August 31, 2020 at 11:06AM Kristel De Groot isĀ the co-founder of Your Super, a plant-based superfood brand whose potent products (like this cacao mix) weāve been using for years. Kristel started Your Super after her partner Michael Kuech, then 24, was diagnosed with cancer. With the help of her mom,
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The Single Girlās Guide To Manifestation: 3 Blocks To Let Go Of Now
August 31, 2020 at 11:00AM Manifestation Coach, Jessie De LoweĀ just released aĀ Comprehensive Guide to Manifesting Love,Ā a nine-part private course full of teachings, journal prompts and meditations designed to remove blocks and support those in pursuit of a new relationship. We asked Jessie to breakdown some of the most common misperceptions
3 Moves To Strengthen Your Pelvic Floor At Home
August 28, 2020 at 11:22AM Andrea Speir and her business partner, Liz Polk are Speir Pilates, a hard-core pilates studio with a soft and beautiful esthetic we love here in L.A. Whether you’re pregnant, postpartum or youāre looking to improve your sex life, learning how to exercise your pelvic floor
These 5 Steps Will Teach You Everything You Need to Know About Manifestation
August 27, 2020 at 02:34PM Do yourself a favor and set aside thirty minutes, get out your journal and thoroughly read this story with Human Design coach, Ahram Arya. To dig deeper on what the fascinating study of Human Design is all about, enjoy a deep dive on the topic
The Real Reason Why Your CBD Oil Isnāt Working
August 27, 2020 at 11:23AM Hereās the thing about CBD that I was never able to totally understand. Why doesnāt it work forĀ me? After reading countless articles and glowing reviews from friends, I was optimistic that CBD oilĀ would be the magical potion that would, once and for all, cure my
How To Look Good On A Zoom Call
August 26, 2020 at 11:14AM Celebrity makeup artist Katey Denno works on some of our favorite faces in Hollywood from Naomi Watts to Amanda Seyfried — that is, when she’s not ‘safely at home’ like the rest of us. While the artist, who is an industry leader in clean and
Hold Everything: Is Your Computer Giving You Sun Damage?
August 26, 2020 at 11:00AM TCM Classic — This story on the effects of blue light exposure originally ran in 2016, but it feels more important than ever so we decided to bring it back! We first ran this story on blue light exposure in 2016. Back then it was
Inside The Daily Routine of Dakota Johnsonās Trainer (Weāre Taking Notes)
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
The Good Girl Myth: 5 Beliefs That Could Be Negatively Impacting You
August 25, 2020 at 10:53AM In her new book,Ā Break The Good Girl Myth life coach Majo Molfino defines five self-sabotaging “myths” that can negatively impact womenās work lives, relationships, and overall well-being: The Myth of Rules: Following external rules and authority instead of trusting oneās 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 likeĀ Kerry Washington andĀ Jerry Bruckheimer. In that interview, Serena quickly
Dulse Rose Zaāatar 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 ā 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 Thatās 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 likeĀ The Coconut Cult began trending hard after their flamingo-festooned jars of yogurt hooked the
Black Girls Breathing: Why Weāre So Into What Jasmine Marie Is Up To Right Now
August 13, 2020 at 10:57AM Mindfulness practitioner,Ā Jasmine Marie is the founder ofĀ 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 Youāre 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 Girlās Lymphatic Treatment? Why Weāre 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 LAās 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 āAbout Faceā 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 Lifeās 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 BergĀ is the author of Fear is Not An Option and Rethink Love and the host of the Spiritually Hungry Podcast. A self proclaimed āchange junkie,ā
Whipped Ricotta, Tomato + Sardine Toast For A Full Dose of Omega-3s
August 07, 2020 at 11:12AM Do you eat sardines?Ā 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. AĀ 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).Ā Colina Bistro CupĀ | 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 OāNeill 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