September 05, 2019 at 08:03PM These “psychological casualties” are very much real. Continue Reading… Author Jamie Schneider | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
Month: September 2019
The strength-training move you need to balance your body after yoga
September 05, 2019 at 07:31PM by CWC As a newbie rock climber, I’m quickly learning that the physical strength required to scale a cliff is no joke. Give me a yoga mat and I’ll handstand and chaturanga to my heart (and muscle’s) content. Which is why it was an exercise in humility when I found myself trying—and failing—to pull my body toward the artificial rock wall in a New York City gym. When I rely on my yoga practice for strength, am I leaving something out? I couldn’t quite put my finger on the frustrating muscle disparity. That is, until an Instagram post from Charlee Atkins, trainer and founder of Le Sweat and Le Stretch, incited a no-duh moment for me. “[Y]oga is a heckuva lotta ‘pushing’ and I’m in need of some pull!” writes the trainer. “If you’re a yogi or a regular practitioner of yoga, I highly recommend incorporating these ‘pulling’ exercises to help balance out your body for the long run.” It’s so true—right!? There are about a million yoga poses out there, but the vast majority involve pushing your weight away from the floor. Not pulling your body toward something. If you, too, have been feeling the repercussions of that imbalance, don’t sweat it (or rather, sweat your way through it). Atkins shared her workout for doing just that: The 4 best pull workouts every yogi needs to do at the gym View this post on Instagram UPPER BODY FOR YOGIS ⠀ We just closed Day 4 of yoga training
The face washes that get you a thousand skin compliments share one ingredient
September 05, 2019 at 06:33PM by CWC Micellar water is one of my most dependable skin-care products. It always does the job of gently removing my makeup without any drama, like irritating my skin, not to mention it makes me feel very Parisian (since it’s a French-girl beauty staple). While perusing the skin-care aisles one day though, I stumbled across a micellar-spiked gel cleanser—that had the stuff nestled into its sudsing formula. Apparently, dermatologists love these types of cleansers because they work double-duty. For a refresher: “Micellar water is essentially purified water that contains hydrating ingredients and mild cleansers,” says Adarsh Vijay Mudgil, MD, of Mudgil Dermatology. “The soap components make microscopic spheres which attach to dirt, makeup, and debris.” So when you see micelles—the cleansing agents of micellar water—inside of a regular cleanser, the all-star ingredient in the formula will give you multi-tasking benefits. It basically double cleanses for you, attaching to makeup and debris to whisk it away, while the other cleansing agents help to cleanse skin on a deeper level. “Micellar cleansers provide a double whammy of cleansing in the least irritating way,” says Dr. Mudgil, who likes Isdin Micellar Facial Cleanser ($33). Dermatologist Joshua Zeichner, MD, adds that micellar cleansers are super gentle and can be used on all skin types. “Micellar technology is now being incorporated into traditional cleansing vehicles and even bars,” he says, noting that he really likes Dove Anti-Stress Micellar Beauty Bar ($7). Mon petit micelles, you’ve won my heart again. Keep
These boots were made for walking…like, a lot
September 05, 2019 at 05:35PM by CWC You’ll find plenty of shoes and sneakers you can wear all day without getting any number of miscellaneous body aches. But comfortable boots (that aren’t unintentionally hideous) are hard to come by. Such practical shoe unicorns do exist, however, if you’re willing to do a little legwork. Wondering how to spot a pair? There a few features to keep in mind while shopping for comfortable boots, according to Miguel Cunha, DPM, founder of Gotham Footcare. The first is shock absorption. Some products and brands will let you know whether their boot has this feature. If not, look for things like rubber soles and try bending the shoe—if it bends in the middle of the sole, this mean it doesn’t have shock absorption and is generally not great for foot support, he says. Despite what you may think, flat boots aren’t ideal for your foot health. Not in the slightest. “I recommend avoiding boots that are completely flat. They will contribute to pronation and collapse of the arch, which may contribute to planter and posterior heel pain, shin splints, knee pain, and back pain,” explains Dr. Cunha. I’m definitely not interested in dealing with this combination of problems. Something else to keep in mind, according to Marion Parke, DPM, a podiatrist-turned-shoe-designer, is that “our feet tend to swell throughout the day and you want to provide some room for that. When it comes to shoes, millimeters count.” To factor this into your footwear purchase,
Well Read: 5 Books You Won’t Be Able To Put Down This September
September 05, 2019 at 04:59PM With adult fairy tales and a guide to getting everything you want in life. Continue Reading… Author Liz Moody | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
This Is What Causes Accelerated Aging, According To New Study
