June 20, 2019 at 10:37AM by CWC Nitika Chopra knows first hand the feelings of isolation that accompany chronic illness. Having been diagnosed with severe plaque psoriasis and arthritis, the certified life coach knows too well what’s it’s like to miss out on social events due of fatigue. She knows the disappointment that follows the failure of a promising new treatment. She knows the frustration of asking the waiter a dozen questions about how the food is prepared. But she also knows that an estimated 157 million Americans are personally affected by chronic diseases, and that there is no reason to feel alone. With the launch of Chronicon, a summit to be held October 28 in New York City, Chopra seeks to help people with chronic illnesses foster meaningful connection. “There are two major reasons for the conference,” she says. “I want to break the cycle of isolation and bring people together. And I want to celebrate the fact that we are so much more than our conditions. The conversations in the media around chronic illness are all really sad. The women I know with chronic illnesses also have PhDs, or are mothers, or entrepreneurs.” ad_intervals[‘402470_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘402470_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’);}); } }, 100); Additionally, the wellness industry has earned a reputation for being inaccessible to certain groups of people—people who don’t fit into a white, able-bodied, affluent mold. With Chronicon, Chopra seeks to join the ranks of women who are creating more inclusive events, like
Month: June 2019
Found: The only makeup product that doesn’t make me feel like I’m melting in humidity
June 20, 2019 at 09:14AM by CWC This time of year, it feels like 80 percent of my time is spent trying to hack my beauty regimen to work in summer weather. Humidity in the air (which we are getting a lot of in New York City right now) means that my hair needs approximately 200 pounds of anti-frizz spray, and my skin needs extra hydration and exfoliation in order to avoid breakouts. Thanks to the help of experts, I’ve got those aspects of my routine down pat. But my makeup? Not so much. Historically, finding a foundation that doesn’t feel caked, claustrophobic, and sweaty when it’s 80 degrees and raining (fun!) has seemed impossible—I’ve tried dozens of different options, all of which left my skin looking “gross” and “greasy” instead of “glowy.” Woof. But then, I was feeling truly wild one morning and decided to forego foundation altogether in lieu of my Kosas Tinted Face Oil ($42), and realized that my favorite winter makeup product could be a summer season hero, too. ad_intervals[‘402460_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘402460_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’);}); } }, 100); I know, I know: The thought of putting on even more oil during the greasiest time of the year sounds bananas (I thought so too, which is why it took me so long to try it in warm weather) but hear me out. Instead of being thick and slimy, the Kosas oil goes on super thin and grease-free—giving my skin a dewy, hydrated finish.
We found a 2-for-1 move that stretches and strengthens your shoulders at the same time
June 20, 2019 at 07:50AM by CWC The best workout moves are the kind that kill two birds with one stone (or, in PETA’s words, “feed two birds with one scone”). Think: Burpees, which work your whole body in a single (hard AF) explosion, or downward facing dog, which give your muscles a hearty stretch from head to toe. Another one of our favorites? The “teacup” move, which sadly does not involve a piping hot cup of Earl Grey, both stretches and strengthens your shoulders at the same time. The teacup gets its name from the idea that when you do it you have to imagine that you’re holding a delicate cup and saucer in you palm. The movement provides an internal and external rotation, working the muscles that run through your shoulder elbow and wrist all at the same time. “Think of your muscles as a soaking wet towel, this movement simulates wringing out that towel by adding flexion, extension and rotation to the joints,” says Mitchell Fischer, ACSM-CPT, a fitness manager at Gold’s Gym. The move is intended to mobilize the muscles that support your shoulder, elbow and wrist stability, he adds: “This is much more effective than massage or foam rolling, which is like taking that same wet towel and trying to get the water out by simply squeezing in between your hands.” ad_intervals[‘402422_div-gpt-ad-9261280-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘402422_div-gpt-ad-9261280-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-9261280-3’);}); } }, 100); Here’s how to do the teacup, one of the best shoulder
Have trouble switching gears at work? Might be your fixed zodiac sign at play
June 20, 2019 at 07:49AM by CWC While on vacation at Disney World around my birthday in April, I couldn’t stop thinking about of one of my mother’s go-to compli-sults: That, as a stubborn Taurus (one of the four fixed signs in astrology), I haven’t really changed my ways since I was 3 years old. I still wear floral-print dresses, I still throw mini-tantrums when I’m hangry, and I am still too shy to say hello to Princess Belle. For fixed signs in astrology (Leo, Scorpio, and Aquarius, along with Taurus), all of this adds up. Fixed signs are the the most constant quadruplicity in the zodiac. But in the event you’re lost because WTF even is a quadruplicity, allow me to align your stars on the background and then illuminate what it means if you’re one of those dependable fixed signs. The zodiac includes 3 quadruplicities that each include 4 signs The three quadruplicites—cardinal, mutable, and fixed—are a way of grouping the signs of the zodiac. Just as the elements—fire, water, Earth, and, air—group signs by temperament, quadruplicities, or modes, group signs by how they direct their energy behaviorally. For example, cardinal signs—Aries and Libra, Cancer and Capricorn, which are direct at the beginning of each season of the year—tend to be self-starters looking to get stuff done, which can be great they don’t steamroll the ideas of those around them. This is to say, all modes have positive qualities and shadows. ad_intervals[‘399188_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) {
This One Thing Might Make All The Difference In How You Experience CBD
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How To Protect Yourself (And Your Baby) From Lyme Disease During Pregnancy
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The under-$15 drugstore eyelash serums that are better than falsies
June 20, 2019 at 04:00AM by CWC The pursuit of your dream lashes has traditionally felt like a pricey endeavor. You can spend a few hundred dollars to get them lifted or tinted, or invest in a luxury serum that promises some sort of miracle result. And then there’s always the option of slapping on some falsies or mascara, but those aren’t exactly perfect, either, considering they need to come off before bed. But recently, a crop of lash serums have been popping up at—wait for it—the drugstore, making longer lashes an accessible option for anyone. Yes, drugstore eyelash serums are a thing, and yes, they really do work on par with some of the pricier options on the market. Even if you aren’t looking to up the oomph factor on your lashes, adding a serum into your routine may still be a good idea. Considering you condition the hair on your head on a regular basis, shouldn’t your lashes get the same treatment? Serums can help nourish the hair and prevent fallout, and though making wishes on lost lashes is admittedly a fun activity, most of us are looking to hold onto as many of them as possible for the long haul. Here, five options to help you do it—all for under $15. ad_intervals[‘392597_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘392597_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’);}); } }, 100); L’Oréal Paris Eyelash Serum with Lash Caring Complex ($15) Women who tested L’Oréal’s (brand new!) eyelash serum reported seeing longer, thicker lashes in
Want to start intuitive eating—but finding it not-so-intuitive? Try this simple formula
June 20, 2019 at 03:32AM by CWC Intuitive eating is all about trusting your body to tell you when you’re hungry, when you’re full, and what foods you most need right now. Sounds simple, right? But for a lot of us, the bombardment of diet culture, food advice, and the latest nutrition methods basically make that sound like… rocket science. If you want to begin an intuitive-eating journey but don’t know where to start, Food Heaven’s Wendy Lopez, RD had some key advice at our latest Wellness Collective event with Athleta. “Intuitive eating is about treating your body with respect, trusting yourself with your feelings, and knowing your body,” explained Lopez. To start getting back to that, she recommends you use a simple formula when loading your plate: ¼ protein, ¼ carbs, and ¼ veggies. Protein (and healthy fats) will help to keep you full, carbs will keep you energized, and veggies will provide essential nutrients. ad_intervals[‘401717_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘401717_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’);}); } }, 100); “At first you have to think about it, but then it really becomes second nature,” Lopez noted, suggesting you add nut butter for fat and protein to your toast with jam or quinoa for carbs to your salmon and veg. With a yogurt parfait, which guests got to make in real time, they hit protein (yogurt), produce (fresh, seasonal berries), and carbs (granola), with fiber-rich chia seeds thrown in for good measure. It’s this formula, said Lopez, that will help keep
Hear me out: Granny panties are secretly the best (and sexiest) kind of underwear
June 20, 2019 at 03:00AM by CWC I bought my first thong when I was in my early teens. It was contraband; I purchased it at Victoria’s Secret at the prodding of a couple of girlfriends, and then snuck it home in a Bath and Body Works bag filled with an assortment of Cucumber Melon offerings (the best B&BW scent—don’t @ me). Oh, the 2000s. My friends swore that thongs were things like “actually really comfortable.” I found this to be pretty untrue, but I continued to purchase and wear thongs because that was what was “hot” and “cool.” And because my (far more preferable) high-waisted, butt-covering underwear got me teased by said friends. I wore thongs pretty much exclusively for years, under the very mistaken attitude that only the skimpiest underwear was sexy, and other types of underwear were not. The biggest offender, of course, were granny panties, which are basically the antithesis of sexy. But recently, I have rediscovered granny panties. And I was like, wait, I can feel sexy and be comfortable at the same time? ad_intervals[‘402029_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘402029_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’);}); } }, 100); To borrow from Walt Whitman, the term “granny panties” contains multitudes. It brings to mind high-waisted, flesh-toned cotton underwear that’s probably a little bit saggy—the kind of underwear that you wear when you haven’t done laundry for a week, or when you’re just lounging around your apartment watching reruns of Parks and Rec and eating an entire bag
The Easiest Way To Boost The Antioxidant Power Of Everything You Eat This Summer
June 20, 2019 at 02:48AM It makes your food way more delicious, too. Continue Reading… Author Liz Moody | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC