Sinikiwe Dhliwayo Is Creating a World Where Wellness Is a Human Right

Entrepreneur Sinikiwe Dhliwayo believes everyone should have access to “physical, mental, and spiritual wellness.” It’s why she founded Naaya, an online community providing resources and guidance for people of color looking for empowerment when it comes to holistic well-being. On the site, visitors can find video meditations alongside reading material on anti-racism and a directory … Read more

Editors’ Picks: What’s New in the Wellness Shop

Photo courtesy of Graham Dunn/The Licensing Project Our wellness editors spend their days discovering and testing new products—the best of them make it into the goop shop. Here are the new discoveries—from herbal coffee alternatives to buzzy new bullet vibrators—that captured our attention over the last few months. Kiki Koroshetz senior wellness director “The team … Read more

SOS Secures $3.4 mln to Facilitate Access to Health and Wellness Products On-the-Go

SOS, a female-founded wellness startup based in Boston, has raised $3.4 million in funding to support women by meeting their daily health needs. The round was led by For Later LLC, with participation from the Khan family, owners of the Jacksonville Jaguars and Fulham F.C.; Jerod Mayo, a New England Patriots coach and former player; … Read more

The Wellness Gift Guide

The Wellness Gift Guide Something perfect for their mind, body, and soul. SHOP ALL Heretic Dirty Chai Set goop, $75 Fresh, peppery perfume paired with an equally rich loose-leaf tea. SHOP NOW G. Label Neidorf Fleece Bomber goop, $625 Shear thing. SHOP NOW Bennd Yoga Single Harda Ayurvedic Yoga Mat goop, $170 A hand-loomed cotton foundation for down dog. SHOP … Read more

Our Wellness Editor’s Secrets for a Good Night’s Sleep

Martin makes her bed every morning, so it’s super inviting when she returns at night. “My life feels more put-together once I’ve made the bed,” says Martin, who believes her sheets—the Signature line from Boll & Branch, made of the highest-quality cotton—make all the difference. “What I sleep on is everything. The sheets feel incredible … Read more

5 ways vaccine misinformation spreads in the wellness world

In a “low trust society,” Baker said, “you look for other sources to trust and where to place your trust because we can’t be experts on everything. We need other authorities and influential people to guide us.” In the wellness world, those authorities might include nutritionists, physical trainers, lifestyle bloggers, spiritual coaches, naturopaths, yoga teachers … Read more

Elle Macpherson Shares Her Wellness Guide, From Supplements to Serums

“My beauty routine is really a wellness routine disguised as a beauty routine,” a glowing Elle Macpherson says with a laugh. “I truly believe that when you’re well within it shows on your skin.” Which is why the very first product the 57-year-old Australian supermodel reaches for every morning is not a cleanser or three-figure cream, but rather a gut-supporting supplement that … Read more