Nina Smith 
The other day while walking through JFK, I saw a man getting what looked like a smudging treatment on his upper back (smudging = space cleansing via burning herbs). My suspicion that burning herbs couldn’t be an airport-sanctioned activity was confirmed after I did some investigating and discovered he was getting a localized cryotherapy treatment! … Read more
Are rest days really necessary? How long do my muscles take to heal after an intense workout? How should I space out workouts throughout the week? These are just some of the many questions that swirl through the minds of active folks who are confused on how and why to choose rest days. Here we’ve … Read more
A couple of weeks ago, I threw out my back while slipping on wet grass during some sprints. Throwing out your back is the worst – the pain can be excruciating and it can leave you immobile for days. Over the years, I’ve struggled off and on with lower back pain and have come up … Read more
Okay, we’re saying it — Korean Spa scrub downs are the ultimate way to get your skin fit for Spring. In addition to the super-freeing, softest-skin-ever sensation, a scrub like this gets your lymph going (good for detoxification), boosts immunity and quite literally sheds dry winter skin. Think of it like dry brushing on steroids. Every … Read more
People’s feelings on ripe bananas can get as heated as the ever-controversial mayo or no mayo debate, and today we’re weighing in. No matter their state of ripeness, bananas are always good for you. However, the super ripe bananas with brown spots do offer some unique health benefits that may convert the haters into believers. … Read more