January 20, 2019 at 10:54AM by CWC Out of all the wellness phenomena that deserve a “womp womp”—getting dizzy during yoga class, retinol-induced skin redness, avocados that go brown when you turn your back for ONE second—turmeric stains have to be one of the most distressing. Perhaps you accidentally splattered some of your turmeric face mask onto your white shower curtain (been there)—or maybe your Lyft hit a pothole and you sloshed your golden latte all over your new fleece bomber. As you may have learned the hard way, the orange-yellow marks left behind by this vibrantly-hued root can be permanent if you don’t act fast. (Blame curcumin, the active compound in turmeric that makes it so anti-inflammatory.) But luckily, they are potentially reversible—unlike an overripe avo. For guidance on what to do when turmeric stains strike, I turned to a few people who deal with this issue on the reg: healthy chefs. And as it turns out, the fix involves ingredients that you’ve probably already got in your kitchen. “My favorite way to remove turmeric stains is white vinegar, dish liquid, and water,” says Ayurvedic chef and lifestyle expert Sahara Rose, author of Eat Feel Fresh: A Contemporary, Plant-Based Ayurvedic Cookbook. “Just dilute 1/2 cup of white vinegar with 1 cup of water and 2 tablespoons of dish liquid. Dip the fabric in the mixture and let it sit for 20 minutes. Rub the stain to dislodge it, and then wash it in the laundry.” For the final step, she recommends letting your
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Let’s take a collective mental-health deep breath, shall we? MAGA hat-wearing kids edition
January 20, 2019 at 10:02AM by CWC It’s Sunday. You’ve all seen the viral video. Let’s all take a deep cleansing breath. Because this is a lot. A friend earlier this week called the photo of White House staff lighting long fancy candles on a table full of fast-food boxes as President Trump looked on proudly “the history book cover.” But I’d argue that the video of a bunch of boys wearing red Make America Great Hats—with one smirkingly staring down Vietnam vet and Omaha Nation member Nathan Phillips (as he sang and drummed) during Friday’s “March for Life” in Washington, DC—will be one of those etched in our memory of the Trump era. And even if you think that the kids are getting an unfair shake—a la reality show stars who complain about the way they were edited—the fact remains that what happened in the video happened, no matter what preceded or followed it. So, we need to deal with it. Like I said, deep breaths. What if we gave the wisest voices a moment to have their say? As this plays out in the echo chambers of TV news and Twitter, those screaming the loudest (or typing the fastest) will get the most coverage and retweets. But hot takes go cold quickly. And you’re left with: not much. What if we gave the wisest voices a moment to have their say? Like the famous Mr. Rogers quote about scary situations (“look for the helpers“), at times like this
This Skin-Clearing, Joint-Soothing Remedy May Also Help You Lose Weight
January 20, 2019 at 09:00AM Is this Mother Nature’s clear skin solution? Continue Reading… Author Kayleigh Roberts | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
Why OKCupid is my new “Humans of New York”
January 20, 2019 at 06:03AM by CWC OKCupid gets no respect. Or at least, not that much. Back when it launched as a website in 2004, the fact that it was free (as opposed “serious relationship” sites like Match and eHarmony) gave it a Craigslist-light identity. While its raunch factor was nowhere near what you’d find on “Casual Encounters,” OKCupid’s audience definitely skewed younger—and finding a hookup or someone who shared your particular kink was part of the mix. Today, as a digital dating survivor that’s still in the cultural conversation (Match.com, where you at?) along with Bumble and Tinder, OKCupid is nevertheless still struggling to be the prettiest girl at the dance, so to speak. But it shouldn’t. As far as I’m concerned, OKCupid is the new Humans of New York. Remember that time, back in the day, when you first saw Humans of New York? Brandon Stanton’s portraiture of every day people, and the off-the-cuff comments he miraculously pulled out of them, suddenly made all the slumped shoulders and blank faces on the subway look like untapped potential: untold, poetic secrets to be revealed to the person who gave them a spotlight. With OKCupid, instead of shining a light on the humanity hidden beneath urban armor, the platform seems to be giving men a venue for expressing their hopes and dreams. I know, that’s a lot to say about an app where a grown man wearing a “Thank You for Being a Slut” trucker hat told me I had
I’m basically the Marie Kondo of email now
January 20, 2019 at 04:00AM by CWC Unsubscribing will set me free. Or at least, this is what I’m telling myself during my big declutter of 2019, digital edition. Thanks to Tidying Up With Marie Kondo on Netflix, decluttering is having (another) big moment, and we’re all trying to use the KonMari method to minimize our mess. I’m starting with promo emails. I know, starting there sounds small. But since my promo emails tell my entire life story so far— documenting every event I’ve attended, every school I’ve gone to, every passing enthusiasm I thought I’d want to stay up on—tossing one can be as hard as a letter from an ex-best friend. At least the problem is common, if not the category of clutter. “People hold onto their possessions for many reasons, but one important reason is that these possessions have meaning,” says Susan Krauss Whitbourne, PhD and professor emerita of psychological and brain sciences at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. “The way to let go of clutter is to examine the meaning each item has and ask yourself what will happen if you dispose of it. The chances are that you’ll recognize you will be fine after you do so.” Ok, so if I can examine the meanings and origins of each mailing list, it’ll be easier to decide what goes and what stays. The problem is, I can’t really “tidy by category, not by location” nor can I take my emails to Beacon’s Closet where it will inevitably be
Healing Painful Canker Sores Just Got Way Easier, Thanks To These Natural Remedies
