October 01, 2018 at 07:00AM Famed relationship expert Esther Perel once told me that American culture is deficient in ritual. In agreement is Jessica Zucker, PhD, a clinical psychologist who specializes in reproductive and maternal mental health and founded the #IHadAMiscarriage campaign years after she herself suffered a traumatic miscarriage at 16 weeks. She believes society needs something to help those dealing with pregnancy loss move through the process of grief. As of now, such a ritual doesn’t exist—but Dr. Zucker is working to change that: The latest installment of her work is aimed at undoing the culture of silence around this common and yet somehow unspeakable event. I’m moved by her description of Japanese Jizo statues. These figures, which can be found standing guard in temples and cemeteries, are meant to provide protection for children and unborn babies, and are sought by those dealing with miscarriage (and any offspring loss) as a source of comfort—flowers are placed alongside them, incense is burned, and the stone figures are dressed in warm clothing. Within Japanese society, this is a highly normalized process. And yet, we have nothing remotely similar in the United States. Photo: Rebecca Coursey “What’s so beautiful and profound is that [this ritual] is in plain sight, integrated into the city, into daily life—I spent several hours at the foot of the Zojo-ji temple in Tokyo amidst countless Jizo statues [and witnessed] loads of people coming and going, visiting statues, while others walked by as they were going about their day,” Dr.
Year: 2018
Calling all honey haters: This funny wellness takedown for the ages is for you
October 01, 2018 at 06:38AM There are lots of things to love about honey. First off, it’s a skin savior—as a gentle (and cheap) facial cleanser and as a hydrating, acne-fighting mask. The natural sweetener also has proteins and enzymes that can actually heal the gut lining. And you probably have at least one Manuka-crazed friend who relies on it during cold and flu season. Still, I guarantee you’ll never look at honey the same way after hearing comedian Max Silvestri’s epic takedown of the sticky stuff. It all went down on a recent episode of the buzzy Las Culturistas podcast—which has an “I don’t think so, honey!” rant segment at the end. Silvestri dedicated his venting time to reveal his hate for, well, honey itself. His disdain is deep and specific—like someone who has read all the info on honey, tried to get on board, but is just not having it. “You are sugar that refuses to own a TV. You are sugar on rollerblades trying to explain to a group of girls at a party what Inception was about.” —Comedian Max Silvestri “You taste weird. You are annoying sugar. You are sugar that refuses to own a TV. You are sugar on rollerblades trying to explain to a group of girls at a party what Inception was about. Congrats, you figured out how to make tea worse,” Silvestri starts off before finishing with one final stinger for the buzzy superfood: “You’re a sticky Thighmaster covered in flies.” Hosts Bowen Yang and
Exclusive: Naturopathica launches book featuring beauty regimens for different “skin personalities”
October 01, 2018 at 04:07AM Naturopathica has been slaying the holistic beauty game since it first opened its spa doors in East Hampton in 1995. Since then, herbalist-aromatherapist-skin-care pro, founder, and CEO of the brand Barbara Close has made her company a go-to in the spa world and with natural beauty enthusiasts everywhere. So it couldn’t have been more fitting when the holistic skin-care powerhouse introduced customized facials—targeted to four different skin personalities—along with seven new products to go along with them. Post-facial, you’ll walk away with a dedicated regimen that involves nutrition tips, herbal remedies, and lifestyle advice, too. Now, all that advice (think of it as an owner’s manual for your healthiest skin, ever) has been rolled up into a must-have new edition of Close’s book, The Naturopathica Effect, featuring a foreword by Well+Good co-founder Melisse Gelula. “I’ve always said it takes more than a serum to have beautiful skin—so to walk the walk, this treatment really addresses people’s skin care from a holistic approach that balances more than the complexion,” Close tells me over kombuchas at her Chelsea Healing Arts Center. “This treatment really addresses people’s skin-care from a holistic approach that balances more than the complexion.” Accordingly, each facial begins with a comprehensive questionnaire (which asks everything from how your skin responds to stress to how many cups of coffee you drink a day). An esthetician then determines your skin personality—this goes way beyond the old-school skin types like normal, dry, and oily—which Close believes don’t really
5 easy, next-level ways to detox your home
October 01, 2018 at 03:30AM Clean-living guru Sophia Gushée is the queen of healthy-home vibes—and she’s full of easy-to-implement ideas for detoxing your living environment. Here, the Well+Good Council member and toxic-exposure expert shares some smart, simple ways to create fresher air, a calmer vibe, and an all-around healthier place to live. Since I detoxed my home, I’ve never felt better. When people ask me how to do it for themselves, there are a few things I recommend. Replacing typical cleaning products with healthier ones is a good place to start, since you can quickly swap toxic chemicals for inexpensive DIY formulas. (Get some of my “recipes” here.) I also advise banning shoes inside the home, since they can track in pesticides and lead. And when you can leave the windows open, please do—it lets fresh air circulate. If you’re already doing that, though, here are five next-level tweaks that will help make your home as clean and healthy as it can be. Photo: Alto Images / Stocksy Freshen the air…naturally Home odors happen to all of us, but I don’t use traditional air fresheners. First, they’re filled with chemicals—many of which may be harmful to human health. Furthermore, all they do is mask odor with a synthetic scent. I think it’s better to figure out the source of a bad smell, and once you’ve eliminated the cause, try this method for clearing the air. Get two Mason jars. Fill one with baking soda to absorb odors, and fill the
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