the wellness onion journal

explore self-care rituals + sustainable living tips: one layer at a time

Self-Care at Work: Ways to Support Your Mental Health While on the Job

Self-Care at Work: Ways to Support Your Mental Health While on the Job

High-stress jobs can lead to addiction and other mental health issues. However, mitigating the strain we take on at work can prevent that stress from running away with us. With self-care practices, we create awareness within our bodies so that when we feel overwhelmed at work or anywhere else, we can actively combat stress by mindfully caring for our well-being.
October 17, 2023 — Team Mache
Design your Workspace for Wellbeing with these 3 Transformative Tips

Design your Workspace for Wellbeing with 3 Transformative Tips

Many professionals, including myself, strive to offset the negative effects of sedentary work life with an active and regular workout routine. While moving our bodies is an undeniably helpful counterbalancing habit to adopt, it turns out there’s also a lot more we can do to maximize our sense of physical and mental well-being with the help of Workplace Wellness Design. 
October 16, 2023 — Team Mache
2023 Healthy Holiday Gift Guide: Align your Shopping List with your Holistic Values

2023 Healthy Holiday Gift Guide: Align your Shopping List with your Holistic Values

As we step into the holiday season, a time synonymous with gifting and indulgence, it is an exceptional time to take a brief moment to align your shopping choices with the "Wellness Onion" principles. In doing so, you may notice a significant up-tick in your holiday spirit as you contribute directly, and meaningfully, towards healthier living and a greener planet.
October 11, 2023 — Team Mache
See Through Greenwashing | An Interview with Agreenably

See Through Greenwashing Marketing Tactics with Agreenably

The wellness community is increasingly seeking sustainable and ethical products to align their buying practices with their values. In this pursuit, many face the challenge of distinguishing genuine sustainability from deceptive greenwashing tactics. Join us as we delve into the world of sustainability, the origins of greenwashing, and how tech is empowering conscious consumers to shop responsibly.
September 16, 2023 — Team Mache
Exposing the Hidden Toxins in Luxury Interiors

Exposing the Hidden Toxins in Luxury Interiors

In recent years, a spotlight on sustainable living has illuminated the hidden corners of the luxury interiors market, revealing a landscape that, while seemingly opulent, often harbors a toxic secret....
September 12, 2023 — Team Mache
5 Healthwashing Scams the Wellness Industry Doesn't Want You to Know

5 Healthwashing Scams the Wellness Industry Doesn't Want You to Know

At Mache, our mission is to provide our community with the knowledge and tools they need to make mindful and informed choices in their self-care journey. In a world where...
August 20, 2023 — Team Mache
Healthwashing: Unraveling the Predatory Practice of Toxic Products Disguised as Wellness

Healthwashing: Unraveling the Predatory Practice of Toxic Products Disguised as Wellness

In the pursuit of a healthy and mindful lifestyle, many conscious individuals turn to wellness products for their homes and personal care. However, amidst the array of healthy options in...
August 20, 2023 — Team Mache
OM-g: The Environmental Impact of the Yoga Industry

OM-g: The Environmental Impact of the Yoga Industry

 As the popularity of yoga continues to soar, it's important for us to take a closer look at the environmental impact of the yoga industry. While yoga promotes harmony, mindfulness,...
July 20, 2023 — Team Mache
What is a V.O.C.? Identify Off-gassing Plastics in Your Home+ Know Why They are Harmful to your Health

What is a V.O.C.? Understand Off-gassing Plastics + Why They are Harmful to your Health

Are you looking to transform your home or workplace into a space of optimal health and wellness and wondering where to begin? We recommend you start with a deep clean...
July 13, 2023 — Team Mache
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Nama-stay Away from Plastics: Know the Top 5 Plastics Polluting your Yoga Practice

In the pursuit of yoga, we strive to create a harmonious union between mind, body, and the environment around us. In order to curate a supportive environment for self-care, we...
July 07, 2023 — Team Mache
Discover + Balance the Fire Element in your Home

Discover + Balance the Fire Element in your Home

In Traditional Chinese Medicine and the ancient Indian science for architecture and design, Vastu Shastra, the principles of balancing the elements extend beyond our bodies to the spaces we inhabit....
June 28, 2023 — Team Mache
Embrace the Fiery Energy of Summer: Balance the Fire Element

Embrace the Fiery Energy of Summer: Balance the Fire Element

As we step into the vibrant season of summer, we are greeted by the radiant energy of the fire element. In Chinese medicine and the Science of Ayurveda, the fire...
June 22, 2023 — Team Mache