October 12, 2019 at 12:00AM by CWC Gather around and I’ll tell you one of life’s simple truths: Some days, your workouts will make you feel like Simone Biles. Others, you’ll feel like Danny Zuko trying to dribble a basket ball. It’s not exactly clear why you might “kill it one day and it kills you the next,” but Mike Fantigrassi, NASM CPT, CNC, a certified personal trainer with the National Academy of Sports Medicine, has some ideas. Before unpacking the causes behind a not-so-great workout, Fantigrassi says that you first need to know the magic formula for creating a great one. “When you have a really good workout, it’s likely because you ate really well and you slept well,” says the trainer. On top of that, he says that the best exercises happen when your nervous system is functioning well. Meaning, your mind is just as on board with the spin class ahead as, say, your legs. When these three factors align, you’re set up to crush your sweat goals. When you have a bad workout 24 hours after an amazing one, Fantigrassi says that you’re likely falling short on one or more of these factors. Let’s say you ace an epic treadmill workout, skip a refueling breakfast, have a stressful day at work, and burn the midnight oil trying to get ahead of your to-do list. All those factors are stacked up against you, and the straw that breaks the camels back—according to Fantigrassi —is muscle soreness. When you go
Day: October 11, 2019
I looked at my scalp under a microscope, and I can never unsee it
October 11, 2019 at 11:00PM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIrOT6TMm_8&w=560&h=315] Do you use dry shampoo? Or texturizing hair products? (Same.) Well then, your scalp might just look like it’s covered in anthills of… gunk. At least, that’s what our video producer Ella Dove discovered about her own head when a scalp facialist took a very, extremely close-up (and personal!) look at it in our latest episode of What the Wellness, Well+Good’s video series that explores whether the most out-there health practices are weird or worth it. This magnified head selfie is just the normal first step of getting a scalp detoxifying treatment, which Dove goes on to experience at Blow Me Away salon in Los Angeles. These facials for your scalp are just what they sound like—a treatment meant to address buildup at the roots—and they’re popping up all over the U.S. as we realize just how important having a healthy scalp is in order to have healthy (and pretty and shiny) hair. Head spas that provide treatments for your scalp have actually been popular in Japan for a long time, but we’re just now becoming keen to the trend here. During the 60-minute treatment, Dove’s head gets cleansed, massaged, given its very own aromatherapy sesh, and then steamed and exfoliated. It’s honestly a lot like what would happen in a facial for your face. As her scalp gets the TLC it deserves, we learn some pretty fascinating stuff about what it takes to have good hair. Watch the whole thing
A High-Sugar Diet Leads To Acne More Than Tobacco Use, Study Finds
October 11, 2019 at 11:02PM Eating processed sugar takes the cake when it comes to this unfavorable skin condition. Continue Reading… Author Jamie Schneider | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
Surprise! Some derms think you should actually be rinsing that micellar water away
October 11, 2019 at 10:39PM by CWC Even though all of my friends and colleagues have different skin types, we all have (at least) one single common denominator in our skin-care routines: micellar water. It’s one of the few beauty products that can work for e-v-e-r-y-o-n-e, with zero irritation or inflammation involved, since it’s as gentle as a butterfly as it removes gunk and makeup from your face. Besides being a fan-fave for its gentleness, people have heart eyes for micellar water because it’s easy AF to use. Typically, you just soak a cotton ball or cotton pad, or even just pour it on your hands, and swipe it all over your face before going on with the rest of your regimen. But… nope. Dermatologists actually say that some people should be rinsing it off, not just leaving it on their skin. … Cue the record scratch. “Micellar water contains surfactants, which can disrupt the structure of the skin,” says Shari Sperling, DO, a board-certified dermatologist. Surfactants are the part of the micellar water’s formula that work to attract the oil on your face, which is what removes debris. “These can be irritating and should be rinsed off your face, not left on.” While some people can tolerate leaving it on without a problem, those with reactive skin need to be more careful, says Shirley Chi, MD, a board-certified dermatologist in California. “There are a few people out there that can’t leave anything on their skin because they’re so reactive, so
Mom’s Stress May Affect A Baby’s Brain Development, New Study Shows
October 11, 2019 at 10:12PM Your stress can affect your baby’s brain, a new study shows. Continue Reading… Author Alexandra Engler | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
Why eucalyptus deserves even more than your shower’s spotlight
