October 10, 2019 at 10:35PM There’s a new reason to ditch the take-out. Continue Reading… Author Jamie Schneider | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
Month: October 2019
This is the hand sanitizer for people who hate hand sanitizer—and you can get it on Amazon
October 10, 2019 at 10:31PM by CWC Of all the beauty products worth getting excited about, never did I think I would find myself feeling deeply passionate about a hand sanitizer. But then, I met Touchland. The brightly colored rainbow of bottles showed up on my desk a few weeks ago, and immediately became a forever staple in my everyday tote bag (not only because they come with a convenient little clip that makes ’em damn near impossible to lose). Think of these as cooler, millennial-ified versions of the Purel your mom was constantly forcing you to squirt on your hands in middle school. The brand launched in Barcelona in 2010, and came over to the U.S. in 2017, and I can’t believe it took me this long to find my sanitizing soulmate. Seriously—I have never been a “hand sanitizer person” (that’s a thing, right?), but now I don’t go anywhere without it… and use it at least 10 times a day. Hand sanitizer generally gets a bad rap for drying out the skin on your hands, which is an issue that Touchland’s ingredients are meant to combat. It’s got the usual alcohol in there to help kill germs, but is also made with radish root and aloe vera, which both have antimicrobial and moisturizing properties, plus lemon and lime essential oils. It sprays into a mist instead of globbing on like a puddle of glue, and isn’t sticky at all which definitely puts it in a league of its
On the fence about taking up yoga? These 3 mental health benefits might change your mind
October 10, 2019 at 10:02PM by CWC If you’re a yoga skeptic, you’ve likely entertained the belief that yoga is “just for flexible people” or “not a real workout.” And we get it—when you see videos of people twisting themselves into pretzel-like shapes and making it look easy, it’s pretty clear where those misconceptions come from. But as more and more (and more!) studies have explored the benefits of yoga, a trend has emerged from the findings: Practicing yoga has some pretty major mental health benefits (that go beyond just mentally high-fiving yourself when you finally nail crow pose). “Yoga is a wonderful physical workout using your bodyweight to train, […] but as we have seen it’s also a mental workout,” says Heather Peterson, chief yoga officer at CorePower Yoga. “This multifaceted approach to health is what makes yoga an incredible physical-mental practice.” If you’re still dubious about stepping onto the mat, consider this: Research by Shawn Achor out of Harvard University and additional studies have linked mental wellbeing and your physical health together. “What neurologists and physicians are finding out is that our body and mind are not as separate as was thought,” Peterson says. “Addressing your mental health practices in conjunction with your physical health practices is the way to raise your baseline of wellbeing.” Now are you ready to get flowing? Keep reading for 3 mental health benefits of yoga that will make you want to roll out your mat right now. Benefit 1: Learning to breathe
5 People Share How They Use CBD To Get A Great Night’s Sleep
October 09, 2019 at 08:00AM When it comes to natural remedies for sleep, CBD has been getting a lot of attention. But does it really work? Continue Reading… Author Gretchen Lidicker, M.S. | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
The ride for accessible at-home digital fitness is on—and Echelon is out front
October 10, 2019 at 09:16PM by CWC These days, everyone in the fitness world wants to be the Peloton of something—hardly a surprise, given the seven-year-old company’s $8.1 billion valuation earlier this year (despite the fact that things haven’t been going quite as well as expected since its IPO on September 25). Hydrow brought on-demand rowing to your home, Tonal did it with strength training, and FightCamp did it with boxing. But every single one of those options will run you nearly $2,000 or more, which is why Echelon set out to fill the white space to become the Peloton of affordable at-home fitness. The brand launched in early 2018 with the mission to make fitness technology more accessible than what has traditionally been offered on the market. Its first smart product, the Connect Bike, pairs with an app on your phone or tablet so that you can stream live classes, track your metrics, and compete with other riders (sound familiar?). But unlike Peloton, which rings up at $2,495, Echelon’s option will only leave an $800 dent in your wallet (keep in mind that neither of these prices include the cost of classes, which require an additional $39 monthly membership for both platforms). Despite being more affordable, reviews for Echelon’s bikes—which now include three slightly more advanced bikes that retail for $1,039, $1,239, and $1,639–have aired largely on the side of “you get what you pay for.” They don’t come with a built-in screen (you have to attach your phone or
6 surprising ways to jazz up scrambled eggs—America’s favorite breakfast food
October 10, 2019 at 08:00PM by CWC Scrambled eggs are the laziest source of morning protein. Even if you have only have, like, five minutes to cook yourself up a homemade meal, you can get a scramble on the table—with time to spare. Perhaps that’s why a recent survey from YouGov (a global public opinion data company) indicates that the snappy cooking method is America’s preferred way to enjoy their eggs. The basic scrambled eggs recipes can get monotonous, but we know how to kick ’em up a notch. For the sake of keeping favorites favorites, we’ve found out-of-the box ways to spice up the energy-packed meal so egg fatigue will never (ever!) strike your tastebuds. After consulting Well+Good readers, via Cook With Us, we’ve identified six new scrambled eggs recipes to add some pizzaz to your morning meal. Whether you love sweet, savory, or spicy, your eggs just got fancy (without the skin full of dirty dishes). 6 scrambled eggs recipes that are anything but boring 1. add some fibrous quinoa One member of Well+Good’s foodie community recommends scrambling your eggs, then tossing in 1/2 cup of quinoa, spinach, and a scoop of salsa to top it all off. ICYMI, quinoa is packed with fiber to help you feel satiated longer, so your eggs will keep you full well into the afternoon. 2. Treat your Scrambled eggs like pasta and add pesto “I’m a big fan of swirling in some pesto at the very end of cooking to give
I’m a cardiologist—this is why I’m running my third marathon in November
October 10, 2019 at 06:49PM by CWC Here’s a startling fact that I’m confronted with every day: Cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death for men and women in this country, and up to 80 percent of it is preventable. The amount of exercise we get as a society is really low—a fact that has motivated me to exercise more regularly, and has definitely been on my mind as I’ve been training for my third marathon. I’ve run one marathon a decade for the last three decades. My first one was in 1997, when I was in my 20s and in medical school. Before then, I wasn’t a particularly avid runner (to be honest, running 26.2 miles felt insurmountable when I signed up), but I was diligent about my training and race day was one of the best days of my life. My second came in my 30s, when the training was slightly more challenging since I had limited time as a doctor with two kids, and it was a lot harder than my first. Now, in my 40s, I’m getting ready to do it again in honor of Christy Turlington Burn’s foundation, Every Mother Counts, which raises awareness and funding for maternal mortality—a cause that’s very important to me as a cardiologist who specializes in the care of women with heart disease in the peripartum. I definitely do feel like I’m a bit older—I have more aches and pains, and my legs feel more sore after an 18-mile run than
‘I took an 8-hour course in mental health first aid—here’s what I learned’
October 10, 2019 at 06:30PM by CWC I’ve lived in New York City for six years now, and most of the subway ads I see fall into two categories: trendy start-up (Casper or Blume perhaps) or slightly sketchy flyers for local psychics and guitar teachers. Which is why I was so surprised to step on the subway one very hot summer day and see a new set of ads that defied both categories for a free mental health first aid training class offered by the city. As a health editor, talking about mental health is a huge part of what I do at Well+Good, whether it’s through sharing real people’s experiences with anxiety or suicidal thoughts or talking to mental health professionals about what they do to help maintain their mental well-being. But I had never heard of mental health first aid—which is how I found myself signing up for a class over Labor Day weekend at the Gregory Jackson Center in the Brownsville neighborhood of Brooklyn. The mental health first aid curriculum was originally developed in 2001 by Australians Betty Kitchener and Anthony Jorm. It was adopted for use in the U.S. and 24 other countries around the world, including India, Canada, and Sweden. The City of New York City offers trainings for free through its Thrive NYC mental health initiative. “[Mental health first aid is] the ability to assess and approach someone in need,” explains Coach D. Williams, one of my two instructors. The goal, as she emphasized
I’ve had bangs for 3-plus years—these are the tips that have saved me time-and-time again
October 10, 2019 at 05:15PM by CWC Bangs. You either loathe them with every inch of your being, or you’re so in love with them that you can never see yourself with another hairstyle ever again. Me? I fall squarely with the latter. I took the ultimate plunge three and a half years ago. I desperately wanted to refresh my style, but I also didn’t want to lose any length. After 30 minutes of consulting literally anyone who would listen about whether I should get the polarizing haircut (and then chickening out a few times), I decided I was all in. I left with a set of eyebrow-grazing bangs loosely inspired by my style icon, Jane Birkin, and I haven’t had a bare forehead since. Sure, I’ll wax poetic about the life-changing magic of fringe all day long, but I won’t deny the obvious: Having bangs requires serious commitment and daily maintenance. Luckily, with some practice and the right tricks in your beauty arsenal, managing them is totally doable. To prove my point, I shared some of my own and consulted with celebrity hair pro Mark Townsend, the man responsible for Dakota Johnson’s enviable fringe. Read on for the sound advice. View this post on Instagram Wherefore art thou… coffee? A post shared by Victoria Moorhouse (@tormoor) on Sep 12, 2019 at 6:10am PDT //www.instagram.com/embed.js Manage your expectations Not to be a broken record, but you need to know what you’re getting yourself into. “Don’t think that bangs is a wake-up-and-go style,” agrees
Traveling to Boston? Check out these 8 incredible farm-to-table restaurants ASAP
October 10, 2019 at 05:00PM by CWC We totally get if you’ve had your fill of the term “farm-to-table” (I can’t help but think of the Portlandia scene). But this is a great thing! As news about the environmental consequences of the food system pours in, more restaurants are doing their eco-conscious part. It’s beyond a trendy schtick; transparency about where your food comes from can be good for you, local growers, and the environment. Boston’s flourishing restaurant industry features bright spots with good, clean food at the forefront of their mission. Maybe it’s working with farmers who embrace crop diversity, or promoting fair wages across their staff. The freshest part? Many of the below menu recommendations come at the time of writing, so your options could be completely different based on the day and season. And that’s what we like to hear. Here are eight of Boston’s best restaurants for farm-fresh food with a mission: 1. Craigie on Main You won’t find any out-of-season fruit or veg on your plate at this Cambridge mainstay. Since 2002, Chef Tony Maws has regularly switched up his French-inspired menu based on his daily haul from his network of go-to farmers, fishermen, and other local purveyors. Try marinated heirloom tomatoes, or head to the restaurant’s bar for their signature burger topped with cheddar from a farm in Shelburne, Vermont. Craigie on Main, 853 Main St, Cambridge, MA 02139, (617) 497-5511, https://www.craigieonmain.com/ 2. Bondir An ode to New England cuisine, Bondir’s cozy setting feels