June 17, 2019 at 07:56AM by CWC Jennifer Parkinson was only 32 years old when she was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, a nervous system disorder that affects movement for which there is no cure. In just a few years, it became so debilitating that she could no longer perform her job as a nurse, or be there for her young kids in the way she wanted to be. After hitting a low point, Parkinson started looking for ways to take back control of her life—and boxing became her outlet. She shares her story in her own words below. I distinctly remember the very first sign that something was wrong. It was at a postpartum appointment for my son, who was six weeks old. I couldn’t stop my hand from shaking—I even tried sitting on it. At the time, I didn’t think it was an issue. After all, I was a new mom and completely sleep-deprived. (In addition to having a new baby, I also had a 3-year-old.) It was 2003, I was 30 years old, and in great health. ad_intervals[‘382302_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘382302_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’);}); } }, 100); In the following months, the tremor kept coming back, off and on. I always prided myself on having nice, neat handwriting, but the tremor made my hands so shaky that I couldn’t even read my own writing. Other strange symptoms started happening, too: I started having trouble walking, having to put my hands on the walls as I
Month: June 2019
How to make applying makeup a cinch? Brush up on your brush knowledge
June 17, 2019 at 07:00AM by CWC Even though I’ve been a beauty editor for years now, I’ve gotta admit a personal weakness: I have no idea how to use makeup brushes. To me, using a makeup brush is like using a paintbrush—sure, I know how to hold one, but I have no clue how to wield it the way that makeup artists do when I watch them on YouTube. “Makeup brushes are meant to work as tools to enhance the product you’re using and make application easier,” says Chanel Temple, global makeup artist of Hourglass Cosmetics. “A great brush can make any product better and help you get the most out of it. As an artist, these tools are of vital importance.” Makeup artist and author of Lazy Perfection Jenny Patinkin agrees, noting that makeup brushes are “the same as art brushes—they give you control in how the product moves on the canvas, which in this instance is your face,” she tells me. “A great brush can make any product better and help you get the most out of it.” —Chanel Temple While your fingers are perfectly fine—I’ve survived doing my own makeup with my digits for decades—brushes can work in a different, more precise way. “There are some products I like to apply with my fingers, such as a primer or tinted moisturizer, but brushes are necessary for creating a beautifully blown-out smokey eye, or a perfectly blended contour,” says Temple. And what’s more, there might be some downsides to
This 6-minute, no-equipment upper body workout will light your arms, abs, and shoulders on fire
June 17, 2019 at 06:50AM by CWC Welcome to Trainer of the Month Club, our brand-new fitness series, where we tap the coolest most in-the-know fitness leaders to create a month-long fitness challenge. On Mondays, we have our “sweat drops” where you’ll get access to the week’s workout that you can follow along at home. In June, Meg Takacs is bringing your her strength-building series, starting with building a strong core. When someone says “upper body workout,” the first things that come to mind are moves like bicep curls and tricep kickbacks—aka things that require weights. But as trainer Meg Takacs proves with her at-home upper body workout, you can work your chest, arms, and shoulders with nothing more than your body weight. With moves like planks, push-ups, and glute bridges, you’ll be able to light up your upper body while also giving some love to your core and butt—so basically, it’s a full-body workout masking as an upper body one. And the best part? You can do it in your living room in six minutes flat… all you need is a mat, a timer, and an A++ playlist. ad_intervals[‘401395_div-gpt-ad-9261280-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘401395_div-gpt-ad-9261280-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-9261280-3’);}); } }, 100); Check out the series below, and be sure to check back next week for Takac’s final workout as our June Trainer of the Month! [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNz2FNWzCvs] Do each movement for 30 seconds each, and cycle through the series twice. Pause push-up: Start in a high plank, lower down
The advice a successful career woman wishes she could have given her younger self
