wellness
How a Transylvanian Mystic Made Sprouted-Grain Bread a Californian Ritual
Edmond Szekely claimed he found a divine bread recipe in a lost scroll from an ancient sect and preached it far and wide. But was his story true?
ClassPass Faces Class Action Suit Over Phony Business Listings
The suit alleges the fitness aggregator claims to have partnerships with “countless” small businesses without their consent or even knowledge.
When Did Self-Care Get So Self-Indulgent?
Modern wellness is often so focused on self-care that many forget about caring for others, including the earth.
I Explored How Beer Can Do Your Body Good At a Naked Beer Spa
The concept sounds gimmicky and slightly blasphemous, but Belgian nuns swear that booze has great wellness benefits.
Backed Hard: The Best Stuff We (Actually) Bought in September
Fall is here, and before we funnel a sixer of pumpkin beer, we’re stocking up on giant bug tweezers, fresh KN95s, and psychedelic cowboy art.
Fancy Pillowcases Are the Newest Self-Care Item (and These Are on Sale)
Here are the best face and hair-pampering pillowcases, from the copper and CBD-infused to sweet Mulberry silk.
What Happened When I Wore a ‘Cursed’ Crystal for a Week
Horror stories about moldavite on TikTok have people believing that it will turn your life upside down—so I put it to the test.
The Appropriation of Kava Almost Destroyed It. Will This Time Be Different?
The market for Polynesia’s mood-altering plant was fueled by Westerners 30 years ago—and then nearly wiped out by rash health scares.
Do I Still Need to Get COVID Tests if I'm Vaccinated?
It wasn’t that long ago that were told not to get tests if we were vaccinated, but has the Delta variant changed things?
Everything You Can Possibly Do to Help Your Hangover
You should read this before you go out, but it might help when you're lying in bed unable to move, too.
Inside the Dubious World of RA MA Yoga, and Its Girl Boss Guru to the Stars
According to sources, founder Katie Griggs aka Guru Jagat exploited her loyal followers under the guise of improving “wellness” and facilitating “healing.”
How to Stay Cool When You Don’t Have A/C, According to Science
Heat waves and “domes” are now a common weather reality; here's how to cope, even if you don't have AC.