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Month: April 2019

2019 Health

5 reasons to treat couples therapy like sunscreen and go before there’s a burn

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April 10, 2019 at 03:00AM by CWC People pick up a lot of habits, use a lot of products, and do a ton of activities in the name of prevention and healthy upkeep. Take brushing your teeth, applying sunscreen, and exercising, to name a few. And while couples therapy is a bit stigmatized as a last resort for mending an ailing relationship, experts believe its long overdo for a rebrand as a preventative measure to use before things get messy. In this vein, clinical psychologist Carla Marie Manly, PhD and author of Joy from Fear, says seeing a pro while things are great is just as important as going to see a doctor for a regular checkup. “Much like [how] we go to the doctor’s office for a preventative exam or to the mechanic for an oil change to protect the engine, psychotherapy can be used to keep a relationship free of toxic problems,” she says. “Psychotherapy can go a long way toward preventing problems by creating a safe, reassuring forum for addressing challenging life issues.” —clinical psychologist Carla Marie Manly, PhD It also allows duos to be proactive about navigating the not-so-romantic parts of being in a relationship, like managing money and healing from childhood traumas. “Psychotherapy can go a long way toward preventing problems by creating a safe, reassuring forum for addressing challenging life issues. I’ve worked with many couples who waited far too long to address their issues; by the time they come to me, a great deal

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2019 Health Fashion

The 8 healthiest items on Mandy Moore’s wellness résumé

4 min read

April 10, 2019 at 02:00AM by CWC Mandy Moore is basically America’s cool big sister. As a musician, she helped us get through the ups and downs of our teenage years anytime “Candy” blasted through the speakers. Then as an actress, she’s shown what true love looks like on multiple levels, whether it’s through Jamie and Landon in A Walk to Remember or Rebecca and Jack on This Is Us. And she doesn’t skimp on the life lessons, either (there’s a reason I have CBD oil on hand whenever I wear heels). Even though Moore is known as an actress and singer, “wellness guru” should be listed on her Wikipedia page, too. Despite her busy schedule, she’s racked up quite the healthy-living résumé by creating the ultimate high-vibe home, training to climb impressively high mountains, and figuring out the ultimate hacks for living her best life on the go. Here are the 8 healthiest items on Mandy Moore’s wellness résumé. 1. She stores her face masks in hotel minibars Moore is a big face mask fan—especially when she travels. And what better way to soothe post-flight skin than chill them in your hotel minibar before using them? “When I travel, I do that before I do anything else. It makes them so refreshing,” she says. 2. Her home is a straight-up wellness oasis Once you see Moore’s high-vibe home, you won’t forget it. The bright and open mid-century modern space is filled with copper and brass accents, blush-hued dinnerware, a

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2019 Health

The 3-step skin-care routine you can use in your 20s, 30s, 40s, and beyond

4 min read

April 09, 2019 at 06:30PM by CWC If you can’t remember the last time you used a skin-care product to the last drop, we don’t blame you. For many of us, skin-care fatigue is real with the sheer number of cleansers and serums crowding our cabinets. The good news? You don’t need an overly complicated multi-step regimen to address all your skin concerns at once—and when streamlining, supporting the healthy flora living on your dermis should be goal number one, no matter your age. “When your skin’s microbiome is healthy, you don’t need a complicated skin-care routine nor do you need to keep changing products as you age,” says Maya Ivanjesku, chief scientific officer of LaFlore® Probiotic Skincare, a microbiome-focused line of natural, clinical-strength topicals. So instead of your dozens of products targeting each issue (dryness, breakouts, fine lines, oh my), you could actually improve your complexion’s health across the board by focusing on preserving your skin barrier. To make the shift, we enlisted the formulation scientist to give you the details on how a pared-down, probiotics-enriched regimen can help you get that glow at every age. Keep reading to discover why probiotic-enriched skin care is right for your skin type—at any age. 1. A probiotics-infused routine is designed to be universal There are two common modes of choosing skin care: Beelining for brands you know, and shopping for products that target specific issues. “Much of what we have been taught about skin care over the years, especially in terms

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