September 20, 2019 at 12:01AM by CWC Some people swear they can drink coffee all day—even after dinner—and still drift off to sleep minutes after their head hits the pillow. Others won’t touch caffeine at all after early afternoon, saying if they did, they’d be “up all night.” My colleague’s doctor advised her to should stop drinking coffee by 10 a.m. in order to avoid disrupting her sleep cycle. But is there a specific time of day when we should cut ourselves off from caffeine? To find out when exactly when to put down the mug, I turned CEO and co-founder of FitnessGenes Dan Reardon, MD, who has studied how coffee affects different people. “The speed at which you metabolize caffeine creates a natural cut off point through the day,” he says. “Whereas a fast metabolizer might clear 100-200 milligrams—what’s in a typical cup of coffee—in just a few hours, it might take a slow metabolizer 12-hours plus, which could impact sleep.” If you’re a fast coffee metabolizer, Dr. Reardon recommends having your last cup by 5 p.m. (Sorry, coffee isn’t recommended for anyone much later.) “Let’s not forget that even for a fast metabolizer of caffeine, there could still be a cumulative effect of drinking lots of coffee early in the day, which could slow down the rate at which they break down their caffeine later,” he says. If you are a fast metabolizer who enjoys multiple cups a day, he says, cut yourself off by lunchtime so your
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The failproof way to ensure your manicure never grows out before you’re ready
September 19, 2019 at 11:14PM by CWC I’m the queen of chipped nails. Between all the cooking, typing, and tending to my urban jungle, it’s not uncommon for me to pay my manicurist a visit between appointments. But that was before I realized I could save time and money by reaching for a Sharpie instead. Shailene Woodley admits doesn’t always have time for touch-ups between manicures (she’s just like us!), and she told Well+Good her secret to maintaining a mani fresh despite her inordinately busy celebrity schedule. When she knows she won’t have time for a manicure for a while, she paints her nails with black polish and keeps a black Sharpie on hand. Anytime Woodley has a chip or needs to fill in a spot where her nails have grown out, it’s an easy way to get a near-flawless touch-up without a mess—and it only takes a second. This best part about this hack is that it works with nearly all of ’em. If you want to ensure your manicure never grows out before you’re ready—or fill in any chips that come up!—choose one of these polishes to match to a variety of Sharpie colors. Is it the perfect solution? No, but it’s damn close. Nail polish to match a Sharpie Buy Now Revlon Nail Enamel, Knockout $5 Buy Now Essie Nail Polish, Mint Candy Apple $7 Buy Now Jin Soon Nail Polish, Love $18 Buy Now Côte Nail Polish, No.121 $18 Buy Now OPI Nail Polish, Steel Waters Run
Leaky Gut? You May Need More Sleep, Study Finds
September 19, 2019 at 11:17PM Ever wondered why you felt especially nauseous while experiencing jet lag? Continue Reading… Author Jamie Schneider | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
Sitting Too Much Can Change The Shape Of Your Heart, According To Science
September 19, 2019 at 11:00PM New study shows that physical activity level — whether it be endurance running or sitting too much — can change the shape of your heart. Continue Reading… Author Gretchen Lidicker, M.S. | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
Make your avo toast do the most by using this inflammation-fighting bread
September 19, 2019 at 10:30PM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vV93_CA35mI] Paleo bread is possible thanks to this delicious recipe. “Help, I’m eating so much avocado toast,” is a real Slack message I sent to one of my coworkers the other day. I had gone to Trader Joe’s while hungry, and bought a loaf of bread—a rare occurrence for me, since I typically follow a grain-free lifestyle. But on the other hand, bread is delicious, especially with avocado on top. I miss it in my everyday life. Thankfully, I can now have my toast and eat it too with this grain-free, inflammation-fighting Paleo bread recipe, courtesy of chefs Mia Rigden and Jenny Dorsey. “To enjoy Paleo bread, you don’t have to be a hardcore Paleo person,” Rigden says on the latest episode of Well+Good’s Alt-Baking Bootcamp series. “What I like about it is you’re getting some protein and there aren’t any refined carbohydrates or grains that are going to spike your blood sugar levels.” Beyond being gluten-free, the Paleo bread they make has some major health benefits. One of the key ingredients to get the alt-flour mixture right is flaxseed. “Ground flaxseeds, and flaxseeds in general, are super high in fiber which is great for your digestion,” Rigden explains. “It also helps to keep us full and it’s a great source of omega-3 fatty acids, which are highly anti-inflammatory.” So not only are you avoiding potentially inflammatory substances, you’re upping the ante by incorporating an ingredient that fights back against inflammation. Sign me
There are 7 different types of rest—this quiz reveals which you need right now
September 19, 2019 at 09:22PM by CWC I always smash the “Like” button when a photo of a cushy twinkle-light adorned bedroom ends up in my Instagram feed because like, oh, everyone, I can only dream of getting more rest. Finding an hour to unwind in my (crumb-filled, device-cluttered) bed at night is a privilege, not a right, you know? And if you’re trying to maximize the quality of your rest time since who has the time, you might be interested in this: there are seven different types of rest, and you can find out right now which is best for you. In her book Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Restore Your Sanity, internal medicine physician Saundra Dalton-Smith, MD, addresses the seven types of rest her clients frequently require. As you probably know by now, rest and sleep are not mutually exclusive, so that’s why it splinters off into so many different facets. And if you hate spoilers, heed the next few lines! Which type of rest do you need right now? Physical: Resting to relieve the body of physical stress, such as muscle tension, headaches, and a lack of sleep. Mental: Resting to silence your anxious mind and refocus to the things that are important Spiritual: Resting to tune into your spiritual beliefs and higher power. Emotional: Resting so you’ll be able to express genuine feelings and nix people-pleaser tendencies. Social: Resting so you can recognize which relationships are replenishing, and limit exposure to energy vampires and
