Author: Richard C. Trotter
It’s about time to leave the spooky vibes of mid-fall—and the intense, emotional energy of Scorpio season—in the rearview for the shine and shimmer of the holiday season. Fittingly, this festive period corresponds to the zodiacal season of fire sign Sagittarius, which is known for finding silver linings. And every zodiac sign stands to benefit from channeling that positive spirit this 2023 Sagittarius season, and reveling in all the joys life has to offer. According to astrologer Alexandria Lettman, founder of spiritual wellness platform Jupiter Jewel, “the excitement of Sagittarius season will be in the journey rather than the destination,…
It’s easy for Americans to romanticize life abroad… whisking away to a foreign locale and relaxing into a dreamy life, far from the cortisol-fueled chaos of the corporate world in the States. In fact, I romanticized it so much that I leapt across the pond myself, golden retriever in tow, to pursue la vie en rose in Paris. Moving to a new country has come with its fair share of hurdles—visa documents, legal logistics, the dreaded dossier (extensive paperwork required for renting) and apartment hunting—but living in the City of Light also comes with incredible benefits and lifestyle changes. I…
What the Wellness host Ella Dove is sitting in a chair looking at a screen projecting images of her hair. It’s not a sexy Pantene commercial involving lustrous lengths and a bouncy tune. It’s her scalp…under a microscope…and there is dust. Why has this video garnered nearly two million views on YouTube? It’s the same answer to the question, “How did Dr. Pimple Popper become a cultural fascination?” or “Why are people extracting ingrown hairs on my Explore page?” On our way to the flawless, filtered perfection that we’re willing to show on Instagram, we want to know that others…
My latest salad creation stars a vibrant mix of sweet caramelised pumpkin, crisp green apple and crunchy walnuts, all harmonised with the sweet tang of cranberries. I finish it off with a drizzle of my homemade maple-Dijon dressing that absolutely elevates this dish! I love to massage my kale with some dressing for an extra tender bite. If you’re vegan, feel free to skip the feta or use a plant-based alternative! Enjoy, Jess x Ingredients: 400g (14.1oz) butternut pumpkin, cubed 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 4 kale leaves, stems removed & leaves roughly torn ½ green apple, sliced into…
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 Have you ever returned from a beach vacation expecting to feel all glowy and dewy after spending a week of relaxation in the sun, only to have your fresh-faced dreams dashed by coming home with more breakouts than souvenirs packed in your suitcase? Hi, it’s me—I felt…
Though I have a solid hair-care and skin-care routine at home, I love going in for a treatment with a professional to ensure my strands and skin are in tip-top shape. To me, this is a fundamental part of how I take care of myself—like an oil change or 10,000 mile service for your car, you know? When it comes to maintaining your mane, more and more hair and scalp treatments have been making their way into the mainstream, with different goals and effects in mind. I’ve personally been on the quest for hydrated, silky, shiny strands, aka “glass hair,”…
Each month, a new trainer takes us through four of the best workouts they have in their back pocket. Follow along weekly for new ways to sweat it out with us. See All Core exercises and kettlebells might not sound like they go hand in hand. The former usually consists of bodyweight moves on the floor, and later adds a bulky load. But actually, a core kettlebell workout makes perfect sense if you’re looking for a dynamic, fun, and effective way to work your abs, obliques, spinal stabilizer muscles, and back—which are all part of your core. Adding any sort of…
Nourishing, delicious, soul-soothing: What more could you ask for from a humble vegetable? Also considered one of the most affordable good-for-you foods on the market, there’s so much more that can—and should—be done with a potato than turning them into mash or fries. If you ask Yumna Jawad, the creator behind Feel Good Foodie, melting potatoes (a popularized-by-Pinterest recipe technique for what professional chefs refer to as fondant potatoes) should be at the top of your Potato Recipe To-Do List. Melting potatoes is a term that refers to potatoes that get pan-fried and then braised in delicious broth and aromatics.…
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. Happy shopping! Explore the SHOP Picture your dream kitchen. Is it a neutrals-laden, airy space? An eclectic hodgepodge of color? Or a more moody, tonal room? Whatever design aesthetic you’re pining for, there’s likely one common denominator in every kitchen fantasy: All of the appliances look sleek, cool, and are definitely not eyesores you’d want to hide inside the cabinets. You can take the first step toward curating your dream…
Dancers are certainly used to dealing with aches and pains, but even professionals like Betsy McBride, a soloist with American Ballet Theatre, aren’t immune from the stiffness, swelling, and general exhaustion that can follow a 14-hour flight. “It’s really hard to get your body going after flying,” McBride says over Zoom in the midst of an international tour in China. “For me, I swell so much flying, and I notice that my ankles feel thicker and not as supple, and my muscles feel almost heavy.” Though based in New York City, McBride and her colleagues spend about 11 weeks each…