Kids Are Being Exposed to Hormone-Disrupting Chemicals in Skin and Hair Care Products, New Research Says
Share on facebookShare on twitterShare on pinterestShare on email New research has discovered it’s likely that skin and hair care products are exposing children to potentially harmful endocrine-disrupting chemicals. The study, published last week in Environmental Health Perspectives, collected urine samples from 630 kids ages 4 to 8 after parents were asked to fill out questionnaires […]
13 Joy-Sparking Products W+G Editors Bought Last Month That Made Them *So* Happy
After more than three carefree, sun-soaked months, summer is finally reaching its end. *Sigh.* It was fun while it lasted, and Team Well+Good has the stuff to show for it: a very cutesy, very demure selection of products that offered us small joys to contend with this season’s inevitable passing. And we do mean small joys—many of what my […]
The Products W+G Editors Bought in September That Made Them *So* Happy
September is over, and now that summer has officially come and passed (sorry, couldn’t resist a Green Day reference), Well+Good editors are embracing the newness of a seasonal shift. This includes swapping out our warm-weather wardrobes for snugglier clothing, prepping our kitchen for the season’s worth of baking ahead, and a little retail therapy in between. We shopped an […]
The Products W+G Editors Bought in October That Made Them *So* Happy
You may have last-minute Halloween costumes and candy on the brain, but the Well+Good team has other things in mind. Specifically, all the joy-boosting products we bought in October. We promise—there are no tricks here, just treats that have made us so very happy. This October, our editors have embraced the little delights that put a spell on our spirits in […]
The Products W+G Editors Bought in November That Made Them *So* Happy
The Well+Good editors have been as busy as elves curating this season’s greatest holiday gift ideas, but many have also been hard at work shopping joy-sparking products for themselves. Whatever spreads cheer, amirite? And even if they were self-care gifts bought in the name of retail therapy, many double as potential presents for everyone on your list—yourself included. For instance, you’ll […]
Feeling Stiff, Sore, or Crampy? This TCM Treatment May Be Able To Help
Share on facebookShare on twitterShare on pinterestShare on email You’re far from alone if your go-to solve for everyday aches and pains is popping an anti-inflammatory aspirin or ibuprofen. While this can certainly be an effective tack, if you’re looking for another tool to add to your pain-relieving toolbox, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) may have […]
Jamu Is the Traditional Indonesian Drink—and Daily Ritual—Tied To Long-Term Wellness
Driven by a pandemic that encouraged many to rethink and reprioritize their health, people around the world are increasingly seeking out different ways to boost their well-being. As a result, the field of alternative medicine is booming globally, with the market projected to grow by 22 percent annually through 2028. In particular, that reflects rising interest in […]
7 Chinese-Owned Wellness Brands Designed To Demystify Traditional Chinese Medicine
When Lulu Ge, founder of herbal-health brand Elix, stopped taking birth control a few years ago, she soon began to experience debilitating menstrual pain. Though her gynecologist suggested various kinds of over-the-counter and prescription pain medications, she found them either ineffective or riddled with side effects. In search of any other remedy, Ge mentioned her symptoms to […]
I Tried Floating in a Sensory Deprivation Tank To Ease My Anxiety—Here’s What Happened
Share on facebookShare on twitterShare on pinterestShare on email It’s dark in here, and all I can hear is my breath. I’m floating in a sensory deprivation tank, which is basically like a bathtub in a silent, lightless room. I close my eyes and take small sips of air, filling my belly consciously before slowly […]
Why This Wellness Journalist Wants You To Be More Skeptical of Health-Promoting Products That Are Too Good To Be True
Ihad barely hit record on my conversation with journalist Rina Raphael when she started dropping pearls of wisdom. When it comes to navigating the many offerings put forth by the wellness industry: “We’re getting misinformation or information that’s not high-quality from social media, from media, from your friends,” she said. When you’re feeling unwell, it’s so easy […]