’s clean baked goods and a part of one of our favorite restaurant groups in the city. Years ago,