Posts by Nicolle Mackinnon
11 Ways Wellness Made Waves at NYFW
New York Fashion Week is an international event that tends to recognize the outer appearance first, and think about inner wellness secondarily. But what if the fast-paced annual event could be known for creating wellness spaces by partnering with brands focused on green beauty, sustainability and self-care? That’s what Jonathan Cohen did at his show…
Read MoreIs a Personal Training App Worth Your Money? We Tried It—Here’s What We Learned
I’m not a fitness junkie. I haven’t taken a fitness class in more than four years. I don’t run. I don’t lift weights in the gym or at home. I don’t sweat it out in hot yoga. My idea of “working out” is taking my dog for a walk longer than 20 minutes. All of…
Read More6 Fall Beauty Releases to Add to Your Routine Now
Fall is in full swing, whether you like it or not. And with the promise of chillier evenings, warm bevs and cozy sweaters comes the chance to update your beauty routine—whether it be out of necessity or because you’re itching to try something new. These new fall beauty releases tap into that desire for a…
Read MoreBook Club: Finding Your Mantra With Aysel Gunar
The power of mantra can’t be underestimated—changing the way you think helps to change the way you act. Releasing old, negative narratives and replacing them with positive affirmations can inspire and empower your life. And that’s the mission of Aysel Gunar, founder of MantraBand and author of the new book Find Your Mantra. The book,…
Read MoreNew CBD-Focused Online Marketplace Hopes to Change the Cannabis Game (Plus 6 Unique CBD Products to Try Now)
The widespread success of CBD products has only increased in the last year, after the 2018 Farm Bill made hemp legal at a federal level. But with everyone from your local co-op to your yoga studio and national drugstore chain now selling cannabinoid (CBD) goodies, how do you know which one is right for you?…
Read MoreI Tried Blue Light Blocking Glasses—And Here’s What Happened
According to recent studies, 60 percent of people spend as much as six hours a day in front of a digital device—computer, tablet, smartphone or other gadget. As you’ve probably heard, all of these devices emit blue light or high-energy visible (HEV) light, which is a known cause of computer vision syndrome, sleep disruptions and…
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