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3 Ways to Strengthen Your Circulation
There are days when I go to sweep my house, and I’m amazed by the dust and dirt that has accumulated in the corners. If we could see inside our bodies, we might be shocked by the c…
5 Free Apps for Creating Healthier Habits
Turn your smartphone into a tiny health coach with these apps for better nutrition, mindfulness, and gratitude.
Abhyanga, Anywhere
Acclaimed yoga expert Shiva Rea calls the ayurvedic practice of self-massage, or abhyanga, “befriending yourself.”
Are You a Stressaholic? Here's a Five-Minute Fix
Increasingly over the past couple of years, I’ve been having outbreaks of hives and itchy skin. I finally sat down with an allergist, who gave it to me straight. I am allergic to p…
Boost Your Immune System With Exercise
From improved sleep and circulation to reduced anxiety and more, regular exercise boosts immunity and strengthens the body’s defense against illness.
Building a New Relationship with My Feet
As a kid, my hands and feet were a source of quiet shame for me. I was born with what adults kindly referred to as “old soul’s hands,” which in the schoolyard translated to a regul…
Collagen: A Deeper Look
Collagen is either a must for smooth skin and supple joints—or an unproven supplement that will waste your money. Wellbeing editor KATHRYN DRURY WAGNER went in search of answers.
Create a Garden of the Senses
Sensory gardens look, smell, feel, taste, and sound beautiful. They are designed to be therapeutic for those with special needs.Yet the greatest healing of these magical places com…
Creating a Lifetime of Wellness—Start Having the Life You Deserve
In order to live a full, balanced, meaningful life, many of us may have heard several of Aura E. Martinez’s recommendations: make sleep a priority, strengthen our relationships, fi…
E-Wellness
From medical appointments to yoga classes, the world has gone virtual—and it’s working. Brandi-Ann Uyemura digs into the future of care.
Emotional Intelligence: A Practice for the Chakras
In last week’s post, I talked about the vital importance of emotional intelligence. Medical professionals are learning that a huge, overlooked reason many North Americans get sick …
Ending it Well: Missives from Inside the Death Wellness Movement
The death wellness movement is about facing hard choices openly and mindfully. For author Leslie Krongold, this has been a very personal exploration.
Finding Inner Peace, At Summer Camp
Pass the s’mores—and make them vegan! A new brand of sleep-away camp caters to wellness-seeking adults.
Free Your Body, Free Your Mind
Eight or so years ago, Janet Sleigh stood in her kitchen, -bemoaning her whacked-out hormones, her arthritic fingers, and her squishy postpartum belly of two years. A friend who wa…
Gut Bacteria Affects Your Mood?
New studies suggest that probiotics do more than help you digest—they may also boost your mood.Audrey Anne Sukacz said she started enriching her diet with probiotics—foods that con…
Helping Kids to Connect Body, Breath, and Mind
Peeking in on children’s yoga classes, I watch kids doing poses such as tree, snake, butterfly, or lion, while the instructor tells a story about the various ways these creatures b…
If You Want To... Invest in a Wellness Program
10 powerful paths toward finding optimum wellness—and a better you
