July 17, 2019 at 01:05PM Yes, this is a thing! Continue Reading… Author Georgina Berbari | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
Day: July 17, 2019
Celebrate National Hot Dog Day with avocado and 4 more unexpected wiener toppings
July 17, 2019 at 11:31AM by CWC Okay, so, I love hot dogs. They’re legit my favorite summer food. If you invite me to a backyard party in this ungodly heat and there are no hot dogs, I’m leaving. They’re irrefutably the best part of going to a baseball game, and they’re the only reason I know how to broil (yes, I know, not difficult, but still a meaningful lesson). Today is National Hot Dog Day, and the perfect opportunity to invite you into my hot dog dreamland, giving you topping ideas that’ll blow your mind faster than you can say Oscar Mayer. You’re welcome. 5 unexpected hot dog recipes for hot summer days (and every day) Hawaiian Dog Picture this: you’re on your deck, the grill is fired up, and as you roast your dogs, you also throw on some pineapple. Dice the pineapple, add some caramelized onions and you’ve got a savory-sweet weenie. ad_intervals[‘408799_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘408799_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’);}); } }, 100); Avo-wow-do Dog In case you haven’t noticed, avocados are kind of a big deal here at Well+Good. Given that hot dogs are kind of the OG alt-meat (can you really call that meat?), pairing them with the Omega-3 it-girl is like, almost on brand. Mashed, sliced—doesn’t matter. Do your avo your way, and maybe take it to the next level by adding salsa and sautéed corn, onion and black beans. Cuban Dog This is all the goodness of the Cuban sandwich, but on
New Research Finds A Big Link Between Physical Exercise & Alzheimer’s
July 17, 2019 at 11:22AM Yet another reason we should all be moving more. Continue Reading… Author Emma Loewe | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
The weather might be causing your nightmares—here’s how to get some ZZZs when temps rise
July 17, 2019 at 11:06AM by CWC As an adolescent, I had a recurring nightmare that the green villain from Scooby Doo known as The Creeper was chasing me through a roller skating rink. I’ve since outgrown this terrifying (and, yes, comical) edition of “What is my mind?” But now that New York City—and much of the East Coast, apparently—is in the thick of a record-breaking heat wave, The Creeper’s lackeys have returned to haunt my dreams. Unsurprisingly, in fact, since balmy summer evenings have been linked with less-than-serene dreams. Neil Stanley, PhD, ex-chairman of the British Sleep Society, told Daily Mail that warmer rooms are basically a pressure cooker for nightmares. “In order for us to get a good night’s sleep, we need to lose around 1°C of our internal body temperature, which sits at around 37°C (99°F),” Dr. Stanley said. While that heat typically escapes via our head, which isn’t tucked under the duvet, that’s not the case when your bedroom feels more like a sauna. “If you’re sleeping in a room which is too warm, your body’s core temperature is unable to lose that heat and your sleep will be disturbed,” said the doc. As a result you’re more likely to experience rapid eye movement, and your dreams will be vivid, easier to recall in the a.m., and yes—way more frightening than usual. ad_intervals[‘408738_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘408738_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’);}); } }, 100); “If you’re sleeping in a room which is too warm, your body’s
Make your salad dressing extra beneficial for your gut and immunity with this secret ingredient
July 17, 2019 at 11:00AM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3up3ZMVPJ0] Sorry, mushroom coffee, but this salad dressing makes eating medicinal mushrooms way tastier. Watch the video. When we think mushrooms, we think of the delicious ones that we love on pizzas and in stir fries…and the psychedelic ones that just got decriminalized in Denver. But fun fact: There are over 270 varieties of medicinal mushrooms, and, as herbalist and holistic health practitioner Rachelle Robinett explains in the latest episode of Plant Based, they’re great for immunity and gut health. “Medicinal mushrooms are immunomodulators, so that means that they help our immune system to function at an appropriate level,” Robinett says—basically, they can help balance your immune system to potentially prevent it from over- or under-reacting. This is achieved thanks in part to compounds called beta-glucans, which are in the cell walls of many medicinal mushrooms. “When we eat [beta-glucan], it travels into our lower intestine and binds to a certain receptor,” she says. There, the beta-glucans tell our immune system to activiate itself with the “appropriate tools,” Robinett says, like T cells, to stay healthy. ad_intervals[‘408682_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘408682_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’);}); } }, 100); She adds that medicinal mushrooms are also fantastic prebiotics—meaning that they’re rich in the starches and fiber that gut bacteria feed on in order to thrive. The downside of medicinal mushrooms…they don’t taste very good, Robinett says. “It can be really tough to eat medicinal mushrooms in large quantities,” she admits. “So having it
Urban Outfitters is a secret skin-care paradise—here’s what you can buy for under $20
July 17, 2019 at 10:47AM by CWC I never really felt cool when I was growing up until I discovered Urban Outfitters. Once I waltzed through the store’s collection of boho-slash-vintage-looking clothes (like the vintage renewal baseball jersey that I still have) and cute AF jewelry, I finally felt like I could dress up the way I always wanted to but never could. So I’m happy to report that my OG favorite store still kills it with its beauty selection, which is actually really good. I don’t remember Urban Outfitters having skin-care products when I went there as a teen (which is quite some time ago, mind you), but they’ve been slowly curating their shelves with some actual top-notch finds. Like, they have everything. Prefer slathering on indie beauty serums? Check. Like to stock up on cult-favorites and buzzy ingredients? Check and check. Wanna discover new brands to get your skin glowy? Yup, got that too. ad_intervals[‘408770_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘408770_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’);}); } }, 100); Urban’s skin-care section is so chock-full of beauty gems that it’s kind of overwhelming. But I challenged myself to pick out the best of the best… that you can get for under 20 bucks (ya know, so you have more money to spend on those clothes, too). So I’ve rounded up the true steals you can score at Urban Outfitters, from active serums to pimple patches, cult beauty favorites (they’ve got Mario Badescu!), and really unique products that I’ve never even seen
