Author: Richard C. Trotter
With the Well+Good SHOP, our editors put their years of know-how to work in order to pick products (from skin care to self care and beyond) they’re betting you’ll love. While our editors independently select these products, making a purchase through our links may earn Well+Good a commission. Happy shopping! Explore the SHOP When a yoga pose is inaccessible, you don’t have to twist yourself into knots or bend over backwards to make it work—instead, consider yoga blocks as a helping hand. “Yoga props are a really important part of anyone’s practice,” says Maine-based yoga teacher Katherine Englishman, “supporting you…
With the Well+Good SHOP, our editors put their years of know-how to work in order to pick products (from skin care to self care and beyond) they’re betting you’ll love. While our editors independently select these products, making a purchase through our links may earn Well+Good a commission. Happy shopping! Explore the SHOP Even when you’ve got the perfect dry skin routine down pat, there’s one pesky area that still seems to struggle: the skin around your eyes. This area, (which is up to ten times thinner and more delicate than the rest of your face, BTW) is highly vulnerable…
With the Well+Good SHOP, our editors put their years of know-how to work in order to pick products (from skin care to self care and beyond) they’re betting you’ll love. While our editors independently select these products, making a purchase through our links may earn Well+Good a commission. Happy shopping! Explore the SHOP Whether you’re going for long evening walks to clear your mind or 15-minute resets during your work day, walking has a ton of benefits. In fact, regular strolls can reduce the risk of strokes, improve mental health, and prevent cardiovascular diseases. To make it even more compelling, all…
Crossing paths with certain animals—like a cardinal, a firefly, a black cat, a praying mantis, a monarch butterfly, or a dragonfly—can feel more special than, say, running into your neighbor Mabel’s chihuahua that escaped from her backyard the 20th time this week. But according to spiritual mediums, stumbling across an animal of any kind, even a common frog, could be an encounter teeming with significance. Seeing one in the wild might seem inconsequential, but the spiritual meaning of a frog is rich all the same. “There’s a magical connection between species,” explains Marcella Kroll, artist, psychic medium, and creator of…
If you have ever dealt with digestive issues, chances are that at one point or another you’ve been told by a doctor to follow an elimination diet, or have experimented on your own with cutting out various foods or food groups. Elimination diets—which temporarily remove food or food groups from your diet—are considered the “gold standard” for pinpointing food intolerances and allergies among gastroenterologists and other gut health experts. Why? They’re typically non-invasive and don’t require any expensive testing, making them an easily accessible diagnostic tool. Experts In This Article Rachel Dyckman, MS, RDN, CDN, Rachel Dyckman is a New…
If you’re currently in the throes of an itchy scalp, you know how uncomfortable—not to mention annoying—it can be. Scalp itchiness is actually quite common, says Brendan Camp, MD, a Manhattan-based dermatologist at MDCS Dermatology, and it often comes with scalp irritation, redness, flaking, and sensitivity. The most common cause is seborrheic dermatitis (aka dandruff), Dr. Camp says, which is marked by pink, dry, flaky patches of skin. It’s not clear exactly what causes seborrheic dermatitis, but “it tends to be worse in the winter and may be exacerbated by stress,” Dr. Camp notes. Other causes of an itchy scalp include…
There are numerous ways to wind down after a long day. You can meditate, take a bath, spend some time in an infrared sauna—the list goes on. One often-overlooked method that’s worth adding to every wellness routine, however, is none other than restorative yoga. Unlike traditional yoga poses, which have the goal of building strength and flexibility, restorative yoga poses offer a slower, more restful approach that quite literally relaxes every muscle in your body. Whether you’re hoping to reduce stress or improve your sleep, the benefits from finding inner balance through restorative yoga feel never-ending. Below, you’ll learn the…
How many times have you been in a workout class and heard the instructor say the cue “engage your core”? Maybe you tighten your abs, hold your breath, or tuck your pelvis—but is that actually how to engage your core? Fitness experts often emphasize the significance of having an engaged core during a workout. However, it’s not always clear what that means, and engaging your core correctly is easier said than done. To get to the bottom of it, we spoke to the experts to explain the benefits of a strong core and, most importantly, guidance on how to engage…
Whether you are team tofu, love edamame, or take your latte with plant-based milk, you probably know about the protein-powered health benefits of soy. But did you know it contains skin-supporting compounds, too? Research shows that eating soy may leave your skin feeling more hydrated and may help reduce fine lines (yes, seriously). A September 2023 clinical study, published in Nutrients and conducted on postmenopausal women, found that participants who consumed 30 grams of soy protein every day for six months experienced an increase in skin hydration and a decrease in wrinkle depth and pigmentation. Curious what this means for…
I ran for over an hour yesterday on the treadmill—in silence. Just me and my thoughts. No music. Not a podcast or episode on the iPad. Zero distractions. Here’s what I did have—a killer brainstorming session, soulful prayer time, and keyed-in attention to my breathing. And this is how all of my runs—indoor and outdoor—have gone since embracing mindful running. Before you go thinking I’m some running prodigy who breezes through every mile, pause. I am a seasonal runner and I start from square one every year. Mile one is almost always hard. So why would I choose to do…