November 17, 2019 at 10:00PM by CWC Rich cosmic energy brews this week as Venus, the planet of love and beauty, makes her way to meet Jupiter, the planet of good luck and growth. While this conjunction doesn’t perfect until Sunday, November 24, you’ll feel the high-vibe mojo building between now and then. So, get excited for an energetic lead-up to the holiday season. Jupiter will soon leave Sagittarius, a sign he’s traveled in since November 8, 2018 and to which he will not return for 12 more years. Given this, we are primed to receive Jupiter’s final doses of expansion from this current optimistic position before the planet officially enters Capricorn on December 2. So, take a moment and consider how you’ve grown since this time last, when the biggest planet of the solar system first entered his home domain of Sagittarius. Now is a great time to review the house in your birth chart ruled by Jupiter, aka Sagittarius. (You can generate a birth chart for free here.) What occurred in that area of your life since then that feels substantial or particularly relevant? More importantly, what has gone especially well since then? Practicing gratitude—especially when Jupiter is involved—can be an effective activity for reflection and grounding. The waning moon brings long-term projects to culmination and eliminates that which you no longer need. Speaking of optimism and gratitude, the waning quarter moon happens on November 19 at 27 degrees of Leo. Since Jupiter will be at 27 degrees
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A gut health expert’s 3 recommendations for people with digestive problems
November 17, 2019 at 08:00PM by CWC A low-FODMAP diet is an eating plan with the potential to work wonders for your digestive system, but it definitely isn’t easy. Registered dietitians often recommend the eating plan to people who suffer from irritable bowel syndrome. Whether symptoms are primarily bloating and constipation or lie on the complete other end of the spectrum (or both), the eating plan can help people learn how to treat IBS by pinpointing foods that don’t agree with their bodies. But again, it’s not easy. Registered dietitian Kristen Jackson, RD—who specializes in IBS—has a few more recommendations for how to treat IBS, some of which have nothing to do with food. View this post on Instagram What have you tried? Comment below ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ To solve IBS you need a multi-factorial approach. All these element in the post have been scientifically proven to work for IBS.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Want more help with your IBS? Download my ‘top 10 mistakes in IBS guide’ – link in bio.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #ibsdiet #guthealth #ibsfood #guthealth #lowfodmapdiet #guthealthy #guthealing #guthealthdiet #guthealthiskey #gutflora #gutmicrobes #gutscience #healthylife #lowfodmapdiet #bloating #irritablebowelsyndrome #fodmapfree #yourgutknows #yourgutisalwaysright #gutinstinct #healthygut #goodguthealth #gutfood #trustyourgut #guthealthiseverything #goodguthealth A post shared by Kirsten Jackson BSc Hons RD (@the.ibsdietitian) on Nov 12, 2019 at 11:01am PST //www.instagram.com/embed.js Jackson emphasizes that if you have IBS and are considering giving the low-FODMAP diet a shot, it’s important to work with a dietitian who can give you tips on how to do it correctly—and so
If your dreams are more graphic or vivid than usual, it could be a sign you’re not recovering from your workout
November 17, 2019 at 05:00PM by CWC Forearm massages, windowsill plants that don’t require a green thumb, and non-toxic feminine care and sex toys. Another to add my list of—imagine my very best Mary Poppins voice, now—a few of my favorite things? Plopping into bed after a hard AF workout and snoozing straight-through ’til the alarm dings seven or eight hours later. Because really, is there anything better than waking up stronger and better rested? Ya know: Some good old fashioned sleep recover exercise, repeat. Thing is, while typically hitting the gym results in me hitting the hay that much harder, during my competitive CrossFit season, my sleeps were not only total shit, they were accompanied by graphic and straight-up disturbing dreams (nay, nightmares). Think: all my fingernails falling off to reveal scabby nail-nubs or blood pouring out of my ears. Curious to find out if there’s a link between my Stephen King-esque night-scenes and all the damn fitness I was doing, I called up my go-to fitness expert and a certified dream analyst. I’ve got news: It turns out these sleep disturbances weren’t a random coincidence. Rather, both experts told me they were a sign my body wasn’t properly recovering. Scroll down to learn more about the sleep-recovery relationship, plus expert-backed tips for returning post-workout sleeps to their rightful, restful state. A primer on sleep, exercise, and recovery If you’re not familiar, let me give a little summary as to what this world-wide CrossFit competition entails. Every Thursday for
20 healthy Thanksgiving salad recipes that will make you extra thankful for greens
November 17, 2019 at 04:00PM by CWC Turkey, baked mac-and-cheese, and stuffing are all Thanksgiving dinner showstoppers. But real talk: unless you add some fiber to your plate, you’re not going to be feeling all that festive later. Thanksgiving salad doesn’t get the same level of accolades as other starring dishes, but it should. After all, a diet high in fiber is linked to a cornucopia of health benefits, including reduced inflammation, boosted metabolism, and a happy gut. All the Thanksgiving salad recipes rounded up here are not only full of the nutrient, they’re also quite delicious, thank you very much. From traditional salads loaded with greens to ones made with other veggies such as sweet potatoes and Brussels sprouts, to even ones served warm, here are 20 Thanksgiving salad recipes to choose from. Keep reading for 20 Thanksgiving salad recipes for a festive way to get your fiber. Photo: Foxes Love Lemons 1. Harvest Thanksgiving salad Besides greens, this recipe from Foxes Love Lemons makes good use of seasonal produce, including acorn squash, pomegranates, and pears. Autumn is the only time of year these foods are in season, so enjoy them now while you can! Photo: Pinch of Yum 2. Thanksgiving salad with wild rice An easy way to make any salad feel more seasonal: add grains. (Which also ups the fiber content, BTW.) This recipe from Pinch of Yum also calls for mangos and a light lemon dressing, both of which work to brighten up the dish. Photo: Five
9 honey-infused hair products that rehab dry, stressed-out strands
November 17, 2019 at 02:00PM by CWC It’s that time of year again. The temperatures have dropped and our cold-weather beauty routines have become top priority. While our skin undoubtedly deserves our attention at the first hint of chill in the air, there’s one thing you might be forgetting: your hair. Just like your complexion is prone to drying out in cooler weather, so is your hair—especially if you already color it or use hot tools every day. That said, it’s important to incorporate ingredients into your hair-care routine that will help reverse the damage and prevent more destruction from occurring, which brings us to honey. Yup, the very stuff you generously squeeze onto toast and into your tea is also a savior for winter-weathered strands. According to Original Mineral global creative director Janelle Chaplin, honey helps lock in moisture. In tandem with its hydrating benefits, Chaplin explains that honey’s antiseptic, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties work especially well for people with dry scalps and dandruff. In other words, it’s a must-try multi-tasking ingredient from roots to tips. To help you do just that, ahead you’ll find nine honey-infused hair products worth making room for in your shower and post-shower routine. Photo: Briogeo Briogeo Don’t Despair, Repair! Honey Moisture Deep Conditioning Mask, $36 Just like the original Don’t Despair, Repair! mask, this honey-infused concoction is quickly becoming a fan-favorite in the beauty world, and for good reason. The unpasteurized honey delivers such intense moisture that when the brand performed a clinical
I’m a doctor and this is the #1 misdiagnosed gut condition I see
November 17, 2019 at 01:30PM by CWC Robin Berzin, MD, is a practicing physician and the founder and CEO of Parsley Health, a functional medicine center that just opened a flagship location in Los Angeles. Here, the Well+Good Council member reveals one of the most misdiagnosed gut conditions—and her approach for treating it. We’ve all had the feeling of being bloated, gassy and uncomfortable after a heavy meal or night of over-indulging. But as a physician at Parsley Health, I see many people for whom feeling gassy, bloated, and excessively full after eating is a nearly daily occurrence—and this isn’t healthy digestion. While occasional digestive issues can be normal, chronic digestive issues are not. Regularly experiencing abdominal pain, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, or gas can indicate an underlying intestinal problem. Often, though, people are given a general, blanket diagnosis of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). While there are no precise medical tests to confirm an IBS diagnosis, it is the most commonly diagnosed gastrointestinal condition worldwide and it tells us very little about why patients are experiencing discomfort in the first place. Remember, the word “syndrome” just means a constellation of associated symptoms. In my book, giving something a name isn’t enough—we need to understand why you have these symptoms. Giving something a name isn’t enough—we need to understand why you have these symptoms. For example, up to 84 percent of IBS patients actually have an underlying condition called small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), a phenomenon that can result from the overuse
This healthy oat-free granola recipe works with every eating plan
November 17, 2019 at 12:00PM by CWC While old-fashioned rolled oats have been the classic granola base since, well, the beginning of time, they don’t have to be. They’re super healthy, but they’re high in carbs and prohibited on a keto and Paleo diets. Surprisingly, you can get a very similar taste and texture by swapping those oats with a mix of nuts and seeds, and Olivia Culpo’s healthy granola recipe works with almost every eating plan. “I like it in yogurt, but you can also have it plain, with milk, in smoothies, or I put it in my pancakes,” she writes. The mix is also pretty simple, with nuts and seeds—including almonds, pecans, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, and hemp seeds—as well as unsweetened coconut chips, golden monk fruit sweetener, and cinnamon. While Culpo’s recipe calls for an egg white and honey, those ingredients can always be replaced with a flax egg and maple syrup, based on your diet. After mixing your oat-free granola and baking it in the oven until golden brown, you can break it into clusters and enjoy a fiber- and protein-packed breakfast. View this post on Instagram Ask and you shall receive. This is the paleo/keto friendly granola I made yesterday. Almost no carbs which is impossible to find in regular granola using oats, etc. I like it in yogurt but you can also have it plain, with milk, in smoothies, or I put it in my pancakes 1 cup sliced almonds 1/4