September 26, 2018 at 07:30AM Picture this: You’re in the early stages of a new relationship, and after hours of wining and dining on a marathon date, digestion (obviously) happens, and you feel a pang in your stomach. But you opt to ignore the, uh, call from nature, because you’d just prefer to not go number two while in the blissful presence of your new boo. Sure, trying to “keep it cute” for a short duration is one thing, but I have a friend who never poops around anyone she’s seeing romantically. I’m talking holding in her bowels for up to a week if, say, she goes on vacation with her significant other. She’ll do whatever it takes in order to essentially make it seem like she’s a superhuman who doesn’t have to ever—gasp—defecate. She’s for sure not alone either. Certain bodily functions are better known for being gross than being totally normal, and society has essentially reinforced that’s it’s A-okay for women to repress and even deny themselves the luxury of letting nature take its course. “Excretions from the body including those produced for protection (sweat, skin oil, mucus), digestion (saliva), reproduction (semen, breast-feeding), or by-products such as menstrual blood, urine, and feces have been associated with negative connotations and uncleanliness,” explains psychologist Danielle Forshee, Psy.D. To avoid seeming “unclean,” then, some people go to great lengths—like, ahem, physical pain—to simply remove themselves from the whole bathroom narrative while in the company of those they’re trying to impress. But newsflash, this charade isn’t so healthy.
Month: September 2018
J.Lo’s trainer spills the secret behind her strong core: a 4-part plank move
September 26, 2018 at 06:56AM At this point, basically the entire world has come to an agreement that Jennifer Lopez’s body is nothing short of #goals—heck, even Victoria’s Secret models are striving for her booty. And she deserves all the praise: This lady works hard on her workout routine to stay strong and toned, sweating with her trainer on the regular to keep on building up her impressive physique—tough-as-nails abs workouts, included. While J.Lo definitely has her go-to exercises—like Spider-Man push-ups for those impressive biceps and plenty of squats and lunges for her glutes—she’s all about planks for her core. Not just any planks, though: Her longtime trainer, David Kirsch, recently shared the core-busting routine he swears by with PopSugar. It involves not one but four moves in a series that’ll work your entire body. (Hey, being Jenny from the Block doesn’t come easy, people!) Between all the kickbacks and knee dives, this routine will have you feeling like a super-sore superstar in no time. Try David Kirsch’s 4-move plank workout to get a J.Lo-worthy core. Part one Plank with lateral arm reach: 10 reps each arm Plank with triceps kickback: 10 reps each arm After a 60-second break, repeat the circuit. Part two Elbow plank with knee drive: 15 reps each side Elbow plank with side step: 10 reps After a 60-second break, repeat the circuit. Part three You finished the body-shaking moves, so treat yourself to a restorative stretch and a healthy recovery snack. This J.Lo-approved cardio workout is the best way to get
Is fashion’s latest obsession with cowboys just channeling the Wild West energy of today’s cultural climate?
