Month: October 2019

October 26, 2019 at 02:00PM by CWC A club-foot bathtub. A stream of natural lighting. A cupboard filled with freshly rolled towels. The aroma of essential oils lifting through steam. This sure sounds nice, but it’s definitely not how my bathroom looks or feels. My bathroom, rather, is a completely utilitarian fluorescent box that I use for the express purpose of expelling bodily fluids, seeing out my minimalist-yet-consistent skin-care routine, and scrubbing myself in fine-not-great showers that leave me feeling kind of clean afterward. But, I recently learned, there are so many simple spa bathroom ideas that would make my bathroom feel more like the one in my blissed-out daydreams. No matter if your bathroom situation is bare-bones basic (like mine) or skews more dreamy and luxe, we can probably all agree that it would be so swell to have a space that feels more like a spa than an area that’s, well, purely for business. So what can be done? According to interior and product designer Caitlin Wilson, anyone and everyone can make a few space-transforming tweaks using spa bathroom ideas. “A few or all of these switches can make such a difference, and since the bathroom is the first and last place I end the day, it’s such an important place for me to feel relaxed and rejuvenated.” Below, get Wilson’s spa bathroom ideas. Give your bathroom a Zen makeover with 5 simple spa bathroom ideas. 1. Dial things down a notch with light dimmers It can be a

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October 26, 2019 at 02:00AM by CWC When it comes to eating for gut health, arguably no one knows better than gastroenterologists, who spend their days working with patients who are suffering from all sorts of digestive probs. In other words, they basically think about digestion non-stop. While most people know that coffee can, well, help you poop, when it comes to what to actually eat in the morning, it turns out that some breakfasts are better for jumpstarting digestion than others. Niket Sonpal, MD, a New York-based internist and gastroenterologist and adjunct professor at Touro College, has a few rules for breakfast list he tends to stick to. What a gastroenterologist eats for breakfast 1. Coffee If you rely on coffee in the morning to, er, move things along, rest assured that it’s a habit Dr. Sonpal does too. “Coffee helps perk us up, and wakes up everyone’s colon,” he says. But he still advises pairing it with something to eat, if you have time. 2. Oatmeal with chia seeds One of Dr. Sonpal’s fave go-to breakfasts—oatmeal with chia seeds—is a double hit of fiber-rich food sources. “I like adding chia seeds to my oatmeal because it adds another layer of fiber as well as a great deal of iron and other nutrients,” he says. One cup of oatmeal has 16.5 grams of fiber and two tablespoons of chia seeds has about 10 grams. Combined, that’s about the daily recommended amount for the whole day. (If you’re not used

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October 26, 2019 at 01:00AM by CWC The dawn of a new season brings about change…like a whole mess of annoying allergens. It’s always something, right? Allergies affect around 50 million people in the United States, which translates to a lot of stuffy noses, coughing fits, and nasal congestion in the office. Maybe you’ve tried your share of remedies, from non-drowsy allergy meds to creating a makeshift steam room in your shower. Another holistic alternative to add to that list? Essential oils. “Essential oil is really good at treating symptoms like nasal congestion,” says Yufang Lin, MD, a physician at the Center for Integrative Medicine at Cleveland Clinic. They won’t cure your allergies no matter how many days in a row you diffuse an elaborate blend. However, certain types have anecdotally been effective for allergy relief thanks to their anti-inflammatory properties. “You want to reduce exposure [to your allergen], but you want to reduce the symptom response as much as possible, too,” Dr. Lin says. After environmental controls like keeping your windows closed or taking herbs like quercetin or bromelain to reduce histamine response, Dr. Lin says essential oils are great to add into the mix for extra relief. One thing to remember, though, is that specific essential oils you choose may not pack an antihistamine response or target all of your allergy symptoms. “Sometimes all you’re getting is the nasal symptom control,” Dr. Lin says. Regardless, any kind of relief cannot be underestimated during allergy season. Smell, er, sound

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October 26, 2019 at 12:00AM by CWC If you’re a singular hairstyle kind of gal, you’re not alone. You’re in love with your signature look and that’s fine, but hair boredom can still strike at any moment. In such times of need, it’s nice to have some simple ideas up your sleeve. Maybe a few celebrity hairstyles to give yourself an instant upgrade. Celebrity stylists know how to make their clients look flawless in record time. And some of their best hairstyles are easy enough to master at home. Easy and beautiful hairstyles from celebrity stylists View this post on Instagram Unwrapping this little lady tonight for her #LadyandTheTramp screening . Update your ponytail with Ribbon details …it’s simple . Tag me if you do, I want to post you in stories . Styled by @waymanandmicah Makeup @jessicasmalls Hair by Me #hairbylacyredway #tessathompson #LacyxTessa @tessamaethompson A post shared by LACY REDWAY HAIRSTYLIST (@lacyredway) on Oct 22, 2019 at 4:35pm PDT //www.instagram.com/embed.js 1. Bubble ponytail This pony looks complicated, but all it really takes is tightly securing your hair then using some ribbon to create a bubble-like effect. View this post on Instagram J O D I E C O M E R #emmys2019 hairs @marktownsend1 makeup @ninapark styling @elizabethsaltzman @teamsaltzman @jodiemcomer #MarksMuses #jodiecomer @tomford A post shared by Mark Townsend (@marktownsend1) on Sep 22, 2019 at 4:06pm PDT //www.instagram.com/embed.js 2. Half updo with volume Give the front section of your hair a little tease, then pull it back into a

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