June 17, 2019 at 06:43AM by CWC https://content.jwplatform.com/players/9JyKcz36-AjgxWzQ7.js It would be way easier to make important life decisions if you had a crystal ball to show you the outcome of said decisions (sort of like reading ahead in a choose your own adventure book). Unfortunately, we don’t quite have that—no matter what your horoscope says. What we do have is the example of the thriving women ahead of us, like Dian Griesel of Silver Disobedience, who has found success in almost every field (seriously, she has everything from hypnotherapist to author and model on her resumé alongside stints at a venture capital bank and founding a PR company). With all that experience, she has some good life advice. “One of the things I’ve learned with age is that we’re all one of a kind,” she says. “And I think it’s our responsibility to the life we’ve been given to show the world every aspect of who we are.” ad_intervals[‘397615_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘397615_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’);}); } }, 100); “I think it’s our responsibility to the life we’ve been given to show the world every aspect of who we are.” Part of that responsibility is taking care of your body as you age (yes, self care totally has a longevity connection). So whether you’re boosting your exercise routine or taking restorative supplements like MitoQ, which supports your mitochondria to help you maintain your vibrancy, it’s all about living your healthiest, most powerful life. For more sage wisdom from
How you view (and like to have) sex, based on your Myers-Briggs personality type
June 17, 2019 at 06:27AM by CWC Sex preferences and sexual appetites and needs fall along a spectrum, and no one is right or wrong: Some people are totally satisfied with having one sexual partner in their lifetime while others want to explore before settling down—and even upon settling down, some adhere to different views on monogamy. Additionally, some people see sex as an emotionally led intimate act, whereas others feel it’s more so a physical release, and many others fall somewhere between those two markers. Beyond those qualifiers are even more ways to categorize a given point of view on sex preferences—so, what’s yours? To help provide insight into your unique take, look no further than your Myers-Briggs personality type. (Don’t know what your MBTI is? Read this first!) Below, check out your sex preferences, according to your Myers-Briggs personality type. Graphics by Well+Good Creative ISFJ You’re conservative about sex, and you’d rather settle down with one partner than play the field. You typically find what you like and stick with it, which may mean you’re not super-adventurous in bed. More than anything, you love connecting with your partner. Feeling at home in their arms is exactly where you want to be. ad_intervals[‘397175_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘397175_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’);}); } }, 100); ESFJ You really enjoy sex within the scope of a relationship, but you’re known to follow your emotions and often end up with an unintended fling or two. You view sex as a sign
What it’s like to get the crystal- and acupuncture-infused facial that’s all over your Instagram feed
June 17, 2019 at 05:00AM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFekYEBdvbw] Sure, you might have some rose quartz or amethyst in your living room, and maybe you’ve heard of the myriad of benefits acupuncture can offer. But what happens when you combine the two? Now, that’s some next-level wellness shit. In the latest episode of Well+Good’s YouTube series, What The Wellness, senior video producer Ella Dove raises her hand to try a gemstone acupuncture facial. Scratching your head? The treatment is exactly what it sounds like: A trained acupuncturist inserts needles at various points in the body (and face!) while also incorporating crystals. As Dove explains in the video, the treatment is more than just a trend. It’s performed by The Detox Market‘s Elizabeth Trattner, A.P., LAc, a licensed acupuncturist trained in Traditional Chinese Medicine. “There is a lot of art that goes through this. Obviously gemstones are beautiful, but it’s about how everything works and works for you,” Dr. Trattner explains. ad_intervals[‘401181_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘401181_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’);}); } }, 100); Dove also got a little gua sha—a TCM practice where the skin is pressured and scraped in strokes—as part of her treatment. “It’s great at breaking up fascia in the body,” Dr. Trattner explains. Obviously there’s a lot happening in this treatment. So, is it just weird or is it totally worth it? Watch the episode to find out. Up your crystal IQ with these this intel from experts. And here’s how to use them for protection.
