January 25, 2019 at 12:01AM For years, we’ve believed in the mantra ‘use it or lose it’—here’s why that’s wrong. Continue Reading… Author Elizabeth Gerson | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
Month: January 2019
Everything You Need To Know About Aromatherapy, Plus The 9 Best Essential Oils To Get Started
January 25, 2019 Inhale the goodness and get some serious benefits Continue Reading… Author Elsbeth Riley | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
Tia Mowry, Actress & Cookbook Author, On Healing With Food & Parenting With Purpose
January 24, 2019 at 11:00PM You’ll be inspired to take your health to the next level Continue Reading… Author Olessa Pindak | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
So, You Went Vegan. Here’s Why You’re Not Losing Weight
January 24, 2019 at 10:00PM Nine out of 10 people lose weight on the vegan diet. Here’s what to do if you’re not one of them. Continue Reading… Author Neal Barnard, MD | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
This Personality Type Should Flip Weekdays & Weekends
January 24, 2019 at 09:00PM A psychologist lays out your perfect social calendar. Continue Reading… Author Perpetua Neo, DClinPsy | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
Here’s What Happened When I Tried Solution, Glossier’s Acid Exfoliator That’s Taking Over the Internet
January 24, 2019 at 06:30PM by CWC Glossier has won over a legion of skin-care obsessives with its smart products (they’re famously designed to address its plugged-in community’s needs) and a rock-solid social media game (I’ve double tapped too many shelfies to count). But despite all the buzz, I hadn’t actually dipped my proverbial pores into its pink portfolio of products yet. So when I got the chance to try Glossier’s Solution, an acid exfoliator, I was intrigued—but the word “acid” gave me pause. Like many women, I went through a period in sixth grade where blackheads set up permanent shop on my forehead (yay for getting through puberty!), and now deal with redness and irritation. With my sensitive skin, angry patches pop up when I’m out in the cold for a couple minutes, or just, like, take a shower. Would the formula be too intense? “Acids aren’t as scary as they sound […] Chemical exfoliants gently let go of dead skin by dissolving the bonds between cells.” Melissa Souto, Director of Product Development at Glossier, says sensitive-skin worriers like me should chill. “Acids aren’t as scary as they sound,” says Souto. “Unlike tough physical exfoliants—the grainy, bead-filled ones many people are familiar with—chemical exfoliants gently let go of dead skin by dissolving the bonds between cells.” Phew, no face-melting for me. Yep, acid exfoliation can work for sensitive skin. Here are 3 things that happened when I tried Glossier’s Solution. Photo: Glossier 1. My usual post-shower redness has started to
This Is Why You Can’t Find The Perfect Relationship
January 24, 2019 at 08:00PM There’s one big question you need to ask yourself. Continue Reading… Author Kate Eckman | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
We’re not saying you’re needy but…here’s the top trait you want in a relationship, according to your Myers-Briggs
January 24, 2019 at 12:10PM by CWC In these quick-swiping times, all relationship types seem to be on the table. Whether it’s a casual “see ya when I see ya” deal or an attached-at-the-hip romance you crave—well, you do you. But sometimes, what you think you want in a romantic sitch might not match up with what will actually work best for you. You say you want someone who’ll join you for spin class, Netflix marathons, and everything in between, but your new beau’s constant company is driving you insane. What gives? Your Myers-Briggs personality type could be the key you need to unlock your particular relationship needs. (Don’t know what your type is? Read this and come back!) Every personality is looking for something just a little bit different: ISFPs and ENTPs are deeply independent, for example, whereas ESTJs and INFJs prefer tighter bonds with their partners and more time spent together. What does your type need? Keep reading to see what your Myers-Briggs type most needs in a relationship. W+G Creative ISTJ You value: dedication This type’s mantra may as well just be: “With hard work, anything is possible.” Just like the energy they put in at work and the value they place on friends and family, ISTJs are committed to their partners—and they need to find someone similarly dedicated to maintaining a strong relationship. Actions are everything to an ISTJ; consider them investments in a long-term future. Small efforts every day will encourage the ISTJ to keep their relationships strong. ISFJ
This black-and-white doodle perfectly captures my close relationships
January 24, 2019 at 12:14PM by CWC When I woke up this morning, I really didn’t expect to get emotional over a few squiggly lines. But here I am, red-eyed and very much so feeling a certain type of way. Over the years, our relationships go through plenty of changes, and looking at them all laid out so simply is almost too much for my heart to handle. View this post on Instagram Closeness lines over time A post shared by Olivia de Recat (@drawingolive) on Jan 23, 2019 at 6:56am PST //www.instagram.com/embed.js Cartoonist Olivia de Recat‘s drawing entitled “Closeness Lines Over Time” struck a cord with me for a handful of reasons. The simplistic visualization beautifully captures the lifespan of common relationships—those with family, friends, therapists, pets, and first loves. In the course of our lives, some stay close, some drift apart, and some turn into straight-up scribbles. And because relationships can be incredibly fragile, I’m reminded to appreciate every single one of them. Here’s how my most personal relationships sync with this graphic. 1. My best friends View this post on Instagram So, so thankful to have these people in my life. Another amazing reunion with the BFFs! If only it could be more than once a year. A post shared by TEHRENE FIRMAN (@tehrene) on Dec 24, 2017 at 6:49am PST //www.instagram.com/embed.js The drawing hits on two important types of friendship: the best friends we’ve had since childhood and those we made in college. But for me,
Oh, so that’s why magnesium sprays make my skin so itchy
January 24, 2019 at 11:25AM by CWC Spritzing magnesium on your skin can have countless benefits—from soothing sore muscles to helping you fall fast asleep. But if you’ve ever sprayed it on yourself as a way to drift off to dreamland, you likely know that there’s one pretty pesky side effect associated with the stuff: itchy AF skin. The mineral, explains Stephanie Morimoto, owner and CEO of Asutra, can absorb through your skin, which makes using it in the form of a Magnesium Oil Spray ($12) an alternative to incorporating it into your diet (albeit not an exclusive one ATM, according to science). “Your skin will easily absorb it and deliver much-needed magnesium to your bloodstream and cells. Topical magnesium bypasses the digestive tract, making the nutrient more bioavailable without overdoing it.” But if you’re supplementing with a spritz or spraying it as a cue for your body to wind down at the end of the day, you’re likely familiar that the stuff tingles on skin. There are two schools of thought as to why this happens: Many people, including Morimoto, believe the theory that when magnesium levels are low in the body, tingling occurs and subsists over time as your supplies are restored (though it hasn’t been studied). “If your body’s cellular magnesium levels are low and you apply magnesium oil directly onto your skin, it may sometimes sting a little, she says. “Over time and with gradual use, this sensation usually decreases.” Dermatologists, however, have a different theory as to why