June 03, 2021 at 10:29PM Before you get too upset with us for talking about weight loss — something we literally never do — hear us out. There’s a lot of chatter behind-the-scenes here about whether or not we should talk about ‘weight loss’ at all. Our stance, thus far,
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Kelly Barnhart’s Vibrant Is Bringing Modern Wellness Food To Houston
June 03, 2021 at 11:00AM ‘Underworked and squeaky clean food for feeling good’ — that’s how we’d define the modern menus of so many wellness-driven cafes in L.A. and New York — from honey hi in Echo Park to Butcher’s Daughter in Williamsburg. And it’s exactly how Kelly Barnhart defines
Dr. Aviva Romm: 10 Things I Wish Women Knew About Their Health + Hormones
June 02, 2021 at 10:34AM At sixteen years of age, Dr. Aviva Romm left college to become a midwife and an herbalist — no doubt, before that was a cool thing to do. Later, while raising four children, Romm decided to go back to school — Yale School of Medicine,
What The Heck is the Ballancer Pro? Celeb Aesthetician Joanna Vargas Breaks It Down
June 02, 2021 at 10:33AM The topic of lymphatic health is finally getting the spotlight in the wellness world thanks to pros like Lauren Roxburgh and Lisa Gainsley, who have been treating lucky Angelenos for years. One iteration of lymphatic treatment we’re seeing at spas often these days is the
A Dirty Mouth: Why Oil Pulling Is More Important Than You Think
June 01, 2021 at 11:00AM Continuing our important series with wellness expert Elissa Goodman, we’re talking all about a topic we’ve never touched on so specifically before: mouth bacteria (gross, right?). We’re shocked to hear how closely oral health is related to some very important health issues. Just read the
Why Vitamin C Is More Important Than Collagen For Healthy Skin
May 31, 2021 at 11:00AM Yes, Vitamin C is key for immunity, but did you know the benefits aren’t just internal? A youthful complexion can indicate that all systems are in tip-top shape, and we’re fascinated by the link between vitamin C and collagen. According to Dr. Steven Gundry —
How To Deal: Supplements + Tips That Helped Me Quit Adderall
May 28, 2021 at 10:50AM The conversation around Adderall is more relevant than ever. We’re bringing back this important conversation from 2018… Prescriptions are a private matter for most, but we think there should be more open and honest conversations around how to deal when we want to be done. Certified nutrition
How To Make A Cleansing Kitchari Through The Spring Season
May 27, 2021 at 11:00AM Cleansing with butter and carbs might sound like a deliciously misguided tip, but that’s the beauty of kitchari. Traditionally made from split mung beans, basmati rice, ghee and tons of healing spices, this supremely cozy one-pot meal is easy to digest. That means our bodies have more
Why You Should Be Making Pitchers of Herbal Iced Tea Right Now (Pour It In A Wine Glass)
May 26, 2021 at 11:16AM This story might look familiar. During quarantine it was one of our most popular stories and I’m so glad it was… Everyone is talking about the uptick in alcohol consumption this year — because the numbers don’t lie. Sales are up (like, way up)Â for alcohol
5 Thyroid Tests Your Doctor May Be Missing To Properly Assess Your Thyroid Health
May 25, 2021 at 11:13AM Dr. Emily Lipinski, ND author of Healing Your Thyroid Naturally overcame Hashimoto’s Hypothyroidism that had negatively impacted her life for many years. This month, she is sharing the most important blood tests to ask your doctor to run if you are experiencing thyroid symptoms. All
Inside Surya Spa’s Stunning New Location: Everything You Need To Know
May 25, 2021 at 11:08AM Surya Spa, formerly tucked into an exclusive neighborhood atop the Pacific Palisades bluffs, has always been an insider’s wellness hotspot — despite the deeply down-to-earth vibe that accompanies their  classic Ayurvedic treatments. Being an exclusive health and beauty haunt has it’s perks — especially here
How To Get Longer, Stronger Hair (Hint: It’s All About Your Scalp)
May 24, 2021 at 11:02AM Raise your hand if you actually shed more than most of your pets?.We feel your pain and have only tried a few products and supplements that really make a meaningful impact on the health of our hair. One key is keratin, the super-protein you often
Eat Like A Farmer: 10 Fresh-From-The-Dirt Recipes For Summer
May 24, 2021 at 11:00AM We’ve been lucky enough to spend time on some seriously beautiful farms, from this tropical chocolate plantation to Gaia Herbs’ sprawling Carolina farm. As we began dreaming about the best of what we’ll eat this season, our favorite farmers came to mind. Below, we’ve gathered ten glorious fresh
Summer Squash Pappardelle With Sun-Dried Tomatoes + Vegan Ricotta
May 21, 2021 at 10:58AM The ultimate summer meal should be profoundly fresh and prepped as far away from the oven as possible. This raw summer squash ‘pasta’ recipe from The Complete Vegan Cookbook fits the bill and tastes amazing. Put together by the country’s the leading health-focused culinary school,
All the Pretty, Sustainable Things I’m Packing To Napa This Weekend
May 20, 2021 at 11:17AM SLOWLY, SAFELY, we’re planning on traveling this summer — and we’re starting with small hops across California (check out one of our favorite pre-Covid guides to Big Sur here!). Thanks to our partners at Aero, we’re flying the safest way we know how this weekend:
Stress Gummies, Sleep Capsules + All the Other Wellness Hacks We’ve Learned While Working From Home
May 19, 2021 at 10:42AM MOST PEOPLE think of CBD as the ultimate “chill” remedy. And they’re not wrong, but CBD actually functions on a deeper level in our bodies than fighting stress alone. CBD can be used for anxiety, pain, inflammation, insomnia — even better sex. A quick CBD
Win A Wellness Staycation At Our Favorite Hotel In L.A.
