So much is happening in the "oil space" right now. From non-toxic seed oil alternatives to medicinal olive oil that may as well replace your daily supplement regimen, there are a multitude of brands taking over our local Erewhon shelves with high-quality, beautifully packaged cooking and drizzling oils that can be used—yes—as kitchen staples, but also as wellness essentials. We tried a whole spectrum of oils taking the zeitgeist by storm, and landed on the below 6 as our new favorites—each one serving something totally different. ALGAE OIL COOKING CLUB COOKING OIL | Algae is on a seriou ..read more

ACUPRESSURE IS AN ANCIENT Chinese, non-invasive medicinal practice that has been around for thousands of years. By applying pressure to specific trigger points along certain meridians of the body, acupressure has been shown to lower cortisol levels, producing an anti-inflammatory effect that can support one's central nervous system, improve pain and digestion, reduce headaches and migraines, and help the body enter into a more balanced state. VIE Healing's Founder, Mona Dan, LAc., MTOM, is adding a totally new twist on the celebrated ancient practice with her newest (and pioneer-worthy) VYBRA ..read more

Mealtime has lost its luster. Now that most of us are working remotely, the line between sacred time and work time has become awfully blurry, leaving many of us rushing through breakfast, lunch, and dinner to get back to the thousands of emails in our inboxes. As a results, we've lost sense of community, our central nervous systems are at max capacity, and our ability to digest our lives is at an all-time low! James Beard Award-nominated cookbook author and longtime food blogger Sara Forte of Sprouted Kitchen would like us to hit pause on this whole "rushing through life" thing, and inst ..read more

WHEN PEOPLE PASS BY one of the three, beautifully designed re_ grocery stores in Los Angeles' Studio City, Mar Vista, or Highland Park neighborhoods, they quickly assume it's just another trendy, higher-priced "Millennial" take on something classic or essential. However, we would ask that you look again. Founded by Joseph and Lauren Macrino in April of 2020 (on Earth Day, in fact), re_ was created with a passion to fully eliminate the need for plastic packaging during one's grocery shopping experience. As Los Angeles’ only refillable bulk goods, zero-waste grocery store, re_ focuses on provid ..read more

OUR weekly breakdown of everything in our editors’ pantries, go-bags, bathroom cabinets, and wellness spaces that we’re obsessing over at the moment. Karma Care DUO Facial Serum | There has been a lot of back-and-forth about whether or not one's skincare routine should be one step, two steps, or 12 million steps. Karma Care's DUO combines all of the goodness of a 12-step routine in just two simple, glow-worthy serums that naturally work with your circadian rhythm. Packed with antioxidants and barrier-loving vitamins, the DUO supports your skin's healing process so every morning is deser ..read more

Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Model Kate Love is anything but "just a model." As a first-time mom, wife, entrepreneur, and wellness enthusiast, she knows what it means to keep a million plates spinning. She ran us through her favorite fitness routines and all of her on-the-go mainstays that she keeps by her side no matter where she is or where she's going. In Kate Love's Gym Bag DAILY WORKOUT REGIMEN: Pilates, yoga, and long walks with a baby in a carrier and a dog tied to my waist! TOP 3 FAVORITE WORKOUTS: Weight training, reformer pilates & hot yoga. FAVE THINGS TO WEAR WHEN BREAKING A SW ..read more

IT'S OFFICIAL: "no pain, no gain" is out of style in the fitness space. While pushing one's self to the point of muscular oblivion was thought to be the only way to see physical results in the 90s and early 2000s, modern-day fitness experts and mainstream wellness gurus have turned their backs on the idea that self-destruction is synonymous with self-actualization. Phew! Instead, there's been a movement toward prioritizing one's post-recovery routine at the same level as their fitness regimen. With a surge of at-home recovery modalities like red light therapy, PEMF, cold plunges, and infrare ..read more

there's a reason granola has the word "no" in it. With so many sneaky additives like gluten, sugar, dairy, or seed oils, finding a healthful way to add a little extra crunch to your morning breakfast or afternoon snack without spiking your blood sugar has become seemingly impossible... until private chef Adrienne Lufkin said, "enough is enough!" Having struggled with Crohn's Disease, Adrienne had to avoid conventional granolas so as not to aggravate her condition, and in 2023, she decided to redefine the granola category altogether with Struesli (pr. stroo-slee). All of her granola blend ..read more

SOMETIMES, YOU WANT TO FEEL like you've gone to a farmers market even if you didn't have the strength to wake up early and roam the streets with a canvas bag and a woven wide-brimmed hat. Ariell Ilunga, founder of Carla's Fresh Market—LA's newest grocer in the city's Highland Park neighborhood—imbued her love and appreciation for the California farmers market scene into a marketplace that is bringing high-quality, fresh, farmers market produce and forward-thinking brands to historically overlooked neighborhoods—all within a beautiful space that is as vibrant as what's on the shelves. Beyond j ..read more

JUST BECAUSE celebrity personal trainer Ben Bruno works with some of the most notable names in Hollywood and sports—Justin Timberlake, Kate Upton, Chelsea Handler, Kelly Oubre Jr., and Giancarlo Stanton, just to name a few—doesn't mean that he believes celebrities should somehow work out any differently than the everyday person looking to up their fitness game. With a focus on functional movement and strength training with longevity in mind, Bruno has started to spread the word (on IG + TikTok) to the masses that the key to "better gains" is doing less, listening to your body, and operat ..read more