Category: Lifestyle Blog
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The Lowdown on Wellness Patches
Your skin already absorbs moisturizer and sunscreen—so why not B12 or magnesium? Wellness patches are the latest supplement trend, designed to deliver nutrients discreetly and directly through the skin. But how well do they work? Here, we’ll explore what wellness patches are and explain what to expect if you give them a try. What are…
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The Magic of Forest Bathing
What do you like most when you stroll through a forest? The sounds that become louder, yet not overwhelming, as you focus on listening? Or maybe it’s sunlight sifting through trembling leaves, or the frosty silence if it’s the middle of winter? If, sometimes, you find yourself thinking, “I need to go to the woods…
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Enjoy a Fall Equinox Feast
You know that weird time of year when your body’s craving soup, but your brain’s still clinging to iced coffee? That’s where this feast lives. Think of it as a Sunday reset for the real world: cozy, high-protein dishes that support your immune system without tasting like you’ve given up. It’s brunch, but better: built…
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The 5-Second Tick That Stops Overthinking in Its Tracks
We all have those moments where our brain talks us out of the very thing we know we should do. You want to get up when the alarm rings, but somehow you’re still in bed. You mean to speak up in the meeting, but the words don’t come out. You think about starting the workout,…
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The Summer Salad That Doubles as the Perfect Picnic Sandwich
Inspired bY a seaside lunch in Southampton, this hearty, farm-stand-fresh salad is the kind of recipe Beth Le Manach does best—easy, elegant, and straight from her cookbook Entertaining 101: 101 Recipes Every Host Should Know How to Make. With tender potatoes, juicy fruit, savory bites of meat, and a salty crunch from pistachios or candied pecans,…
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Living Well with Tianna Strateman, President of Club Pilates: On Leadership, Longevity, and the Power of Pilates
From her early days as a pilates instructor to now leading the world’s largest pilates brand, Tianna Strateman’s path has been anything but ordinary. As President of Club Pilates, she’s navigated the delicate balance between wellness and business, helping shape a global movement while staying deeply rooted in the practice that first transformed her own…
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The Hygiene Hypothesis
Antibiotic usage jumped by more than 16 percent in the past few years, with researchers warning it’s a global public health threat. That’s to say nothing about our overreliance on sanitization wipes, antibacterial soap, hand sanitizer, and disinfecting cleaning supplies, especially during this fall’s flu and cold season. Today, doctors and scientists wonder if our…
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10 Fast and Effective Natural Remedies for Constipation
Constipation is uncomfortable and let’s admit it—we’ve all dealt with it at one time or another. Being backed up can cause all kinds of bothersome symptoms, but the good news is that there are ways to get your bowels moving again. Here are 10 natural remedies for constipation. Massage Abdominal massages are a first-line approach…
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Gooey Spiced Squash Blondies
Rich, fudgy, and full of warming spice, these maple-sweetened blondies sneak in roasted squash and tahini for a dessert that feels both cozy and nourishing. This recipe was originally published in the September 2025 issue of alive magazine.
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Let It Grow
Wander into the produce section of any modern grocery store and you’ll be rewarded with an impressive array of vegetables and fruits from all corners of the globe. Despite this ease of access, an increasing interest in home gardening demonstrates a continuing passion for the craft and the plethora of benefits it sprouts, including living…