All posts tagged: Wellness

‘There’s no need to obsess over 10,000 steps’ – just do this instead, says a physiotherapist

‘There’s no need to obsess over 10,000 steps’ – just do this instead, says a physiotherapist

Published by Daniella Wilson

We’re all becoming more aware of how important it is to look after ourselves. It’s fundamental if we want not just to live longer, but more importantly, to live well. Yet, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the sheer volume of advice that’s out there: supplements, fad diets, superfoods and endless wellness routines. That’s why physiotherapist, author and anthropologist Ana Galeote wants to strip away the noise and help us return to the essentials. The expert travelled to Okinawa, Japan, the famed “island of centenarians”, to discover how so many people there live well into their 90s and beyond with such independence and vitality. What she found weren’t secret potions or mystical techniques, but something far more powerful: simple habits, daily movement, and the strength of community. And, she does some myth-busting, including the need to do 10,000 steps a day. This interview takes us on a journey through the human body to understand how we can truly care for it to add more years to our lives, and more importantly, add more life to …

‘How a near-death experience changed my life – and introduced me to the violet flame’

‘How a near-death experience changed my life – and introduced me to the violet flame’

Published by Daniella Wilson

Violet Skies vividly remembers the moment she realised she was about to die. Driving home from work in her early twenties, she fell asleep at the wheel. Her car rolled across three lanes of motorway traffic, hit two trees, and was left crushed beyond recognition. Emergency services later told her it was “a miracle” she survived. And what happened next was set to change her life forever.  “There was this overwhelming feeling of, ‘Okay… I should have died. I haven’t died. What?’ It was almost like this sense that I had something to fulfil – like it wasn’t my time to go,” says Violet, whose work as an intuitive, healer and guide facilitating women’s circles and retreats all evolved from her near-death experience.

The 0-a-month search for connection: Inside NYC’s luxury wellness club boom

The $400-a-month search for connection: Inside NYC’s luxury wellness club boom

Published by Daniella Wilson

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more There is no concept of time here. I’m only vaguely aware of the 64 people around me, eyes squeezed shut as sweat beads on my skin. We are — all of us — inside the massive, 185-degree sauna at Othership — one of a growing number of New York “wellness clubs.” These members-only spaces are designed to improve physical and mental well-being and drive connections, or so they say. The group’s loud exhales get faster and deeper by the minute. I squint open an eye to see an impossibly muscular instructor wafting a towel aggressively, heaving avalanches of hot air over us. The instructor asks us to dig deep and share something we’re grateful for. A poreless woman raises her hand to say she’s …

Dr. Pimple Popper Sandra Lee’s first symptom she couldn’t believe led to stroke diagnosis

Dr. Pimple Popper Sandra Lee’s first symptom she couldn’t believe led to stroke diagnosis

Published by Daniella Wilson

Sandra Lee, who is better known as Dr. Pimple Popper, just opened up about the stroke she suffered while filming her show last November. For the first time, the 55-year-old board certified dermatologist and skin cancer surgeon shared what led up to her stroke. While filming her hit show, Dr. Pimple Popper: Breaking Out, started sweating and felt off, which just happened to be the first symptoms of her stroke. “It happened while I was filming the show,” Sandra told People. “I had what I thought was a hot flash. I got super sweaty and didn’t feel like myself.” © Getty ImagesSandra is worth some $5 million through her dermatology Inside the day of Sandra’s stroke The dermatologist wrapped, went to her parents’ house, and continued feeling sick. “I just felt very restless,” she explained. “In one leg I kept feeling shooting pains,” adding: “I noticed that I was having a tough time walking down the stairs.” Sandra decided to go to bed, hoping that a good night’s sleep would make her feel better. But, …

Kourtney Kardashian’s luxurious Coachella wellness retreat ‘destroyed’ by sandstorm

Kourtney Kardashian’s luxurious Coachella wellness retreat ‘destroyed’ by sandstorm

Published by Daniella Wilson

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Kourtney Kardashian Barker’s glamorous Coachella wellness retreat transformed from an influencer’s paradise to a dusty wasteland in a matter of minutes over the weekend. A TikTok video taken at the reality star’s exclusive Camp Poosh showed the luxurious setup — complete with massage tables, IV drips and photo ops galore — being battered by massive gusts of sandy wind Sunday in the festival’s desert of Indio, California. “Camp Poosh got destroyed by the desert winds,” social media star Jack Jerry wrote on Instagram. Kardashian’s Camp Poosh is an invite-only event for Kardashian’s lifestyle brand that is described as a “reimagined adult summer camp.” It features food and drinks, glam stations, merch, exercise classes and a pool. The event only takes place during the first …

I Had Warning Signs For Years But A Heart Attack Revealed The Rare Genetic Disease Doctors Missed

I Had Warning Signs For Years But A Heart Attack Revealed The Rare Genetic Disease Doctors Missed

Published by Jenni Sidey

When I think about who I was growing up and what brought me joy, I think about the feeling of the waves under my board when I’m surfing. I think about fixing classic cars with my dad. And now, I think about spending time with my sons on warm days at the beach. Looking back, my journey to being a dad to two wonderful sons was very nearly cut short before it even began when I was diagnosed with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HoFH), an ultra-rare inherited cholesterol condition that affects approximately 1,300 people in the U.S.  It’s the most severe form of familial hypercholesterolemia — a defect in how the body clears low-density lipoprotein cholesterol [LDL cholesterol], referred to as “bad” cholesterol. People with HoFH are at risk for premature atherosclerotic disease and cardiac events, even in their teenage years.  I had warning signs for years, but it took a heart attack to reveal the rare genetic disease doctors missed Photoroyalty via Shutterstock I’d always been active growing up, but when I was around 16, …

The 4 Best Core Workouts to Hit Your Abs From Every Angle

The 4 Best Core Workouts to Hit Your Abs From Every Angle

Published by Jenni Sidey

If you’re after six-pack abs, you’re in the right place. The core workouts below have been hand-picked by top trainers to help you build muscle and forge a rippled midsection with enough definition to grate a block of cheese. But that’s not all these exercises can do for you. A strong core is the driving force behind almost every athletic movement, regardless of activity or sport. And it’s one of your best defenses against injury and back pain. What they won’t do, however, is burn fat. “The research is so incredibly clear that abdominal exercises don’t reduce fat at all,” says Luke Carlson, founder and CEO of Discover Strength. And we mention that only to save you time. Even the world’s sharpest abs can’t cut through a spare tire. Regardless, whether you’re obsessed with getting abs by summer or couldn’t care less about what goes on under your shirt, let alone your body-fat percentage, the core workouts below deserve a spot in every guy’s workout rotation. Back Extension People often use the words “abs” and …

How to Actually Build Muscle When You Work Out

How to Actually Build Muscle When You Work Out

Published by Jenni Sidey

This story is from Manual, GQ’s flagship newsletter offering useful advice on style, health, and more, four days a week. Sign up here to get it in your inbox. Despite what many workout equipment manufacturers, TV fitness personalities, and calloused gym bros might have you believe, building muscle is actually an inherently straightforward thing to do. Packing on size has got nothing to do with four sets of 10, tempo reps—or even specific exercises, for that matter. In fact, gaining muscle is not so much about what you do, but rather how you do it. The first thing to understand is that gaining size and gaining strength are two distinctly different things. Yes, lifting for muscle growth—or hypertrophy, to use the scientific term—will yield some strength gains along the way, and vice-versa, but the way you work out will primarily move you closer toward one goal or the other. Put another way, you could use the same exercise to either pack on muscle or get stronger, depending on your approach. Consider the difference between bodybuilders …

Why vaginal oestrogen is trending and whether you should be using it

Why vaginal oestrogen is trending and whether you should be using it

Published by Daniella Wilson

The fact that we can now say ‘vulva’ or ‘vagina’ in the opening line of a mainstream article – and not just a medical journal – says a lot about how far we’ve come. For centuries the parts of the body most central to women’s health were also the least talked about. That silence hasn’t just been cultural, it’s been harmful. Now, intimate health is stepping out of the shadows. What was once relegated to the category of ‘unmentionables’ (it’s not that long ago that we used words like ‘inexpressibles’ to avoid saying ‘trousers’) is not only being openly discussed, but trending. And the latest topic under the spotlight (no stirrups involved)? Vaginal oestrogen. Social media – particularly TikTok – has sparked a wave of candid conversations, including the viral (and slightly surreal) focus on labial changes during menopause. While it might sound like oversharing, it’s rooted in something real; the hormonal shifts that affect almost every woman.   Experts estimate that the majority of women will experience Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM) to some …

Why Some People Hate the Wellness Craze

Why Some People Hate the Wellness Craze

Published by Jenni Sidey

It’s no secret that we live in a time of rapid change. Struggling to use AI? Frustrated by generational or political divides? Feel like your social life is slipping? Can’t make time for self-care? Phew. There’s a lot to keep up with. Yet some shifts feel more consequential than others. Let’s take the wellness craze. While so many things feel outside of our control, wellness culture promises to help us improve our lives. If we can’t fix the world, at least we can fix ourselves—right? “From what we eat and how we sleep to how we age, move and think,” describes journalist Tonya Mosely, “wellness promises to optimize every corner of our lives.” Wellness culture’s reach is growing: It now includes our pets and has even gone global. The French, long famous for decadent cuisine and long lunches, now scarf down midday salads at their desks and request olive oil instead of butter when dining out. While wellness culture is influencing people near and far to change their behaviors, some are pushing back. Wellness today …