6 derm-beloved spray sunscreens to spray all summer long
June 17, 2019 at 04:00AM by CWC Like the arrival of Memorial Day, breaking open that brand-new bottle of sunscreen often signals the unofficial start of summer. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, one should slather on the SPF roughly 15 minutes prior to sun exposure, and reapply every two hours after that, or after swimming and sweating. This, of course, can be done with traditional lotion or cream formulas, but take far less time and effort with a spray-on alternative. Gone are the days of second-guessing the amount per area—the steady stream allows you to deliver an even coat all over, and target specific areas. Just hold the bottle for two seconds over each intended area, and it’s no mess, no stress, no painful sunburn on your chest. Keep reading to shop a few of our favorite spray-on sunscreens. Photo:Supergoop! Supergoop! Antioxidant-infused Sunscreen Mist SPF 50 ($19) Like Clark Kent and Bruce Wayne, this vitamin C-rich formula moonlights as a superhero, at least for your skin, by using antioxidants to combat villainous free radicals as it protects against harmful UV rays. ad_intervals[‘388726_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘388726_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’);}); } }, 100); Photo: Sol de Janiero Sol de Janiero Bum Bum Sol Oil SPF 30 ($38) Who says you can’t rock a bronzed goddess-esque, JLo glow while also protecting your skin? On contact, this dreamy body oil imparts an addictive scent and a glistening, music video-worthy dimension that would do Jenny herself proud, while draping your
The 4-step plan to relieve decision fatigue, because there’s no need to stress about dinner
June 17, 2019 at 03:00AM by CWC One frustrating aspect of being a functioning adult human is that we always find new ways to be exhausted, whether it’s the all-encompassing strain of burnout, the unending scroll of social-media overload, or decision fatigue. Wait, you’ve heard of decision fatigue, right? If that one doesn’t ring a big old bell, then retrace your steps, because surely the problem has drained you before, whether or not you noticed it. Decision fatigue is a psychological phenomenon wherein those who are overloaded with choices they need to make tend to make worse and worse ones as time continues. Basically, that’s all of us since we’re all faced with myriad decisions from the moment we wake up: It starts with, “HUH, should I get out of bed?” and then after arguing with your snooze button for 30 minutes, the decisions ramp up. What do I wear? What do I eat? L train or G train? Should I pitch this idea in my morning meeting? Should I pitch that idea? Which article should I write first? What’s the best idea for an introduction? Okay, sure, that’s specific to my every single morning, but you get the idea. ad_intervals[‘397723_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘397723_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’);}); } }, 100); Fast-forward a few hours, and your brain is fried but both your body and the time on the clock are urging you to have dinner. Suddenly you’re all, “I don’t know, Luke, it’s 8 p.m. on a
This is a trainer’s best-kept secret for working out smarter—not harder—at the gym
June 17, 2019 at 02:00AM by CWC Sorry, “more is more” fitness—you’re just not in fashion anymore. Express sweat sessions are now an even hotter trend than bike shorts. And here to accommodate the demand is “strategic laziness,” a lightning fast exercise modality that makes the most of bite-sized workouts. While The 4-Hour Workweek author Tim Ferris originally coined the fabulous term “strategic laziness,” Nike master trainer Joe Holder has since written it into the vocabulary of the fitness world. In a profile with plant-based meal service Sakara Life, Holder defined the term. “Athletes do what they should, not what it seems like they should be doing,” he says. “Inaction is a form of action and athletes know which actions should be done and which shouldn’t, which saves time and energy and unnecessary wear and tear on the body.” Lazy can be smart—and vice versa. Word. Maillard Howell, owner of CrossFit Prospect Heights in Brooklyn and founder of the The Beta Way, says the foundation of training with a “strategic laziness” mindset is intention. “It’s taking the time to be thoughtful,” he explains. “We tend to only think that there’s thoughtfulness in actions, but you need the mental space, the physical space, and the emotional space to also be creative—not just productive [in your workouts].” You can apply the motto to any area of life. But at the gym, it really just means walking through the door with a well-engineered game-plan. ad_intervals[‘400333_div-gpt-ad-9261280-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘400333_div-gpt-ad-9261280-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-9261280-3’);});
This Ayurveda Expert Says Travel Is The Best Money She’s Ever Spent
June 17, 2019 at 02:04AM If you can, this wellness expert says spend your money on travel. Continue Reading… Author Alexandra Engler | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC