April 23, 2019 at 02:04AM Who said raising your home’s vibe had to be expensive? Continue Reading… Author Dana Claudat | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
Month: April 2019
On the cusp: What being an Aries-Taurus cocktail means for your astrological personality
April 23, 2019 at 02:00AM by CWC As a late-April baby, I’m well aware of my Taurus zodiac status, but I’ve also always sensed that I teeter along the Aries-Taurus cusp. I’m down with being a bull, but nearly every “who you are, according to your zodiac sign” article makes me feel like either the stars are wrong, or I might be infused with some Aries energy. According to astrologer Stefanie Iris Weiss, I’m not wrong: Aries season gave way to Taurus on April 20, and my birthday isn’t far behind—and that timeline is, indeed, astrologically significant. “The important thing to know about being ‘born on the cusp’ is that you’re always one sign or the other.” Weiss says. “The difference is that if you’re an Aries born at the very end of the sign, you’re a Taurus-flavored Aries. If you’re born at the very beginning of Taurus season, you’re an Aries-flavored Taurus. But you’re definitely one sign or the other.” “To use the cocktail analogy, an Aries-flavored Taurus might like a bit of spice in her more floral cocktail, whereas a Taurus-flavored Aries might like a floral note in her otherwise spicy Bloody Mary.” —Stefanie Iris Weiss, astrologer If you’re born between April 17 and 23, you could indeed be an Aries-Taurus cocktail, and below, Weiss breaks down exactly what that may mean for you. As a refresher, here are the traits of an Aries Rams are far more fiery than the bulls, as they are very much literally
5 Ways To Avoid Getting Bored In Your Relationship
April 23, 2019 at 01:37AM Boredom does not mean you need a breakup. Continue Reading… Author Kristie Overstreet, Ph.D. | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
Found: The Best Grab-And-Go Healthy Protein Bars You Can Buy Right Now
April 23, 2019 at 01:16AM Including a few keto-friendly picks! Continue Reading… Author Liz Moody | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
4 Ways That Fasting For 16 Hours Has Improved My Fitness
April 23, 2019 at 12:16AM Let’s just say it’s been a life-changer. Continue Reading… Author Nora Tobin | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
Wasfia Nazreen On Summiting Everest & Living Every Day Like It’s Earth Day
April 23, 2019 at 12:04AM She thinks of climbing as more of a surrender than a conquering. Continue Reading… Author Emma Loewe | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
The No. 1 Way To Lessen Anxiety, According To A Psychotherapist
April 23, 2019 at 12:01AM Dr. Joel Dudley Ph.D and Dr. Chris Mason, Ph.D, the founders of Onegevity, on living our healthiest lives. Continue Reading… Author Olessa Pindak | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
Trail running made me feel like a beginner in a sport that I felt like I’d mastered
April 22, 2019 at 04:00PM by CWC I felt as though I was barely moving. I wanted to stop. I most definitely wanted to cry. The original invitation to participate in an all-ladies run camp in Ibiza sounded like a dream: Run through beautiful landscapes, learn how to properly recover, connect with other like-minded women. Check, check, check—I was down for all of it. Fast forward a month later, and there I was, alone, and running to the soundtrack of my breath in the steep, rocky Spanish mountains. It wasn’t as though I wasn’t prepared. Roughly five days a week at home, I start my day on foot. I’m a seven-time marathoner, including last year’s Boston, which was all sorts of apocalyptic with 20-to-30 mile-per-hour headwinds and a windchill in the 20s. Those 26.2 miles were arguably the hardest that I’ve ever earned, and they instilled in me that I can accomplish anything that I set my mind to. Yet, mentally on a 64-degree day with the sun shining down, I felt as though I was back on Heartbreak Hill. With inclines topping anything I’d ever tackled on a treadmill at Equinox, I had fallen behind the leaders of our group, but managed to stay ahead of the back of the pack. Even though I’d been on trail runs before, it was nothing like the task at hand. The views surrounding me were stunning, but I felt my chest getting tighter with each stride. Every single time I had a
10 tips to align your mind, body, and spirt when regular life blows up your balance
April 22, 2019 at 03:00PM by CWC Between work, friends, family, and numerous other adult things—like, oh, a side hustle, self care, and sleep, to name a few—it’s very easy for the mind, body, and spirit to get, or at least feel, off-balance. To be honest, it’s a near inevitable aspect of being a human. And the key to getting back into alignment? Having key tools available to help you out whenever you need them. Or better yet, resolving to incorporate these strategies into daily rituals. Below, Kelsey Patel, a Los Angeles-based reiki master, meditation teacher, and Well+Good Council member, shares her go-to tips and tools for balancing the mind, body, and spirit like a total pro. Read on for a reiki master’s tips to balance the mind, body, and soul. 1. Meditate in a way that works for you It’s no secret that a meditation sesh can help center you, regardless of what’s going on. But if the idea of sitting still isn’t your thing, Patel recommends just tossing a small ball between both hands as you take some deep, cleansing breaths. This allows you to focus your attention on something other than overwhelming thoughts, feelings of anxiety, or anything else you may be navigating. 2. Do a breath-work ritual Breath work is another powerful practice to restore alignment, Patel says. One easy practice she recommends starts with you placing your right hand underneath your left armpit, leaving your thumb sticking out, and doing the same with the opposite
If an acne treatment and concealer had a baby, it’d be these 6 zit-zapping formulas
April 22, 2019 at 02:00PM by CWC I dab my trusty concealer on my face for a number of reasons, like hiding dark circles, covering up skin redness, or blurring my post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. The most common reason, though? Concealer is my number one weapon for camouflaging any rogue, monster zits that sprout up on my face uninvited. But with the rise of makeup that has skin-boosting benefits—like foundations that double as skin care or mascaras that can make your lashes grow longer—I don’t want to just dab on any ol’ concealer: I hereby declare that the only way to conceal a zit is to use a concealer that also fights acne. Yes, this is a real product that exists; No, it is not too good to be true. Since one of the main reasons why people use concealer is to hide pimples, it makes sense that product formulators began spiking the stuff with antibacterial zit killers like salicylic acid or tea tree oil. “Salicylic acid breaks down dead skin cells, so it unclogs pores and helps to clear up a pimple faster,” says Shirley Chi, MD, a California-based dermatologist. “So once a pimple comes up, if you put salicylic acid on it, it could make it go away a little faster.” So as you’re masking your acne with creamy coverage, opt for the makeup bag essential that’s going to work double duty so you can shrink your zits at the same time—rather than just sitting on top of your skin to