Vitamins + Supplements

When COVID hit, I had just had my baby. I just started a new business. And then the world changed. Both our husbands were let go from their jobs, my friend and I were running a startup, she was home-schooling her two daughters (ages 8 and 15), and I had a newborn. Read more

During the current pandemic – now more than ever – we are all turning to immune-boosting supplements. That is a given. And we all know now that certain vitamins and minerals like vitamin D, Vitamin C, and Zinc are good for immunity, because they have all received a lot of attention in the press. Read more

If you were to need any further encouragement to love on yourself right now, here it is: studies show that sex and self-pleasure are an essential part of optimum health. Read more

Wow. Can you believe it – it’s nearly February 2021. Almost a year since we learned what COVID was and it changed our lives forever. Read more

For over a decade, I’ve been researching, writing and editing wellness content as the Editor-in-Chief of brands such as Women’s Health, Yahoo Health, Cosmopolitan and now, as the Editorial Director of THE WELL. Read more

They’re being administered in specialty spas and roving “hangover revival” buses throughout the nation. IV vitamin drips are what they sound like: intravenous cocktails of customized vitamins. Read more

To start off, what exactly are hormones? Well, they’re biological compounds that act as chemical messengers in the body. They essentially act as the “master switches” of the body, controlling everything from hunger, metabolism, and energy to emotions, mood, and reproduction. Read more

The foundation of youthful skin hinges upon one key factor: collagen. It’s what gives elasticity, firmness, resiliency, and suppleness to the skin, which is the body’s largest organ. Read more

Most people wouldn’t guess that prior to Charlotte’s Book, founder Robin Shobin worked at J.P. Morgan for 14 years. As a self-proclaimed health and wellness junkie, however, Robin saw the glaring need for a resource that people could go to for up-to-date research on all things beauty, health, and wellness. Read more

We’re knee-deep in the wellness era, and the beauty industry isn’t far behind. As more and more consumers shift their focus from superficial beauty to beauty from within, brands are stepping up to meet the demand for products that make people feel good on the inside. Read more

You’re still recovering from indulgent summer parties, barbecues, and dinners (Have you read my guide on How To Lose Your Summer Wine Weight?). Read more

All you have to do is walk out onto a busy city street to feel the effects of the environment on your skin. Our bodies are constantly under assault from pollution and toxic elements in the environment, and the skin is the first to suffer the consequences. Read more