August 20, 2019 at 01:39PM by CWC This morning, I went to a military-style workout at New York City’s Performix House. I was put through 30 grueling minutes of sled pushes, wall hangs, and burpees, which was about 29 more minutes than I could handle. After it was over—and I had exactly 10 minutes to get from the gym to the Well+Good offices—I gave my sweat-stained body a military-style cleanup by way of a “tactical shower.” A tactical shower means giving your body a good old once over with a wipe, then (maybe) putting on some deodorant, sunscreen, and calling it a day. “Whether deployed or on base, active-duty service members can frequently find themselves in conditions where maintaining hygiene for their well-being is more challenging,” explains Justin Guilbert, co-founder of Bravo Sierra, a new line of grooming products designed for (and tested by) military personnel. In other words, when soldiers are out in the field, showers can understandably be few and far between, which means that they need to settle for a “tactical shower” with a wipe instead of a full lather-and-rinse session. ad_intervals[‘416969_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘416969_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’);}); } }, 100); Traditionally, they’d used baby wipes to get the job done, but as anyone who’s ever tried to “shower” with a baby wipe (#itme!) knows, they’re not exactly the most adult-body friendly. So Guilbert developed a product that would make a full-body “tactical shower” possible, by way of large, biodegradable shower cloths that will
Day: August 20, 2019
These limited-edition Nikes were created to bring awareness to mental health
August 20, 2019 at 12:49PM by CWC There’s a certain 60-year-old somebody in my life who’s constantly bemoaning my generation’s “obsession” with talking about our mental health, to which I’m often tempted to respond, “How’s that repression and shame treating you?” It’s not her fault the feels make her cringe, of course, but hopefully hers will be the last generation to internalize such stigma as IMO, this obsession—and the permission it’s given us all to express the full spectrum of human emotions—is the best thing to happen to the world since avocados met toast. Now, one woman’s quest to bring the taboo topic further into light has manifested the coolest pop culture mashup to date: Nike’s new AirMax 270 React “In My Feels” shoe. Liz Beecroft, the shoe’s designer, is the ultimate millennial multi-hyphenate. She’s a psychotherapist, a sneakerhead, and an influencer who is raising awareness around mental health issues not just because of her profession but also because of her own personal experiences with anxiety and depression. In a personal piece penned for Teen Vogue, Beecroft describes how her love of sports—basketball, specifically—dovetailed into her first experience with anxiety. While at sleepover basketball camp, she had a panic attack—the first of many. Later, in her 20s, she experienced depression after a breakup which led her back to therapy and, eventually, to her career as a psychotherapist. Even once credentialed to help others, however, depression and anxiety followed Beecroft as she struggled with the pressures of her second career as a streetwear
New moms no longer have to steal sad postpartum panties from the hospital thanks to these brands
August 20, 2019 at 12:11PM by CWC Postpartum life has long been relegated to the shadows—a period rife with unmentionables that women were meant to endure in silence, with a smile, because… baby! It’s been such a closeted epoch that even I, a woman with 483924803 friends who’ve given birth in the last five years, had no idea that you could fracture your tailbone in delivery (say, what?) or that such a thing as “lochia” (aka post-birth discharge that increases in volume while you breastfeed) existed until literally yesterday. Luckily, the convergence of wellness-mania with the sudden proliferation of female-led businesses has enabled not only conversations around this magical (yet bodily-function-centric) time, but also engendered long overdue product development as well. With this new gear comes, one hopes, a farewell to the days of stealing as many mesh hospital panties as possible in order to get through postpartum bleeding, discharge, and all the rest (hi, hemorrhoids, stitches, and existential despair over what’s demanded of women and their delicate lady parts). ad_intervals[‘416932_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘416932_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’);}); } }, 100); Intimates brand Knix is the latest company to bring functional postpartum-wear to market. Today, they’ve launched a maternity capsule collection which consists of a host of dual-purpose underpinnings which actually resemble regular underwear. Included among them are leakproof nursing bras and nursing pads, hands-free pumping bras, a high-rise leakproof panty, and a range of stretchy undies for all phases of the pregnancy and post-pregnancy cycle. Knix Founder
Be a Mediterranean diet superstar with this guide to eating fish sustainably
August 20, 2019 at 10:26AM by CWC With more and more people adopting the Mediterranean diet (you know, again), grocery store shoppers are migrating from the meat aisle over to survey the fish. It’s true that seafood is high in omega-3s, protein, vitamin B12, and vitamin D, but like other forms of animal protein, the fish and seafood industry has an impact on the environment (albeit a smaller one than cattle or dairy). Over in the meat section, you can look for labels like “grass-fed” and “certified humane,” but because fish are raised and sourced differently, the terminology doesn’t always translate. The confusion isn’t confined to grocery stores, either. When you’re eating out, it’s typically not spelled out on the menu where the fish you’re about to eat is coming from. Even when phrases like “wild caught” are used, it’s not explained what exactly that means—or whether it’s better than farmed fish. ad_intervals[‘414800_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘414800_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’);}); } }, 100); Well, you’re about to get schooled. Consider this your guide to everything you need to know about eating fish in the most ethical and sustainable way possible. If you’re a fin, erm, fan of seafood, keep reading. Seafood sourcing 101 It helps to know at a basic level where the seafood we consume in the US comes from. According to Fish Watch—whose mission it is to help consumers make smart choices about the fish they’re eating—about 80 percent of the seafood consumed here in the
I’ve gotten premature grays for so long, and this is why I choose to dye them
August 20, 2019 at 10:00AM by CWC Every five weeks like clockwork, I know that I’ve gotta book an appointment at my hair salon—stat. This is because, also like clockwork, my very dark brown hair starts transforming into a half-brunette, half-gray situation, with white strands trickling out from my roots… which just isn’t the look I’m going for. It’d make my life a whole lot easier, not to mention cheaper, if I simply joined in on the constantly growing trend of younger women embracing their grays. But having dark hair feels like it’s part of my identity. Unlike the accumulation of fine lines and a loss of collagen—both relatively invisible changes to your skin that happen as you grow older—gray hair shows up with a presence. It’s visible to others (if you get a good chunk of ’em), and, with brunettes, they’re a stark contrast to the rest of your head of hair. So it’s a more dramatic aspect of aging that I’m not ready to embrace as a 31-year-old. ad_intervals[‘412360_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘412360_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’);}); } }, 100); “The hashtag #greyhair has over 1.5 million posts on Instagram, and the latest hashtag that seems to be taking off is #grombre, a handle dedicated to mature women who want to show off their natural gray roots,” says Sanam Hafeez, MD, a New York City-based neuropsychologist and adjunct professor at Columbia University. She’s right. The gray-positive movement has sparked a crusade of younger women showing off their
Meet the protein-packed 2-ingredient bagel recipe that makes breakfast dreams come true
August 20, 2019 at 09:24AM by CWC One of the highlights of calling New York City home is that you can’t blink without seeing three bagel shops. Just last weekend, I found myself at a truly revolutionary establishment that served ice cream AND/or cream cheese on your choice of everything, whole wheat, egg, or rainbow. Life is good. But for those times when getting out of your pajamas and heading to the nearest schmear purveyor seems like a lot, the two-ingredient bagel recipe that’s taking over the internet will help you stay cozied up at home. A quick Google search of “two-ingredient bagels” will show you dozens of results for the same exact recipe—although, it actually contains three ingredients (if you want to get technical about it). A combo of self-rising flour, sea salt, and Greek yogurt yields a fluffy batch of bagels that are—well, almost—a dead ringer for the real deal. View this post on Instagram 2 Ingredient Bagels!! These homemade bagels don’t require yeast or proofing and are ready in less than an hour. I’ve already made a few dozen of these this week. 😶 Recipe is on the blog today! https://kirbiecravings.com/2018/01/2-ingredient-bagels.html A post shared by Kirbie’s Cravings (@kirbiecravings) on Jan 19, 2018 at 2:21pm PST //www.instagram.com/embed.js Blogger Recipe Girl‘s creation gets topped off with additional ingredients to add a certain je ne sais quoi flavor and crunch to each bite. With an egg wash and Trader Joe’s cult favorite Everything But the Bagel seasoning, she
Planned Parenthood withdraws from Title X funding—here’s what that means for the health provider
August 20, 2019 at 09:24AM by CWC On Monday, Planned Parenthood withdrew from the Title X Family Planning Program, which the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HSS) describes as “the only federal grant program dedicated solely to providing [low-income] individuals with comprehensive family planning and related preventive health services.” The exit came in response to the Trump administration’s implementation of the so-called “gag rule,” which prohibits health care providers that receive Title X funds from referring patients to abortion providers, even when asked. While the gag rule was proposed in February and upheld by the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals in July of this year, grantees had until August 19 “to provide HHS with a plan to comply with the unethical gag rule, or they would be forced out of the program,” Planned Parenthood says in a press release. The women’s health care provider announced Monday that it would not be complying with the requirements of the gag rule. “We believe that the Trump administration is doing this as an attack on reproductive health care and to keep providers like Planned Parenthood from serving our patients. Health care shouldn’t come down to how much you earn, where you live, or who you are,” says Alexis McGill Johnson, acting president and CEO of Planned Parenthood, in statement. “Our patients deserve to make their own health care decisions, not to be forced to have Donald Trump or Mike Pence make those decisions for them.” ad_intervals[‘416819_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready)