September 26, 2018 at 05:12AM A couple of months ago I noticed that my artist friends residing deep in Brooklyn had switched out their French-inspired berets for something more unusual—flat-rimmed hats and bolo ties. At first, I merely took notice and stuck to my shoulder padded leisure suits—New York fashion can be especially eclectic. Slowly but surely, however, an aesthetic, which is best described as Marie Kondo’s minimalism meets Debbie Winger’s Sissy in Urban Cowboy, has seeped its way into one major fashion collection after another. Designers’ latest obsessions with western wear confused me at first. But I’ve since come to the conclusion that an unclear future has people collectively looking back at times that seemed equally untamed for guidance. (Hindsight is, after all, 20/20.) It could explain why the last major western resurgence happened during the 1980s when the winddown of the Cold War, coupled with the Iran Contra Affair, Aids epidemic, and the War on Drugs left the state of our union uncertain. The biggest difference between then and now—or the actual period of the Wild West from 1865 to 1895—is that today, is that women aren’t just adopting the fashions of the era, but the attitude as well. “We’re at a moment in our history in which there’s a strong focus on women and our experiences, and you see more women taking the lead in social movements and positions of political power” says Francis. “Fashion isn’t completely disconnected from what’s going on in the world and maybe
15 healthy hotspots to checkout next time you’re in Atlanta
September 26, 2018 at 04:30AM If you’re looking for the perfect mix of Southern hospitality and incredible food, Atlanta’s got you covered. As home to one of the busiest airports in the US, chances are good you’ll find yourself in the ATL at one point or another—and if you’re planning to see more than the airport while you’re there, you’re going to need to know where to get your wellness fix. A-town is in the midst of a boutique fitness boom, with some of the nation’s buzziest new studios opening their doors within its city limits. And while the notoriously car-centric town is still pretty dependent on its vehicles, there’s plenty of space to bike, run, and scooter underneath the country’s densest urban canopy, too. Coupled that with a culinary scene that’s adding more and more clean-eating establishments to its offerings, plus some pretty unique entertainment options (ping-pong emporium, anyone), and start to get a sense of what makes the place so charming. Planning a trip to the ATL? Keep reading for a city guide of Atlanta’s healthiest places to sleep, eat, and play. View this post on Instagram Thinking about the weekend like A post shared by Hotel Clermont (@hotelclermont) on Aug 9, 2018 at 10:49am PDT //www.instagram.com/embed.js Good Sleep Hotel Clermont It’s been a rocky road for Hotel Clermont. Once a swanky motor lodge, the 95-year-old building had fallen into serious disrepair—so much so that it was shuttered by county inspectors in 2009. Now under new ownership, it
September 26, 2018: Wellness News You Need To Know
September 26, 2018 at 12:00AM Top wellness news today, including the health of bees, breastfeeding, and being fit and still having heart disease. Continue Reading… Author Gretchen Lidicker | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
Here’s How Long It Actually Takes To Heal Inflammation
September 26, 2018 at 12:30AM Plus, the four steps that will you get you there in record time. Continue Reading… Author Vincent M. Pedre, M.D. | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
How To Know If Your Essential Oils Have Expired (In 5 Seconds Or Less)
September 26, 2018 at 12:23AM Alas, nothing lasts forever. Continue Reading… Author Emma Loewe | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
Why Emotional Labor May Be Physically Hurting Women
September 26, 2018 at 12:16AM When can women finally say, “I’ve done enough”? Continue Reading… Caretaking is still a woman’s domain. For all the advances modern technology, birth control, and feminism have given us, the so-called second shift in most homes across the world still falls to women, who are not only often the primary caretakers for children but also generally the household managers, upkeepers, and decision-makers. A United Nations report this year found women do some 2.6 times the amount of unpaid work that men do, including everything from physical tasks like cooking, cleaning, and picking up the kids from school to mental tasks like planning meals and vacations, coordinating schedules, figuring out logistics, remembering family birthdays and special events, and delegating chores. Even as changing attitudes around gender and women’s participation in the workplace have somewhat eased the gap between men and women’s physical contributions to the house over the last several decades, women still generally bear the brunt of the emotional labor involved in making sure these domestic responsibilities are being fulfilled. When it comes to heterosexual partnerships, she’s the one saddled with the responsibility, stress, and emotional burden by default, the one whose head space must be partially filled with the work waiting for her at home—the “overhead of caring.” But in addition to all the mental stress and exhaustion, it seems that emotional overhead may even be harming women’s physical health. New research in the journal Sex Roles found perceiving an unfair division of labor
The Gut-Healing, Anxiety-Alleviating Food That Functional Docs Love
September 26, 2018 at 12:09AM It’s also super affordable. Continue Reading… Author Sara McGlothlin | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
Do You Bounce Back From Breakups Quickly? This Is Your Attachment Style & What It Means
September 26, 2018 Plus, what your ideal partner is like. Continue Reading… Author Peter Lovenheim | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue