March 22, 2019 at 09:58AM Kids who did this showed fewer depressive symptoms. Continue Reading… Author Madison Vanderberg | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
Month: March 2019
Jennifer Garner’s lesson in drying herbs spiced up my life
March 22, 2019 at 09:48AM by CWC Everyone needs a hobby. For me, it’s doing my best to be a good #plantmom. And for Jennifer Garner, according to a recent Instagram post, it’s drying herbs to use in everyday recipes and home decor. As the host of #PretendCookingShow, it’s only natural that Garner dries her own herbs, however “late to the party” she may be. The herbs come from Garner’s own garden, which makes her feel like Caroline “Ma” Ingalls. (That’s Laura Ingalls Wilder’s mother, for anyone who didn’t read or watch Little House on the Prairie, in which case: What are you waiting for?) “Drying herbs is so easy and so great,” Garner writes. “I must urge you to plant extra, because once you start, you’ll only wish for more. Your pizza crackers will thank you.” Garner has three favorites: rosemary, thyme, and oregano. Her method of preparing them is simple, too. After cutting some bunches of the fresh sprigs, she wraps the end of each with twine and hangs them up on a hook in her home to dry. Two weeks later the rosemary and thyme will be ready for use. Oregano, on the other hand, can take four to six weeks to completely dry out. Rosemary is a prime inflammation-fighter and can help improve brain health and combat bacterial infections; oregano (particularly in oil-form) has antioxidants and antimicrobial properties that support your immune system; and thyme can help with everything from gas and indigestion to sore throats.
Here’s how to test your longevity in less than a minute
March 22, 2019 at 09:17AM by CWC Remember recess in preschool? When you could plop down on the wood chips of the playground and spring back up with agility and grace? These days, restricted by skinny jeans and age, the transition isn’t quite so sprightly. Yet, according to The Washington Post, challenging yourself to the sitting-rising test (SRT) is an effective longevity calculator. Brazilian physician Claudio Gil Araújo, MD, conceived of the SRT to provide a tentative forecast for the mortality of middle-aged and older individuals. In practice, it looks a lot like an adult version of Simon Says. (Which I know because the entire Well+Good editorial team couldn’t help but try it for themselves. LOLs ensued.) How to use the sitting-rising test (SRT) as a longevity calculator: 1. Start standing up, cross your ankles, and sit down on the floor while attempting not to use your hands for an assist. 2. Stand back up. Again, attempt to avoid touching anything for balance. 3. Now to calculate your results! If you don’t need any help from your upper extremities then, congratulations, you scored a perfect 10. If you gave yourself a hand, subtract one point for every instance you used your hands to help you stand up. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCQ2WA2T2oA] In a study of 2,002 adults between the ages of 51 and 80 years old published in The European Journal of Preventative Cardiology, researchers scored everyone according to the SRT. They the proceeded to follow them in their day-to-day lives until a
Start every day the right way with the best morning routine for your Myers-Briggs personality type
March 22, 2019 at 08:54AM by CWC If you’ve ever shared a bathroom with siblings or had roommates, you’re probably well aware that anyone’s unique personality can factor into your routine and wake-up styles. Some people are up early, making themselves an egg-white omelette and cherishing a few minutes for themselves before embarking on the day; others are late risers who prefer to browse their feeds before truly turning on their minds for work. How do you start your day? And more importantly, what’s the best morning routine for you? Your Myers-Briggs personality type can shed light on how you wake up best, and why that’s your “thing.” (Don’t know what your MBTI is? Read this first!) Below, get some insight into what might stoke your creativity, according to you personality type. Start every day right with the best morning routine for you, according to your Myers-Briggs personality type W+G Creative ISFJ You love to start the day with a time for reflection. Meditation or prayer can feel very centering before you tackle your to-do list—just a pause to feel thankful and reflect on what matters the most to you is a great place to start. Apps like Headspace and Simple Habit are right up your alley. ESFJ ESFJs often wake up with boundless energy, and about six or seven people to contact immediately—after checking in with social feeds, of course. You prefer to get plans into motion as soon as you rise, whether it’s checking in with a colleague
I literally showered myself in CBD, and let me tell you, it was luxurious
March 22, 2019 at 07:00AM by CWC By now, there’s so much buzzing about CBD that it’s practically been incorporated in some manner of fashion into most parts of my life. It’s a steady part of my beauty routine (for both my skin and hair), my supplement regimen, my workout recovery, and it’s even in my, uh, bedroom (ICYDK: CBD lube is a thing). But it’s not like I’m showering in the stuff. Just kidding. As of this week, I have been. The wellness ingredient known for its stress-reducing and anti-inflammatory benefits is now sitting alongside surfactants in bar soap, so that I can take my skin-cleaning to new heights with extra bubbly benefits. Leef Organics’ Nooks + Crannies bar soap ($22), has 20 milligrams of CBD in it that are meant soothe inflammation and work as a nourishing antioxidant. “This small bar of soap yields mighty results with topical skin irritations,” says Emily Heitman, CMO and COO of brand Leef Organics. “It contains a carefully curated ingredient deck that feeds the skin thoughtfully and calms irritations to reduce long-term discomfort.” Since my skin’s just battled the dry air of the winter, it’s definitely thirsty for some soothing hydration both in and out of the shower (namely: my flaky elbows and shedding legs). When I get the bar all sudsed up in the shower, it provides a nice lather that feels moisturizing at the same time. There’s none of that unhealthy stripping action going on, which is thanks to the other ingredients like coconut milk and
