Wellness
Life can be frenzied. Paying the bills, being present for your friends and loved ones, maintaining hope in an ever-more appalling world – no wonder you’re stressed out and reeling. You need something to do, somewhere to put the messy bundle of your emotions. In other words, you need to start knitting. Seriously. Knitting isn’t […]
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So, I’ve been working out, drinking my water, and following all the health tips that pop up on Instagram. I was convinced I was doing everything right. I was obsessed with being “perfect” — meal prepping, avoiding processed foods, and skipping birthday cake (even on my own birthday). I followed every wellness influencer, thinking that […]
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Stretching — it’s not just for yoga or warming up before a workout. It’s a gentle, daily practice that brings so many benefits to your body and mind. If you’ve been thinking of adding stretching to your routine, here’s why you might want to start today. Why Stretch? Stretching does so much more than just […]
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In a world where stress, burnout, and overstimulation are the norm, turning to ancient wellness systems like Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) can offer a refreshing, grounded path back to balance. These time-honored traditions emphasize prevention, natural healing, and living in harmony with nature — a gentle reminder that healing doesn’t have to be […]
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In a world obsessed with more, it’s easy to overlook the power of less. When it comes to beauty and self-care, slowing down may be the secret to glowing skin and a calm and peaceful state of mind. We’re not suggesting you skip your skincare routine. What we mean is approaching the process with intention. […]
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The truth is, meditating can be quite difficult, even painful.
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Mother’s Day is often a festival of gooey sentimentality, awash in hearts and flowers and treacle. Its origins have deep roots in activism for peace and workers’ rights – and that’s something truly worth celebrating. It’s time to give up tired notions that only support the patriarchy and reimagine Mother’s Day as a tribute to […]
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Written by Matthew Whitaker Growing up, I was never the most athletic. I enjoyed time outdoors and hiking as a Boy Scout, but I was never interested in team sports like swimming or track. I suffered from asthma, which only made exercising more difficult. In college, I tried to exercise more but gave up after […]
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On the first day of Spring, I was walking through Washington Square Park, lost in my thoughts — worrying about the cuts to public education, the current administration’s roll-back on America’s hard-won diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), and the latest affront to human dignity. The everyday horror show that plagues so many of us these […]
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. . . Nothing can tarnish that.” — Yoko Ono People have turned to nature for healing, clarity, and comfort for eons. Among the most respected – and cherished – tools for inner balance are healing crystals: natural stones believed to hold vibrational energies that align with our bodies and emotions. Spiritual skeptics and curious […]
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