October 07, 2019 at 06:37PM by CWC When you think of achieving optimal health, the first points on the checklist are eating veggies, getting enough shut-eye, and counting your daily steps. At the bottom of the list (if it even makes it at all)? Boosting your mental health. Sure, your weekly five-minute meditations might help you up your Zen level, but why does really diving into the state of your internal wellbeing so often get pushed to the back burner? “Clients often report feeling shame or embarrassment about seeking help for their mental health,” says Talkspace’s Amy Cirbus, PhD, LMHC. “Some people report worrying that others will see or treat them differently or think they’re ‘crazy’—a word still used in a derogatory manner to describe mental illness.” Some ground has been covered on erasing the stigma surrounding mental health (since going to therapy is really no different from stopping by the grocery store to pick up food for the week or dropping into a yoga class for an endorphin-inducing stretch), but the other barrier to scoring that inside-out healthy status is access to traditional therapy methods. It’s safe to say the benefits outweigh the leg work—but still, who needs leg work? To bring the therapy benefits straight to you, Talkspace is a platform that matches you with a licensed therapist who specializes in your specific needs—eliminating the frustrating sessions with therapists you don’t feel “get” you. And the best part is, there’s no commute to a stuffy office with weird
Month: October 2019
This 9-move dumbbell arm workout targets every muscle in your upper body
October 07, 2019 at 05:00PM by CWC If I could be a fitness iteration of Edward Scissorhands, I’d have dumbbells attached to my wrists instead of scissors. Dumbbells are probably the most handy (get it?) and portable piece of workout equipment, and there are just endless exercises you can do with them—including working your shoulders, your back, your core, your legs, and the list goes on. A quick history lesson: We’re pretty positive that dumbbells (or dumbbell-like objects) were used as far back as Ancient Greece. “Dating back to the days of Ancient Greece, people used [dumbbells] to sculpt their bodies so they could resemble the Gods,” says Branko Teodorovic, master trainer at FlexIt. Though there have clearly been advancements since then, the basic idea stands the test of time. “They’re used every single day, at almost every gym worldwide,” he says, adding that though they may seem decidedly low-tech, they “offer 360-degree rotation, allowing us to position our wrists, elbows, and shoulder joints in the most favorable position.” (Pssst: That means you can work your body from head to toe, just check out this weighted HIIT workout as proof.) [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXBh8TgwefQ] Because of this, they’re incredibly effective no matter the muscle that you’re trying to work. “Dumbbells are the most effective pieces of equipment to isolate specific muscles,” says Chris Gronkowski, FlexIt master trainer and CEO of Ice Shaker. “Targeted arm exercises are single joint movements, so for example, your elbow is the hinge when both contracting and extending—so dumbbells
3 zodiac signs are ruled by the air element, which is basically the universe’s Ravenclaw
October 05, 2019 at 02:00PM by CWC Knowing your ruling element is key to understanding your astrological forever mood. Elements, or triplicities are what determines the core of a person’s temperament. They’re grouped into—you guessed it—clusters of three: air, water, Earth, and fire signs. But like with every astrological quality, each element tends to come with its hiccups that need to be energetically balanced. To get specific, you may ask what are the air signs? What are their strengths, what are their weaknesses, and how (if you’re especially airy) can you keep your active mind from floating away? They’re all apt questions because when you’re an air sign, you’re bound to get carried away by your intellect. It’s not a huge problem, but it’s one worth being able to balance so you don’t, you know, lose yourself in your smarty-pants in-the-clouds thoughts. What are the air signs and how do they achieve balance? The official lineup for air signs includes Gemini with a mutable modality, Libra with a cardinal modality, and Aquarius with a fixed modality. This difference in modality (or quadruplicity) among each of the signs in the air element points to how each sign reacts to the world, whereas ruling elements are more so a commentary on each sign’s temperament. “Air signs usually seek mental stimulation and information above all. They are intelligent, witty and cerebral,” says Carolyne Faulkner, astrologer and author of The Signs. “Prone to overthink or dip into negative, paranoid vibes if overstimulated or tired,
3 ways to spot the under-the-radar manipulative people in your life
October 07, 2019 at 02:00PM by CWC You know how in the third act of Mean Girls, Cady Heron becomes her own monster? After months of doing things like failing math on purpose to get Aaron Samuels to be her study buddy, Janis Ian has to send her a reality check. “See, at least me and Regina George know we’re mean,” she says. “You try to act like you’re so innocent, like, ‘Oh, I used to live in Africa with all the little birdies and the little monkeys.’” It’s not one of the movie’s classic quotes, per se, but it does bring to light an interesting concept. While some people are full-on seducer narcissists, exhibiting behavior that’s Regina George–level manipulative, others are more like Cady: unintentionally or at least unknowingly manipulative. Until somebody pulls a Janis Ian and brings the whole thing to light. The whole line of thought is enough to make me wonder: Am I manipulative? Am I a mean girl? Am I a bitch? First, let’s acknowledge what manipulation actually is first. One study on non-Machiavellian manipulation suggests that in order for manipulation to occur, there needs to be a combination of intent and recklessness. The subtle aim of getting the other person to do what you want is the intent, and the recklessness is in the way in which you go about reaching that goal. This recklessness doesn’t have to be something conscious or dramatic or even negative; it could be as simple as “treating” your
Beyond Meat is determined to make plant-based eating accessible, one alt-burger at a time
October 07, 2019 at 01:00PM by CWC When it comes to Beyond Meat—the company that, along with Impossible Burger, made plant-based meat palatable even to carnivores—the public at large seems to love it. Their sales more than doubled in 2019, with shares jumping 21 percent. The majority of people buying the product aren’t even vegetarian, which speaks volumes to the authentic meat-like taste the company has worked hard to mimic. But within the wellness world, many healthy eaters love to hate Beyond Meat. When the company came up in Well+Good’s Cook With Us Facebook group, several members passionately chimed in that the brand’s products weren’t even healthy. “I stay away from anything pretending to be something else,” a commenter said. Health experts have also cautioned about the highly-processed nature of this new crop of alt-meat burgers, and criticized Beyond’s high levels of saturated fat. Want to learn more about the nutritional value of the Beyond Burger? Check out what a top dietitian has to say: [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7Z88diSHVg] Here’s the thing, though: Beyond Meat isn’t necessarily trying to be the healthiest plant-based option. It instead aims to accomplish what few other plant-based products have: widespread accessibility. Taking on the (plant-based) food desert If you’re in a city like Miami, Los Angeles, or New York, finding healthy, plant-based foods usually isn’t too difficult, depending on the neighborhood. But according to non-profit The Food Trust, roughly 39.4 million people live in food deserts, geographic areas where access to affordable, healthy food options is
This 10-minute core workout will make you feel stronger than ever
October 07, 2019 at 12:00PM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEDg0_hY9Mk] Welcome to Trainer of the Month Club, our fitness series, where we tap the coolest, most in-the-know fitness leaders to create a month-long fitness challenge. On Mondays, we have our “sweat drops” where you’ll get access to the week’s workout that you can follow along at home. This week, Nike Master Trainer and run coach Traci Copeland is taking us through core series. When you’re thinking about training for a race, whether it’s a 5K or a full-marathon, there are a few obvious things you need to do. For starters, you need to get yourself into running shape by, well, running. Then, you’ve gotta ensure you’re cardio-ready by integrating some cross-training. And of course, you’ll want to integrate some regular recovery into your routine to avoid injury and ensure you’re running at max capacity. But one thing that can help you hit your PR that you may not have realized? Working your core. Though your legs get most of the credit when it comes to running, your core actually has an important job to do—especially when it comes to the type of long, sustained cardio required to get through a 26.2-mile marathon. In the video above, Nike Master Trainer and run coach Traci Copeland shares a 10-minute core routine that will help get you race ready. Follow along, try it for yourself, and check back next Monday for an entirely new workout that will have you pounding the pavement more efficiently
Why Guilt Is A Toxic Emotion & How To Stop It From Sapping Your Life Force
October 07, 2019 at 12:17PM Breaking the guilt cycle 101. Continue Reading… Author Rajshree Patel | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
The 8 Best Natural & Nontoxic Teeth Whitening Products
October 07, 2019 at 11:34AM Brilliant! Continue Reading… Author Alexandra Engler | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
The 4 Next Steps When You Think You’re Being Ghosted
October 07, 2019 at 11:05AM Here’s exactly what to do to figure out what’s going on and ditch the anxiety. Continue Reading… Author Kelly Gonsalves | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
Eyes Up: The Upcoming Full Moon In Aries May Inspire Some Major Self-Love
October 07, 2019 at 07:11AM This lunar lift dares you to put your authentic and 100% amazing self out there. Continue Reading… Author The AstroTwins | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC