February 06, 2019 at 01:39PM by CWC Similar to squeezing lemon into a cup of hot water, adding adaptogens to smoothies, coffee, or tea is one of those beverage boosters every in-the-know wellness lover swears by. Hey, any little habit that works to protect your body from stress is worth adopting, right? I know I thought so. Which is why I was a bit…surprised when I read on Bulletproof founder Dave Asprey’s blog that some types of adaptogenic mushrooms could cause flareups of small intestinal bacteria overgrowth (SIBO)—an imbalance of gut bacteria that causes gas, bloating, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and potentially improper nutrient absorption. Um, what? Suddenly completely freaked out by the reishi next to my favorite coffee cup, I decided to investigate. I turned to Bindiya Gandhi, MD, an integrative health doctor, and Simone Wan, a certified Traditional Chinese Medicine expert and the founder of IN:Total Wellness, for some clarity. Unpacking the relationship between adaptogens and your gut The good news: Neither Dr. Gandhi nor Wan say they’ve seen any scientific evidence that adaptogens directly cause SIBO. (Phew!) The condition has numerous other causes, says Dr. Gandhi, including parasites or long-term use of a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) like Prilosec for acid reflux. “Food sensitivities can also lead to SIBO,” she says. “If you are unaware of what you’re sensitive to and you keep consuming it, [it] can then lead to inflammation in the gut.” But so far, adding adaptogens to your coffee is not proven to be one of them. If your stomach
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The Weird Link Between Sleep & Your Relationship History
February 06, 2019 at 01:26PM Stressful relationships, even those in your past, may affect your ability to fall asleep. Continue Reading… Author Kelly Gonsalves | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
CBD is off the menu at some of the nation’s restaurants thanks to new regulations
February 06, 2019 at 12:52PM by CWC In recent years, CBD—or cannabidiol—has gone mainstream with a reputation for giving people a feeling of calm without the “high.” As its popularity soared, the cannabinoid found its way into everything from beauty products to post-workout creams. But one of the best ways to enjoy its effects is by eating (or drinking!) it. Unfortunately, new CBD edibles regulations make buying foods that contain cannabidiol a little more difficult in certain parts of the country. In New York, you’ll find CBD oil in lattes, cocktails, and cupcakes. (Even By Chloe is getting in on the fun.) But health officials are taking steps to crack down on the ingredient within the city’s eateries. According to The New York Times, the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene has ordered restaurants under its jurisdiction to stop selling any foods that contain CBD, reasoning that restaurants are not “permitted to add anything to food or drink that is not approved as safe to eat.” Currently, that includes CBD. So long as confusion surrounding CBDs legality and safety continues, don’t expect to find it making its way back onto any menus. New York isn’t the only area experiencing changes with CBD edibles regulations. It’s also been reported that Maine, where recreational marijuana is legal since 2016, has been ordered to stop selling CBD edibles; Ohio, which legalized medical marijuana in 2016, is making changes on the CBD food front, too. When President Trump signed the 2018 Farm Bill into law, it was seen as a
The dainty bralettes for larger breasts that passed our DD test
February 06, 2019 at 12:42PM by CWC Bralettes have taunted me all of my life. When I was younger, it was because I couldn’t even begin to fathom wearing one as even my everyday bras were coming from specialty stores. Now, it’s because the ones available for women my size (36 DD) are very heavy on the utilitarian aspect and way too light on the chic, aesthetically pleasing part. But after a lifetime of disappointment, I’m starting to see the size inclusive light at the end of my online shopping tunnel. A few underwear companies have finally figured out how to make a bralette for bigger boobs that can do both. You see, it’s not that I can’t find bralettes for my cup size—supportive options without underwires exist. But the problem is that these tend to look like a sports bra or are simple by design. There’s none of the delicate lace, pastel colors, or subtleties that the item often conjures. And those dainty and effortless touches are the essence of what a bralette is and what I’m searching for in the undergarment. I’ve put a dozen different bralettes through my own customized fit test. With these criteria in mind, I’ve put a dozen different bralettes through my own customized fit test using some very basic measurements of success. Number one was the fit, obviously—there just needed to be enough support that the bralette wouldn’t become relegated to the confines of my loungewear wardrobe. In other words, I wanted to be able to
How Drew Barrymore’s nutritionist turns a plain banana into a healthy dessert
February 06, 2019 at 12:12PM by CWC When I get a hankering for something sweet, I need to satisfy it as soon as possible. I don’t always stock my apartment with what I’d need to whip up a quality dessert, but I do always have a fruit bowl full of bananas. And Drew Barrymore’s nutritionist has the banana dessert recipe I didn’t know I’d been been searching for. I’m not going to tell you to eat a plain banana for dessert. That’s, well, just bananas. Celebrity nutritionist Kimberly Snyder is a master at helping people beat their cravings the healthy way. Drew Barrymore often raves about Snyder, saying recently that working with her has “totally changed her life.” And I think Barrymore would agree that Snyder’s banana upgrade is pretty impressive, too. “When it comes to making dessert, not many people think about reaching for a banana, but I sure do,” Snyder writes on Instagram. “I love bananas and I believe they’re one of nature’s perfect foods. They come right off a tree in their complete nutritional ‘package.’ Loaded with nutrients, high in fiber, and easy to digest…what’s not to love?” Transforming a regular ol’ banana into an even sweeter treat is simple. All you have to do is cut open the peel from end to end and fill it up with nut butter and cacao nibs (which can help you calm down before bed, BTW). Pop it in the freezer for a while and then you’ll be able to dig in with a spoon.