May 19, 2021 at 10:40AM At first, We had an impulse to keep this retreat all to ourselves, and yet, we’d love to see you there. One of our favorite L.A. hotels, the Santa Monica Proper, is hosting a weekend retreat with wellness coach and yoga instructor, Kim Stother. And
Take A Look Inside This Inspiring Home Office Redesign On A Budget
May 18, 2021 at 06:38PM Earlier this spring, we featured wellness influencer, Remi Ishizuka’s impressive garage-to-gym conversion with designer Amanda Gunawan of Inflexion Builds. After achieving such chic and functional results with the home gym, Remi and Amanda decided to keep going and address the needs in the home’s office
6 Timeless Jumpsuits You’ll Never Want To Take Off
May 18, 2021 at 11:00AM This spring, the jumpsuit really represents our overall mood; we’re ready to get out there, but still need to feel comfortable and cocooned head-to-toe, you know? An easy-to-wear, timeless jumpsuit is just the thing to reconnect in person with a bestie or hop onto the
Here’s Why We Made (Ridiculously Good) Pizza with the Chefs at Tartine
May 17, 2021 at 08:32PM We’ve been on a lot of Zoom calls this year — none better than our hour with two of Tartine’s top chefs for a masterclass in pizza-making. It doesn’t take a genius to understand why pizza delivery sales skyrocketed over the past year and, in
The Book of Lymph: A 5-Step Morning Routine for Lymphatic Health
May 17, 2021 at 10:55AM We’re often surprised by how many people are still not tuned in to their lymphatic health. Most of us wern’t taught about lymphatic health in school and too few fitness and wellness practitioners include it in their offerings. With immunity at the forefront of health
Olive Oil + Outdoor Showers: In Joshua Tree with Alison Carroll of Wonder Valley
May 14, 2021 at 06:00AM Alison Carroll and her husband are Wonder Valley, a line of impossible-to-resist olive oil-based products for cooking, beauty and beyond. We were lucky enough to meet Alison and get a full-on olive oil education before she moved out of L.A. to her dreamy Joshua Tree
On NAD+, Rainbow Plates + Recovery: This Is How Ultrarunner Keira Henninger Runs 100-Miles A Week
May 13, 2021 at 11:33AM Did you know trail-running was a thing? We didn’t, until we met Keira Henninger, a devoted ultrarunner who crushes 100-mile weeks as a celebrated distance runner. Running on a track has its appeal, but running on trails through the kind of stunning terrain that Keira
The Sustainable Kitchen: 6 Incredibly Pretty Tools + Appliances We’re Loving Now
May 12, 2021 at 10:47AM Here are a few sweet and simple, yet highly functional kitchen hacks that will transform your kitchen this spring, starting with the appliance that’s changed our morning coffee routine for good… Almond Cow | The Almond Cow is an automatic nut milk maker we’ve become
Here’s Why Prebiotics are Just As Important as Probiotics
May 10, 2021 at 06:00PM Peanut butter and jelly. Pen and paper. Probiotics and prebiotics. In any iconic duo, each individual is a power player on their own, but paired together they become unstoppable. The same goes for our gut health. Taking probiotics can help with everything from digestion to immunity
Podcasts We Love: Let’s Talk About Brain Biohacking For Covid Longhaulers
May 10, 2021 at 11:33AM From time to time we feature specific podcast episodes we love. We’ve fallen a bit behind on our pod reports in 2020, but are picking things back up with this special spotlight on Covid Longhaulers and the brain health concerns many of us must learn
California Clean: Toasted Quinoa Bowls With Veggies, Sprouts + Pickled Red Onions
May 10, 2021 at 03:00AM What’s more beautiful than a perfectly balanced plant-based bowl? One that lets you practice new kitchen skills to enhance all of your homemade meals. We love these quinoa bowls made with veggies, vinaigrette and quick-pickled onions from California Living + Eating, a new cookbook that,
Meet BĂĽmoWork: Chriselle Lim On Creating The Ultimate Work Space For Young Families
May 10, 2021 at 01:00AM Imagine a co-working lounge with beautiful spaces for collaboration and focused work, delicious treats, and strong wifi. Now, imagine that there is a state-of-the-art children’s education facility attached. No, this isn’t a fever dream, this is the new BĂĽmoWork, opening in L.A. later this month.
Beating Overwhelm: A 6 Step Process To Manage Your Energy (Not Just Your Time)
May 06, 2021 at 11:00PM The below is an excerpt from Dying To Be a Good Mother: How I Dropped the Guilt and Took Control of My Parenting and My Life by Heather Chauvin. Heather is a leadership coach who helps ambitious, overwhelmed women conquer their fears and become leaders
Warm Meals, Frozen Padsicles + 7 Truths New Moms Need to Know About Post-Birth Recovery
May 06, 2021 at 10:49AM In a culture that considers anything bodily fluid-related to be poor cocktail chatter, it is no surprise that women often enter key life experiences, like their first period or pregnancy, totally blind. Much of that appears to be changing as leaders in the wellness space