wellness
Embrace the Chill in These Philly-Area Cold Plunges
Around here, running into freezing cold water during the middle of winter has been a thing for years. (Hello, polar plunge in Wildwood!) Some — […]
This New Wellness Series at Penn Museum Will Be the Best Thing You Do All Winter
When the weather gets colder and day turns to dusk way before dinner, it can be a lot more difficult to emerge from your blanket […]
How to Take Care of Your Lungs After Breathing Super-Polluted Air
Over the past several days, we’ve seen more than our fair share of apocalyptic pictures of Philadelphia — from a super hazy skyline to an […]
This Philly Author Says Everything We Think We Know About Resilience Is Wrong
For the past three years, the word “resilience” has cropped up countless times in conversations, books, TV ads and on social media. It’s been used […]
5 Places for a Drop-In Sauna Sesh Plus Wellness Perks in the Philly Area
Trade your winter chill for a sauna sesh. A dry-heat, steam-based or infrared sauna — that last one heats your body directly, not just the […]
5 Tips for Practicing Body Neutrality in Daily Life
Approaches like body neutrality, body positivity, and “Health at Every Size” can help combat weight-related stigma and shame. Here’s what to keep in mind for […]
This Body-Image Approach Can Help Reframe the Way You Talk and Think About Yourself
This past July, pop singer Jax orchestrated a flash mob in front of a Los Angeles Victoria’s Secret store, set to her body-liberation anthem “Victoria’s […]
This New Mini Spa Wants to Help You Slow Down With Your Wellness
Amidst the hustle and bustle of city living, taking time for yourself can often feel like another thing to check off your to-do list. But […]
Say Hello to Philly’s New Bold, Super Moody Holistic Wellness Boutique
Maybe it’s because I’m in love with the show What We Do in the Shadows, but these past few years have opened my eyes to […]
5 Easy Ways to Improve Your Gut Health, From Local Experts
Suffering from constant stomachaches, bloating, or other gastro issues? Judging by the 400 million views of TikTok’s #guttok videos, you’re not alone. (The past few […]
Mark Your Calendars: Upcoming Wellness Retreats Where You Can Recharge With Philly Instructors
If you’re feeling stressed, overworked, or just out of your element, changing your environment can work wonders to recharge your mind, body, and attitude. Being […]
Where to Get IV Vitamin Therapy in and Around Philadelphia
In recent years, getting intravenous (IV) therapy in a boutique wellness space has become a thing. It’s a way to alleviate symptoms you experience when […]
I Tried “Nature’s Xanax” for a Hangover-Free Buzz
Ever since I cut back on my alcohol consumption earlier this year, I’ve found myself more willing to try alternative, booze-free forms of unwinding: glassblowing, […]
Philly’s No More Secrets Just Launched a Mobile Menstrual Health Clinic
Since 2012, No More Secrets has been working to combat period poverty across Philadelphia. In order to increase access to menstrual products and education, the […]
A New Acupuncture Practice Just Opened in Fishtown
When it comes to relieving chronic pain, stress, or insomnia, many people turn to the centuries-old practice of acupuncture. The super thin needles (that most […]