April 19, 2019 at 08:10AM by CWC I often find myself in a rush, and the challenge is to scrub, shampoo, condition, and shave (if you’re into that) in five minutes or less. But when I’ve got JOMO vibes, I hang out in the shower for the better part of an indulgent hour while contemplating the meaning of life. No matter what time allows, skin experts say following certain shower practices will keep your complexion happy. No surprise, the first step is figuring out how to shower for your skin type. “It’s truly important to remember that what works for you may not work for the person next to you,” says Jen Kramer, a paramedical esthetician and founder of Corrective Skincare LA. In fact, the only hard-and-fast rule is that you shouldn’t linger too long in the shower (i.e., 30-minute showers are too much). “You might think standing in a hot, steamy shower sounds like it would hydrate your skin (not to mention relax you!), but the longer you stay, the more your skin is stripped of natural proteins and oils that protect your cells from the environment,” says Kramer. “No matter what your skin type, limit the time you’re in the shower to 10 minutes. This makes Mother Earth happy, too.” Keep it short, sweet, and full of products that make your skin look and feel its very best. How to shower if you have oily skin Joshua Zeichner, MD, a dermatologist based in New York, advises sticking to
Month: April 2019
Instagram might hide likes to save us all from social media anxiety
April 19, 2019 at 07:50AM by CWC Social media is like trying to get as many people as possible to sign your yearbook. Human nature dictates that we should care what people think of our social media presence. But it’s a little game that no one really wants to play. The simple act of sharing photos and videos with friends has morphed into a most bizarre popularity contest that only serves to increase social media anxiety. When will we graduate from caring about being popular? It would seem that the creators of the major social media platforms understand they’re fueling an unhealthy obsession. Instagram is allegedly testing a new feature that to hides likes altogether, reports Mashable. And according to Twitter founder and CEO Jack Dorsey, there’s too much emphasis on the ‘likes’ among users of his platform. Scientific studies show just how much social media affects our mental health with a direct correlation between social media use and depression. It’s making us more anxious, too. Anecdotally, you’ve probably felt social media anxiety at some point. It’s been 15 minutes and this photo only has three likes—should I take it down? Instagram screenshots suggest how the company might envision the app without likes. “We want your followers to focus on what you share, not how many likes your posts get,” an in-app message says, alongside the screenshots. Asked about this major change, a spokesperson told Mashable that Instagram is “exploring ways to reduce pressure on Instagram.” This doesn’t mean you’ll
Doing This One Thing Post-Workout Has Totally Changed My Skin
April 19, 2019 at 06:21AM The missing piece of your post-workout (and self-care) routine. Continue Reading… Author Ray Bass | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
Dermatologist skin-care lines that are so good, they rival in-office appointments
April 19, 2019 at 06:16AM by CWC I look to dermatologists as my queens and kings—bona fide skin gurus, who can look at my face and tell me what’s going on with my skin, which products I should be using, and what beauty ingredients are worth knowing about. You could say that they’re like the Yoda to my Luke Skywalker, as I constantly pursue the route to the best skin that I can possibly have. So, when a dermatologist comes out with their very own skin-care line, I’m all about it. They went to medical school for skin, for goodness’ sake. It’s as if Yoda came out with a bottle of the Force for people to use (okay I’m stopping with the Star Wars references now, but you get the idea). Anyways—there are actually so, so many dermatologist-founded skin-care brands out there that you’d probably be hard-pressed to walk into a beauty store without finding one. There’s Dr. Dennis Gross, Dr. Perricone, Dr. Lancer—honestly, the list goes on and on. But here are my personal favorites, along with the product of theirs that I slather on the most. Photo: Dr. Dennis Gross Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare: Alpha Beta Universal Daily Peel Pads ($88) This is the ultimate cult-favorite skin-care must-have among beauty fanatics, and it’s a creation by Dennis Gross, MD—a New York City-based dermatologist who’s known for his innovative products and skin cancer research. I can’t say enough good things about these peel pads—once I started incorporating them into
The common pitfall of conflating self-worth with career success: fulfillment failure
April 19, 2019 at 05:46AM by CWC As I write this, I’m staring at a pair of shoes that I’d been meaning to return to Nordstrom since March…of 2018. A few months ago, I thought I made progress when I printed the return label. But it’s just sitting in one of my many tote bags, along with other paperwork I need to deal with, like an RSVP card to a friend’s wedding in May. I’ve delayed mailing that because I’m grappling with what accepting the invite would mean for the big side-hustle deadline I have the following weekend. This kind of failed adulting is what BuzzFeed writer Anne Helen Petersen dubbed “errand paralysis” in her widely-shared piece about millennial burnout. A lot of people have argued that if burnout is an epidemic, it’s likely more societal than generational. And I have to agree that our cultural, not generational willingness to put work ahead of everything in life else can leave us feeling so spent that the simplest tasks (hi, UPS!) require more mental energy than many of us can muster. That is, it’s hardly just millennials putting work ahead of everything else in life. Because so many of us put all our personal-fulfillment stock in our jobs, thus deemphasizing other aspects of life, we’re very much subscribing to the dangerous notion of “you are what you do.” “All of the must-dos of life are being shoved aside because work feels urgent, and sometimes feels like it’s the only place that’s
Jessamyn Stanley’s confidence-boosting advice for trying a new workout class
April 19, 2019 at 05:00AM by CWC Whether you’re a total beginner or the Venus Williams of workouts, trying out a new class for the first time is nothing short of overwhelming. You’ve got no idea what to expect or whether you’re going to love it or hate it, and chances are you probably won’t be able to do every move as perfectly as you’d like. In those situations, it can feel endlessly frustrating, and like everyone is looking at you and thinking that you can’t do the work. As someone who has been brought to tears by this exact experience on more than one occasion, trust me: I know it sucks. Which is why the first thing I did when I got Jessamyn Stanley, founder of The Underbelly and peak #confidencegoals, on the phone, was ask her how to fight these feelings. “Just know that everyone in the room has felt the exact same way you do,” she says. “Everyone feels insecure, everyone feels like someone is looking at them.” TL:DR? Don’t let feeling anxious stop you from trying something new…because that’s why it’s called a practice. View this post on Instagram My amazing assistant @alovely_dae convinced me to give y’all some actual descriptions of my yoga workshops instead of the tired ass boiler plate I’ve been making her use for ages. It’s live on my IG stories right now and I put it on a highlight reel called “WORKSHOPS”- you can also follow the link above for tickets
Here’s what you need to know about arrowroot powder, the gluten-free baking staple
April 19, 2019 at 04:00AM by CWC If you’re Paleo, gluten-free, or have spent any time at all scrolling Pinterest for healthier versions of your fave baked goods, chances are you’ve been confronted with arrowroot powder. Wondering what the heck it is, what it tastes like, and if it’s even healthy? Look no further—all your questions are about to be answered. Arrowroot is a family of starchy, edible tubers native to the Caribbean. Arrowroot powder is made from the dried root of these plants and while it has no taste, is used as a thickening agent in foods. It’s an especially common ingredient in healthy recipes because it’s vegan, Paleo, and gluten-free. But before you stock your pantry with arrowroot powder, there are some things to know about it first. Keep reading to see how to use it and find out if it’s healthy or not. How to cook and bake with arrowroot powder 1. It’s a good swap for cornstarch. “Arrowroot is a great substitute for cornstarch for people who want to bake but are dealing with a corn allergy,” says registered dietitian Maggie Michalczyk, RDN. (Or if you’re Paleo or otherwise not eating corn.) Cornstarch is generally used to thicken sauces and soften the texture of baked goods; any recipe that calls for cornstarch can usually use arrowroot powder instead, as long as you follow a conversion chart for proper measurements. 2. Use it to enhance baked goods, without adding flavor. Michalczyk says arrowroot powder can be beneficial
Essential oils might just be the underrated cough remedy you didn’t know you needed
April 19, 2019 at 03:00AM by CWC There’s no getting around it: A pesky cough is annoying. Like, so annoying, especially considering that some research has found standard over-the-counter cough medicines aren’t always so effective for combatting the symptoms and treating the underlying problem. That said, there are some great options for calming a cough, and a number of them include essential oils. There’s a variety of oils you can choose from when it comes to treating and easing the symptoms that come with a cough, says aromatherapist Amy Galper, co-founder of the New York Institute of Aromatic Studies. While each oil works a little differently, all of the selects listed below have been shown to thin mucus, kill microorganisms, support your immune system, help you cough out mucus, work as a decongestant, serve as an anti-inflammatory, kill bacteria, and improve circulation, Galper says. Basically, these are great tools to have on hand for whenever that next super-annoying cough strikes. Keep the following seven essential oils around to help fight a cough 1. Eucalyptus “I use eucalyptus a lot for upper-respiratory infections, including coughs,” says Irina Todorov, MD, medical co-director for the Cleveland Clinic Center for Integrative Medicine. In fact, the essential oil offers many benefits, but it’s known for decongestant properties, says Michele Mack, a licensed massage therapist at the Center for Integrative Health and Wellness at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Its antimicrobial, antiviral, and expectorant qualities can also help combat the symptoms that come along
The Real Reason Why You Keep Dating Jerks & Unavailable People
April 19, 2019 at 02:46AM Buckle up—we’re about to get pretty real here. Continue Reading… Author Margaret Paul, Ph.D. | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
Pass the delicious grain-free double chocolate chip cookies, please!
April 19, 2019 at 02:00AM by CWC You know that dessert someone brings to a family gathering that looks like it got devoured by a pack of hungry wolves while everything else sits there untouched? With the countdown to Passover festivities on, coming up with the best healthy treat to tempt everyone in your life with is a must. And if you want to make something people are practically begging you to bring to all future events, this is the one. Debra Klein, a holistic health coach, shared a Passover dessert worthy of your attention. It has all the best qualities of a baked good in that it’s extra soft and perfectly chewy. And it’s as chocolatey as cookies can get with the help of both cacao powder and chocolate chips—something that turns it into more of a cookie-brownie hybrid. The recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar-free—at once healthy, sweet, satisfying, and kosher. View this post on Instagram Soft. Chewy. Chocolate-y. Healthy. Grain-free. 7 ingredients. 15 minutes start to finish. Which one of those descriptions caught your eye first? Link in bio for the recipe. #refinedsugarfree #kosherforpassover #healthycookies #deliciousdesserts #passover #glutenfreerecipes #debraklein A post shared by Debra Klein (@dkhealthcoach) on Apr 17, 2019 at 8:33am PDT //www.instagram.com/embed.js Similar to kosher law in general, many people who observe Passover range in how they practice their observance when it comes to meal time. Some avoid using any processed foods not specifically marked “kosher for passover,” and others simply avoid hametz, which