January 20, 2019 at 03:45AM Natural ways to say good-bye to the ouch Continue Reading… Author Kayleigh Roberts | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
It’s freezing outside, but the cosmic forecast this week is positively steamy
January 20, 2019 at 02:00AM by CWC Last weekend there was a full moon-eclipse combo that may have rocked your world—but this week’s highlight is all about getting your (romantic, sexy) groove on, thanks to the planet of love (Venus) and the planet of luck (Jupiter), says astrologer Jennifer Racioppi. Here’s her day-by-day advice leading up to it, to keep you in tune with the cosmos. Monday The week kicks off with last night’s total lunar blood moon eclipse in Leo. Meaning, chances are you might feel a wee bit tired, depending on how well you sleep when the moon is both close and bright. To make matters even more interesting, Mars (the planet of action) makes a tough angle to Saturn, which represent discipline, early today, too. While you might feel tempted to rush out the door this morning, don’t. Take it slow and be careful. These transits command respect, not force. Take it slow and be careful. These transits command respect, not force. This morning, stay mindful and minimize the risk of accidents. Eclipses work in 19-year cycles, and this particular eclipse correlated with the north node, asking you to release old stories that hold you back from owning your purpose. Like a cosmic force of feng shui, your life might feel rearranged. Give yourself the time and space you need to adjust. Don’t forget the power of magnesium to calm your nervous system effectively. New to magnesium supplements? Experiment with including magnesium glycinate this week and see how
This Broth Is The Best Way To Nourish Your Hormones Daily
January 20, 2019 at 01:00AM Use it as a base for soups or just sip it on its own! Continue Reading… Author Liz Moody | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue While we’re all about the bone broth craze that has swept the nation, sometimes it’s nice to have vegetarian options. We’ve found a winner in this nourishing sea broth from Mafalda Pinto Leite’s Radiant: The Cookbook. According to Leite, a nutritionist, “Broths are so healing and easy to digest. You can make them with all sorts of vegetables, but be sure to use kombu and shiitake as the base. They both contain beneficial properties that boost the immune system, nourish the brain, and offer a unique depth of flavor.” The sea vegetables in this also offer a wonderful way to bring balance to your hormones on a daily basis, while the miso adds an umami-rich hit of gut-healing probiotics. Use it as a base for soups, to cook grains or quinoa in, or simply sip some straight as a type of savory tea to warm yourself up daily. Sea Vegetable Broth Makes about 2½ quarts Ingredients 10 cups water 8 dried kombu strips 1 cup dried shiitake mushrooms, sliced or whole 1 celery stalk, chopped 2 shallots, skin removed and quartered 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger 1 tablespoon chopped fresh turmeric Small handful of fresh cilantro, whole 2 tablespoons sesame oil 3 green onions, sliced ⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro 2 garlic cloves,
This Hospital In A Norwegian Forest Is Taking Nature Is The Best Medicine To The Next Level
January 20, 2019 Here’s what you need to know. Continue Reading… Author Caroline Muggia | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue For years we’ve understood the benefits of spending time in nature. Studies show it can strengthen your immune system, protect against cancer, and reduce pain. Besides the physiological advantages, research points to links between getting outside and improvements in symptoms of depression and anxiety and greater happiness. But despite this knowledge, healing, when it comes to health care facilities, has been a bit more clinical. A new care center in the Norwegian Forest is out to change all that with the creation of a physical healing space designated to bring nature’s benefits to hospital patients—and their loved ones. Psychologist Maren Østvold Lindheim, the Friluftssykehuset Foundation, and the Oslo University Hospital have opened an outdoor care center in the forest designed by famous architecture firm Snøhetta. The idea came after Maren noticed that her patients were responding well to spending time outside but knew some patients would not be well enough to actually be outside. In response, they designed cabins that reflected the outdoors—spaces that even immune-compromised patients could visit. The outdoor center features minimalist wooden cabins that integrate seamlessly into the environment—providing skylights for sunlight to pour into the space, walls that smell of wood, and a comfortable space for patients, family, and friends to be together away from the conventional hospital setting. The center is located only a few hundred feet from the Oslo University Hospital so
How To Revel In Tonight’s Super Blood Wolf Moon — According To Your Sign
January 19, 2019 at 11:00PM This spectacle can shift power balances and net you some coveted attention. Continue Reading… Author The AstroTwins | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue At 10:36 p.m. EST this Sunday, January 20, the Earth will be perfectly positioned between the Sun and the moon, casting a blood-red shadow across la luna. With decent weather conditions, the super blood Wolf Moon lunar eclipse should be visible to anyone in the Americas and Europe, and you’ll be able to view it with the naked eye. Astrogeek tidbit: The red glow effect is known as “Rayleigh scattering” and will be visible until 3:49 a.m. EST on January 21—with moon becoming officially full at 12:15 a.m. EST at 0º 52” Leo. If you live in North America, this one is worth staying up for, especially since there won’t be another total eclipse until May 2021. Because this event occurs in January, it is also known as a Wolf Moon, so named by indigenous tribes for the howling of gathering wolf packs that is common in North America at this time of year. This would NOT be the best night to try to open a deep dialogue. And talk about unleashing the fierce! This is actually the final Leo eclipse in a series that began on February 10, 2017—and included the stunning Leo total solar eclipse of August 21, 2017, the one that got you craftily making cereal box viewers or scrambling to order a pair of special eclipse