March 12, 2021 at 10:18AM Adi Jaffe PhD is the author of The Abstinence Myth: A New Approach For Overcoming Addiction Without Shame, Judgment, Or Rules. In our interview below, Jaffe, who has appeared on Larry King, Good Morning America, Dr. Oz and more, shares about his highly controversial approach
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I Tried One CBD Body Balm A Million Different Ways – Here’s What I Discovered
March 12, 2021 at 10:42AM When it comes to fighting inflammation, I can assure you, I’m an extremely unlicensed expert…but an expert nonetheless. From collagen peptides to turmeric to functional mushrooms to CBD to fish oil (and trust me, so much more), I have surely tried everything to fight any
A Top Derm Weighs In On The Cult Product With 42k Likes At Sephora
March 10, 2021 at 11:00AM Sephora users have given HUM Nutrition’s Daily Cleanse over forty-two thousand likes and more than 500 4+ star reviews. Impressive, right? Designed to “improve skin clarity and get rid of toxins that can cause breakouts”, HUM’s daily supplement initially caught our attention, but we wanted
Bucket Bags + Ballet Flats: Inside Rachel Mansur of Mansur Gavriel’s Closet
March 09, 2021 at 11:38PM Rachel Mansur and Floriana Gavriel are the co-founders of Mansur Gavriel, the fashion brand whose iconic collection of bucket bags put the style in the center of the fashion map a few years back winning them multiple CFDA awards. Ever since, the brand has been
How Safe Is Your Tap Water? 7 Things You Need To Know Now
March 08, 2021 at 10:39PM How safe is your tap water? Wouldn’t you like to know? Even if drinking a glass of water from the tap is unthinkable to you, it’s likely you’re still bathing in it, cooking with it, and using it to brush your teeth. Learning about the
How Safe Is Your Tap Water? 7 Things You Need To Know Now
March 08, 2021 at 10:39PM How safe is your tap water? Wouldn’t you like to know? Even if drinking a glass of water from the tap is unthinkable to you, it’s likely you’re still bathing in it, cooking with it, and using it to brush your teeth. Learning about the
A Plant-Based Alternative to Collagen Is Here + We’re All About It
March 08, 2021 at 11:25AM AFTER A YEAR of living without professional peels, extractions, and microdermabrasion and living with chronic mascne (Or is it maskne?) many of us are wondering how we can take better care of our skin at home. Is it possible to get that post-facial glow without
Why I’m Not A Vegan: Bulletproof’s Dave Asprey
March 05, 2021 at 11:26AM News flash: there is no universal standard for “a healthy diet”. Every body is different. Even among the Blue Zones (places on earth where people live healthily the longest) there are discrepancies in diet. That said, there are many foundational principles of nutrition that serve
Living Well With Donna Gates: Avocado Smoothies + Fermented Shakes
March 03, 2021 at 01:00PM Let’s call it research. We love learning how other people live well, especially when those people are known for their healthy-living prowess. Donna Gates of Body Ecology, has been guiding us though the topic of gut health for years. It’s the core concept behind her
The Connection Between Insulin Resistance + Alzheimer’s: Everything You Need To Know
March 03, 2021 at 11:00AM Dr. Ayesha Sherzai is the co-director of the Alzheimer’s Prevention Program at Loma Linda University and co-author of The Alzheimer’s Solution: A Breakthrough Program to Prevent and Reverse the Symptoms of Cognitive Decline at Every Age. We asked the neurologist to break down one of
In The Studio with Emerging LA Jewelry Designer Jessica Winzelberg
March 01, 2021 at 11:00AM Color can be deeply therapeutic and a powerful form of self-expression — a thing worth celebrating, indeed. LA-based jewelry designer Jessica Winzelberg makes candy-like creations with natural semi-precious stones as an ode to color; whimsical, but bold just like her California roots. We’re especially enamored
How Do I Know If I Really Have Food Sensitivities?
March 01, 2021 at 10:36AM Functional Medicine Registered Dietitian Brigid Titgemeier has weighed in on some of the most important nutrition topics of 2020-21 with us. As founder of My Food is Health, Brigid is aware of wellness trends on both a macro level and a micro level down to
5 Things To Know About The Full Moon In Virgo This Weekend
February 26, 2021 at 11:22AM Mariah K. Lyons is an author, designer, crystal healer, meditation guide and reiki master based in Los Angeles, CA. She is the founder of the luxury grounding footwear company ASTARA and best-selling author of Crystal Healing for Women. SPIRITUAL SIGNIFICANCE… The Full Moon in February
Remember Jeans? 4 Styles We’re Ready To Climb Back Into
February 26, 2021 at 07:08AM Have you neglected your favorite pair of jeans for the last twelve months? We get it. Even the most formal fashion brands on earth launched loungewear collections in 2020 and we were the most grateful. Despite having become completely accustomed to the feel of fleece
TCM Asks: How’d You Get Your Hair Like That?
February 25, 2021 at 11:24AM A SOLID FIFTEEN PERCENT of our clean beauty research involves being curious (read: nosy) about the women we meet and the products and practices they choose to frequent. Lucky for us and you, we’re immersed in a sea of health and wellness professionals who swear
Laney Crowell Created One of Our Fave Beauty Products Ever
February 24, 2021 at 10:44AM as crowded as the beauty industry is these days, we sometimes wonder why anyone would bother to launch a new makeup brand…and then we try a product like Saie’s new Glowy Super Gel. Saie is one of a strong handful of new brands sweeping in
In The Studio With Pop Artist Alannah Renee Tiller
February 23, 2021 at 11:09AM It’s Black History Month. In honor, we’re profiling three black female artists in their studios whom you can also support through this limited edition collaboration with Pressed Juicery. The labels are beautiful, the flavors include Pressed’s best-sellers and we’ll be following up with the ladies
What’s The Deal with SpiceFruit? The New Weight Loss Supplement Getting So Much Buzz
February 23, 2021 at 10:23AM Wellness renegade Naomi Whittel has become a surprising new resource for us. Through Naomi, we’ve discovered a few of our new go-to supplements like berberine for blood sugar balance and her unique blend of resveratrol and turmeric for major anti-inflammatory benefits. Though we rarely talk
Cafe Gratitude’s Grilled Vegetable Bruschetta with Caramelized Onions
February 22, 2021 at 09:52PM California’s crunchiest cafe, Cafe Gratitude released a cookbook this winter and we’ve been poring over it’s pages. Devotees of the cafes’ clean and thoughtfully-made dishes will fall in love with Love is Served: Inspired Plant-Based Recipes from Southern California full of inventive and delicious recipes. This
Would You or Wouldn’t You: We’re Still Not Sure How We Feel About Face Shields
February 22, 2021 at 11:10AM From underwater cycling to $300 lattes, we cover some of wellness’ weirdest trends in our series, Would You or Wouldn’t You. This week, we’re talking about face shields. We want to know: do you love them, hate them, wear them? Would you or wouldn’t you?
Would You or Wouldn’t You: We’re Still Not Sure How We Feel About Face Shields
February 22, 2021 at 11:10AM From underwater cycling to $300 lattes, we cover some of wellness’ weirdest trends in our series, Would You or Wouldn’t You. This week, we’re talking about face shields. We want to know: do you love them, hate them, wear them? Would you or wouldn’t you?
The Most Important Thing to Do For Your Health in 2021
February 19, 2021 at 11:25AM We’ve been talking with Dr. Mark Hyman about peganism (no, not paganism) since 2018. It’s a hybrid word for paleo-vegan that began as a joke, but quickly solidified into one of the most workable food philosophies we know. He’s finally written a book on the
One of Hailey Bieber’s Favorite Jewelers Also Makes Kick-Ass Avocado Toast
February 19, 2021 at 10:56AM Yes, that is the actual headline. Not long ago, we would’ve rolled our eyes or stuck up our nose at a celebrity headline like this one, until we honestly realized that when we’re cozy at home we click on them too. The truth is, we
Is Bliss The New Buzz? We Tried The Adaptogenic Spritz That Wants To Replace Your Rosé
February 18, 2021 at 11:57AM Last February, I decided I would quit drinking for the foreseeable future. I made that life choice right after an incredible HAIM concert, a diverse portfolio of tequila cocktails, and a misunderstanding about just how different hangovers are in your 30s, rather than in your
5 Mindful Ways to Handle Anxiety While Working From Home
February 18, 2021 at 11:00AM Your inbox is flooding and you’re running late for a Zoom call. Maybe your boss has thrown a new project your way, but all you want to do is curl up in a ball. Anxiety and depression are on the rise as all of us
The 9-To-5 Is Dead: Is It Time To Change the Way We Work?
February 17, 2021 at 11:34AM Annie Auerbach is the founder of cultural trend and insight agency, Starling and author of the new book, FLEX: Reinventing Work for a Smarter, Happier Life. Most of us have had our workdays ‘reinvented’ involuntarily by this pandemic. Is working with a remote team truly
Pancakes, Bagels + Toast: 7 Keto-Friendly Carb Dupes Worth Craving
February 16, 2021 at 10:55AM While we’re not big fans of strict diets in general, adhering to a keto diet requires specific restrictions, most notably reducing carbs to just 5-10% of one’s diet. Tough? Yes. Worth it? Apparently so! Variations of the ketogenic diet are becoming more popular with wellness
In The Studio With Artist Mikenzi Jones of Kenzi Studio Co
February 16, 2021 at 11:08AM Mikenzi Jones is the second artist featured in Pressed’s limited edition Black History Month collection. We’re celebrating with a series of spotlights featuring all three black female artists, each making contributions to their communities in unique ways. Each Tuesday during the month, meet one of
Fake It ‘Til You Make It: 6 Clean Haircare Products We Love For Healthier Hair
February 15, 2021 at 10:46AM neglected your hair lately in that WFH perma-ponytail? We get it. Here are six clean and high-performance haircare products to help you along on your journey to healthier hair. These products will also help you fake it ’til you make it — boosting whatever volume
Ultrarunner Camille Herron On Gut Health, Beer On the Trail + Women On Top
February 12, 2021 at 11:14AM Ultrarunner Camille Herron first caught our attention with her reputation for running with her hair down, drinking beer and eating tacos during ultramarathons. While we don’t necessarily recommend her personal strategies for amateur runners, we have to say we admire her fun and personable approach