After a bad mental health day, retreating to your bed with Netflix seems like the perfect antidote. But what if it’s doing more harm than good? While it’s necessary to wind down, it can be easy to fall into the habit of isolating for days at a time, making it harder to bounce back in…
Read MoreIt’s no secret that single use plastic is out and reusable bottles, straws, and snack bags are in, yet there are still an alarming number of people using plastic water bottles. To them I say: do you know that using plastic water bottles is bad for your insides too, as it releases small amounts of…
Read MoreIn 2016, our dreams of electing our first woman president were tragically crushed when, in the biggest political upset of our time, Donald Trump defeated Hillary Clinton. Fast forward two years and countless WTF’s from this administration later, we are being introduced to a new class of presidential hopefuls. The field, though crowded, includes a…
Read MoreIn a world where 9-5s rarely exist and many of us toss around the idea of becoming entrepreneurs, traditional business models are (kind of) out the window. Of course, being an entrepreneur in this ever evolving model can be stressful and taxing to take on, and some have opted to take the business world by…
Read MoreWelcome to the Wellness One-oh-Ones, a digital encyclopedia for all your wellness needs. This series is geared to tackle those everyday questions you secretly ask yourself in wonderment when you hear about a new trend. Instead of pretending to know what people are talking about, come hang with us as we uncover the latest and…
Read MoreI believe women inherently know their bodies. Though, medicine and magazines have subverted our trust in ourselves. Trust that we understand that all-knowing “gut” feeling that is our body speaking to us in a language we’ve lost. I had just turned 30, made the decision to make a baby, and had no vision of what…
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We live in a totally digital world. Not only do our friendships, interests, and personal lives live on the internet, but our work does, too. That means, now more than ever, we are spending increased time on our phones and computers, whether we want to or not. Team Chill tried blue light blocking lenses, courtesy…
Read MoreAugust was National Wellness Month and I kicked it off by contracting walking pneumonia. How ironic. Let me back track: I’m going through a breakup. Which in turn meant filling my social calendar up beyond its max capacity – finally introducing myself to the cute guys downstairs, making plans for every night of the week,…
Read MoreI believe that therapy is supposed to be hard – that it’s only when therapy is in fact hard, cracking us wide open, that it’s able to finally access the hurt parts that need tending to. Remember that line in the theme song of Orange Is the New Black:“Taking steps is easy/Standing still is hard?”…
Read MoreWe’ve done Insta-worthy manis, to-die for massages, decedent wellness tonics, and even curated a shop of our favorite, chilliest goods. We thought we did it all in the name of chill, and then we kept brainstorming. So where to next? Chillhouse is pleased to announce the launch of CHILL FACE, a brand new facial program…
Read MoreWelcome to the Wellness One-oh-Ones, a digital encyclopedia for all your wellness needs. This series is geared to tackle those everyday questions you secretly ask yourself in wonderment when you hear about a new trend. Instead of pretending to know what people are talking about, come hang with us as we uncover the latest and…
Read MoreCounter to the catchy images depicted across the internet, self care extends much farther than face masks and bubble baths. While not as exciting as lathering your troubles away, keeping a clean home can actually clear your mind. I repeat – doing chores can actually improve mental well-being in addition to bettering your space. In…
Read MoreHalotherapy, a.k.a. salt therapy, has long been a part of self-care rituals and spa treatments throughout Central Europe and Asia. Most recently, it has been gaining popularity in America. If you’re a holistic health lover like me, you probably have noticed Himalayan salt caves popping up in big cities like Los Angeles and New York…
Read MoreI think it goes without saying that I really enjoy consuming superfoods, and when I was looking for more ways to incorporate them into my routine, I realized I could be using beauty packed with them. On my quest to find replacements for my current routine, I stumbled across some seriously golden products that I…
Read MoreSelf and the City is a column intended to increase visibility and dialogue surrounding mental health, relationships, harmful stereotypes, and the necessity for self-care and vulnerability. Self and the City will be headlined by Jessa Chargois on a bi-weekly basis. Submissions and guest columnists are welcomed to send work in to hannah@chillhouse.com I believe that…
Read MoreWhen walking around New York City, it’s hard not to be bombarded with ads for the latest fat reduction procedure (and even harder not to be tempted). Although not for everyone, some procedures serve as a complement to the effort put into diet and exercise. I was intrigued by one treatment in particular: TruSculpt. I…
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