July 17, 2019 at 02:03AM In case you’re wondering… Continue Reading… Author Kelly Gonsalves | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
Month: July 2019
5 Ways To Make Over Your Desk So It Inspires Creativity
July 17, 2019 at 01:10AM No. 4: Get reflective. Continue Reading… Author Emma Loewe | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
10 Foods & Habits That Support Your Body’s Endocannabinoid System
July 17, 2019 at 12:31AM They’ll boost the effectiveness of your hemp or CBD product, too! Continue Reading… Author William Cole, D.C., IFMCP | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
12 Healthy Snack Ideas That RDs Use To Avoid Hanger On The Go (No Fridge Necessary!)
July 17, 2019 at 12:04AM Keep ’em in your bag and never run into a blood sugar emergency again. Continue Reading… Author Liz Moody | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
Meet Wave, the new techy, music-focused innovation that’s making meditation cooler than ever
July 16, 2019 at 04:00PM by CWC I’ve never been big into meditating; in fact, for years I’ve tried and failed to become a regular meditator. It’s just never stuck…until now, that is. The very first meditation form that I’m actually into and would actually use just launched, and I’d venture to say that it’s going to change the way many view the wellness practice. Meet Wave, the experience that blends standard meditation with an immersive, modern-day twist of music, the sense of touch, and technology. The product comes from Mason Levey and Brad Warsh, aka the masterminds behind hip-hop yoga studio Y7 (which, funny enough, got me really into yoga when I wasn’t—at all—before). Not totally dissimilar to their innovative take on yoga, the duo’s intention with Wave is to provide an experience that you can feel and contribute to you being able to use your mind to its maximum potential. “We wanted to make yoga really fun and accessible, and we got people there with music, and then they realized the other benefits like mindfulness,” Levey tells me of how Y7 came to be. “So we thought, ‘How do we get this idea of mindfulness and its benefits to as many people as fast as possible?’ Nothing ever resonated with me in meditation, and a lot of people view it as a chore. So we wanted to make it something enjoyable, something you look forward to doing, and shift the whole perspective.” ad_intervals[‘408265_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready)
Brands are trying to make ‘healthy’ energy drinks a thing—but this expert isn’t totally convinced
July 16, 2019 at 03:00PM by CWC Energy drinks have traditionally been seen as the beverage version of whipping out a cigarette—you just don’t expect them among the healthy, yoga-doing, green-juice-sipping wellness set. So you’ll understand my surprise at seeing a crop of new energy drinks marketing themselves as better-for-you options. These new options tout natural, herbal benefits, and are enriched with electrolytes, B vitamins, and other science-backed ingredients. The latest on the market is 7-Eleven’s Quake, which has “electrolytes, creatine, COQ10 and branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs),” according to a press release. That ingredient list, at face value, sounds a lot like what’s being added into souped-up protein powders and nootropic supplements. Which begs the question: Can energy drinks ever double as health tonics? How brands are switching their energy-boosting ingredients While in years past, energy drinks consisted primarily of carbonated water, artificial colors, and a ton of caffeine, more brands are incorporating herbs into their beverages for an energy boost. MatchaBar’s Hustle, for example, using ceremonial grade matcha and green tea extract, while Mati uses organic dried guayusa leaves. ad_intervals[‘407282_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘407282_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’);}); } }, 100); Registered dietitian and performance nutrition expert Shawn Wells, RD, is a major energy drink skeptic, but he does say he prefers these herbal caffeine sources over synthetic caffeine. “The vast majority of energy drinks use synthetic caffeine, which isn’t necessarily bad, but it’s pure caffeine,” he says, adding that it’s cheap and readily available. “Some brands use
7 Natural Ways To Optimize Your Body’s Ability To Heal From Lyme Disease
July 16, 2019 at 11:16AM The diet and lifestyle strategies with the biggest impact. Continue Reading… Author Stephanie Eckelkamp | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
OK, TMI: Will wearing sweaty leggings all day give me a yeast infection?
July 16, 2019 at 11:03AM by CWC There are two types of people on this planet: those who immediately change out of their clothes post-workout, and those who hit up a fitness class, then run errands and grab brunch without ever taking the time to get out of their sweaty leggings. If you fall into the latter camp, like I do, you’ve probably wondered at some point if you’re tempting vaginal flora fate by staying in your sweaty leggings basically all day. I spoke to Jacqueline Ho, MD, MS, Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at USC Keck School of Medicine, about how to make sure your leggings don’t give you a yeast infection. “There is no magic number as to how long your leggings can be on for,” she says. “If you are not that sweaty and aren’t prone to yeast infections, then you probably could keep them on all day.” But if you are prone to yeast infections, you should change into dry clothing sooner than later. That’s because “things like tight clothing, non-breathable fabric, and moisture can predispose you to having a yeast infection,” she says. And worth keeping in mind: you’re also more at risk of developing a yeast infection if you have diabetes, were recently on antibiotics, are pregnant, or have a weakened immune system. ad_intervals[‘408013_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘408013_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’);}); } }, 100); The leggings that you choose are also important. Ho recommends choosing breathable leggings made of cotton or
I hit my 10,000 steps every day… does that mean I can skip cardio for, like, ever?
July 16, 2019 at 10:58AM by CWC I will look for literally any excuse not to go to the gym, from “it’s raining” to “my calves hurt” to “my cat is sick” (… I do not have a cat.). And my personal favorite: “I already hit 10,000 steps today.” That’s because walking 10,000 steps over the course of a day is basically the same thing as getting in a legit cardio workout, right? Uh, no—not really. According to the pros, sadly, it is not. “It depends on what your goal is,” says Elroy Aguiar, PhD, senior postdoctoral research associate at the Physical Activity and Health Laboratory Department of Kinesiology at the School of Public Health and Health Sciences at University of Massachusetts Amherst, when I ask him if walking 10,000 steps can replace your cardio routine at the gym. “If your goal is to increase cardio fitness or aerobic fitness, then getting your 10,000 steps, especially if they’re at a lower intensity, would not address your goal of increasing your fitness substantially.” So, for example, if you’re looking to run a faster 5K, walking 10,000 steps isn’t going to do a whole lot to help you get there. ad_intervals[‘408428_div-gpt-ad-9261280-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘408428_div-gpt-ad-9261280-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-9261280-3’);}); } }, 100); Jeff Monaco, director of education at Gold’s Gym, echoes Aguiar’s sentiments that it’s all about your goals—especially because your body will quickly adapt to whatever sort of regular activity you’re giving it. “When the body adapts, this is typically what is referred
The healthy French toast bites you can make with your air fryer
July 16, 2019 at 09:45AM by CWC Smoothies are great and all, but my stomach only grumbles for the warm and cozy carb-loaded staples of the breakfast world. Especially French toast. While not the most nutritious breakfast food in its original form, there’s a simple way to make healthy French toast bites that’ll leave you feeling energized rather weighed down. And all you need is an air fryer and—hear me out!—cauliflower gnocchi. Leah Duglenski recently shared a recipe that instantly caught my eye: low-carb French toast bites made with Trader Joe’s cauliflower gnocchi. It definitely achieves my breakfast goals. While most gnocchi dishes are savory, Duglenski gives it a sweet twist. (Is there anything you can’t do with cauliflower?) “I will do anything for cauliflower. I don’t care. She’s been having a moment for a while now, and I’ll continue to feed her ego as the most adaptable veggie out there,” she writes. ad_intervals[‘408391_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘408391_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’);}); } }, 100); And in this case, feeding cauliflower’s ego is super simple. After letting a bag of gnocchi thaw, Duglenski pops it in the air fryer with coconut oil, coconut sugar, and cinnamon for about 15 minutes. When it’s nice and crispy, she coats it with a glaze made from coconut oil, maple syrup, and cinnamon. That’s it. After it cools, you can eat bite after bite of a cauliflower French toast bites that might just be better than anything that comes from a loaf. View