July 21, 2019 at 02:00PM by CWC While we all know the damaging effects of skipping sunscreen and not moisturizing regularly, have you ever taken the time to think beyond what meets the eye? What’s going on inside your body can actually play a pretty big role on the surface of your skin. That’s the concept behind facial meridians. “According to traditional Chinese medicine [TCM], there are 12 major pathways of energy in the body called meridians, which reflect the twelve organ systems,” says Lily Talakoub, MD, a dermatologist in McLean, Virginia. It’s through these meridians that qi (aka life energy) flows. As a result, if something is amiss below the surface, those who study TCM believe that there’s a good chance it will show up on your face. The 12 major meridians are lung, large intestine, stomach, spleen/pancreas, heart, small intestine, bladder, kidney, heart governor, triple heater (AKA hormones), gallbladder, and liver. “These meridians are running up and down throughout the whole body, including the face,” says Calabasas, CA-based board-certified dermatologist Anna Guanche, MD. “That is why an interrupted flow of energy in a certain meridian can consequently cause a slowing down or malfunction of a certain organ, which frequently shows on the part of the face corresponding to that particular meridian.” Depending on who you ask, the facial meridians can change a bit in terms of what they correspond with. However, most commonly, the areas of your face connect with the below organs. Forehead: bladder and intestines Temples
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A Holistic Psychologist Shares 5 Ways To Detox Your Mind & Feel Refreshed
July 21, 2019 at 01:04PM Step 4: Create physical space to clear mental space. Continue Reading… Author Ellie Cobb, Ph.D. | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
Where to practice Bikram yoga in the San Francisco Bay Area
July 21, 2019 at 10:00AM by CWC Bay Area Bikram yoga is hot—literally. But you want to know where to go get that Bikram glow, right? For the uninitiated, let’s talk about what it is. Bikram yoga is a series of 26 postures (asanas) and two breathing exercises (pranayama), done in a room heated to 105°F with about 40 percent humidity. Bikram is traditionally 90 minutes, but you can find some classes that are crunched into a 60-minute time slot. We scoured the City and its surroundings for the best Bikram yoga classes in the San Francisco Bay Area. Oh, and don’t forget to bring a towel. Bikram Yoga Nob Hill This studio has been around for two decades. (Locals will know it by its former name, Funky Door Yoga.) Instructors don’t care what level you’re at or how “good” you are—they just want to see your smiling face in class. Also, its central Nob Hill location means you can hit up happy hour or pick up a smoothie from the nearby Whole Foods Market. 1336 Polk St., San Francisco, CA 94109 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jaimie Morgan (@yoginidesign) on Sep 29, 2018 at 10:38pm PDT //www.instagram.com/embed.js Bikram Yoga North Beach The studio says it’s the first Bikram studio in the U.S., so it’s a must-visit for Bikram aficionados. This studio encourages drop-ins and classes are held in predictable time slots (9, 4:30, 6:30 Monday through Thursday, for instance), so you can go
Yes, Mercury retrograde can make you feel all the feels—and right now that’s a good thing
July 21, 2019 at 09:00AM by CWC To some people, “Mercury retrograde” is an all-purpose villain that’s out to get you stuck in traffic, make your phone go dead during a conference call, or generally disrupt your everyday routines. But that’s not *really* what it’s all about, astrologer Jennifer Racioppi explains. Here’s how to reap the (deeply emotional) benefits of this much-maligned alignment. On Sunday, July 21, retrograde Mercury aligns at the same degree of the sun, marking one of the more intense moments of the retrograde journey: the inferior conjunction. While, yes, the classic technological and communication snafus that Mercury retrograde is known for are likely in play, this alignment is a good moment to ponder what Mercury retrograde is teaching you on an emotional level. Remember, a Mercury-in-retrograde period asks you to review, revise, rethink, and reconsider issues. What are you learning about your values? What’s becoming more apparent to you as it relates to making your dreams a reality? Are there issues from your past that you are gaining a new perspective on? Remember, a Mercury-in-retrograde period asks you to review, revise, rethink, and reconsider issues. Often Mercury in retrograde will even bring back people from our past, to reflect on those relationships. ad_intervals[‘409592_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘409592_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’);}); } }, 100); So consider this: What are you learning now and how does it apply to where you want to go next? How can you use this information to advance your growth? How
9 nutrition experts reveal their go-to healthy snacks to beat the mid-afternoon slump
July 21, 2019 at 08:00AM by CWC The worst time of day: when your alarm goes off and you really have to get up for work. The second worst time of day: when 3 p.m. hits and you’re freaking starving. Hello, hanger o’clock! Nice to see you again. (Not.) Surprisingly, hanger is a legit biological phenomenon. When blood sugar levels drop, it’s normal to feel a bit sad, mad, or just emotional. It can happen to any of us, even healthy eating experts. The difference between the wellness pros and, well, everyone else, is that they know what types of foods can help curb hanger (and prevent it from striking in the first place). Experts generally agree that meals and snacks containing protein and healthy fats are going to keep you full longer than carb-based ones, and affect blood sugar levels less—which means your mood will be more even, too. Of course a snack isn’t going to effectively ward off hanger if it isn’t satisfying. If it doesn’t hit the spot, chances are, you’ll be rummaging through the kitchen later 20 minutes later, looking for something that will. ad_intervals[‘408364_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘408364_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’);}); } }, 100); So what’s a healthy eater to do? Here, nine healthy eating experts share their favorite easy healthy snacks to ward off that dreaded afternoon sluggishness. Your stomach and mood will thank you. 1. Fiber-rich smoothies Celebrity nutritionist, best-selling author, and Well+Good Wellness Council member Kimberly Snyder, CN, starts every morning
The art of completing a phone call with an automated voice system—without having a meltdown
July 21, 2019 at 06:00AM by CWC Recently, in the midst of step three of my health-insurance company’s automated customer service system to get my call directed to the correct department, I got sassed. “I’m sorry, you seem to have entered the ID number incorrectly,” the interactive voice response patronized. So I snapped back at what’s sure to be Siri’s demonic cousin: “You seem to be a dumb bitch.” Demonic Siri paused for a moment before continuing. “Okay, let me connect you with a representative.” But before that actually happened I had to hang up. It was time for therapy, because of course it was. I’ve been in steady battles with interactive voice response systems since I got on the birth control pill years and years ago—and my relationship with this techy monstrosity has been marked by nothing more significant than barrels of tears, skyrocketing cortisol levels, and expletives. Different brands use different systems with different voices, but in effect, they’re really all the same, and they manage to enrage me to equally high measures. Like, if could get what I need by simply getting online and navigating a website, do you think I would ever dare to make a phone call? And do you think it feels good to know that a robot alone can raise my symptoms of anxiety? No! That’s just embarrassing. And to all the “helpful” reasons that interactive voice response systems are kept in place, I say BS. The reality is that they’re designed to keep
Can You Change Your Diet To Avoid Mosquito Bites?
