May 25, 2019 at 02:00PM by CWC The importance of having good posture and not hunching like Quasimodo over my laptop all day has been so ingrained into me by now that you can sort of, kind of say that I sit up straight. (For all of my coworkers that are raising an eyebrow, I said kind of.) But to add another thing to keep top of mind, yesterday I learned that it’s equally important to have good facial posture. Yes, it’s a thing. The idea was introduced to me by the three beauty experts behind brand-new skin- and self-care brand Wildling—Britta Plug (holistic facialist), Jill Munson (formulator), and Gianna de la Torre (acupuncturist and herbalist)—and my very first question was,”Do you mean like, resting bitch face?” Which they confirmed that it is, at least, somewhat. “There are all of these unconscious patterns we have in our lives in every way—physically, mentally, emotionally, energetically,” de la Torre explains to me. “My personal experience with facial posture began on the yoga mat. You realize you have all of these things going on in your body—your left side is much tighter than the right, for instance. And as our culture has gotten more used to being explorative of the body, we become more aware of those things and the places we’re holding our tension. But one of the very neglected aspects of that is the face, which is what we greet the world with.” So your facial posture is how you hold your facial
Day: May 25, 2019
Trader Joe’s $6 sunscreen is the skin care star of the summer
May 25, 2019 at 10:00AM by CWC It’s a dreary, miserable day in New York City the first time I spray on Trader Joe’s sunscreen. In early May, Consumer Reports awarded TJ’s $6 bargain buy a perfect score in the sunscreen category for its UVA and UVB protection. So we put it to the test. The Well+Good Test, if you will. Applying SPF 24/7/365 (regardless of the weather) is what dermatologists recommend to protect against skin damage—even when the sun’s hiding behind a foreboding cluster of stratus clouds. So, no, I’m not being overzealous when I spray Trader Joe’s sunscreen on my arms and legs before getting dressed as usual and putting on my rain coat. Feel-wise, the sunscreen goes on a bit lighter than usual spray varieties. It’s not too greasy, but it still has that second-skin, slightly sticky finish that stirs up summer camp nostalgia. The smell has nothing in common with that of your zip-lining, organized activity days. The spray bottle releases a citrusy, sun-soaked scent that leaves you smelling more like a margarita than a sandy eight-year-old. It’s not exactly up to par with sunscreens that feel like skin care, but it does take about half a second to apply. I know you’ll be shocked—but I ended up making it home on my first, rainy trial day with the sunscreen sans burn. By the time I get home, I’m a tad bit sick of how the stuff has melted onto my skin, so I shower and
Why do my eyes get red and itchy in swimming pools? (Hint: It’s not the chlorine)
May 25, 2019 at 09:00AM by CWC After floating around in a swimming pool, it’s not uncommon for your eyes to get a little red and itchy. While many people chalk it up to the high chlorine content of the water, that’s not exactly the case. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the problem is actually due to all the urine in the water. Yeah, that’s probably not the #truthbomb you wanted to hear today, huh? Chlorine is put into pools to kill germs. When it binds to urine (which swimmers put into pools), it forms chemicals called chloramines. According to the CDC, those chemicals are what cause your eyes to become so irritated, as well as your skin and respiratory tract. Now, rest assured: swimming in water with urine in it isn’t going to kill you. Gross, yes, but life-threatening? Certainly not. If you want to enjoy sunny days poolside, you just need to take some precautions and be ready to fight off any itchiness and redness that results from the nearly-unavoidable issue. According to Myles Zakheim, OD, optometrist and co-founder of Zak, the most effective way to solve the problem is going to make you look a little nerdy but cute. “The best way to minimize eye irritation is to wear water-tight swim goggles, which prevent seepage. These are commonly used by competitive and social swimmers and are readily available at local sporting goods stores,” he says. Aside from rocking goggles, optometrist Andrea P
8 healthier canned wines that give new meaning to the term ‘wine cooler’
May 25, 2019 at 08:00AM by CWC Memorial Day weekend is here to kick off three months of glorious outdoor cookouts, picnics, and weekend getaways—which also means you’ll likely be imbibing more than you do the rest of the year. While beer on the beach is great and all, sometimes a girl would just rather throw back some wine, am I right? Fortunately, canned wine is a major Thing right now, and blessedly so, as they are infinitely easier to stash in your cooler (and still a cinch to recycle). It’s also easier to keep track of how much you’re drinking with a can versus going back to a bottle to refill your glass. There’s a lot of cool canned wines out there, but, like wine in general, not all are created equal—especially since alcoholic beverages aren’t required to include any nutritional info on their labels. Some wine brands even include additives and added sugar to make their wine taste sweeter—major buzzkill, right? That’s why we put together this roundup of eight healthier canned wines for easy sipping (in moderation) all summer long. These brands are a cut above the rest, with minimal ingredients lists or are super low in sugar. You could say that as far as this trend goes, these canned wine brands are, well, crushing it. Photo: On Y Va 1. If you’re a canned wine skeptic: On Y Va Here’s one that will impress even your sophisticated wine drinking friends. On Y Va is a French
8 healthier canned wines that give new meaning to the term ‘wine cooler’
May 25, 2019 at 08:00AM by CWC Memorial Day weekend is here to kick off three months of glorious outdoor cookouts, picnics, and weekend getaways—which also means you’ll likely be imbibing more than you do the rest of the year. While beer on the beach is great and all, sometimes a girl would just rather throw back some wine, am I right? Fortunately, canned wine is a major Thing right now, and blessedly so, as they are infinitely easier to stash in your cooler (and still a cinch to recycle). It’s also easier to keep track of how much you’re drinking with a can versus going back to a bottle to refill your glass. There’s a lot of cool canned wines out there, but, like wine in general, not all are created equal—especially since alcoholic beverages aren’t required to include any nutritional info on their labels. Some wine brands even include additives and added sugar to make their wine taste sweeter—major buzzkill, right? That’s why we put together this roundup of eight healthier canned wines for easy sipping (in moderation) all summer long. These brands are a cut above the rest, with minimal ingredients lists or are super low in sugar. You could say that as far as this trend goes, these canned wine brands are, well, crushing it. Photo: On Y Va 1. If you’re a canned wine skeptic: On Y Va Here’s one that will impress even your sophisticated wine drinking friends. On Y Va is a French
Celestial summer reading: The best book for you, according to your zodiac sign
May 25, 2019 at 06:00AM by CWC Even if you devour books year-round, there’s something special about summer reading: Those chilled-out hours spent lounging on a blanket with a paperback as your companion can seriously balance out all the energy you expend doing outdoor yoga, surfing, hiking, and other summer-season activities. And, good news: This year especially, there are so many great new books worthy for your selection of what to read next. Actually, perhaps even too many. Walking into the bookstore can be overwhelming—especially because $20 and 300 pages can feel like quite the commitment. Should you go for that psychological thriller everyone is talking about? Or will a romance novel prove to be a more enjoyable read? Rather than asking you to rely on the universe itself to help you pick, I enlisted the help of astrologers to point out best summer-reading books according to the zodiac. Below, Stefanie Iris Weiss of Saturn Sisters and best-selling authors of Astrology for Wellness Monte Farber and Amy Zerner offer their top reads for your sign. Let the universe determine your summer-reading list with the best book for your zodiac sign. Gemini: (May 20 to June 20) Book picks: Gingerbread by Helen Oyeyemi; How to Skimm Your Life by The Skimm “Geminis are more of the smartest, more verbal signs and will love something on the best-seller list that they can talk about at cocktail parties,” Weiss says. One book everyone is buzzing about right now? Gingerbread by Helen Oyeyemi, a
Celestial summer reading: The best book for you, according to your zodiac sign
May 25, 2019 at 06:00AM by CWC Even if you devour books year-round, there’s something special about summer reading: Those chilled-out hours spent lounging on a blanket with a paperback as your companion can seriously balance out all the energy you expend doing outdoor yoga, surfing, hiking, and other summer-season activities. And, good news: This year especially, there are so many great new books worthy for your selection of what to read next. Actually, perhaps even too many. Walking into the bookstore can be overwhelming—especially because $20 and 300 pages can feel like quite the commitment. Should you go for that psychological thriller everyone is talking about? Or will a romance novel prove to be a more enjoyable read? Rather than asking you to rely on the universe itself to help you pick, I enlisted the help of astrologers to point out best summer-reading books according to the zodiac. Below, Stefanie Iris Weiss of Saturn Sisters and best-selling authors of Astrology for Wellness Monte Farber and Amy Zerner offer their top reads for your sign. Let the universe determine your summer-reading list with the best book for your zodiac sign. Gemini: (May 20 to June 20) Book picks: Gingerbread by Helen Oyeyemi; How to Skimm Your Life by The Skimm “Geminis are more of the smartest, more verbal signs and will love something on the best-seller list that they can talk about at cocktail parties,” Weiss says. One book everyone is buzzing about right now? Gingerbread by Helen Oyeyemi, a
13 Keto-Approved Sides For Your Weekend Barbecue
May 25, 2019 at 06:04AM Make it easy and cook up your own keto side dishes! Continue Reading… Author Caroline Muggia | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
13 Keto-Approved Sides For Your Weekend Barbecue
May 25, 2019 at 06:04AM Make it easy and cook up your own keto side dishes! Continue Reading… Author Caroline Muggia | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
How learning the 8 limbs of yoga can help quiet your mind—on and off the mat
May 25, 2019 at 04:00AM by CWC If you’ve been to any yoga class ever, you’re probably familiar with terms like downward facing dog, namaste, and savasana. But, unless you’ve gone through an intensive yoga teacher training or you’re a total yogic knowledge nerd, then there’s a chance you haven’t heard of the eight limbs of yoga. “The eight limbs of yoga are from Patanjail’s Yoga Sutra, which many consider akin to the yoga bible,” says Claire Grieve, a yoga specialist and certified health coach. “They are beautiful philosophies that are meant to be guidelines for living a meaningful life and are considered necessary to attain enlightenment.” Um, sounds amazing—so why aren’t most yoga instructors expounding this knowledge from their spot at the front of the studio? The reason you don’t often hear about the eight limbs during a yoga class, Grieve explains, is that it can be a bit confusing and overwhelming, especially if you’re totally new to the practice. After all, the purpose of going to a yoga class is to zen out and get your sweat on, not add more confusion to your life. “Regardless of whether or not you’re aware, these concepts will be central to any yoga class you take part in,” Grieve adds. That said, the eight limbs of yoga aren’t meant to just be practiced during yoga. They are principles that you can bring into all areas of your life and can be practiced on and off the mat. Here, the yoga pro