I was never a fragrance person until I smelled this one perfume
September 19, 2019 at 09:05PM by CWC I’m so *extra* with my entire beauty routine (just ask my friends that have seen my beauty cabinet) but the one thing I’ve completely skipped altogether, surprisingly, is fragrance. My first foray into fragrance came by way of Jessica Simpson’s Fancy Eau De Parfum, which was a Christmas present from an ex-boyfriend and… not exactly me. Ever since then, it’s a beauty category I’ve more or less ignored. Then Dedcool came across my desk. Once I spritzed their Fragrance 01 Taunt ($80) onto my wrist, it was like everything around me became muted, my eyeballs turned into hearts, and my brain started buzzing with endorphins thanks to an overload of delicious smells. I was like a cat catching its first whiff of catnip. And I’ve smelled a lot of fragrances as a beauty editor—never have I had this sort of overwhelming reaction before. Now, I can’t leave the house without spritzing it on, and stick my wrist in everyone’s face that I can to get them to smell it, too (sorry guys!!). Taunt’s enticing concoction is made with bergamot, amber, fresh dew, and vanilla, which blend together to hit your senses like a delightful punch. Honestly, Taunt gives me a nose orgasm. I asked Dedcool founder Carina Chaz—an LA native who started the brand at age 21—how she came up with the scent, and she called it an “emulation” of her 16-year-old self breaking out of her “boyish phase.” “At that point in my
I’m ready for a promotion—how can I convince my boss?
September 19, 2019 at 07:00PM by CWC One of the grave injustices of the working world is that raises and promotions aren’t automatically awarded to smart, hardworking employees who are good at their jobs. As career expert Amy Odell—whom you may know as the former editor of Cosmopolitan.com and founding blogger of New York magazine’s The Cut—sees it, it’s much more of a numbers game than you may realize. In this week’s Good@Work column, she breaks down the best way to make the case that it’s time for you to move to the next wrung of the ladder. Question: I’ve been in my current position for two years now and I feel like I’m ready for a promotion. In the past few months, I’ve taken on more responsibilities and I’ve only gotten positive feedback from my boss. Considering annual reviews are around the corner, do you have advice on how I can make the best case that I deserve this? Answer: Promotions are the result of a number of factors, some of which are directly about you and some of which have nothing to do with you. Yes, you need to be able to handle the responsibilities that come with advancing, and you need to have earned your place there by being a hardworking employee with a professional manner. But no matter how amazing you are, the company needs to have the resources to promote you. They’ll have to allocate budget for your promotion: They’ll need to give you a raise and
5 foods that rev up your metabolism, according to a dietitian
September 19, 2019 at 06:17PM by CWC Having a speedy metabolism is most commonly talked about in terms of weight loss, but the truth is, it’s linked to all sorts of benefits, like having a lower risk for diabetes and chronic inflammation. There’s a whole heck of a lot that affects how fast or slow your metabolism is, including age, workout habits, and—oh, right—what you eat. You might already know that fiber-rich greens are metabolism all-stars, but according to registered dietitian Frances Largeman-Roth, RD, there are plenty of other foods that boost metabolism. Th best foods that boost metabolism 1. Jalapeños According to Largeman-Roth, hot peppers like jalapeños and cayenne can give metabolism a temporary boost. This is because they increase the amount of heat the body is producing, which in turn burns calories. This is called diet-induced thermogenesis and is a process backed up by science. 2. chia seeds “Chia seeds contain ALA—alpha linolenic acid—which helps boost metabolism,” Largeman-Roth says. ALA is an omega-3 fatty acid and part of its job is to destroy “plaque” that builds up within arteries. It’s ability to lower blood pressure and cholesterol make it a metabolism win. 3. hemp seeds This is another healthy, ALA-containing food, according to Largeman-Roth. “Try sprinkling chia or hemp seeds over cereal and salads, or look for them in protein bars,” she says. 4. oats According to Largemen-Roth, foods with resistant starch—a type of carbohydrates that acts like fiber—are also linked with revving up metabolism. And it’s something
I’m a relationship therapist, and I follow 4 rules to keep my marriage healthy
September 19, 2019 at 06:04PM by CWC If you want to know how to have a healthy relationship, makes sense to ask people who seem to have them, right? Sure, but practicing what you preach is no small feat: We tell our friends to communicate openly with their partner but let our own resentment stew over time. We tell a coworker not to let wedding planning cause arguments at home but throw a hissy fit when our fiancé suggests salmon as a dinner option. We tell anyone with ears not to go back to their ex, but our 1 a.m. Instagram DMs tell a different story as to what we actually believe. But then again, not all of us are relationship therapists, right? Knowing how to have a healthy relationship is something many people claim to be able to do, but it may be most wise to put our faith in an expert. So, below, get four tips straight from the source, sex and relationship therapist Tammy Nelson, PhD, who shares the four specific rules by which she abides to keep her own marriage healthy. 1. Maintain an active sex life It’s easy to fall into a habit of passing out while watching The Crown in bed. After all, sustaining the same level of horniness common to the honeymoon phase is pretty tough. Still, keeping that connection (and excitement) alive means closing your laptop every once in a a while. “He and I both agree that when we are maintaining