Sophia Roe loves this gluten-free condiment so much, she brings it with her to restaurants
July 17, 2019 at 10:37AM by CWC Once in a while, I bring my own salad dressing and vegan cheese slices to restaurants—a girl’s gotta go what a girl’s gotta do. And I’m not alone. Chef and wellness expert Sophia Roe doesn’t run the risk of not having the right condiment on hand either—especially when she hits up her favorite sushi spots. Because of that, her “what’s in my bag” would most definitely include a bottle of coconut aminos. Coconut aminos have skyrocketed in popularity in recent years. Brands such as Coconut Secret and Bragg continue to fly off the shelves, but even Trader Joe’s sells its own version in stores and on Amazon. Touted as a healthy alternative to soy sauce, it’s made of fermented coconut blossom nectar from coconut palms. Even though it still has that beloved umami flavor, coconut aminos contain about 70 percent less sodium than traditional soy sauces, depending on the brand you buy. ad_intervals[‘408691_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘408691_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’);}); } }, 100); “I love coconut aminos for so many reasons. Firstly, it’s a great soy-free soy sauce option, but also wonderful for those who are avoiding gluten as well,” Roe says. “It’s also a less salty, perfectly balanced soy sauce in terms of flavor. I use it on everything. It’s probably my favorite on steamed veggies, salad, or any protein—and of course sushi. A little goes a long way.” Roe also says coconut aminos make for an excellent alternative to
What the heck are Kegels, and are they ever truly useful?
July 17, 2019 at 08:52AM by CWC As far as incognito exercises go, nothing flies under the radar quite like Kegels. At any given moment, someone in direct proximity of you might be flexing their pelvic floor muscles and you wouldn’t even know. it. If you ask any OB/GYN, they’ll tell you the benefits of the subtle muscle contraction known as Kegel exercises are the fitness equivalent of a fire emoji for your nether regions. First, the basics: What are Kegels, anyway? Developed in the 1940s as a non-surgical method to prevent urinary incontinence by—you guessed it—American gynecologist Arnold H. Kegel, MD, the exercise has long been embraced by the medical community for its effectiveness in strengthening the pelvic floor. “Many people are taught that the strength is gained through contracting these muscles only—or doing high repetitions of contractions—but in order to do them properly, the contraction must also be followed by a full release,” says OB/GYN Adeeti Gupta, MD, founder of Walk In GYN Care in New York City. Like performing a perfect abdominal crunch, contracting the muscles on the way up is just as important as slowly releasing them on the way down. Only, in this case, I’m talking about the muscles from your pubic bone to your tailbone—not your abs. ad_intervals[‘408607_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘408607_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’);}); } }, 100); The reasons to exercise your pelvic floor are plenty. “This network of muscles is responsible for holding all the organs of the pelvis bowl
How long does it take to get a passport renewed? Now just 24 hours, so don’t panic
July 17, 2019 at 08:39AM by CWC A surefire ways to enter panic-mode is realizing your dust-covered passport is expired—and you’re leaving for Paris, like, tomorrow. In the past, you had two choices: Taking your chances with a sketchy online expedited passport service, or praying to the passport gods that some miracle would save you from having to cancel your vacation. But now, thanks to FedEx, you can renew it safely within 24 hours. Typically, a passport renewal takes 6 to 8 weeks to process—not the best option for last-minute emergencies. According to Afar, FedEx is giving panicked travelers some peace of mind through a new partnership with the expedited passport service RushMyPassport. Whether you need to renew your passport—or get a completely new one—you can do so by popping by one of 2,000 FedEx Office locations across the country. You can even get your passport photos taken right then and there. But it’ll cost ya. ad_intervals[‘408722_div-gpt-ad-6934292-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘408722_div-gpt-ad-6934292-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-6934292-3’);}); } }, 100); To get a passport within 11 to 14 days, the service runs $99. Prices escalate dramatically from there depending on the time frame, topping out at $449 for same-day, 24-hour service. Add to that the U.S. State Department’s separate service fee of $170 for rush orders, and your bank account balance might be hurting by the time you have your passport in your hand… but at least you’ll make that flight! Aside from getting your passport situation figured out, here are
How secret Facebook groups became an underground community for women’s health
July 17, 2019 at 08:13AM by CWC For as long as I can remember, seeking alternative outlets for health-care information has been a part of my sexual-wellness routine. As a queer, cisgender, white, able-bodied woman, the reason is two-fold: First, the in-school sex education I received is best explained with the face-palm emoji. And second, most doctor offices are no better. A physician once looked at me with equal parts incredulity and suspicion when I asked if very viscous discharge is normal (BTW, it is)—and don’t get me started on the awkward stammering I heard after asking another doc how to have safe queer sex. These examples may be specific to me, but unfortunately, instances of inadequate baseline education in school, compounded by lacking treatment, information, and advice given in the doctor’s office is a too-common experience. According to a 2016 study from consultancy Prophet and GE Healthcare Camden Group of 3,000 consumers, 81 percent report being unsatisfied with their health-care experience. ad_intervals[‘408586_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘408586_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’);}); } }, 100); If that sounds grim, it’s because it is, and perhaps it’s that very lack of patient satisfaction that’s giving way to alternative outlets for information currently gaining popularity. Below, learn more about several problems with current health-care offerings, and why the shortcomings have allowed room for Instagram and, more recently secret Facebook groups, to provide a forum and community for sharing knowledge, gaining power, and claiming personal agency. What’s going on with our country’s sex