Meet the Okinawa diet, Japan’s answer to the Mediterranean diet
March 22, 2019 at 06:43AM by CWC The Mediterranean diet garnered heaps of praise in 2019, thanks to its recent recognition as the healthiest eating plan in the world. The fact that it promotes longevity is backed by plenty of studies and it’s a relatively easy diet to follow. But a lesser-known eating plan may be coming for the Med diet’s crown. Meet the Okinawa diet. The Mediterranean diet, of course, emphasizes healthy fats like omega-3s, protein from primarily seafood and plant sources, and lots of fruits and vegetables. The Okinawa diet, on the other hand, is plant-driven, with most nutrients (including carbs) coming from vegetables and legumes locally available on the island. Okinawa is a Japanese island (and is the nation’s southernmost prefecture). The island is one of the original “Blue Zones,” or areas with populations known for their longevity. “The Okinawa diet gets a lot of attention because the people who live on the island have a higher than average life expectancy at 100 years old, compared to the US at 78.8 years and the rest of Japan at 84 years old,” says Nora Minno, RD. (Sounds an awful lot like the other aforementioned eating plan that might help you live longer.) Which begs the question: How do the Okinawa and Mediterranean diets, both inspired by Blue Zones populations, compare? The short version: John Day, MD, a cardiologist and co-author of the book The Longevity Plan, says both eating plans can be good for longterm health. “You really can’t
We Found The Perfect Organic & Natural Foundations For Every Skin Type
March 22, 2019 at 05:20AM Whether you’re dry, oily, or sensitive, we’ve got you! Continue Reading… Author Stephanie Eckelkamp | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
Use the “pasta method” to ensure perfectly cooked quinoa every single time
March 22, 2019 at 05:00AM by CWC Even for those with the best intentions, a bowl filled with beautiful, fluffy quinoa isn’t always the outcome. For anyone yet to master the art of cooking the healthy ancient grain, it’s not uncommon for the end result to be totally soggy and throughly unappetizing. An easy method changes all that, though, and you’ll wish you had known about years ago. A thread on Reddit laments having tried every technique—cooking it covered, uncovered, different water ratios, you name it—before putting out a request for help. An angel of a Redditor chimed in with a tip that’s worthy of all the upvotes. The “pasta method” gets the job done correctly every time. So, how do you cook quinoa? According to Blue Apron, just cook quinoa as you would any pasta. Bring a pot of water to a boil, add in a few pinches of salt, and the grains. Boil the quinoa for the amount of time recommended according to the package instructions, checking it a few minutes before it should be done. If you’re happy with the texture, drain the quinoa using a very fine metal mesh strainer. By ditching the long list of quinoa cooking tips and instead using this simple, mindless method, you’re all but guaranteed fluffy quinoa every single time. If you’re looking for more cooking tips to make your life easier, you should also know the two-step trick that makes using ginger so much easier and the easy way to make roasted veggies without any oil.
The Real Reason You Have Such High Standards For Other People
March 22, 2019 at 04:46AM A psychologist explains. Continue Reading… Author Kristina Hallett, Ph.D. | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
Why you shouldn’t hold a stretch for longer than 3 seconds
March 22, 2019 at 04:00AM by CWC There’s a reason why everyone from Simone Biles to your local spin instructor swears by stretching as an important part of any fitness routine: Not only does it help soothe sore muscles, but it also helps get them prepped and ready to function in fighting force during your next workout. Chances are, you’re familiar with the usual roster of moves that seem to appear at the beginning and end of every workout class. But Well+Good recently did a deep dive into the world of stretching, and discovered a principle of flexibility worth putting on our radars. For a new episode of What the Wellness, our brave video producer Ella Dove got professionally stretched (yup—that’s a thing) at NYC’s Stretch*d studio. In the video, she described the experience as “the best thing of her life” and like a “stretchy roller coaster”—both of which sound a-m-a-z-i-n-g if you ask me. But during her time at Stretch*d, she also learned an important lesson that the rest of us can steal as a part of our own stretching routines. You see, Stretch*d sessions are based on the principles of “active flexibility,” which means that you’re moving in and out of stretches so that you’re never in any particular position for longer than three seconds. This, apparently, helps you avoid over-stretching, so you’re less apt to pull anything or hurt yourself. “The whole idea behind the is that it’s movement-based, so it’s never pushing past of flexibility,” explains Vanessa Chu,