Some of our favorite reads from the week, designed to nourish each pillar of your life.
FOOD
The Myth of Big, Bad Gluten, The New York Times
“Most of these assertions, however, are contradicted by significant evidence, and distract us from our actual problem: an immune system that has become overly sensitive.”
HOMEBASE
La Mer Opens Its First Spa, W Magazine
“The standout is the exclusive La Mer Baccarat Facial, 90 minutes of skin rejuvenating decadence that includes diamond-powder exfoliation, a crystal cooling mask, and a circulation-boosting facial massage.”
LOVE
Sexual Healing, Powered by Crystals, Into the Gloss
“Sex is raw, imperfect, and different each time—and the thought of introducing a vibrating Minion into the mix really kills my mood. Then came Chakrubs, a sex toy line made of 100 percent pure crystal intending to, ‘make sex sacred.'”
DISCOVER
Feminism, style, health, politics, friendship and everything else from Lena Dunham and Jenni Konner. (Hell yeah.)
BODY
Fashion’s Favorite Yoga Instructor Opens a New Chinatown Studio, Vogue
“Krissy Jones has partnered with her fellow teacher and Katonah trainee, Chloe Kernaghan, to open Sky Ting Yoga, an airy, light-filled new Chinatown studio offering a menu of classes as dynamic and challenging as their own.”
TAKE FLIGHT
The Life Changing Magic of Emotional Clearing, The Numinous
“Hello clearing: A great way to release the emotional baggage, which can otherwise keep us heavy and blocked, stopping us from creating the miraculous and abundant lives we’re all entitled to…I actually think clearing should be a standard, like hitting the gym, getting your five-a-day or clearing your email inbox.”