Posts by Nicolle Mackinnon
5 Steps to Biohack Your Health, According to Dr. Robin Berzin of Parsley Health
The term “biohacking” changed in the last 10 years, says Dr. Robin Berzin, founder of Parsley Health. While we might think of it as adjacent to optimal personal performance, the way mid-40s Silicon Valley men use it, Dr. Berzin said in her presentation at Wanderlust’s Wellspring Conference in October 2018, the true definition of biohack…
Read MoreAlicia Silverstone’s Journey to Wellness, Plus Her Tips for Choosing Clean Products
Whether you’re talking about the ingredients in your beauty products or the ingredients in your supplements, actress turned activist Alicia Silverstone says they matter. But it’s more than just what’s in your products, she says. It’s the process that ingredients go through before they get to formulation, and how they’re combined that’s important too. At…
Read MoreThe Next Phase of Athleisure: Redefining Loungewear with Sustainability
While “athleisure” is now a nearly ubiquitous term in our cultural vernacular, the idea of athletic wear you can sport at places other than the gym wasn’t always on-trend. Do a quick Google of “leggings are not pants,” and you’re bombarded with memes, essays, think pieces and commentary on both sides of the spectrum, arguing…
Read MoreWorried About Pinkwashing? Support These Brands During Breast Cancer Awareness Month
The phenomenon that is the pink ribbon has taken over the month of October, with the recoloring of everything from NFL uniforms to food to beauty products. But why is a month dedicated to raising awareness (and millions of dollars) for a potentially deadly disease also promoting products with ingredients that have been shown to contribute to…
Read MoreWhy We Need to Pay Attention to the Maternal Mortality Crisis, Says Christy Turlington Burns
The United States ranks 46th in the world for maternal mortality. In 2018, more than 300,000 mothers worldwide died due to complications related to child birth—and many of those deaths are preventable, says Christy Turlington Burns, former model, and founder of the nonprofit Every Mother Counts. “That got me really activated,” she said at WELL…
Read More10 Most Inspiring Quotes from WELL Summit Brooklyn
WELL Summit in Brooklyn on Oct. 5 and 6, 2018, brought together wellness luminaries and experts from across the country. They shared their expertise and enlightened more than 700 attendees with grounded knowledge and actionable challenges. Here are 10 of the most inspiring quotes from WELL Summit 2018. 1. Christy Turlington Burns, activist, film maker,…
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