Month: April 2019

April 04, 2019 at 03:00AM by CWC If you’re making your way through life feeling like you have all of the things under control, then go you. Seriously, keep riding that wave. But for the rest of us, there are likely at least one or two areas that feel a bit less than satisfactory, whether it’s a ho-hum job, love-life goings-on that skew a bit beyond “it’s complicated,” or something else that’s just…lacking. That’s why when any bit of insight comes our way that’s supposed to make navigating life a bit easier, the intel can feel like a straight-up gift. Sometimes that comes in the form of advice from your BFF or celeb tips for multitasking, but other times, it’s more woo-woo in nature. And all you need in order to reap the benefits is the ability to understand what’s already right under your nose. Say hello to palm reading. While the roots of the practice can’t be traced to a specific period of time, research shows it has been used to shed light on a person’s unique story for quite a bit. (And really, it’s just plain-old fascinating, which is generally reason enough to learn more about it, right?) Bonus: It turns out you don’t have to be a palmistry expert to learn a few of the basics that come along with palm reading, according to Helene Saucedo, an Atlanta-based palm reader who runs Handful Of Stars palm readings out of a seriously cool renovated vintage camper. So, light

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April 04, 2019 at 02:00AM by CWC Painting the walls in your home is on the same commitment level as chopping bangs. Once you go for it and brush on that first swipe of color, there’s no turning back. But if you’re a little uneasy about making that bold of a move in your space, there’s a simple solution to adding new life, minus the permanency: peel-and-stick wallpaper. Etsy just released its home decor trends for 2019, and this season is all about maximalism with “standout fixtures, bold patterns, and vibrant colors.” One of the most popular components of that, by far, is peel-and-stick wallpaper (as in, the kind you can easily un-stick later on). Searches for “peel stick wallpaper” are up 385 percent on Etsy over the past few months alone, and not just for use on walls. It’s also been spotted on staircases, dressers, and cabinets. Basically, there are no rules. Searches for “peel stick wallpaper” are up 385 percent on Etsy over the past few months alone, and not just for use on walls. Wherever you decide you want a pop of color, you simply peel off the adhesive backing of the wallpaper and stick it on. Then if you decide you want to do something different later on, you can remove it just as easily with no sticky residue to clean up. And the best news: There are more eye-catching ways to give your home a quick upgrade than ever—here are the most eye-catching designs out

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April 03, 2019 at 06:30PM by CWC Sometimes you’re able to totally nail your yoga flow without a hitch—other times, however, you need an extra boost of support to reach all of the endorphins waiting at the end. The same goes for your microbiome. You can eat all the prebiotic and probiotic foods you want, but it might not be enough to give your gut what it needs—and that’s where supplements for digestion come into play. “Some [supplements] help with the breakdown and digestion of food, others help with the health and integrity of the gut lining, and others help with keeping it from being inflamed,” says Amy Shapiro, RD, founder of Real Nutrition. “These together help to heal the gut, and when paired with prebiotics and probiotics can allow for a very healthy and well balanced microbiome.” Together with Renew Life®—the powerful gut-boosting supplement brand—and Shapiro, we found out exactly which ones your body needs to make that happen. Scroll down for 5 supplements for digestion that’ll give your gut the spring-cleaning treatment. Photo: @moyo.studio-via-Twenty20 1. A high-quality probiotic supplement Not really a total shock, right? Even if you do eat a fair amount of probiotic-rich foods, adding a supplement can amp up your gut health with barely any effort. Renew Life®’s Ultimate Flora Women’s Care 25 Billion Probiotic is created with 10 different specially selected strains and 25 billion live cultures that work together to support your digestive and immune health. And it’s good for your lady parts,

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April 03, 2019 at 04:00PM by CWC If you’ve ever fallen down the Google rabbit hole, researching ways to boost your mood (or is that just me?), you’ve likely heard about serotonin, a neurotransmitter in the brain that’s linked to better mood and overall satisfaction. And it’s tempting to wonder how to increase serotonin, since it seemingly is the thing that makes you happier. However, serotonin actually offers up quite a few additional benefits for your health. Besides helping regulate mood, serotonin is also needed for motor skills and cognitive functioning. It’s also included in nerve function that regulates blood pressure, heart rate, and the digestion system. So it’s pretty darn important. While boosting your brain’s serotonin could help boost your mood, too, it’s not a panacea for every mental health issue. Integrative psychiatrist James Lake, MD, warns that managing depression—or even just a bad mood—is much more complicated than zeroing in on serotonin. “Serotonin is certainly an important neurotransmitter and important in that equation, but there are numerous other neurotransmitters that are important, too,” he says. Besides serotonin, dopamine, oxytocin, and endorphins all play important roles in regulating mood. And if you’re truly struggling with what you believe to be a serious mood or mental health condition, With this in mind, there are several ways to naturally boost your serotonin levels. Keep reading to see what they are. Scroll down for 5 tips on how to increase serotonin. 1. Tweak your diet. Depending on what you eat, you could

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