Author: Richard C. Trotter
Heading into the holiday season can mean stress and anxiety levels are running high. From hosting unruly family members to managing travel-related gut health woes, your normal day-to-day routines will likely be out the door (at least for some time). And although some things may fall out of your control—like who shows up at your holiday gathering unannounced—Uma Naidoo, MD, a Harvard-trained nutritional psychiatrist and the author of the upcoming book, Calm Your Mind With Food, says there are a few things that you can do to help relieve tensions during these high-stress times. Let it be known: It’s 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 I’m not by any measure a coffee expert. But, thanks to a recent purchase that has elevated my morning brew, I now feel like one. What changed my coffee game so drastically? The Breville Barista Pro Espresso Machine (originally $850, now $680). Since I’ve had it, the…
After years of dieting and exposure to toxic diet culture, we tend to associate nutrient-rich foods with restrictive diets. Salads and other veggies are often a diet mainstay. But intuitive eating is all about ditching diets for good. While the practice is commonly misunderstood as an excuse to eat forbidden foods, all day and every day, that is not the case; it’s really about taking an anti-diet approach to nutrition. An intuitive eater consumes a variety of foods that make their body feel good—mindful of hunger and fullness cues. There are no off-limit foods. Emotions aren’t numbed by food. And…
Maybe you’ve had this experience before, or you’ve seen it on a TV show: A couple is arguing about something, and before you know it, one of them won’t talk to the other. One partner is pleading and begging—or maybe yelling—wanting to finish the argument, while the other partner acts like they don’t even exist. Ah yes, the silent treatment. Sounds pretty rough, right? In fact, other than being straight-up rude (and annoying and unhelpful), the silent treatment can be a form of manipulation, according to therapists who have expertise in relationships, abuse, and narcissism—which means learning how to deal with…
Most of us learn about astrology in the context of our natal chart, which provides a snapshot of the planetary alignments at the moment we were born. But what if I told you that every decision you make has a “birth chart” of its own? After all, any job, relationship, or business starts or comes to life at a certain point in time, and the positions of the celestial bodies at that time can be thought of as forming the birth chart for that occurrence. Using that intel to your advantage, you can also proactively harness astrology by choosing a…
We’ve all been at the gym and seen Billy. Billy is doing the most. He is jumping rope at a pace that opens the space-time continuum. He is doing every push-up that needs to be done. He is s-p-r-i-n-t-i-n-g on that treadmill. And when you get to the gym tomorrow, Billy will be there—doing the most again. While you can certainly train like Billy if that’s your jam, the age of rise-and-grind fitness is coming to an end. In-the-know athletes are swapping seven-days-a-week HIIT classes for a more balanced repertoire that includes recovery, mobility work, and Zone 2 training, an…
Happy cows might come from California, but happy goats are found in Washington. Nestled in historic Centralia, Washington, is the Stout Family Farm, which is home to roughly 500 grass-fed, free-range goats. First established in 1928, the farm is owned and run by naturopathic doctor Frank Stout, ND, and his son, Joe Stout, MS. The milk collected from these goats fuels the family’s line of goat protein powders, formulas, and supplements, aptly named Mt. Capra (the Italian word for goat). The family-owned brand of goat protein products is a favorite among nutrition experts, including functional medicine doctor and author Mark…
The age of the max-cushioned shoe is very much upon us. And if you’re as much of a fan of a tall stack of foam underfoot as I am, it’s possible that you’ve lovingly described wearing your favorite sneaks as feeling like you’re “walking on pillows.” But as we enter the era of super-soft footwear, it begs the question: Can shoes be too comfortable? Unfortunately, cushion lovers, it may be time for a reality check. “The problem with walking on pillows is that our body was not designed to [do that],” says Liza Egbogah, DC, DOMP, a posture expert with…
Like many folks around the globe, I love the ritual of brewing a fresh cup of coffee every morning. My drink of choice is an extra-hot (yes, all year long) cappuccino with as much foamy milk on top as possible (I love my De’longhi Magnificia Evo and Nespresso Milk Frother). Since coffee is a staple in my morning routine (I try to indulge in my first cup 90 minutes after waking, following the advice of Andrew Huberman, PhD, professor of neurobiology and ophthalmology at Stanford University School of Medicine), it’s also a great opportunity to add more flavor and nutrients…
A couple of years ago, I went to a dance class I was thrilled for. From the class description to the number of participants to the instructor’s introduction, I could tell I was going to have a good time. Bring on the sexy moves, lots of sass, well-loved pop songs, and a group of energized students. A few songs in, however, I began to understand why group fitness classes can feel defeating. Despite Britney Spears’s iconic music and all my favorite moves being incorporated, I worried I wouldn’t make it through the whole class. I was huffing and puffing—again, only…