September 29, 2019 at 11:33AM From breakfast to dessert, we’ve got you covered. Continue Reading… Author Liz Moody | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
Month: September 2019
How Stress Can Mess With Your Gut & 4 Things You Can Do About It
September 29, 2019 at 10:04AM Stressed out? Your gut might be paying for it. Continue Reading… Author Ali Miller, R.D., L.D., C.D.E. | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
I streamed a hardcore elliptical workout—here’s why you should, too
September 29, 2019 at 12:00AM by CWC In the daily game of treadmill versus trying new things at the gym, treadmill always wins out. So despite the fact that I’ve been meaning to give an online elliptical workout a go for months, I kept putting it off. Finally, however, this weekend, I had a change of heart. I walked into the gym with one mission: To revisit the old-school cardio machine and see what it could do for my fitness game. “Who are these elliptical devotees?” I wondered to myself as I stepped onto a machine in a very crowded row. After flipping on the TV to see The Devil Wears Prada playing (a pleasant surprise), I busted out my phone to stream the NEOU Fitness elliptical workout. I’m greeted by Jane Do trainers Jacey, Dani, and Cristin, two of whom are on ellipticals to muscle through the sweat sesh with me. The workout itself is 20 minutes of “Taking it Back to the 80s,” so once the music’s cued up, I immediately start gliding with attitude. We start with a warmup, of course, which involves low intensity to get the legs and arms used to the flowing movement—and this requires lots of attention to form, helping to take the workout up a notch. While your legs are moving back and forth, your arms are pushing and pulling the handlebars, and you’re keeping your core engaged, being sure not to let your quads do all of the work. It takes
Why desert skin-care ingredients know your skin better than you do
September 28, 2019 at 11:00PM by CWC As the climate change discussion reaches a fever pitch, an awareness of changing temperatures, unpredictable environments, and survival instincts has become a constant in our lives—and promises to remain an important part of our future. In the beauty industry, this bent towards environmentalism is being reflected in organic farming, compostable packaging, non-toxic product recipes, and, as of late, a very clear uptick in ingredients harvested from plants that thrive in the harshest of conditions. Super-natural brands like Ayond, which uses its signature botanical potion derived from Spanish desert flowers in its Rock Rose Face Serum ($140), or Kypris, which sources prickly pear seed oil from the Arizona desert for all of its beauty elixirs, have gained a cult following for their formulations. Even science-focused labels like Vitabrid C12, whose new Dual Drop Serum ($65) relies on the antioxidant properties of desert rose, and Acaderma, touts a barrier booster (aptly named The Oasis, $68) that’s infused with kinkeliba from Africa’s sub-Saharan region, are tapping the trend. With bottles filled to the brim with functional botanicals, the prowess of desert plants brings up some interesting questions. Are the survival instincts of plants translating to our complexions? Can the same intelligence that allows a botanical to thrive with, say, very little water, help our own skin adapt to dehydration, pollution, or even stress? We collected research from founders, dermatologists, and facial plastic surgeons for their take on the rising concept. There’s comfort in cacti The theory
15 date night ideas for married couples to shake up the dinner-and-a-movie routine
September 28, 2019 at 10:00PM by CWC I’ve always found it kind of odd that every fairy tale ever ends with “…and then they got married and lived happily ever after.” I mean, don’t get me wrong—the setup can be great, but it’s also forever, which means sometimes the vibe is bound to shift from elated and smiley to bored and complacent—especially when it comes to date night ideas for married couples. In real life, after the figurative honeymoon period (and literal honeymoon) ends, you’re less likely to find yourself swept off your feet than with your feet kicked up, marathon-watching vintage episodes of Friends. To be clear, I’m not suggesting marriage is a bummer, but it can definitely become routine. But all that a stale routine needs is some fresh inspiration. And the good news on that front is that relationship expert Susan Winter says injecting some novelty into date night ideas for married couples shouldn’t be a tall task. All it really requires is the reintroduction of a sense of adventure and an element of play. And maybe Yelp. Adventurous date night ideas An adrenaline rush can be good for you and doesn’t need to be limited to rewatching your favorite horror flick. Again. “The adventure date is designed to break away from routine,” Winter says. “It’s not just a Friday-night movie or Saturday-night Netflix and pizza; the adventure date shakes things up. It’s a chance for each partner to expand their personal limits and interests.” Pushing past
No, really: Your belly button holds the key to a good hip stretch
September 28, 2019 at 08:00PM by CWC Anyone with a desk job asks a great deal of their hips. Apart from coffee breaks, trips to the bathroom, and the occasional out-of-office lunch, the muscles hugging your booty are accustomed to living at a 90-degree angle for eight hour days. Meaning, when it comes time to stretch them, it’s all-the-more important to take time and care. To help you do just that, Donna Flagg, a dancer and stretching instructor at Broadway Dance Center, says that you’ll need one unexpected body part to get on board: your belly button. Now, I know what you’re thinking. Belly buttons are weird, smelly, and pretty useless. All that is true, but Flagg tells me that you innie or outie has one more purpose. Namely, you can use it as a marker for getting a deeper, more complete hip flexor stretch. “What many people don’t know is that hip flexors start in the lower back and insert into the top of the femur,” says Flagg. “So, in addition to being tight and uncomfortable in the front of your hips, they can also cause lower back pain and gripping.” When you slip into a low lunge on the floor to lengthen out your hip muscles, you won’t quite reach your lower back unless you do one extra step. “It’s a super easy fix. All you have to do is suck your belly button in as hard as you can once you are in the lunge,” says the dancer.
‘I’m a derm, and here’s what you can do every day to deal with hyperpigmentation’
September 28, 2019 at 06:00PM by CWC Dealing with hyperpigmentation can be quite the battle. Whether it comes about from acne, rashes, bug bites, or a wax gone wrong, you’re left with spots on your skin that are darker than the surrounding areas. And aside from grabbing your concealer, it’s tricky to make them disappear. That is unless you have pro-advice from a dermatologist who knows exactly what your daily skincare line-up should consist of in order to say goodbye to the spots for good. According to dermatologist Keira L. Barr, MD, founder and chief wellness officer of Resilient Health Institute, there are two simple ways to combat hyperpigmentation that you should know about before getting into the fancy skincare ingredients: Avoiding the sun, which can make those dark spots worse, and making sure you’re properly dealing with air pollutants, which have been associated with hyperpigmentation. “The most important part of a skincare routine to help minimize hyperpigmentation is sun protection. Sun protection is always going to be number one,” Dr. Barr says. “Right behind sun protection as a contributing cause of hyperpigmentation is air pollution—especially if you live in a bigger city. Various air pollutants such as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, volatile organic compounds, oxides, particulate matter, ozone, and cigarette smoke affect the skin. So one of the biggest parts of a skincare routine is washing your face to get the grime, dirt, and pollutants off.” Aside from wearing sunscreen year-round and never skipping out on your face washes, Barr
This Healthy Dip Trio Is Perfect For Any Party You Throw This Fall
September 28, 2019 at 04:13PM Who says game-day snacks can’t be healthy? Continue Reading… Author Mascha Davis, R.D., MPH | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
7 high-fiber foods every gluten-free eater should have on their grocery list
September 28, 2019 at 04:00PM by CWC There’s one crucial nutrient that many grain-free eaters risk missing in their diets. No, it’s not gluten (although they’re obviously not eating that one); it’s fiber. Why? Many traditional sources of fiber, like bran, barley, and whole wheat, contain gluten—a non-starter for people who have Celiac disease, a non-Celiac gluten intolerance, or a wheat allergy. Similarly, grain-free eating plans like the Paleo diet and Whole30 cut out grains entirely, which also nixes other gluten-free fiber sources like quinoa and brown rice. Not eating those foods inherently makes it a bit trickier to get enough fiber, and that’s a definite health issue. “Fiber in the diet is a critical part of our health, as it supports the digestive system including the microbiome and regular bowel movements,” says Ginger Hultin, MS, RDN, spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. “It has been linked to positive health outcomes including heart health through lowering cholesterol and reducing risk of colorectal cancers,” she adds. So, it’s pretty darn important. “Studies estimate that many adults get less than 15 grams of fiber per day, though recommendations state that adult women should get 25 grams and adult men should get 38,” Hultin adds. Looks like we’ve all got some work to do. Not sure what foods you can eat that are high-fiber and gluten-free? Here are some excellent options, as recommended by dietitians. 1. Flaxseed Fiber: 3 grams per tablespoon This seed is rich in fiber, says Hultin. Plus,
The most effective retinol is hiding at the drugstore, and it only costs $10
September 28, 2019 at 03:00PM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rj-Uii3ZJD8] Welcome to ‘Dear Derm,’ our brand-new series in which dermatologist Mona Gohara, MD shares serious skin-care realness. In each episode, she’ll answer your most burning beauty questions and give you all the tools you need to take your glow game to the next level. Raise your hand if you like effective skin-care ingredients. Now keep it raised if you like effective skin-care ingredients…from the drugstore. Stay with me here, keep that hand in the air if you like effective skin-care ingredients…from the drugstore…that cost no more than $10. Thought so. With that said, it’s time for you to get acquainted with retinoids, if you aren’t already. According to Mona Gohara, MD, a dermatologist and our resident Dear Derm expert, it’s the ingredient that she’d save if her house was on fire. Yep…it’s that good. Responsible for flipping on the collagen pumps within skin, speeding up cell turnover, and evening out your complexion, the ingredient is a star player for those with acne and those who are starting to see the first fine lines show up on skin. If we’ve convinced you that it’s worth looking into, you’ll be even happier to learn that you can get one of the most effective retinoids on the market by making a quick stop to your local drugstore. Not kidding. “The most effective over-the-counter vitamin A derivative, I would say, is adapalene, or the name brand is Differin ($10) and you can go to any drugstore—CVS, Walgreens,