Here’s why using the same towel on your face *and* your gym equipment is a germ-spreading no-no
August 20, 2019 at 08:57AM by CWC A trusty gym towel is truly a girl’s best friend. It keeps sweat out of your eyes—and mascara from streaming down your face!—during your last mile on the treadmill. And it ensures you’ll never leave a puddle behind after doing bench presses in the weight room. But please, for the love of all things germy, stop using the same one on both your face and the gym equipment. Kayla Itsines recently took to her Instagram story to remind her followers to stop partaking in the biggest germ-spreading no-no at the gym: wiping your face with the same towel you use on gym equipment, be it the benches in the weight room or the exercise machines. Doing so seems innocent enough in the moment. Plus, where your towel has been is kind of the least of your worries when you’re sweating through a hard workout. Unfortunately, one quick swipe of a bacteria-ridden towel on your face could be detrimental to your skin and your health. ad_intervals[‘416546_div-gpt-ad-9261280-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘416546_div-gpt-ad-9261280-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-9261280-3’);}); } }, 100); Microbiologist Jason Tetro, author of The Germ Files, says that gym towels are no different from dish towels in your home.”Everything is being wiped indiscriminately, and as a result, germs from all surfaces are going to end up on that towel,” he says. “Unless you’ve soaked it in very hot water or a disinfectant for three minutes, you’ll spread that bacteria to other surfaces, including skin.” When
Well+Good TALKS: The Next Gen of Food Sustainability is Coming to Your Plate
August 20, 2019 at 07:36AM by CWC Meet the intersection of superfoods and sustainability, the delicious (and eco-friendly) movement that’s about to revolutionize the food space. In this TALK, experts from the frontlines of sustainable farming and next-gen nutrition will break down how broader ideas on helping the planet are affecting what we eat—and benefiting our bodies in the process. EVENT DETAILS Tuesday, September 10, 2019 6:45 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Location: WeWork Now | 902 Broadway, New York, NY 10010 THE PANEL Audrey Perkins, MS, MPH | Health + Wellness Manager, Ocean Spray Audrey is a nutritionist and communications expert with a decade of experience in the nutrition and food industries. She currently serves as the Health + Wellness Strategy and Communications Manager for Ocean Spray Cranberries, where she works to ensure Ocean Spray connects its farms to families to promote a better life. Audrey lives a mostly plant-based lifestyle and understands the importance of a healthy diet, and received her Master of Science of Nutrition and Master of Public Health from Friedman School of Nutrition at Tufts University. Dan Churchill | Chef, Author, Co-Founder of Charley St Dan Churchill is the chef of Under Armour and Executive Chef at Charley St, a fast casual restaurant in Nolita. He holds a masters degree in exercise science and is known for his colorful cooking, designed to be easy, inexpensive, and highly nutritious. Dan is the author of three cookbooks and has appeared on ABC’s Good Morning America and the TODAY show.
What to look for when you’re buying running shoes for flat feet, according to a podiatrist
August 20, 2019 at 07:34AM by CWC There’s nothing more important than landing in the right pair of shoes for your gym pursuits. That often starts with knowing what kind of foot you have. While “flat” and “high-arched” aren’t exactly as thrilling as discerning, say, your Myers Briggs personality type, they do matter. For the sake of happier soles when you’re hitting the pavement, I’m taking a deep dive into the best running shoes for flat feet. Know this: You’re not exactly screwing your feet over if you just choose running shoes based on style, but going against your foot type can be uncomfortable, at the very least. “Wearing the wrong shoes may lead to problems such as lowered performance, discomfort such as in plantar fasciitis and runner’s knee, injuries, and even early-onset arthritis,” says Miguel Cunha, DPM, podiatrist and founder of Gotham Footcare. “It’s important to identify whether you have a flat, normal, or high arch because shoes designed to compensate for the impact of your feet can help prevent injuries and improve structural alignment and performance.” ad_intervals[‘415523_div-gpt-ad-9261280-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘415523_div-gpt-ad-9261280-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-9261280-3’);}); } }, 100); To sum up the main reasons why flat-footed runners should look for specific sneaker styles, Jena Winger, senior footwear product line manager for Brooks Running says there are two to consider: “The first is fit—a truly flat foot is likely to hang over the edge of a shoe built on a more standard, semi-curved base, particularly in the medial