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 Scent is a powerful thing. It can evoke moods, trigger memories, and shape our personal identity—some “functional fragrances” can go even further to calm or enhance our emotions entirely. Candles are perhaps the coziest way to take advantage of scent—to brighten your space, help you relax, or…
The discourse around self-love has never really resonated with me. Don’t get me wrong: As a spiritual person (even my purple aura color says so), I’m the first to believe that your thoughts become your reality. But declaring “love” for myself has often felt a little disingenuous. I always figured it was my natural aversion to lovey-dovey emotions that was holding me back (typical Aquarius here). But after I was pushed to say “I love you” to a mirror last year at a wellness retreat, I had a different realization: It wasn’t that I didn’t relate to self-love—it was that…
Looks can be deceiving when it comes to Pilates. Doing a workout—which generally involves lying down on a mat—may seem easier than, say, a HIIT sesh. But just wait. There’s a very high likelihood that the classic moves, from teasers to swan dives, will leave you dripping with sweat. That’s why doing a Pilates workout for beginners at home can be beneficial: You’ll be able to fire up all the muscles needed to master the foundational exercises before jumping into a more advanced class. Every beginner Pilates workout is going to look a little different. Some focus on perfecting your…
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 Your lips are never not chapped, your temples feel tight, and your cheeks might as well be sandpaper. Happy winter, fam. The combination of cold and windy weather, low humidity, and dry air from indoor heating isn’t exactly gentle on your face (please, someone, send us a…
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 It’s no secret that hiking, camping, and simply being out in nature has a slew of health benefits, including minimizing stress and battling brain fog. Lucky for us, REI—the retailer known for its wide array of outdoor apparel, gear, and footwear—wants to help you get outdoors more…
If the standard plank is starting to get boring, it is time to add mountain climbers into your workout routine. They are an amped-up version of the plank—and no actual climbing experience is required. This exercise strengthens your arms, core, and legs. No gym membership? No problem. You can do this move at home without any special equipment. Mountain climbers are thought to have gotten their start in the military, where they were used to train soldiers how to move quickly while staying low to the ground. This versatile exercise can be used as a warm-up, part of a HIIT…
Feeling a little down in the dumps? If so, Maggie Berghoff, a functional medicine nurse practitioner and author of Eat to Treat, is holding space for you. To that end, the expert says that there are foods and beverages that can boost your mood or dampen it, and recommends being mindful of the food-mood connection by leaning into those that spark joy. Berghoff says there are four main food and drink categories that can impact mood levels in both directions. But before you go bonkers at the supermarket or clear out anything in your pantry, know that you shouldn’t overthink…
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 If you have a yoga lover in your life, they’ll likely appreciate a thoughtful yoga gift that supports their personal practice, be it in the studio, at home, or anywhere in between. But unless you’re not a regular on the mat yourself, you may want some guidance…
One of the buzziest health words of the past few years? Probiotics. From probiotic-rich recipes shared across social media to food brands adding probiotics to beverages and snacks, you might be wondering if it’s too late to ask what probiotics do. In a nutshell, probiotics are live bacteria and yeasts that benefit your body. “Probiotics are often referred to as ‘good’ or ‘friendly’ bacteria since they can help support our health,” Charleston-based registered dietician Lauren Manaker, MS, RDN, LD, says. “They do so by aiding in the breakdown of food and absorption of nutrients and can support the immune system. Certain…
You’re walking into the drugstore and you make a beeline for the supplement section. When you stepped through the doors, you were feeling confident in your decision to support your gut health and tackle bothersome symptoms like occasional bloating and gas. Now staring down an entire aisle of options, your faith in your ability to choose the right solution is waning. But don’t get discouraged: On your next supplement shopping trip, you can come prepared knowing what to look for on the bottle—courtesy of board-certified gastroenterologist Kumkum Patel, MD, MPH—to ensure you’re getting the most out of your supplements—starting with…