October 11, 2019 at 09:37PM by CWC Celebrity esthetician Joanna Czech, who handles the faces of actresses like Jennifer Aniston, Mandy Moore, and Uma Thurman, openly praises the skin-saving prowess of eucalyptus on Instagram. “It is healing, soothing, and decongesting,” she says, as she breaks down her technique for crushing leaves with a hammer or rolling pin to “release the essential oils that bring out the intensity of the eucalyptus” before dressing her shower head in its greenery. Though she appreciates the scent year-round, the colder seasons deserve a second helping of the relaxing extracts. “It is great for when I have a headache or allergies!” she enthuses. While the purported bathing benefits of eucalyptus have swept up showers, we’re only scratching the surface of what the plant can be used to achieve. Take this: Wanderlusting outdoors introduced us to over a dozen varieties of the fast-growing evergreen that thrive on Hawaiian islands like Lāna‘i. “The State Forestry Division planted over 90 different species across Hawaii in the early 1900s to stabilize soil erosion issues at the time,” explains David Palumbo of The Four Seasons Lāna‘i spa, one of the most exclusive in the country. “A survey was taken in the ’70s to see which species naturalized,” he says, noting that 13 types were found thriving, some which smell like citronella, others that are more floral and akin to lavender, and even one specific beauty called “rainbow eucalyptus.” And the potential benefits are as wide-ranging as the species. “Aside from smelling
‘Forever chemicals’: Here’s what you need to know about PFAS in your food
October 11, 2019 at 09:05PM by CWC PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, have been found in foods, drinking water, household products, and more since the 1940s. Yet mystery still surrounds how PFAS migrate into consumables, which makes it challenging to avoid these potentially harmful “forever chemicals.” On Wednesday, a study published in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives shed new light on where and how most people consume PFAS. Diet is one of the major contributors of PFAS exposure, says Holly Davies, PhD, a senior toxicologist at the Washington State Department of Health, according to Consumer Reports. Some researchers believe that the chemicals migrate from food packages to the food itself. The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) names popcorn bags, nonstick cookware, paint, and even cosmetics as potential culprits. Researchers have found that meals sourced from fast food chains and pizza restaurants tend to be served with higher levels of “forever chemicals” than home-cooked meals. Since PFAS have the ability to accumulate in both the body and the environment, it’s worth considering what that really means for our health. Graham Peaslee, PhD, is a professor of experimental nuclear physics at the University of Notre Dame who has has studied the presence of PFAS in various items, including dental floss and fast food wrappers. “PFAS in general have not been extensively studied, but certain types of PFAS—particularly PFOA and PFOS—have been,” Dr. Peaslee tells Well+Good. “The health effects from those two in particular are very worrisome. Their concentrations in human
The most fulfilling way for you to socialize, according to your Myers-Briggs type
October 11, 2019 at 07:00PM by CWC All people have a social muscle they flex in different ways, and no matter how introverted or extroverted, selectively social, or endlessly energetic a person may be, everyone needs both social time and time to recharge in some measure. And, knowing your Myers-Briggs personality can help you decipher how to socialize best for your personality. (Don’t know what your MBTI is? Read this first!) Some personality types save their social energy for just a few people, like INFJs. Other types, like ENFPs, absolutely crave the excitement and stimulation that comes from meeting entirely new people and figuring them out. The bottom line here is there’s no right or wrong answer for how to socialize: You have to honor your own needs. What are yours? Read on to learn more about how you and those in your life prefer to interact. How you like to socialize, based on your Myers-Briggs personality. W+G Creative ISFJ ISFJs are surprisingly social, within limits. You love planning parties for your closest friends, most of whom you’ve known a long time. You enjoy a big gathering from time to time, but you make quality time for your best friends every single week—maybe one or two people—as well as your partner. Other people bring joy to your life, but just a few get your consistent investment of time and energy. ESFJ ESFJs are all about social energy, which they derive from any number of activities. You love to spend time
What 4 Health Experts Are Doing To Prep For Winter Right Now
October 11, 2019 at 08:00AM We asked our favorite health experts: What practices are you leaning into right now to prep for winter? Continue Reading… Author Krista Soriano | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
Sunday’s full hunter moon wants you to take risks—here’s what that means for your sign
October 11, 2019 at 04:00PM by CWC The next full moon, nicknamed the full hunter moon because it directly follows the full harvest moon, is Sunday, October 13, and it stands to affect you way beyond potentially messing with your sleep. Get ready to experience emotions and feelings and big realizations. Basically, it’s going to be an intense time, and you can thank Pluto for that. “The sun in Libra and moon in Aries will square Pluto, making for an emotional day,” says intuitive astrologer and healer Rachel Lang. “It’s a time when you could have big realizations about your life, especially with relationships.” And yes, though it is going to be an emotional full hunter moon, it’s also one for feeling and expressing those emotions. “If you’ve been holding back from telling someone close how you feel, access your courage and say the words you’ve been holding back,” Lang says. Since the full hunter moon is in Aries, Lang predicts that we’ll be feeling a bit feisty, and suggests being mindful of that. “Speak your mind, but avoid starting a fight,” she says. Be patient, and don’t rush to conclusions if conflicts arise. “The Aries moon is always a time for self care, and it emphasizes taking care of yourself by asserting yourself in relationships. Say what you mean, and be brave.” Learn what this full hunter moon in Aries means for each sign. Graphics: Abby Maker for Well+Good Aries This full moon is in your sign, shining a