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
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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,
Regenerative Farming Means Chickens Live the Good Life
July 28, 2020 at 11:20AM As Bethany McDaniel puts it, the way they farm at Primal Pastures is “weird”: they move every single animal to fresh organic pasture every single day. “It’s our way of replicating and respecting nature. Taking the animals to pasture is an ancient process that gives our
Summer Oil + Salt Brine: On The Farm with Primally Pure’s Bethany McDaniel
July 28, 2020 at 11:34AM The thing about a non-toxic lifestyle is that once you start making changes in one area, the wish for clean ingredients and materials begins to creep into every area of your life. Bethany McDaniel is the founder of Primally Pure, a natural skincare brand she started shortly
Here’s How Your Gut Microbiome Actually Affects Your Brain
July 27, 2020 at 11:00AM Trust your gut, but actually — it knows more than you think. There’s a direct line of communication between our gut microbiome and our brain, and within it is a wealth of essential information about our own wellbeing. Functional medicine nutritionist at The UltraWellness Center, Lisa Dreher is
Healthy Boundaries – The Most Important Wellness Trend of 2020
July 27, 2020 at 10:28AM Robyn Youkilis is an AADP Certified Health Coach, author, internationally renowned speaker, and leading expert in holistic digestive health. She is the author of the groundbreaking books, Go with Your Gut and Thin From Within and has helped thousands of clients to shed both physical and emotional
Gooey Gluten-Free S’mores Granola + Dark Chocolate Cups
July 24, 2020 at 10:54AM there’s still plenty of opportunity to get outdoors this summer, but it could be that you find yourself spending more time in than out. Even if that’s the case, there’s no need to deprive yourself of the world’s best outdoorsy snack: s’mores. Try our recommendations
A Metabolism-Boosting Smoothie (That Tastes Like Chocolate + Cherries)
July 24, 2020 at 10:35AM How’s your metabolism lately? Perhaps you’ve found a new hobby in all the Instagram Live workouts happening right now, have become a proficient vegan home chef, and have channeled your chi into plenty of breathwork and meditation. If you’ve been highly disciplined, we applaud you:
A Metabolism-Boosting Smoothie (That Tastes Like Chocolate + Cherries)
July 24, 2020 at 10:35AM How’s your metabolism lately? Perhaps you’ve found a new hobby in all the Instagram Live workouts happening right now, have become a proficient vegan home chef, and have channeled your chi into plenty of breathwork and meditation. If you’ve been highly disciplined, we applaud you:
Inside My Nighttime Skincare Routine For Stressed Out Skin
July 23, 2020 at 10:51AM New science reveals what we’ve all known for ages: our skin is an immediate “stress perceiver*”. The signs of stress often appear on our skin before anything else. Anyone who’s ever broken out before a big event or noticed a new wrinkle during a time of high-stress
5 Ways To Wear the Dress of the Summer
July 22, 2020 at 11:32AM “What were you wearing in the summer of 2020?”, asked absolutely no one in the future. Although higher stakes global concerns are on our minds this season and we’ve got fewer social plans on our calendars than ever before, we’re still putting some thought into
6 Gorgeous Sustainable Basics For A More Sustainable Shower
July 22, 2020 at 10:23AM We’re looking to ‘Lather. Rinse. Repeat.’ while we ‘Reduce. Reuse. Recycle.’ Here’s how: by replacing a few of the plastic and disposable items in our daily shower routine. Here are nine basics for the shower made from nature and involving minimal waste, including a natural rubber bath
Here’s How I’d Spend $200 In Beauty At The Detox Market
July 21, 2020 at 11:00AM If you’re new to clean beauty, walking into a retailer like The Detox Market can be overwhelming in the best possible way. There are glowing green bottles of Tata Harper (try the hyaluronic moisturizer), Rituel de Fille sticks festooned with stars, and more shades of
The Designers Behind Espanyolet Turning Homes Into Watercolor Paintings
July 21, 2020 at 10:54AM There’s nothing more gorgeous than the nuanced colors and textures of nature — the thirty shades of blue in an ocean wave, the gradient of color in a single mushroom cap or the fluid pinks and yellows of good sunset. Emulating those imperfectly perfect shades
Why Maria Shriver Wants You To Stop Over Multi-Tasking
July 20, 2020 at 11:12AM According to research shared by Maria Shriver‘s nonprofit, The Women’s Alzheimer’s Movement, two-thirds of the 5.8 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease today are women, and up to one-third of all Alzheimer’s cases could be preventable through risk-reduction strategies. As Maria (shown above with her daughter Katherine
Creamy Almond Salad Dressing + Two Other Recipes That’ll Make You Crave Salads
July 20, 2020 at 11:00AM Hot tip: learn to make a couple of incredible salad dressings and you’ll never have to force yourself to eat more greens again. This creamy almond salad dressing, fresh citrus dressing and umami ginger sauce from celeb chef and nutritionist Serena Poon will transform the
A Gluten + Dairy-Free Quiche So Good We Make It Every Weekend
July 17, 2020 at 10:27AM Nutritionist Jennie Miremadi is dishing out simple, clean recipes with us all summer and each one is a game-changer. Make her refined sugar-free cherry crumble, this satisfying Cobb salad in addition to this gluten and dairy-free quiche for the ultimate summer comfort food menu… Traditional
I Tried Psilocybin Mushrooms + This Was My Experience
July 16, 2020 at 11:05AM When we heard that our long-time contributor and friend, Elissa Goodman had embarked on her first (in her words) magic mushroom journey, we have to admit we were surprised. As a stylish L.A. mom with a passion for wellness, Goodman didn’t fit into our idea about
The 2020 Skincare Ritual That Will Save Your Face All Summer
July 16, 2020 at 11:00AM Add to the summer heat a sweaty face mask and a bit of extra stress and you’ve got the recipe for a potential skincare disaster. We’re looking back to this genius skincare ritual from a facialist we love. It’s easy to try at home and
Simplest Health Tip Ever: Release Your Own Digestive Enzymes
July 16, 2020 at 10:27AM https://bit.ly/3j6cdAV Where does digestion begin? Hint: it’s not in our stomachs. Digestion actually begins in the mouth and this is your simple reminder to do what your mom once told you and chew your food. Here’s the thing about our ‘simplest health tips’: our series
Why You Should Be Making Pitcher of Herbal Iced Tea Right Now (Pour It In A Wine Glass)
July 14, 2020 at 11:16AM https://bit.ly/2C9alH4 Everyone is talking about the uptick in alcohol consumption this year — because the numbers don’t lie. Sales are up (like, way up) for alcohol producers of all kinds in 2020 and it doesn’t take a stretch of the imagination to understand why. While I’m
Our Favorite Anti-Inflammatory Cobb Salad with Turkey Bacon + Tons of Veggies
July 14, 2020 at 11:00AM https://bit.ly/3j0B6xZ Salads are easy, right? Wrong. Otherwise, everyone would love salads and, the truth is, they don’t. We don’t blame the salad haters out there for not understanding the glory of a perfectly executed salad, we’ve had some bad iceberg lettuce encounters ourselves. Use this
A Full Body Gua Sha Routine For Lymphatic Drainage
July 13, 2020 at 11:03AM https://bit.ly/3j7JYlA Before trying this incredible full body routine to support circulation, reduce bloating and boost immunity, learn all about your lymphatic system and fascia with our stories here and here. Warning: this kind of self-care routine is totally addictive in the best possible sense… The
Inside Actress Naomi Watts’ Clean Beauty Routine At Home
July 13, 2020 at 10:46AM https://bit.ly/2CsBogf Any clean beauty devotee will tell you: building an all-natural routine is a process. We’re all looking to clean up our act and reduce exposure to mostly unregulated and potentially creepy beauty ingredients, but when it comes to lipstick and eye cream, there’s no
6 Tips For Summer House Plants From The Plant Mom
July 10, 2020 at 12:00PM Plant Mom: The health benefits of indoor plants are numerous, from improved cognitive function and creativity to stress reduction. Plants improve our mental outlook by providing gezellig (a Dutch word meaning a feeling of coziness, comfort and relaxation) and gives us a sense of well being.