Month: October 2018

October 21, 2018 at 03:45AM Coffee-lovers will listen to any excuse to up their daily dose of the world’s fave source of caffeine (guilty as charged). And apart from burning fat and the antioxidant boost, recent research suggests that refilling your mug four (yes, four!) times a day might also keep you from developing rosacea. The analysis of past studies, which was published in the journal JAMA Dermatology, looked at data from 82,737 women who participated in a large health study between 1991 and 2005—4,945 of whom were diagnosed with rosacea during that period. They found that the one-fifth of participants who consumed four plus mugs of coffee per day were 24 percent less likely to develop rosacea than the one-fifth who drank less than one steaming cup per month. And decaffeinated coffee wasn’t associated with decreased risk for rosacea. Although further investigation on this subject still needs to be conducted, coffee already has some topical clout in the skincare world, according to two dermatologists. “Poor water balance in the body and dehydration causes tiny blood vessels to expand and push against the skin, causing the skin to look darker,” explains New York City-based dermatologist Dendy Engelman, MD. By acting as a vasoconstrictor, or a blood vessel-constrictor, Dr. Engelman explains that the buzzy ingredient reduces redness, drains fluids, and tighten skin up when applied topically. “Rosacea is triggered by sun exposure, extreme temperatures, stress, alcohol, spicy foods, and others. These triggers cause blood vessels near the surface of the skin to dilate. Since caffeine constricts blood vessels, it can

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October 21, 2018 at 03:22AM This week’s full moon in Venus presents a huge challenge to the status quo—and an opportunity for personal change on the deepest levels, says astrologer Jennifer Racioppi. Bottom line: The cosmos is aligning to support your biggest dreams, so this is no time to play small. How to handle all this upheaval? Here’s Racioppi’s best advice on getting the most out of this tumultuous week with your food, fitness, and self-care choices—no matter what your sun sign is.  Monday, October 22 The week kicks off with the waxing gibbous moon moving through cardinal fire sign, Aries. Meaning: Monday presents an opportunity to get things done. Yes. This productive day brings with it a sense of urgency and asks you to go after what you most desire—boldly. However, with the sun at the last degree of Libra, it forms a challenging connection with Chiron, the wounded healer, meaning intense and confusing emotions could arise. So even though you’ll want to blow through your to-do list for the day, it’s important to take a step back and connect with the deeper meaning behind your work. Why do you do what you do? What’s the most profound value(s) driving your ambition? In the words of the feminist theologian, Meggan Watterson, “Worth is not given, it’s claimed.” If you are striving to prove yourself via your accomplishments to justify your value to others, take a moment to acknowledge your inherent worth. Regardless of whether or not another person with authority deems you

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October 20, 2018 at 05:53AM While lounging around poolside with a good book and some ice-cold lemonade in hand is sure to get rid of any pent-up stress, actually getting in the water is the real health-booster. And summer isn’t the only time to take advantage. In fact, hitting up an indoor facility during the colder months can leave you with a more intense, full-body workout than some of your favorite boutique classes. In recent years, more people have caught on to the many pros of spending time in the water. There are now workout classes where you get to live out your mermaid dreams (tail and all!) or have a full-on dance party to hip-hop music underwater, and even ballerinas are taking advantage of the pool for low-impact sweat-sessions. So, why does everyone seem to be flocking to the water? Well, when it comes to the benefits of swimming, there are plenty. Ready to dive in? Here are seven benefits of swimming to take advantage of year-round. 1. Swimming can help with joint pain If all that jumping around in bootcamp classes or logging miles on your runs has resulted in some joint pain, swimming could be the solution. Not only does water give you some relief by reducing the amount of pressure on your body (buoyancy is a beautiful thing), but the warm water also plays a role, helping banish any stiffness or discomfort you’re experiencing. Basically, you’re getting a low-impact, super-soothing workout that’s incredibly gentle on your body.

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