Month: May 2019

May 27, 2019 at 05:00AM by CWC Let’s face it: As women, we have an awful lot of weight on our shoulders. One thing we shouldn’t have to feel like we’re carrying? Our boobs. The truth, however, is that back pain—whether caused by the dreaded desk slouch or the, ahem, gift of a larger chest—is a common foe for many. But it can be vanquished! With an assist from the proper undergarments, that is. Since finding a bra that works for you (sounds like a campaign slogan, no?) can be oh so complicated, I enlisted Ra’el Cohen, chief creative officer of intimate apparel company ThirdLove, and Michelle Lam, co-founder of True&Co., to share what to look for in bras in order to quash back pain. Cohen points to bras with snug bands and lightweight, supportive cups, which help take the burden of carrying the weight of your girls off of the shoulder straps (major ouch). “When your breasts aren’t supported, it can cause you to hunch or lean forward,” Cohen says. “This inevitably causes back pain.” Although most of the lift should come from under the bust, the straps do still have a bit of work to do. “Thicker straps are your best friend,” Lam says. Otherwise, they can dig into your shoulders and make you curve your back a bit to cope. Of course, the cardinal rule—when it comes to any bra struggles, really—is to make sure you’ve got the right fit. Have your checklist ready? Great. Scroll down to

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May 27, 2019 at 05:00AM by CWC Let’s face it: As women, we have an awful lot of weight on our shoulders. One thing we shouldn’t have to feel like we’re carrying? Our boobs. The truth, however, is that back pain—whether caused by the dreaded desk slouch or the, ahem, gift of a larger chest—is a common foe for many. But it can be vanquished! With an assist from the proper undergarments, that is. Since finding a bra that works for you (sounds like a campaign slogan, no?) can be oh so complicated, I enlisted Ra’el Cohen, chief creative officer of intimate apparel company ThirdLove, and Michelle Lam, co-founder of True&Co., to share what to look for in bras in order to quash back pain. Cohen points to bras with snug bands and lightweight, supportive cups, which help take the burden of carrying the weight of your girls off of the shoulder straps (major ouch). “When your breasts aren’t supported, it can cause you to hunch or lean forward,” Cohen says. “This inevitably causes back pain.” Although most of the lift should come from under the bust, the straps do still have a bit of work to do. “Thicker straps are your best friend,” Lam says. Otherwise, they can dig into your shoulders and make you curve your back a bit to cope. Of course, the cardinal rule—when it comes to any bra struggles, really—is to make sure you’ve got the right fit. Have your checklist ready? Great. Scroll down to

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May 27, 2019 at 03:00AM by CWC Maybe you had a little too much kombucha at your friend’s cookout. Or your high-fiber salad is making you feel a little full. Whatever the cause, alas, bloat happens. And while you might be tempted to turn to apple cider vinegar for assistance…well, hate to break it to you but that likely won’t be much help. (Betrayed by IG influencers yet again!) There are a few natural solutions for bloating and digestive issues that should get more attention, though: pineapple and papaya. Pineapple helps because of its secret weapon, bromelain, but papaya has its own gut-healing superpowers that shouldn’t be overlooked. Here, registered dietitian Malena Perdomo, RD, shares the low-down on all of the many papaya benefits for your health. Check them out before you stock up on the tropical fruit, which is in season in early summer and fall. What are the benefits of papaya for your health? 1. Papaya relieves bloating and constipation. “The reason papaya is good for gut health is mainly due to the enzyme papain that helps with digestion, [particularly] digestion of proteins,” Perdomo explains, adding that it works so well that papain is often sold as a supplement for digestion to help with bloating and heartburn. “I grew up eating fresh papaya all the time in Panama and find that it helps with staying regular and preventing constipation,” she says. 2. Papaya has fiber. Another reason why papaya is so great for gut health is because of all

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