Picture this: A mushroom (well, really a fungus), grown on the backs of caterpillars, that not only improves mental energy but increases sexual vigor and athletic performance. It may sound miraculous, yet practitioners of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) have long understood the benefits of cordyceps, also known as “vegetable caterpillar.” Taken topically or orally, the [...]
Pop Physique's quaint space on a stretch of Larchmont Boulevard marks the brand's latest studio. Located down the way from Cafe Gratitude and Lemonade, the white-painted bungalow with dark wood trim may look understated from the outside, but its interior is anything but. Created by professional ballet dancer and Pilates instructor Jennifer Williams and her [...]
On a calm stretch of South Santa Monica Boulevard in Beverly Hills, you’ll find barBasanti. Poised between a candy store and an ice cream lab, the tea bar offers myriad options for that morning or mid-afternoon pick-me-up: coffee and tea beverages that range from organic brews to frozen smoothies blended with banana, yogurt, and the [...]
SoulCycle opens its indoor cycling center in the heart of Hollywood. Walking is more my speed, though every time I take an indoor cycling class I emerge feeling victorious, wondering when I will make it my regular beat. Such was my experience after a 45-minute class at SoulCycle's newest location in Hollywood. On Hollywood Boulevard, [...]
Café Gratitude opens its doors in Downtown Los Angeles Arts District With locations in two of the city's hottest neighborhoods (Venice and Larchmont), it comes as no surprise that Cafe Gratitude recently opened its doors in Los Angeles’ burgeoning Downtown. This third LA spot is tucked into a 4,200-square-foot corner of the Yards at One [...]
Cycle {Beach} House introduces a high intensive indoor cycling studio to Santa Monica. Not only is this indoor cycling studio premiering a new-to-E! reality TV show, Spun Out, in July, but it opened its second outpost in March. The Cycle {Beach} House brings to Santa Monica all that West Hollywood flagship fans have grown to love about the brand—a 45-minute calorie-torching high intensity interval [...]
Spa Review: Island Mud Treatment at Paradise Point Resort and Spa, San Diego If you can’t find a mud pool, head for the spa. Paradise Point Resort and Spa in San Diego offers a Hawaiian-inspired Island Mud Treatment using ingredients sourced seasonally from mineral-rich clays. Following an all-over dry-glove exfoliation, your therapist will paint layers of [...]
Earthy Beauty: Marina Chetner's Guide to All Natural Beauty Products Turning to all-natural is the new, holistic approach to skincare, and plant-based ingredients make a powerful impact when it comes to restoring radiance and balance. To honor Earth Day on April 22, we’ve selected some earth-and-skin-friendly beauty products that are both fresh and functional. LUSH, [...]
Beaming: The flagship location for Organic, Gluten-free and Dairy-free in Santa Monica Enter Beaming for a feel-good high. Whether it is the store name that makes you smile, the healthy food, or the shop’s positive energy, this place is a mood lifter. Founded in 2011 by Lisa Odenweller, Beaming was inspired by preventative health expert [...]
Relax overlooking the Pacific Ocean at the Island Spa Catalina in Avalon. Just a 15-minute helicopter ride, an hour ferry ride, or a leisurely sail from Long Beach rests the beautiful paradise Catalina Island, a popular getaway now made even more appealing thanks to the new 15,000-square foot Island Spa Catalina. Located in the historic [...]