The health benefits of sleeping under heavy blankets have been documented throughout history, but the trend has emerged again in the digital age as an antidote to insomnia, stress, anxiety. As it turns out, sleeping under a weighted blanket is a particularly effective treatment for people who find themselves struggling with an inability to “wind […]
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Mustard Baths: A Surprising Stress Hack for Relieving Tension + Sleeplessness
Here’s a hot new-but-old health trend you probably never could have predicted: mustard baths. Mustard baths are a rich and alkalizing way to eliminate acid waste and balance the body’s pH, with a storied history of use in Ayurvedic medicine– and Western research is just now emerging to support these claims. The combination of mustard […]
DIY Lemon Balm “Sleep Gummy” Recipe (For Better Sleep)
Gummy vitamins have taken off as an overwhelming trend among adults in recent years. The enthusiasm is shared and seemingly ubiquitous, addled in part by endorsements from major pop culture figures, tech companies, and athletes. Reese Witherspoon, for instance, recently shared a meme on Instagram that said: “Those Who Say You Can’t Mix Business With […]
How Cold Therapy Became a Pop Culture Phenomenon: Ice Baths, Cold Plunges, The Wim Hof Method & Beyond
Amid the discerning consumers of post-pandemic wellness culture– in which the prospects for future thriving look increasingly like things we used to do in the past— ice baths and cold plunges are having a pop culture renaissance. I first heard about cold plunging almost ten years ago, when the talking heads in the New York […]
The 10 Coolest Brunch Spots in Los Angeles
Seemingly no one works in L.A.– or at least that’s what you’d think when regarding brunch crowds on any given day of the week. Brunch, moreover, is a whole experience in Los Angeles. Like brunch in New York, brunch in LA is a place where people like to linger, see, and be seen while dining […]
The 5 Most Charming Hotels in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, South Carolina is a city that runs on charm. While Air BnB might be the frequent traveler’s accommodation choice of the moment, the experience of staying at a boutique hotel in Charleston is worth the investment. “Southern charm” is best experienced in a social environment. If you want to experience the luxurious old-world hospitality […]
The Best Ice Cream in NYC: 9 Cool, Weird & Wonderful Shops
There’s nothing more whimsical or reminiscent of childhood than a good ice cream cone. Fortunately, like pizza, ice cream is something of a religion in New York City, whether you’re a kid or an adult. As a result, the best ice cream in NYC runs the gamut from experimental and edgy to foreign-inspired with All-American […]
7 Science-Backed Ways to Stop Racing Thoughts at Night
According to the latest data from the Cleveland Clinic and the National Institutes of Health, almost 50% of adults report difficulty falling asleep at least a few times each month. While the number of people with full-blown insomnia is hard to measure, many people who struggle to fall asleep blame racing thoughts at night. In […]
12 Things That Are Better Predictors of Happiness Than Money, “Success”, or Accolades
If happiness is all that matters at the end of the day, then why obsess over money and success when everything you need to be happy is already within your control? This is the premise of what I call the “Dirty Dozen” of Happiness: 12 key attributes, circumstances, and personal qualities that are better predictors […]
An Insider’s Guide to Savannah, Georgia (22 Delightful Things To Do)
Let’s just come right out and say it: Savannah, Georgia is one of the quaintest cities on the East Coast United States, and it should absolutely be on any American traveler’s Bucket List. People come to Savannah for the art, the architecture, the food, and to wander amidst the Spanish moss-covered live oak trees that […]