July 21, 2019 at 06:06AM Turns out, kind of—and it’s pretty delicious. Continue Reading… Author Liz Moody | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
Working your inner thighs can make your butt workouts even *more* effective
July 21, 2019 at 05:00AM by CWC This morning, during a Solid[Core] Megaformer class (aka the hardest damn class I’ve ever taken), I straight-up got my ass kicked. I’ve been doing squats, lunges, and the like for practically a decade and a half, but this was the first time that a glute workout had me gritting my teeth and groaning out loud. The reason? Because it started with burning out my inner thighs. You see, your adductors—otherwise known as your inner thighs—work as stabilizers in a lot of compound movements, which is why we recently called them “the key to full body strength.” And so, burning them out before any sort of compound move will make that move a whole lot harder. “With less help from the stabilizers, your glutes will be forced to work harder,” says Solid[Core] studio manager Lisa Marlier. One way to bring your inner thighs to failure so your booty can get burning on max capacity (without having to head to a Megaformer class)? With gliders. Place them between your knees and the floor, and keep one knee stationary while moving the other out slowly to the side. Amplify the move by putting weights in your hands, and trust me—you will be feelin’ that fire. ad_intervals[‘408950_div-gpt-ad-9261280-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘408950_div-gpt-ad-9261280-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-9261280-3’);}); } }, 100); Thankfully, putting your inner thighs through torture isn’t the only way to get the most out of your glute workout. “Putting more focus on what your hips are
10 pro-approved ways to make short eyelashes look twice their length
July 21, 2019 at 04:01AM by CWC As a lover of all things makeup, I feel like my lashes sometimes hold me back. Whether I’m rocking a bold colorful eye, or a no-makeup makeup look, I tend to crave long, striking lashes that can carry a look, whether they’re meant to be the main event or not. The truth is: My lashes are super short, and don’t stand out as much as I’d like, but short of getting lash extensions I’ve never been sure what to do. So, for a little help, I tapped makeup artists Camara Aunique and Molly R. Stern for their best tips and tricks to make short lashes double in size. How to make your eyelashes look longer, according to celebrity makeup artists 1. Apply your mascara tip to root: Aunique, makeup artist to Ava DuVernay and Angela Bassett, does this trick in two steps. First, she applies her mascara to each eye, from root to tip. Then, she adds a second coat, beginning to add the mascara at the tip of the lashes, and then working her way down to the root, which she explains lengthens and draws out the lashes. ad_intervals[‘408244_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘408244_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’);}); } }, 100); 2. Line your upper water line with black: Both Stern and Aunique recommend applying a black liner to your upper water line (AKA, the pink part under your lashes) and then smudging it into you lash line. For this, Aunique turns to
Why Megan Rapinoe’s workout recovery takes place underwater
July 21, 2019 at 03:01AM by CWC I’ll admit it: After a hard workout, usually my mind is more focused on what I’m going to eat when I get home, not on my recovery method. Sure, foam rolling feels hurts-so-good whenever I do it, and I know my tight muscles would benefit from five minutes of basic stretching, but when I hit the gym, I’m typically so focused on the actual workout that recovery is often forgotten. If anyone can inspire me to take it seriously, it would have to be U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team co-captain Megan Rapinoe, who blends aquatic therapy into her recovery routine. How can you not be inspired by the way Team USA gets out there and crushes it game after game? If I could go into my workouts the same way they go into games, well, let’s just say it would look a lot different. And of course part of consistently going out there and killing it is recovery. “I do everything to help my body recover,” Rapinoe tells me. “After games, I have a protein shake right away, as soon as I get off the field.” She also uses compression garments, especially for her tight calves. ad_intervals[‘408768_div-gpt-ad-9261280-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘408768_div-gpt-ad-9261280-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-9261280-3’);}); } }, 100); One of her favorite ways to recover is by jumping into the pool. “It’s one of the best things you can do as far as recovery goes,” she says. Why? Rapinoe explains that water