There are more than 640 muscles in your body—how many of them need some love right now? Massage therapy is a natural choice for chronic pain, stress relief, and—best of ...
Acupuncture: Everything You Wanted to Know But Were Afraid to Ask
Acupuncture, a form of Chinese medicine that involves placing very thin needles in the body, is a last resort for most people, but it is actually an affordable, effective, ...
7 Reasons You Really Want Your Own Hot Tub
There’s something magical about soaking in a hot tub. The hot, bubbly water and jets provide a mini escape and a way to unwind in a way that’s almost impossible to replicate. ...
Health Checklist: 8 Proven Ways to Live Longer
Everyone wants to live a longer, healthier life. And while some of that is totally up to genetics, there are actually some pretty simple things you can do to make it happen. ...
9 Ways to Feel Better ASAP with Thumbtack
It’s 2016, the year of self care. Okay, we made that up—but it doesn’t mean you shouldn’t give it a go. Now is always the best time to take care of physical, emotional, mental, ...
Top 10 Wellness Trends for 2016
In 2015, we saw farm-to-table eating, lots of green juice, the continuing rise of quinoa, and the surging popularity of fitness groups like SoulCycle and CrossFit. It all goes ...
11 More Ways to Start the New Year Right
2016, we’re comin’ for ya. We’re gonna be stronger and kinder and fitter and more organized, and pretty much you can expect we’re going to be awesome. Here are the 11 ways it’s ...
12 New Year’s Resolutions to Up Your Game in 2016 (and How Thumbtack Can Help)
Every New Year’s, many of us make resolutions in an attempt to affect positive change in our lives. But without support, resolutions are hard to keep. In fact, by July, over 50 ...
12 Tips from a Dietician Nutritionist: How to Survive the Holidays
It seems like these days there’s always an excuse to overindulge. Fourth of July BBQs, Super Bowl parties, “stealing” your kids’ Halloween candy… But no time of year is makes ...
Why You Should Take Up Yoga
“Whatever you’re looking for, yoga is the answer,” says longtime yoga practitioner and teacher Deborah Douglas. “Everyone benefits from the practice of yoga, from children to ...