- Yoga -
Mind-Body Mastery
By Courtney HelgoeYoga is about more than mastering poses, says Jonny Kest. It’s a path to improved relationships — especially the one between your body and mind.
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Yoga Without Walls
By Courtney HelgoeIn search of a peaceful yoga retreat? Look no further than Mexico’s Riviera Maya, and more specifically, the lovely city of Tulum.
- Food Culture -
Soul Food, Part II
By Courtney HelgoeAt the threat of the first frost last week, I felt especially noble as I dragged our tomato plants into the garage, under the impression that it might be just warm enough in there to keep them from perishing at the peak of their yield. My nobility turned to humility the next day, though, when… Read more »
Pure Bliss
By Courtney HelgoeIn cities throughout the United States, public bathing rituals are reclaiming their historic reputation as rejuvenating experiences. Here are four places to enjoy the practical luxuries of the communal bath.
- Community -
Four Happy Places
By Courtney HelgoeFor as little as these locations have in common, they share one delightful trait: Their residents rate among the happiest in the world. Find out what they know, and what they can teach the rest of us, about living well.
- Green Home -
Order Out of Chaos Makeover 3: The Pantry
By Courtney HelgoeA kitchen cleared of clutter gives a working mother the space and inspiration to cook.
- Green Home -
Order Out of Chaos Makeover 2: The Home Office
By Courtney HelgoeLow-cost improvements yield big returns in a cramped home-office space.
- Green Home -
Order Out of Chaos Makeover 1: The Entryway
By Courtney HelgoeSimple, thoughtful, low-cost strategies for transforming the first place you see when you walk in the door.
5 Gut Instincts You Shouldn’t Ignore
By Courtney HelgoeThe quirky urge. A funny tingle. That little voice in your head. These are your gut feelings talking. But what are they telling you, and should you listen? Here’s how to make the most of your own innate wisdom.
- Fitness Tips -
A Healthy Kind of Contagious
By Courtney HelgoeYou’ve heard by now that you can “catch” obesity from your friends, family — even distant acquaintances. But you may have missed the flip side of that story: Good health and fitness are catching, too.
- Nutrition -
Detox Done Right
By Courtney HelgoeThe craze for fasting and cleansing has produced some fantastic claims, and some decidedly mixed results. Here’s how to separate the hype from the reality — and safely enjoy the benefits of a cleaner, happier body.
- Nutrition -
Good Food, Fast
By Courtney HelgoeIt’s tempting to fall back on packaged or processed foods when you’re in a rush, but there are better ways to get food on the table. Here, five respected whole-foods chefs share some tips on making great, healthy meals on the fly.
- Beauty -
Beauty Beware
By Courtney Helgoe99 percent of the chemical ingredients in personal-care products sold in the United States have never been tested for safety, despite research showing long-term health risks associated with some of these compounds. Here’s how to keep yourself looking great with safer, simpler, more natural ingredients.
- Couples -
Relationship Revival
By Courtney HelgoeEven the best relationships can get dulled by time and drained by stress. Happily, there are simple ways to renew your bond — no matter how long you’ve been together.
- Nutrition -
Skimming the Truth
By Courtney HelgoeWhy low-fat dairy may be overrated and why full-fat dairy could have more going for it than you’d think — assuming you can tolerate dairy in the first place.
- Digital Detox -
You, Unplugged
By Courtney HelgoeFeeling caught in the electrical current? Maybe it’s time to connect to the real world.
- Personal Development -
Shadow Dancing
By Courtney HelgoeMost of us struggle to obscure the unflattering personality traits that define our dark side – and too often, we ignore its gifts. Here’s how to best use the sense of wisdom and strengths our “shadow self” has to offer.
- Personal Development -
The Blame Game
By Courtney HelgoeWe all succumb to finger pointing from time to time, but targeting others rarely produces good results. Here’s how you can move from fault-finding to empowered problem solving.
- Nutrition -
Progressive Eaters, Unite!
By Courtney HelgoeAmerica’s food industry is in the midst of a dramatic culture shift that’s challenging everything we’ve been taught about eating. Here’s how to take advantage of this exciting new movement and eat more healthfully than ever before.
One Tough Choice
By Courtney HelgoeWhen top values compete for your time and attention, how do you choose between them? Here are a few strategies to help you make tough decisions with confidence.