September 05, 2019 at 04:31PM New study shows that DNA changes during lifetime increase biological age and increase risk of age-related disease. Continue Reading… Author Gretchen Lidicker, M.S. | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
Why walking after eating might be the best time to get those 10,000 steps
September 05, 2019 at 04:29PM by CWC There are essentially two states to turn to after a satisfying meal: lying horizontally on the couch, or walking it out. Walking after eating is something my parents always used to have me and my sister do, and I’m now aware—as a more wise, mature adult—that it certainly feels better than just remaining sedentary, and experts say there’s actually a lot of science behind it. Walking itself is its own solid form of exercise, sure—but doing it after eating does even more for your body, including boosting your metabolism, aiding digestion, and lowering stress levels. “There are a lot of benefits to walking after eating, or post-prandial exercise,” says Juan Delgado, a sports scientist and certified biomechanist with New York’s Sports Science Lab. “It lowers glycemic index significantly, improves your intestinal movement, promotes better sleep, and boosts your blood flow.” Besides all the many biological boosters that walking after eating is giving you, it’s also, ya know, contributing to your 10,000 steps. And you can do it with your friends or your dog or while tuning into a fun podcast—really, you can’t go wrong. If you’re the type of person who prefers to lay back and let yourself feel full, here’s the good news: You don’t have to make it an actual walking workout. “Post-meal, brisk walks ideally should be treated at a conversing, not crushing, pace,” says Adam Feit, PhD, assistant director of performance nutrition with Precise Nutrition. His advice? Aim for
11 Ways To Empower Your Kids While Cooking A Meal
September 05, 2019 at 10:00AM Instead of shying away from including your kids in the kitchen, embrace these tiny helpers. Continue Reading… Author Maria Lichty | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
Why your ex’s happy milestones affect you, even after you’ve moved on
September 05, 2019 at 03:00PM by CWC When my oldest friend told me her ex had gotten engaged and she, like, felt things about the news, I was honestly pretty surprised. The two parted had mutually and amicably, and, really, it was never going to work out. Furthermore, she’s now Living Her Best Life in a modern apartment with her long-term boyfriend and their dog. So why is it that after we’ve moved on, we still often feel angry, sad, bitter, or anything about an ex’s happy milestones, even if we’d never date them again in a million years? Clinical psychologist Alexandra Solomon, PhD and author of Loving Bravely, puts it pretty simply: “Love doesn’t leave us where it finds us. Going through the entire narrative arc of a relationship…leaves us changed,” she says. “We say that a relationship ends, and it does end, but that doesn’t mean that the knot of feelings we have about that person ever goes back to neutrality.” Instead, we’re left with a residual network of emotions that can turn on when a person re-enters our sphere. “Because it’s a relationship and because it’s an intimate relationship, there’s no such thing as an absence of emotion or an absence of meaning,” Dr. Solomon adds. “So even though the ‘contract’ has ended, the relationship has ended, it doesn’t mean that the emotion is going to end.” We say that a relationship ends, and it does end, but that doesn’t mean that the knot of feelings we have about
Starface is the pimple patch that squelches acne and acne shame in one go
September 05, 2019 at 02:30PM by CWC Much like under eye circles and chin hair, acne is something that we, as a collective society, have been conditioned to hide at all costs. But honestly…why? What good is it doing us to predicate our values system on perfection, when as Starface—a new skin-care line dropping today—shows us, embracing these moments with our skin can actually be really fun. In our authenticity-loving day and age, acne acceptance is growing (looking at you, Biebs). And so, it’s refreshing that Starface Hydro Star ($22), a yellow star-shaped, hydrocolloid patch (a research-backed acne-fighting material) flips the notion of hiding acne right onto its head. “Short of Facetune, it’s sort of impossible to hide a big zit,” says longtime beauty editor and co-founder of Starface Julie Schott. “Makeup often makes zits worse. Drying paste is messy. Clear pimple patches are boring. We wanted something equal parts efficacious and uplifting.” “Clear pimple patches are boring. We wanted something equal parts efficacious and uplifting.” —Julie Schott That’s what’s so unique and exciting about the launch: Once a pimple pops up, rather than immediately running to hide and squelch the thing, Starface is about giving your skin a gold star like you would to a good essay in kindergarten—it’s positive and cheeky. Because, as everyone who’s dealt with acne knows, it’s a skin condition that’s incredibly hard to treat, and to maintain confidence once you have it. Schott’s familiar with the feeling, pointing out that she had access to the