Month: August 2019

August 02, 2019 at 07:33AM by CWC The CrossFit Games kicked off this week in Madison, Wisconsin—and even though only two of the Individual workouts have been announced, all I have to say is “yikes” and “ow.” For the uninitiated, the games are basically like a CrossFitter’s Super Bowl, where the “fittest humans on Earth” compete in a multi-day competition featuring grueling workouts. Those of us in the community watch to cheer on our favorite athletes, but also to check out the CrossFit Games workouts which will inevitably end up in our box’s programming. So far, only four women competing at the games have finished the first workout under the time cap. That’s CrossFit for you—it’s supposed to be challenging, both physically and mentally.  Maillard Howell, owner of CrossFit Prospect Heights and founder of the The Beta Way, says his biggest piece of mental advice is to not change your pace off of your competitors. “I’d start slow and steady rather than try to lead out the gate, and grab my wins as they come per round,” he says. “Also, gotta hype yourself up. I become my own cheerleader, in my head and verbally.” ad_intervals[‘412486_div-gpt-ad-9261280-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘412486_div-gpt-ad-9261280-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-9261280-3’);}); } }, 100); CrossFit Games workout 1: 4 rounds 400m run 3 legless rope climbs 7 snatches (185/130) Time cap: 20 minutes Howell, who is currently at the games, says he noticed that the transition from the rope climbs to the snatch was taxing. “Their grip

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August 02, 2019 at 05:10AM by CWC Before she announced a bid to seek the Democratic nomination for the presidency, I had mostly forgotten about spiritual leader and author Marianne Williamson; however, like many Angelenos, I went through a Marianne Williamson phase. In a dark period of my life, I found comfort in her book A Return to Love, and even went so far as to purchase a copy of Williamson’s Bible of sorts, A Course in Miracles, which is dense and hard to read and honestly all kinds of interesting. I sometimes attended her regular Monday night talks, too. That said, she is not someone from whom anyone should be taking medical advice, despite the fact that she is keen to give it. This is true of all non-credentialed influencers and celebrities. The fact that some are prone to doling it out to audiences with whom they’ve built trust and admiration for other reasons is a large part of what gives wellness a bad name. The wellness industry has become hotbed for hoaxes in part because of those offering dubious medical advice, people who at one time might have only influenced others as far as their voice could carry but now reach millions at once via social media. Some are harmless, sure, but many are actively dangerous. Consider blogger Belle Gibson, who claimed she’d cured a non-existent cancer and offered health advice accordingly, potentially leading very sick people away from live-saving medical treatments in favor of nonsense therapies. ad_intervals[‘412053_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’]

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August 02, 2019 at 04:00AM by CWC   Whenever you ask a bunch of healthy eating experts what their go-to snack is, you’re probably going to have at least three people wax poetic about hard boiled eggs. They’re high in protein! They’re portable! They’re easy to make! Yet no one is willing to cop up to their fatal flaw: They’re really, really boring. Okay, hard boiled eggs are boring, but eggs in general are pretty damn good for you: [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFlWUHtKQs4] Unlike omelettes, which are infinitely customizable, hard boiled eggs are just…cooked eggs. The taste is great, but when you’re meal prepping them as often as health experts encourage you to, things get monotonous pretty quickly. While companies like Peckish aim to solve the yolk-related doldrums with fun seasoning dips and clever packaging, there are plenty of DIY options out there for you to get your eggy fix without your taste buds falling asleep. Consider the case of HBE fatigue cracked with these hard boiled egg recipes. Keep reading for 5 healthy and creative hard boiled egg recipes Photo: A Couple Cooks 1. Hard boiled egg grilled cheese As classic of a combo bread and cheese is, the simple addition of hard boiled eggs ups the nutritional density considerably. This five-minute meal works for a protein-filled breakfast or lunch. Add a teaspoon of avocado oil mayo to up the healthy fats even more. Photo: Teaspoon of Spice 2. Hard boiled eggs gratin Feeling fancy? This meal has all the flavors

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July 31, 2019 at 08:00PM by CWC I remember when I first noticed it. I was going through my skin-care routine, when one stray (but surprisingly long) chin hair caught my attention. That’s new, I thought to myself. I plucked it and have continued to do so since, but over the years, I’ve realized that I’m not the only one with rogue, unwanted chin hair that appears from time to time (and by that I mean every two weeks on the dot). It’s come up in conversation at the Well+Good office, and amongst my friends, and while we vary in the number of hairs that appear and how often they come, we all have them. After doing some digging, I learned what the elusive culprit typically is: always mysterious hormones (surprise!). Since these guys are extremely complex and differ for everyone, not everyone will have the same chin hair woes. So, to find out about all of these variables, I sought out the expert advice of a dermatologist and a hormone expert. Keep scrolling for their insight. ad_intervals[‘342548_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘342548_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’);}); } }, 100); Why unwanted chin hair happens First of all, know this—so many ladies experience the hairy issue. “Having stray facial hairs is very common for women,” says Arash Akhavan, MD, a New York City dermatologist with the Dermatology and Laser Group. “It’s not uncommon for women in their mid to upper 20s to begin noticing stray hairs on their face.” And usually, the

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August 02, 2019 at 03:00AM by CWC Ugh, dandruff. If you’re the victim of a flaky scalp, you know that struggle is real. While flakes of any sort can arise, it’s actually an excess of oil that causes true dandruff. A yeast called malassezia lives on the scalp and feeds off of the oil produced, creating yellow-ish flakes that are hard to stop. Flakes from product buildup and a dry scalp, while difficult to nix, actually aren’t the same thing. The more you know! The most common thing to do if you’re in any kind of flake predicament is swing by your local drugstore and pick up a bottle of dandruff shampoo, which tend to contain the active ingredients known as selenium sulfide or zinc pyrithone. However, if dandruff shampoos aren’t for you, or you want to go a more natural route, essential oils could be worth a try. They’re said to help with a long-list of ailments including dandruff, PMS, headaches, and low energy.  ad_intervals[‘410992_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘410992_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’);}); } }, 100); However, it’s very important to note that essential oils should always be diluted into another substance, as they can cause irritation if applied directly to skin (or scalp, for that matter). In general, it’s always smart to consult with your dermatologist before starting a regimen with them, because the scalp is a sensitive area to treat and you want to make sure EOs are the best option for you. Next up: “Choose

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August 02, 2019 at 02:15AM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IuhsUzxI3To] Curious about vitamin IV drips? Watch the video. Not so long ago, IV drips were only seen in the halls of hospitals and on reruns of Grey’s Anatomy. These days though, that drip, drip, drip has found its way to wellness wonderlands across America. What sets these fluids apart is that the bags at such establishments, like Lily Kunin’s Clean Market in New York City, are loaded with vitamins. In the most recent episode of What the Wellness, Well+Good’s YouTube series exploring the newest (zaniest) frontiers for living your best life, video producer Ella Dove tries Clean Market’s energy drip—a cocktail of vitamin C, magnesium, calcium, and vitamin B12—designed by functional medicine doctor Maurice Beer, MD. ad_intervals[‘410750_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘410750_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’);}); } }, 100); Although the efficacy of IV drips still hasn’t been widely studied, they’ve been rising in popularity since early 2018 (we called it) for fast-tracking your wellness routine, particularly when it comes to beauty from the inside out. “If you think about it, when you take in food or a supplement, you have to digest it and it has to get absorbed in order to get to the right place,” Erika Schwartz, MD of Manhattan’s Evolved Science previously told Well+Good. “When you do an IV, you’ve bypassed all of that and you’re going directly into the bloodstream. It’s a lot faster.” If you’re intrigued by the idea of tapping a vein to take your

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