January 26, 2019 at 06:31AM by CWC When Queen Elizabeth decided to give Buckingham Palac a plastic detox almost exactly one year ago, I realized it might be time for me to get truly serious about doing the same. In the 12 months since, I’ve been working hard to eradicate plastic from my apartment, use only the cleanest of cleaning products so as to avoid releasing ever-more toxins into the air, and take other such measures to protect myself and the environment. As I audited my sustainable-home situation, however, I realized I’m still spending eight hours a night in cheap cotton sheets manufactured with more chemicals than conscience. (Cotton is one of the world’s dirtiest crops!) To remedy the situation, I performed a deep dive into the best in eco-friendly bedding and found some truly innovative companies working hard to create cozy sheets, comforters, and more so that conscientious consumers can sleep soundly. Below are 15 brands to keep in mind when shopping for sustainable, eco-friendly bedding and linens. 1. Alterra Pure Alterra Pure’s bedding is made from organic percale grown on renewable cotton farms that rely on rainwater, not irrigation. All water used in production is recycled, and the finishing solutions used are sustainable. 2. Anna Sova Anna Sova is an ecologically-conscious home goods brand that produces sheets made from GOTS-certified organic cotton. The company also produces silk bedding made via a 2,000-year-old process that replaces the typical use of formaldehyde and silicone with au natural Indian nut soap. 3.
Month: January 2019
Posting your boarding pass on Instagram might be the most harmful travel mistake of all time
January 26, 2019 at 06:00AM by CWC In the digital age, one of the most exciting parts of traveling is being able to share all the highlights of your trip on social media, whether that’s swimming with cute pigs in the Bahamas or visiting some of the most stunning national parks in the country. And what do these trips usually start with? A quick Instagram post featuring your enviable #boardingpass. The only issue is that seemingly innocent shot could put you into a world of trouble. According to Popular Mechanics, Noam Rotem, an Israel-based security researcher, uncovered a major problem with showcasing those pieces of paper online. You know the six-digit codes printed on both boarding passes and luggage tickets? Well, it’s called a passenger name record (PNR)—and he found hackers who obtain them can possibly retrieve personal data from travelers. “Just by guessing PNRs, I was able to access personal data and change contact details of customers,” he said. Not cool. That’s not all you can do with a PNR, though. If someone gets access, they can steal your flights and frequent flier miles, change your seats—basically everything. And those barcodes on your tickets are a problem, too. If someone has a barcode-scanning app, they can snag private information about you as well. Even though Rotem was able to hack into one online booking platform in particular, it’s a big issue across the board: The technology airlines use to get you from point A to point B is still pretty archaic in general
With dance cardio’s more spiritual cousin, the goddess vibes are intense (and honestly, fun)
January 26, 2019 at 05:00AM by CWC If you’ve never heard of ecstatic dance, you’re not alone. (And no, I’m not talking about that moment when the DJ plays Lizzo’s Good as Hell.) Think of ecstatic dance as dance cardio’s more free-spirited cousin. Yes, it’s common in spiritual communities, but don’t worry, it doesn’t require Wild Wild Country levels of commitment. The experience of a ecstatic dance, which has been around for thousands of years, can actually be incredibly beneficial for the mind, body, and spirit. And it happens to be a whole lot of fun. “The first time I experienced ecstatic dance, I felt like a portal of new expression opened up,” says Cara Patton, who does ecstatic dancing once a week in her home city of Eugene, Oregon. “As a kid, I took ballet lessons and I was never quite able to follow the moves, and I sort of wrote off dancing. But the great thing about ecstatic dance is that I have complete freedom to move however I want.” Patton adds that the ecstatic dance community emphasizes consent and ways to nonverbally express boundaries, which she loves. “I enjoy this way of movement so much that I’ll be hosting a special ecstatic dance session at my wedding this summer.” But how does it work, exactly? Let’s take a closer look. Photo: Stocksy/Maahoo Studio Inside an ecstatic dance class Ecstatic dance ceremonies are held regularly all over the US (check out a few of them here), and it’s safe
This Healthy Kitchen Staple Is Way More Versatile Than We Give It Credit For
January 26, 2019 at 04:00AM A spoon full of vinegar a day keeps the doctor away! Continue Reading… Author Elsbeth Riley | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
Why is astrology such a thing right now? Our woo-woo-iest editors explain
January 26, 2019 at 03:38AM by CWC Every so often, Team Well+Good goes *deep* with Slack chats—so much so that sharing them feels like the right thing to do. For instance, a couple of weeks ago, a few questions about dating app etiquette ballooned into the first Well+Good roundtable on swiping right. And today, it’s all about astrology—as in, why it’s so crazy popular right now. (Remember when you’d never heard of Mercury retrograde? Or Saturn return?) Here, senior editor Jordan Galloway and Los Angeles editor Erin Magner help me make sense of the cosmic enthusiasm that’s taken over our lives. ERIN H.: Hi! So I have to admit that I am increasingly viewing everything—and describing everything—through the lens of astrology. Maybe it’s confirmation bias, maybe it’s magical thinking, or maybe it’s real…but it’s been very helpful as a tool for self-reflection. I know you two have had a similar trajectory, being skeptical journalists who nevertheless can talk rising signs and new moons with the best of them. So, first question… How are you using astrology now, that you haven’t in the past? For me, I definitely read Jennifer Racioppi’s column each week, and can rattle off info about the cosmic conditions affecting everyone—planetary transits, eclipses, full moons, etc. And I check out my sun sign horoscope, though not every day. What about you? JORDAN: I feel like after spending several years in astrology 101—mainly just reading my horoscopes and focused on my sun sign—I’ve leveled up over the past few years to
Is The Pill Sabotaging Your Fitness Goals?
January 26, 2019 at 03:00AM How the pill influences weight gain, metabolism, and body composition, including its effect on testosterone. Continue Reading… Author Jolene Brighten, N.D. | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
Forget Your To-Do List. Work On A ‘To-Be List’ Instead
January 26, 2019 at 02:00AM Here’s how to actually figure out where to focus your energy. Continue Reading… Author Monica Berg | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
9 Things That Kill Your Natural Collagen
January 26, 2019 at 01:00AM Keeping your collagen levels high is the easiest way to have glowing skin and great digestion. Continue Reading… Author Mafalda Pinto Leite | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
The Best Way To Reap Ginger’s Stomach-Soothing, Pain-Relieving, Craving-Busting Benefits
January 26, 2019 It really does it all. Continue Reading… Author Marygrace Taylor | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
Before You Make Birthday Plans This Year, Consult This Astro Chart
January 25, 2019 at 11:00PM Location is everything, according to your solar return. Continue Reading… Author The AstroTwins | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue