Ojo Santa Fe Wellness Resort and Spa is a secluded, tranquil oasis located in the high desert of Northern New Mexico, just north of Santa Fe. Repeat visitors know why this lush hideout is considered one of the best wellness resorts in the country– but increasingly, the need for escape and healing has made integrative […]
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The Best Shave Ice on O’ahu: 6 Cool Places to Try This Hawaiian Staple
What bagels are to New York City and what coffee is to Portland, shave ice is to Hawai’i– particularly O’ahu, where the best shave ice is made. This Asian/Pacific Rim-influenced version of a snow cone (albeit a much better snowcone) is a classic Hawaiian dessert. You can’t leave the island without trying shave ice– just […]
25 Helpful Gifts for Stressed Out People
As I’ve gotten older, I’ve come to realize that people really only want gifts that will make their lives easier. That’s why I put together this collection of gifts for stressed-out people– a collection of beautiful, functional stress relief gifts that promote mental health and well-being. We live at a moment in history when divisive […]
The 3 Best Yoga Studios in Savannah, Georgia
The best yoga studios in Savannah, Georgia are as charming as the city itself. As it turns out, the mossy oak and flower-filled “hostess city” of the South also has dozens of wonderful yoga studios that are equally welcoming. No matter where you are at in your yoga practice– beginner, intermediate, or advanced– these well […]
Natalie Portman’s Vegan Hamantaschen Recipe
The latest recipe in G&L’s Nourished By My Heroes series is a fun one: Natalie Portman’s vegan hamantaschen recipe. Hamantaschen are classic, triangle-shaped filled cookies that originate in Israel and enjoy massive popularity in many parts of Eastern Europe. The cookie casing can range from hard, almost like a shortbread, to more dough-y, akin to […]
An Insider’s Guide to Atlanta, Georgia (20 Cool Things To Do)
Dynamic neighborhoods, excellent food, mixed-use development, and a vibrant music scene make modern-day Atlanta, Georgia a city with its own unique flair. Sure, you’ve heard about the Atlanta Botanical Garden, Olympic Park, and the Atlanta Falcons Stadium Tour— but the best things to do in Atlanta are often unrelated to the biggest landmarks. This bespoke […]
The 12 Best Herbal Remedies For Anxiety (& The Most Effective Ways to Use Them)
Herbal remedies for anxiety and stress have gone from being woo-woo to commonplace. As we wrote in our Comprehensive Anxiety Toolkit, anxiety is a multifaceted experience and as such, you should take a multifaceted approach to treatment. Exercise, meditation, getting good sleep, eating plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, and maintaining healthy relationships can all […]
6 Foods That Help Seasonal Affective Disorder (+ Other Helpful Lifestyle Hacks)
Also known as the “Winter Blues,” Seasonal Affective Disorder is a feeling of mild depression or anxiety that manifests during the cold, grey winter months. (It’s also sometimes referred to as the very appropriate acronym, SAD.) SAD symptoms include everything from fatigue, lethargy, and difficulty waking up to extreme anxiety, lack of motivation, and decreased […]
The 4 Best Yoga Studios in Providence, Rhode Island
With hipster enclaves surrounding institutions like Brown University and the Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, Rhode Island necessarily boasts a number of excellent, modern yoga studios. As a complement to the burgeoning vegan/vegetarian food scene that has sprouted up in recent years, Providence’s best yoga studios capture two integral aspects of modern living in […]
Gut Health Strongly Linked To Anxiety, Research Finds
Gut health and mental health may be more strongly associated than scientists previously suspected, new research suggests. According to recent meta-analyses published in the medical journal General Psychiatry, anxiety might be alleviated by regulating gut bacteria. This is a massive finding considering that as much as a third of the global population experiences anxiety, and […]