March 13, 2019 at 04:04AM Ideally one based in mindfulness. Continue Reading… Author Andrea Bogart | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
Month: March 2019
Checks+Balanced: A 30-year-old digital marketer in Toronto making $60K swears by salt floats
March 13, 2019 at 04:00AM by CWC Even in a world where questions about menstrual cups and the ins and outs of sex are completely (and blessedly) normal, somehow the ever-ubiquitous use of money remains a touchy subject for many. People want to live their healthiest life ever, but—#realtalk—it can add up. Have you ever wondered how your colleague who makes less than you do (or so you think) can afford to buy a $5 matcha and a $12 chopped salad every day? Or how your friend’s budget allows her to hit up $34 fitness classes three times a week? It’s enough to make anyone want to ask, “Ummm, excuse me. How do you afford that?!?” Last year, we asked five women with salaries ranging between $30,000 and $250,000 exactly what they spend on wellness ,and their responses showed that no matter your income, it’s possible to cultivate healthy habits that work within your budget. To keep spreading the transparency, and hopefully providing some inspo that’s possible to copy, we’re launching Checks + Balanced, a series featuring women who open their wellness-wallet habits to us. So keep checking back. (Want to be featured? Email emily@wellandgood.com.) Here, a 30-year-old digital marketer shares her wellness spending habits. Graphic: Well+Good Creative Kaeli Sweigard, 30, digital marketer, Toronto Salary: $60,000 Rent: $800/month. I live with my boyfriend. Our total rent is $2,000—he pays $1200. Other big expenditures: In Toronto, parking is really expensive, so I don’t have a car but spend $50 a month on public transportation. I spend $400 a month on
6 Budgeting Mistakes You’re Probably Making
March 13, 2019 at 03:49AM And how to fix them, according to a financial planner. Continue Reading… Author Emma Loewe | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
Here’s How I Get 80 Grams Of Protein A Day Without Eating Meat
March 13, 2019 at 02:03AM Because meat’s not the only food that has protein, you know. Continue Reading… Author Ray Bass | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
This Superfood Soup Will Boost Your Immunity & Is A Breeze To Make
March 13, 2019 at 01:26AM It’s packed with superfood ingredients! Continue Reading… Author Caroline Muggia | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
The best exercises to strengthen your hamstrings, straight from the experts
March 13, 2019 at 01:00AM by CWC You pay extra close attention to toning your core, arms, and butt—but how about your hamstrings? The often overlooked muscle group (which includes the semitendinosus, the semimembranosus, and the biceps femoris) isn’t just responsible for giving you a perky behind and toned legs. Hamstring exercises strengthen a muscle group that greatly affects functional movements. “Your hamstrings contribute to your functional motion (such as walking and running), help with posture, and are responsible for your speed, power, and agility in many sports. The stronger your hamstrings are, the faster you can stop, resume running, and change direction,” says Emily Samuel, a trainer at New York City’s Dogpound. “Muscles work in pairs, so if you have weak hamstrings, you’re mostly relying on your quads to take the load and stabilize the knees and hips. Those imbalances can lead to injury—you definitely don’t want the quads doing all the work.” To give your hamstrings get the attention they deserve, bring on the burn with these strengthening exercises, whether you’re working on a mat in your living room or lifting at the gym. 8 trainer-approved hamstring exercises 1. Kettlebell swings “Starting with the kettlebell about a foot in front of your feet, hinge at your hips, grabbing the kettlebell as it’s tilted back. Hike the kettlebell back to the upper part of your thighs, then drive your hips forward, using momentum to let the kettlebell float. Then let it come back between your legs and drive again through your
5 Things That’ll Make Your Houseplant Very Happy This Spring
March 13, 2019 at 12:47AM Spring cleaning? Don’t forget about your plants! Continue Reading… Author Emma Loewe | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
Can You Reverse A Cavity By Changing Your Diet?
March 13, 2019 at 12:44AM How to reverse cavities with your diet, including foods to eat and foods to avoid. Continue Reading… Author Mark Burhenne, DDS | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
Turns Out That This Type Of Oil Is Just Another Name For Canola Oil
March 12, 2019 at 03:51PM Fun fact: It’s also called canola oil. Continue Reading… Author Stephanie Eckelkamp | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
If cold and flu season is wrecking your life, slippery elm might be just the herb for you
March 12, 2019 at 01:54PM by CWC Even though spring is apparently upon us (buh-bye, Daylight Saving Time), we all are still stuck with an especially clingy cold and flu season this year. And if you’re dealing with a sore throat or cough that just won’t quit, here’s one remedy besides tea and honey that you might not have considered: slippery elm. “Slippery elm, an oldie-but-goodie herbal remedy, is derived from the Ulmus rubra or Ulmus fulva tree, which is grown in many parts of the world, including North America, says Aumatma Shah, ND, a naturopathic doctor. “The medicinal part of this tree is the inner bark.” That inner bark has a gummy texture and was used by Native Americans to make healing salves for wounds and infections, adds Josh Axe, D.N.M., C.N.S., D.C., the founder of Ancient Nutrition and author of KETO DIET. “Some tribes also found that when the bark was used [in] tea, it helped to relieve sore throats and acted as a natural laxative,” he says. Today, the “slippery” inner bark of the tree is dried and powdered, and it’s offered in many forms as a source of natural medicine. While a cursory image search shows you something that basically just looks like a pile of sawdust (not necessarily promising), here are some slippery elm benefits that make it worth trying. 1. It can help soothe a sore throat Don’t let that nasty cough linger for too long. “Herbal teas, lozenges, and tinctures for soothing coughs are often made with slippery elm because of its demulcent effects.