Newport Beach Magazine

Newport Beach aestheticians share their top tips and go-to treatments for colder weather. By Ashley Probst   Winter in Newport Beach may be mild, but changes in weather and holiday stress can both still wreak havoc on your skin. Colder air and lower humidity can cause dehydration, which often brings unwelcome flakiness...

When deadlines, social pressures and responsibilities become overwhelming, consider these tips from local experts to add some calm back into your life. By Julia Clerk   Despite living in one of the nation’s most laid-back places, with miles of beach and idyllic sunny days, it sometimes seems like everyone in Newport Beach...

Trade those boring workout routines for these fun fitness alternatives. By Sharael Kolberg   Making time for fitness and finding the motivation to exercise regularly can be difficult. The same old gym routine of running on the treadmill or forever climbing up the StairMaster can become such a slog. But there are...

For a quick reprieve from the city’s hustle and bustle, these local paths immerse hikers in nature, with several offering scenic views. By Jack Miessner   As fall approaches and temperatures start to cool a bit, it’s the perfect time to get outside and immerse in nature. In Southern California, idyllic spots...

Instructor Mackenzie Hester explains what makes the high-intensity interval training at Barry’s Newport Beach such an effective workout. By Jessie Dax-Setkus   Bringing together cardio and strength training in its signature workouts, Barry’s (formerly known as Barry’s Bootcamp) is a boutique fitness studio specializing in high-intensity interval training for more than 25...

Discover how Ythy Farnsworth makes Pilates fun for all levels at her LiveMetta Newport Beach studio. By Jessie Dax-Setkus   While Pilates mat work is pretty approachable, tackling the reformer can be an entirely different story. Luckily, Ythy Farnsworth and her husband, Chris, who together own LiveMetta Newport Beach, make it easy...

Southern California Hospice Foundation marks the one-year anniversary of opening The Heavenly Home, a place for end-of-life care for those with nowhere else to go. By Sharon Stello   Growing up in Newport Beach, Megan Wymer was outgoing and active in sports from soccer to swimming, participating in the Junior Lifeguard Program...

Holistic health services in Newport Beach allow you to embrace overall wellness with alternative therapies. By Ashley Ryan   Everyone is aware that fitness and nutrition play a huge role in keeping your body healthy and happy. But more and more holistic practices are popping up in Orange County, using alternative therapies...

Medicinal plants can provide a natural aid for wellness. By Sharael Kolberg   Adaptogens, which are plants, herbs and mushrooms, are used to help the body adapt to stress in an effort to regulate bodily functions. From ginseng, ashwagandha and holy basil to cordyceps mushrooms, astragalus root and a Peruvian root called...