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Hey!

I’m Leslie, editorial assistant at The Nessie, stepping in Melanie’s limelight for a hot sec (and it feels glorious).

I’ve been thinking… I know you like it when we show up in your inbox every week to give you a peek into the wellness world through reviews & curation. I like it, too. It’s giving, “Gifts and acts of service are my love language.”

Last week, we published our favorite health and wellness newsletters, featuring Julia Craven’s deliciously titled Salt + Yams, Dylan Scott’s journalistically rigorous VoxCare, A.J. Daulerio’s artistically distinct The Small Bow, and—well, at this point, you might as well check the article out.

We think you deserve the world, and maybe that means more thoughtful emails to educate, inspire, and delight you. In this feasible universe, you can wake up on hump day to Wondermind’s advice on cultivating mental resilience, and ride that wave to She’s A Beast’s Friday musings & link drop, encouraging you to appreciate your body for all that it does, and get a thoughtful letter and some recommendations on Thursday and Friday from Nessie Sightings. (Or, as you and I both know her, Melanie.)

Wellness is a broad topic, encompassing beauty, physical performance and recovery, mental health, medical breakthroughs, questionable trends, and, of course, foooood. So, why not diversify your inbox to hit ‘em all?

I know our bond is strong, so go on. We’re excited to be in your inbox with a bunch of new friends.

Sincerely,
Leslie An

PS: What are some of your favorite health and wellness newsletters right now?

New Fishwife! Can’t wait to eat my Cantabrian anchovies on some country loaf with a lotta butter

Getting elbow deep in my pantry looking for the correct can of beans is humbling and apparently unnecessary with a step shelf

The non-alcoholic spirit market is strong right now, but if your vibe is more post-workout beer than moody aperitif, you’ve got options, like Athletic Brewing’s Cerveza Atletica, or Hoplark’s Really Really Hoppy six-pack, or Citizen Ciders’ sour cherry apple, or Al’s craft lager

Healing author Alex Elle now has an East Fork Pottery cup that’s designed to nourish you

I am beyond stoked for Heyday Canning’s canned bean collection (they should be live to purchase from their website as early as this week)

Allbirds’ Tree Dashers are on sale!

Very into these machine washable men’s loafers, which look perfect for slipping on to take the dogs for a walk or to run a few errands

Speaking of dogs, I searched for “beautiful lint roller” online last week and found this standable forest green one and this gentler alternative (it doesn’t use that sticky material) in sand

There’s been some discourse lately about the harmful effects of gel nail polish lamps, and these anti-UV gloves are a great accessory for when you’re under the lamp

Outdoor Voices’ long sleeve crop top (I’d wear this under overalls or during a low-impact workout) is 50% off right now

I was curious what the squeezable tahini marketplace looked like right now, and want to add all of the flavored packs from The Tahini Goddess to cart (have my eye on everything tahini, za’atar tahini, and spicy chili tahini, specifically)

This pasta water candle is the most intrigued I’ve been about a scent since Flamingo Estate’s heirloom tomato candle

Just a stainless steel steamer with nearly 40,000 five-star reviews

I was under the impression that most ergonomic standing desks are super spendy, but there are actually a lot of pretty affordable options that also vibe with my aesthetic, like this electric one in oak gray

Maude is a modern sexual wellness brand with a bunch of body-safe products like vibrators, condoms, lubes, and other personal care goods. Its goodies are sleek and cool and fun ways to treat your partner or yourself (or both) this Valentine’s Day. They’re sexy reminders to cultivate intimacy through simple, warm acts of care. And we’re giving you 20% off all products with the code NESS20. (I have used some of Maude’s massage oil products and can confirm they are gentle and sultry and moisturizing.)

The case for drinking non-alcoholic beer after a workout

And we’re apparently entering the golden era of non-alcoholic beer

The World Surf League is getting in the water with the Apple Watch

Doree Shafrir on weight loss drugs and postpartum bodies

Trainers say they’re seeing a trend away from high-intensity quick calorie-burning workouts toward gentler ones

The case for your therapist not making memes on TikTok

And how climate change is infiltrating the therapist’s office

How to protect yourself from UV damage during a gel manicure

On the shoppy shop

“There’s no major research done on most of the cleanses that are out there”

Creators are getting tired of anti-aging obsessions on TikTok

Buzzfeed news reporter Fjolla Arifi set out to see whether a flip phone would impact her mental health

Does wellness have ableism at its core?

What your community’s walk score means for you

Our favorite sunrise alarm clock (“I get it now”)

Our favorite green powder (“Best taste and impressive transparency”)

How to run outside when it’s cold

How to set up a home gym that fits your workout style

How to keep your social life when you stop drinking

Our favorite yoga block (“If you’re looking for a block that feels more ‘natural’ than a foam option”)

How to get the most out of a personal training session

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