wellness

Beth Dubber has had her fair share of setbacks, including being diagnosed with breast cancer at a very early age, and now she’s in the middle of a divorce while raising two kids. She’s been a photographer for over a decade, wearing black to blend into the background to the point where it’s now infiltrated her entire wardrobe! So, happiness...

With so many of us still working from home, we’re spending more time staring at our devices than ever. If your eyes are feeling the strain, there’s something you should try: eye yoga. Wellness coach Koya Webb joined NBCLX to demonstrate how to do it and explain how it can benefit everyone.

Local prosecutors, police and school officials on Wednesday announced the creation of an app aimed at aiding students who have recently experienced trauma that may be affecting their behavior and performance at school.

Ready to reclaim your power and tap into your higher potential? Shaman Durek is a 6th generation shaman who envisioned this current transition back to basic needs that humanity is experiencing during the pandemic. Now he’s sharing his advice for finding your equilibrium amidst the chaos.

Adele saw great results on the Sirtfood diet, but is it worth it? Probably not. And should you be boosting your Vitamin D? In this pandemic? Heck yeah. Our nutrition experts weigh in on which habits to keep and which ones to ditch in 2021.

This far into the pandemic, one San Diego doctor says there’s no need to panic buy. Instead, people should be focused on health and wellness items to help them power through whatever is left of the pandemic.

The holidays are often a difficult time of year, and this year will be even more challenging for many. Mental health experts Dr. Mike Dow and Kasley Killam joined LX News with tips for shaking the holiday blues this year, especially if you’ll be on your own.

A few years ago, I was struggling with my mental health in a way I never had before. That’s when I decided to adopt my best friend, Pippa. Ever since, my life has been happier. I’ve often wondered: Is there a science behind the powerful, healing bond between a pet and their human? Turns out, there is.

Plastic surgery demand has increased during the coronavirus pandemic, with Botox and breast augmentations among the most popular procedures. Dr. Dhaval Bhanusali joined LX News to explain why patients are treating Botox and plastic surgery as a form of self-care — and when he advises patients not to do it.

Celebrity fitness trainer Patrick Murphy discusses the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle during the coronavirus and how good hygiene, taking vitamin C and exercise are essential habits to stay in shape.

NBCLX’s Fernando Hurtado explains the wellness benefits of gardening using ASMR.

The One Paseo complex in Carmel Valley has shifted some of its services into the virtual world amid the coronavirus pandemic. Take a look at how its small businesses are trying to survive.

The spread of the coronavirus in the U.S. is creating a new age of anxiety, and it’s no surprise. With airports filled with travelers in masks, stores selling out of disinfectant and public health officials urging Americans to prepare for the bug to disrupt daily life, the national level of worry seems to be off the charts. Mental health experts...

Malou talks to a Coronavirus survivor. A middle-aged man who works for a company out of the Bay Area, tested positive, suffered severe symptoms, but is now well on his way to a full recovery. And Amber introduces us to a mediation comedian who can help us all take a deep breath and laugh in these troubling times.

How we take care of our bodies, minds and health evolves over time for a number of reasons. While some of those changes get forgotten (like low-fat everything and shake weights, thank goodness), some health trends gain attention because there’s science behind them and we’re better off for adopting them. Here are a few such wellness trends that came into vogue...