Low back pain is a common condition, leading to missed work, lower productivity, and a lower quality of life. Although your healthcare professional should evaluate any lingering pain, there are, luckily, a few lower back pain remedies you can try at home. We used our combined 100+ years of massage therapist experience and knowledge for exactly . . .
By now you’re probably a pro at falling asleep fast, but what about the right ways to get a good night sleep? Those are two different things. Staying asleep (sans tossing and turning) is a completely different story. You can take a warm bath, sip chamomile tea, and cut out caffeine, alcohol, and nicotine all in hopes of getting . . .
If I’ve learned anything in this life, it’s that mornings matter. Think of a time you overslept and the mania that came along with it—not only during the rushing-around part, but for the entire day afterwards. When I have time to slowly move through my routine and give my mind and body a chance to . . .
If you’re working on improving your DIY mani skills, you may notice that, no matter how much you master painting within the lines, it never looks quite as good as a salon-quality paint job. We feel your pain. But we also have a way to remedy it! Chances are, you’re forgetting one very important part . . .
Have you heard of happiness tips? Even if you haven’t, you’ll certainly know about them after this! We take self-care pretty seriously around here, researching what that word means around the world, how to create realistic wellness routines, and everything you are hopping onto Google to learn about skin care and wellness. We make mental health checklists, brainstorm small . . .
As the sun has since set on summer, the season of flip flops, sandals, and walking barefoot on the beach has, unfortunately, come to an end. But just because your feet are now covered by boots, booties and chic sneakers doesn’t mean your feet may be left needing some serious TLC. The truth is, however fun . . .
I wish the plant alchemists who coined the term “essential oil” in the Middle Ages would’ve paused to consider just how much confusion they’d cause for future skincare enthusiasts. Back then, “essential” meant “of the essence” — and therefore, an essential oil was one extracted from a pure, whole plant. But in this century, “essential” is most . . .
While we’re all stuck indoors (or should be) for the foreseeable future, treating yourself to a much-deserved facial may seem like a far-off, unimaginable luxury — but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t continue to care for your complexion. On the contrary, while the outside world continues to manifest constant feelings of anxiety, fear, and uncertainty, it’s more . . .
When people hear about the concept of shaving your neck, décolletage, and hands to gently exfoliate, it was a mixed bag of being freaked out and also intrigued. We don’t blame you—after all, we’re taught at an early age that shaving makes your hair grow back thicker and darker, and should be restricted solely to legs, underarms, . . .
Most of us think of self-care as enjoying a sheet mask or deep conditioning our hair one weekend. Now a lot of people’s viewpoints have shifted, but mine has not. I’ve always known the importance of self-care and owning a spa during a global pandemic made me ready and prepared for the on slot of . . .
