July 19, 2019 at 04:00AM by CWC Two years ago, I decided to go off of my antidepressants. I had been taking Lexapro for most of my adult life, but it seemed like I didn’t need an antidepressant anymore—I felt like I was in a good place mentally, I was happier, and I had a great support system in place. Plus, I’d been hearing a lot as a wellness editor about how Americans are over-reliant on prescription meds, and wondered if that was the case for me, too. It was a lot of work—I had to very, very slowly reduce my dosage under the supervision of a psychiatrist, and it took a while to fully get the medication out of my system—but at the time, it felt like the type of mental health project that would ultimately be a big accomplishment with great rewards. I wrote about my experience for Well+Good, and still to this day get messages from readers looking to stop taking antidepressants who say that my story has inspired them. The words of affirmation are nice (who doesn’t like to be praised for their work?)… only, I feel like a fraud. Why? Because I decided to get back on antidepressants a few months after I got off of them. ad_intervals[‘396972_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘396972_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’);}); } }, 100); Although I had diligently followed the instructions of my psychiatrist to wean myself off my pills over the course of several weeks and did all
Month: July 2019
6 genius tricks for keeping your favorite white t-shirt stain-free all summer
July 19, 2019 at 03:00AM by CWC While I don’t personally prescribe to the thought that white can only be worn between Memorial Day and Labor Day (hey, winter whites are a chic trend I’m not letting go of anytime soon!), it must be acknowledged that my whites—especially my white T-shirts!—definitely get exponentially more use during those summer months. What’s more? There are also a ton of obstacles that make it decidedly harder to keep them pristine than there are during fall and winter. Sweat, grass stains, BBQ condiments, rosé spillage…the list goes on. As such, I’ve developed a rule book of sorts to try to help keep them working overtime all summer long. Below, my favorite tips and tricks to not only help minimize (and dare I suggest prevent) staining your bright white T-shirts, but also a little help if you do run face-first into one of those aforementioned sticky situations. 1. Clean your whites often Even if you don’t think you sweat at all, let alone “all that much,” wash your white T-shirts after nearly every wear this summer. Sweat has a pesky way of remaining totally clean and clear for weeks until you pull that would-be clean tee out of your drawer the next time you’re looking for something classic to wear and realize that the underarms and neckline have begun to turn a less-than-flattering shade of yellow. ad_intervals[‘408899_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘408899_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’);}); } }, 100); 2. Prioritize your white t-shirts
A wait-listed Japanese sleep massage promises to help us rest—but does it really work?
July 19, 2019 at 02:00AM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IlNwu_04neA] Want to learn about the dreamy massage? Watch the video here. You seriously shouldn’t be sleeping on this intel: Goku spa has landed stateside from Japan and is ready to put New Yorkers to bed with its slumber-inducing massage treatment. For the uninitiated, the relaxation destination has four locations in Japan—and they are in high demand, with a waitlist toppling over 480,000 people. That staggering number really isn’t so surprising though, given that a recent survey of nearly 1,500 Well+Good readers pointed to few of us feeling as though we get enough quality sleep. That’s why the latest installment of What the Wellness, the Well+Good YouTube series that follows producer Ella Dove as she tries out the latest interesting wellness offerings, tests the sleep massage once and for all. ad_intervals[‘408689_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘408689_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’);}); } }, 100); When Dove stops by the spa’s Manhattan location, she makes clear from the start that’s she may be a tough customer; that is, she identifies as a bad napper: “I feel like I kind of wake up in kind of a bad, groggy mood, like the world was ending. But maybe if I have someone gently massaging me to sleep in a space that is designated for napping, I will wake up refreshed and take some of what we’re doing here today into my own bed when I go to sleep tonight.” So, she goes for the 60-minute dry
Yes, Take Probiotics When You’re On Antibiotics. A Doc Explains How
July 19, 2019 at 01:06AM Timing is everything! Continue Reading… Author Vincent M. Pedre, M.D. | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
How To Keep Showing Up In Your Relationship, Even When You’re Super Stressed
July 19, 2019 at 12:20AM Who here has been a total jerk to their partner out of stress? We’ve all been there. Continue Reading… Author Simone Humphrey, Psy.D. & Signe Simon, Ph.D. | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
Save Some $$$: 11 Clean Beauty Steals At The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale
July 19, 2019 at 12:04AM A must for beauty fans out there. Continue Reading… Author Alexandra Engler | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
If You Want To Prevent Hormone Imbalance, Start Upping Your Intake Of These Nutrients—STAT
July 19, 2019 If you want to prevent hormone imbalance, start upping your intake of these nutrients—including omega-3s, B vitamins, and probiotics—right away. Continue Reading… Author Gretchen Lidicker, M.S. | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
Two Doctors Share Their Science-Backed Secrets To Aging Gracefully
July 18, 2019 at 09:04PM Sorry, but you can’t biohack your way to a longer life. Continue Reading… Author Jason Wachob | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
How Megan Rapinoe keeps a winning mentality when haters gonna hate
July 18, 2019 at 04:01PM by CWC Whether it’s at work or your personal life, it can be really draining when it seems like someone isn’t on your side. Maybe you have a frenemy who is constantly dishing out backhanded compliments. (“I didn’t expect you to finish that half marathon, congrats!”) Or it could be a colleague who is overly competitive and trying to drag you down. Whatever the situation is, it can be difficult to stay positive and focus on living your best life when not everyone seems to be on your team. U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team co-captain Megan Rapinoe can relate. Sure, the whole country is celebrating with Rapinoe and her teammates now, but that’s not always the case—such as when they walk onto a field in a country where most of the stadium is hoping they’ll lose. (Or, when you feel completely alienated by your president.) But Rapinoe says she doesn’t let haters mess with her winning mentality. “We’re competitive and want to win everything, so the motivation for us doesn’t really waver,” she says. “We try to create a bubble for ourselves and try not to listen to the outside noise.” It’s noteworthy that Rapinoe’s advice isn’t just to “ignore the haters,” which could lead to feelings of isolation. It’s important to build a supportive team. ad_intervals[‘408825_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘408825_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’);}); } }, 100); Part of being a team is cheering each other on, loud enough to drown out any
How to *actually* support a friend with cancer, according to survivors
July 18, 2019 at 03:00PM by CWC A friend of mine was recently diagnosed with a pretty aggressive form of cancer. When I first heard about it through a mutual friend, I’m ashamed to say it took me days to work up the courage to call her. I just didn’t know what to say. She’s since begun treatment, and I continue to feel not only tongue-tied but also useless. I find myself calling her a “warrior” or otherwise relying on trite phrases I’ve seen used in movies and on TV. What do you do when someone you care about is suffering from something that you can’t help them fix? What do you say when there’s the terrifying possibility that everything isn’t going to be all right? To find out, I asked not only those who have dealt with cancer themselves but also the founder of Humanly, a digital community for all those touched by the disease in its various forms. Below, find their advice on how to provide encouragement and support for a loved one who has cancer. ad_intervals[‘406102_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘406102_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’);}); } }, 100); 1. Remember, they’re still them…so act normal Cancer diagnoses can be extremely de-humanizing. “You lose your identity overnight,” says Lauren Wood, founder of Humanly and head of patient experience of Immunomedics. This was the case for breast cancer survivor Kristin Polanco. “I remember people being afraid to hug me,” she recalls, which was of course frustrating and isolating. That’s why