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If your dream facial includes lifted cheekbones, a sculpted jawline, and that post-vacation glow—minus the flight—consider AMEŌN’s Natural Facelift Sculpting & Remodeling Facial your new go-to. This multi-modality treatment blends a variety of expert techniques—lymphatic drainage, facial sculpting massage, acupressure—with cold therapy in the form of AMEŌN’s signature Glow Manifesto Ice Cubes. It’s one of…

This elegant appetizer is refreshing and surprisingly toothsome. A quick time on the grill and a bit of hot Spanish paprika give watermelon a hint of smoky flavour. The simple, yet elegant presentation brings a special feel to the evening. This recipe was originally published in the July 2025 issue of alive magazine.

Some of the links in this story are affiliate links, which means we may earn a commission if you choose to purchase—helping us continue to share mindful, inspiring content. Summer is full of golden-hour dinners, garden parties, and impromptu cheers—but that doesn’t mean you always want the wine buzz that comes with it. Whether you’re…

We’ve tested more skin tints, tinted moisturizers, and no-makeup makeup products than we’d care to admit. Some ghosted us by noon. Others clung to dry patches like they were being paid to. And a few just didn’t show up at all. But then we met Typology’s Tinted Serum—and it kind of changed the game. Lightweight,…

Introduction Last week, my teenage son spent six hours rewriting the opening paragraph of his college essay. Six hours. On one paragraph. Watching him agonize over every word choice, I saw myself—and realized how deeply I’d passed down my perfectionist tendencies. That’s when it hit me: my pursuit of flawlessness wasn’t making me excellent. It…

Home gardening has long been celebrated for its health and wellness benefits. From increased quality of life to reduced feelings of stress and anxiety, many people look to their gardens to help them thrive. What these studies promoting the benefits of growing food and flowers often miss is how certain barriers prevent people from participating.…

Introduction: The Morning Struggle The alarm goes off at 5 AM. My hand hovers over the snooze button, and for a split second, I’m back to that old familiar battle. The bed feels impossibly warm, especially on these cold mornings. My two sons won’t be up for another two hours. Every fiber of my being…

Celebrate the glory of summer by showcasing some fresh garden bounty. A crudité platter always goes down a treat, especially when it’s full of the summer’s best. Radishes, carrots, garden peas, young broccoli, and even tiny gem lettuce are wonderful additions. It all gets topped off with a zesty dressing made with cilantro, orange, lime,…

Inflammation is a process of immune activation the body takes to defend against infection, toxins, or tissue injury, with the purpose of healing. Our immune cells “turn on” inflammation in response to perceived threats by secreting an array of chemical mediators called cytokines, which can be measured in the blood, such as interleukin 6 (IL-6)…

You swore this time would be different. They were charming, attentive, said all the right things—and for a moment, it felt like maybe, finally, you’d met someone who could meet you. But somewhere between the good morning texts and half-planned future trips, you started to notice the familiar signs: the deflections, the shallow conversations, the…