This “pro-GMO” brand says their chocolate is better for the planet
February 06, 2019 at 12:03PM by CWC Typically when food packaging mentions GMOs it’s to call attention to the fact that their products are devoid of genetically modified organisms. Brands go to great lengths to prove GMO-free status, boldly displaying a “non-GMO” label with a colorful butterfly. Companies whose products do contain genetically modified ingredients tend to keep that detail to themselves. There was a time you’d be hard-pressed to find a brand advertising the inclusion of GMOs. But a new line of chocolate bars, Ethos Chocolate, has just launched with a loud-and-proud “pro-GMO” label. Ethos Chocolate is backed by a coalition of more than 1,600 farmers who are part of A Fresh Look, an organization committed to educating consumers about GMO agriculture. By arming the public with more information, the organization hope to change the public’s perception of the crops. And nothing sweetens a teaching moment quite like chocolate, right? “Ethos Chocolate was designed to help share the ‘sweet’ truth about GMO farming,” Rebecca Larson, Ph.D., a lead scientist for A Fresh Look told Well+Good on Wednesday. “New research has found that the people who hold the most extreme views opposing genetically modified foods think they know most about GM food science, but actually know the least. In an effort to combat misperceptions, A Fresh Look has created a product to illustrate the many benefits of a technology that is too often misunderstood.” The Environmental Working Group, which is historically skeptical of GMOs, declined to comment for this story. Similarly, the Non-GMO
6 pairs of minimalist running shoes you’ll actually want to lace up
February 06, 2019 at 12:00PM by CWC As a kid, light-up sneakers were all the rage. The more glitz, glamour, and glitter on your feet at recess, the better. As adults, though, the criteria about what makes a good running shoe has a lot more to do with function than flare. Enter: The best minimalist running shoes out there, which have all of the stuff you need and none of what you don’t. So, uh, first and foremost, what the heck is a minimalist running shoe, other than one that doesn’t have flashing lights on the heel? The Journal of Foot and Ankle Research defines minimalist running shoes as “footwear providing minimal interference with the natural movement of the foot, due to its high flexibility, low heel-to-toe drop, weight-and-stack height, and the absence of motion control and stability devices.” So basically, they’re the shoes that make it feel like you’re running barefoot. The idea is that the less shoe you’ve got between you and the ground, the better the experience. “Minimalist shoes provide little to no support in the arch, heel, and ankle and often are very light in weight,” Rich Velazquez, Coach and COO at Mile High Run Club explains. “‘Regular’ shoes will provide the support to these areas in varying degrees and can be designed to offset, prevent pre-existing injuries and/or imbalances the runner may have in their landing.” The principle behind using these no-frills sneaks is sort of a less-is-more situation. “Shoes with too much cushioning or too much ankle support
Is The Secret To Balancing Blood Sugar In Your Gut?
February 06, 2019 at 11:42AM New study shows that diabetes medications can alter the gut microbiome. Continue Reading… Author Gretchen Lidicker | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
Well+Good TALKS: Let’s Talk About Sex…
February 06, 2019 at 11:17AM by CWC How women are leading the conversation. The way we are talking about (and having!) sex has totally transformed—and women are leading the conversation. With self-love and equality a new non-negotiable in our intimate relationships, and society finally waking up to the fact that female desire is powerful and important, our experts will unpack the ideas inspiring a newly emerging consciousness around sexuality and how it all ties back to better wellness. EVENT DETAILS Thursday, February 21, 2019 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Location: Made by We | 920 Broadway, New York, NY 10010 THE PANEL Erin Hanafy | Well+Good Editor-at-Large A former editor at the Associated Press and current Well+Good editor-at-large, Erin has a deep background in journalism as well as expertise in meditation, reiki, and Ayurveda. She regularly writes about women’s empowerment, body positivity, and self love through a wellness lens, speaks on panels on topics across the wellness spectrum, and preaches positivity daily. Meika Hollender | Co-Founder + CEO of Sustain Natural Meika is a leading voice in the sexual health space, co-founding natural and vagina-friendly brand Sustain Natural, which works closely with Planned Parenthood and Women’s Voices for the Earth through its 10%4Women initiative. She’s been listed on Forbes 30 under 30 and Fast Company’s Most Creative People and Inc. 30 under 30, and her second book Get On Top was released in March 2018. Meika has her MBA from New York University’s Stern School of Business. Bethany C.
And the fastest growing fitness trend is…
February 06, 2019 at 10:58AM by CWC If you trotted it out during a treadmill class at any point during 2018, congratulations: You were part of the year’s fastest growing trend in fitness. According to ClassPass‘s recently released year-end data from 2018, there was an 82 percent increase in classes that incorporate treadmills in the past year, and they don’t expect to see those numbers slowing down any time soon. “Treadmill classes” can be exclusively running-based, a la Mile High Run Club, but can also incorporate running as a component of a more varied workout, the way Barry’s Bootcamp does with it’ half-floor, half-tread format. “As studio fitness continues to rise year after year, it’s not surprising that we’re seeing more classes incorporating treadmills,” says Shari Castelli, Director of Empowerment Funding and Expansion at ClassPass, who also points to new treadmill technology as one of the reasons why they’re becoming increasingly in-demand among class goers. “Running has always been a popular form of exercise and combining that with the same team atmosphere, awesome playlists and motivating instructors we love in cycling and HIIT classes, has made running inside more appealing than ever.” For its part, Equinox has seemed to take notice of the “running revolution,” as they call it. The fitness chain recently announced that they would be launching stand-alone Precision Running Labs, aka studios that will exclusively offer the Precision Running classes that have become so popular in its gyms. The first locations are open now in Santa Monica, California,