June 04, 2020 at 03:04AM There are so many changes that happen to the body during pregnancy. The pelvis is expanding and getting ready to make room for the baby—this tightens the lower back, and the lateral (side hips) in order for the body to counterbalance. And since the front of the body is growing, it also reduces spinal mobility—which contributes […]

June 04, 2020 at 02:33AM When it comes to skin aging, most of the conversation zeroes in on the shoulders up. Of course we can’t forget about the hands, as our paws are a valuable tell-all for signs of aging as well (both the skin and the nails, it turns out). Another area that needs some extra love? The delicate skin of […]

June 04, 2020 at 12:11AM No matter how many products you layer in your skin care routine, a good cleanser is a nonnegotiable. But the different techniques for washing your face aren’t so set in stone, which has sparked some heated conversation in the beauty space. In addition to the great double-cleanse debate, there are some people who keep their favorite cleansers in the […]

June 03, 2020 at 11:33PM When you’re craving something sweet, there are plenty of options, but there’s nothing quite like a cookie. And just because they are tasty treats doesn’t mean they can’t be healthy—simple swaps can make even the most popular cookies better for us, whether it’s making them fit a ketogenic, plant-based, gluten-free, or paleo diet, or simply ensuring there are plenty […]

June 03, 2020 at 10:05PM We all know to wash our blankets and vacuum our floors from time to time, but what about cleaning the couches we’ve been sitting on every day? This piece of furniture could easily be one of the most used but least tended to things in our homes. And that may be because we’re unsure how […]

June 03, 2020 at 06:12PM When you think of crispy chicken, it may call to mind images of fast-food, deep fryers, and carb-heavy breadings—but this recipe will convince you that low-carb crispy chicken isn’t just possible, it’s actually pretty simple. One of the recipes shared by food writer and cook Valerie Azinge in her new cookbook 30-Minute Low-Carb Dinners, this recipe is the […]

June 03, 2020 at 01:27PM In the last week, mass groups of people have taken a stand against police brutality and systemic racism in the United States via protests (both virtual and in-person). These calls for justice follow the recent deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Tony McDade, and Ahmaud Arbery—among countless other innocent black lives lost—at the hands of police officers. These actions are meant […]

June 03, 2020 at 11:12AM As someone who has been receiving and practicing reiki for several years, I’ve found that many newcomers to the modality have similar questions about it. So for anyone who is reiki curious, here are my answers to a few commonly asked questions. I hope they can help you decide if reiki healing is something you’d […]

June 03, 2020 at 10:29AM In the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, yoga is described as the stilling of the fluctuations of the mind. As one of the eight limbs of yoga that leads to union or “oneness,” meditation helps us do just that. A daily meditation practice can promote a gradual slowing of the thoughts to reveal a deeper level of consciousness, awareness, and sense […]

June 03, 2020 at 03:20AM Perhaps you’ve already been practicing yoga at home and you’re looking to go deeper, or maybe you’re just eager to make yoga part of your new routine. Wherever you are in your yoga journey, if you’re spending more time at home these days, consider elevating your practice with an at-home yoga retreat. I teamed up with my […]