September 11, 2019 at 04:00PM It all comes down to balance. Continue Reading… Author Jolene Brighten, NMD | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
Month: September 2019
How to make sure that you have good form when you’re working out alone
September 11, 2019 at 03:11PM by CWC We called it back in 2017: Digital fitness is one the rise. More than ever before, you can now get world-class trainers in your living room. It’s made working out easier and more accessible than ever, and while there’s no doubt that at-home fitness is a great way to get in a sweat sesh, if a fitness pro can’t see you, they can’t know if you actually have good form and are doing your workout the right way. But let’s be honest, having a trainer watch you work out via your phone is not only unrealistic (and like a tad creepy), it makes verbal cues trainers give even more important. “I think that programs have to start from the basics and really explain techniques and modalities, and explain the exercise from beginner to the most advanced level,” says Bergen Wheeler, national director of mind body innovation and talent at Exhale. “There should be different level classes, and each class should offer explanations and modifications for more challenging moves.” If apps are going to be offering classes for anyone, they have the responsibility to offer them for everyone, too. A lot of this comes down to hiring talented instructors, who can coach students into proper form without actually having to see them do the moves. “When you’re a great instructor, you know the top five things in any position that your client is going to hit,” says Brynn Putnam, creator of The Mirror, adding that
We Tried All The Gluten-Free Flour Blends & These Are The Best
September 11, 2019 at 03:00PM Say hello to the best baked goods you’ve ever had. Continue Reading… Author Liz Moody | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
Microplastics are in our oceans, our air, and our bodies—but what does that mean for our health?
September 11, 2019 at 03:00PM by CWC It’s hard to believe that when plastic was first invented in the early 1900s, it was seen as a technological miracle. Now, plastic is so deeply ingrained into our daily lives that it’s impossible to avoid (just ask one editor who attempted #PlasticFreeJuly). It’s in our clothing, beauty products, phones, furniture, toys, and now, our bodies. According to a recent study, humans are unintentionally breathing and ingesting tiny particles of plastic, aka microplastics. These microplastics, which are each roughly the size of a sesame seed, can come from larger plastics that have broken up or from microbeads of plastic that are deliberately added to beauty products (like cleansers). The study found those tiny plastic particles showing up in stool samples from people living all over the world. Having plastic pieces floating around in our bodies does not sound particularly ideal. But what does the ubiquitousness of microplastics truly mean for our health? Here, some of the top toxicologists who have studied microplastics share what we know—and what we don’t know. How microplastics end up in our bodies It’s understandably unnerving to think about how there’s very likely tiny pieces of plastic in your body right now. But it’s also important to know that microplastics are small—like, really small. According to the National Institute of Health, they’re less than five millimeters big. (That’s half a centimeter.) “They are in consumer products such as synthetic clothing fabric, toothpaste, and skincare products,” the NIH’s site reads.
This is the absolute worst bag for your posture, according to a chiropractor
September 11, 2019 at 02:01PM by CWC In middle school, I thought that having one of those rolling backpacks was the epitome of coolness. (It wasn’t.) While everyone else schlepped around their canvas messenger bags, I proudly wheeled my rolling backpack through the hallways. Nowadays, I favor a leather tote to carry around my work supplies. But that is basically the worst thing I could be doing, according to Jonathan Leary, DC. (The chiropractor also tells me that a rolling bag is best for your back, but we’ll get to that in a moment.) “In this day and age, we spend a lot of time hunched over our computers typing, eating at our desks, texting, the list goes on. The problem here is that we are always contracting the body in a forward motion, which causes all of our postural problems to increase,” explains Dr. Leary. “The more our posture is affected, it will lead to lower back or neck pain.” You exacerbate this pain when your bag—like my aforementioned leather tote—isn’t balanced on your body. But the worst offense he sees is something I am also guilty of: choosing the biggest bag possible and carrying around you entire life in it. (How am I supposed to flirt with cute single guys at the coffee shop I work at if I don’t have a travel makeup bag, quarters for laundry, and the CVS receipts from my last 10 trips there on hand at all times?) “The bigger the bag, the
Here’s How Neil Patrick Harris Gets His Kids To Eat Healthy
September 11, 2019 at 02:00PM And teaches them about eating healthy. Continue Reading… Author Alexandra Engler | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
What it actually means to raise your vibrational energy—plus 12 ways to do it
September 11, 2019 at 01:00PM by CWC If your first inclination upon hearing the phrase “vibrational energy” is to associate it with a mediative practice related to spirituality, well…you’re on the right track, but think way less woo-woo. The practice—which indeed does have a connection to the wellness world and cultivating a healthy mind—is rooted in physics. “Einstein taught us that everything is energy,” says Sharon Hart, certified professional coach who focuses on alignment. So because everything is made up of energy, every person, place, and thing vibrates at a different frequency. “High vibrational energy is energy that is good and strong,” says Marlene Vargas, co-founder of metaphysical shop House of Intuition. “This energy is pure, and it can come from whatever you want to call it—source energy, universe energy, God energy.” On the flip side, a low vibration energy is dark and dense and feels heavy, Vargas says. It’s often associated with negative emotions such as suffering, fear, and anger. Based on this intel, then, the term “raise your vibration,” reflects that you have a self-awareness of your thoughts and emotions, says Tracee Dunblazier, spiritual empath, and shaman. You’re able to recognize when you’re in a low vibration emotion (like jealousy or grief) and do something to shift yourself into a high-vibration emotional state (such as joy, gratitude, or peacefulness). But what is that “something” you can do to shift your vibrational energy from a low to high place? Check out 12 tips from the energy pros that you can
New Study Explains Why Weight Loss Gets Harder As You Age
September 11, 2019 at 12:00PM A new study published in Nature explains why weight loss becomes harder as you age. Continue Reading… Author Gretchen Lidicker, M.S. | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
Hang On To Summer With This Fresh, Late-Summer Salad
September 11, 2019 at 12:00PM Summer, don’t go! Continue Reading… Author Jamie Schneider | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
Want A Healthier Lifestyle? Here Are 3 Tips To Get You Started
September 11, 2019 at 11:00AM How to read your own body and do what works. Continue Reading… Author Steven C. Hayes, Ph.D. | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC