June 24, 2019 at 01:27AM And why she’s hooked on heavy strength training. Continue Reading… Author Emma Loewe | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
Year: 2019
Yes, Friends With Benefits Can Be Done In A Healthy Way — Here’s How
June 24, 2019 at 01:10AM If you think you don’t need to care about each other’s feelings, think again. Continue Reading… Author Kelly Gonsalves | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
Bethany C. Meyers On The Evolution Of Words In The Wellness World
June 24, 2019 at 12:21AM “We’re in a time right now when language is so key.” Continue Reading… Author Kelly Gonsalves | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
THIS Is The Healthiest Food You Can Buy At A Gas Station
June 24, 2019 at 12:03AM We asked the country’s top nutrition experts what to do in the worst of situations. Continue Reading… Author Liz Moody | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
Why a cosmic check-in at this point in 2019 is a must—and how to do one
June 23, 2019 at 04:01PM by CWC So we’re halfway through the year, and it’s the perfect time to check in on those 2019 goals and, even more importantly, check in on the people you you love most, says astrologer Jennifer Racioppi. Especially this year, this is the time when the universe supports some loving collective action—here’s how to get started. On the heels of last week’s solstice, Monday kicks off with Venus, the planet of love and beauty, in a square to Neptune while opposing Jupiter. This combination provokes a deep need for beauty and the ability to access it within yourself. Couple this with the sun now in empathetic, intuitive, and nourishing Cancer, and it’s time to let your feminine sensibilities lead the way. The universe provides you with the opportunity to access harmony within yourself now. So take it. The universe demands your attention at this midpoint of the year. Allow yourself time for deep and nourishing self-care. Think luscious face masks, getting that summer pedicure, and thinking through your summer wardrobe. When it comes to relationships, this is also the time to reach out to those you love and make some plans—check in with those who mean the most to you to feel connected. ad_intervals[‘403067_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘403067_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’);}); } }, 100); Doing so supports you massively, especially because the universe demands your attention at this midpoint of the year. Eclipse season is (almost) here, and it’s no joke July promises
Don’t like your horoscope? Give Vedic astrology a spin
June 23, 2019 at 02:02PM by CWC So I’m deep into my Pattie Boyd memoir, and here’s a fun fact about George Harrison that even your hippie sophomore year English teacher doesn’t know: When planning The Concert for Bangladesh, Harrison consulted with an Indian astrologer to figure out the most fortuitous day for a show. This didn’t initially surprise me since Harrison had well-documented interest in Eastern mysticism. Like, India was his Beatles. But upon a double take, I learned that the Hindu take on astrology, Vedic astrology, is actually a slightly different spin on the zodiac wheel. Vedic astrology also goes by the name “Jyotisha,” derived from the Sanskrit word “Jyoti,” which means light. Jyotisha, as such, is supposed to be a way to illuminate your life’s path by providing insight on the past and present while informing us about the person we’re supposed to be. Vedic astrology is a little more future-focused than the in-the-moment Western astrology, and knowing your Vedic astrology birth chart can give us a sort of “blueprint” of what choices we’ll take in life. ad_intervals[‘402931_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘402931_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’);}); } }, 100); “It does tend to highlight the energies that are at work in one’s life and what is unfolding based on the static potential of the chart,” explains Vedic astrologer Tracy Atkinson. “However, we do also take into account the personality of the person, as that dictates how they will navigate life and how resilient the person is
The two things Dr. Pimple Popper would never—like, ever—to do a pimple
June 23, 2019 at 12:00PM by CWC Before you fully process than you have a pimple, you inevitably start formulating an attack plan. And sometimes, we can get a little desperate. From covering it with toothpaste to slathering on apple cider vinegar, we’ll do absolutely anything in the name of clear skin. Of course, some of these tactics can be pretty useless—like the aforementioned toothpaste, for example. But there are just so, so many acne-fighting options out there that it’s almost like being a kid in a humongous candy store. Where to start? Well, out of all the things you could choose from to fight those zits, from pimple patches to zit-zapping serums, light masks, and everything in between, Dr. Pimple Popper herself—aka Sandra Lee, M.D., dermatologist and founder of SLMD Skincare, has two very big no-no’s. Stop what you’re doing—seriously, put your hands down—and read the two things to never, ever do to a pimple, from the ultimate pimple expert. ad_intervals[‘401002_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘401002_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’);}); } }, 100); 1. Never pop *this* kind of pimple Sure, pimple popping is frowned upon by every skin guru out there. But especially in this scenario: “If you have a red pimple that hurts to touch, and is deep under the skin, don’t pop it,” says Dr. Lee. “It will not only be close to impossible to pop, but if the pimple doesn’t have a head yet and is still under the skin, trying to extract it can be
5 possible reasons why gut-friendly foods make your stomach feel like garbage
June 23, 2019 at 10:00AM by CWC Yes, yes, we get it: Gut health is essential for overall health, and feeding your gut foods that promote digestive health—probiotics, prebiotics, fermented foods, and fiber—is an important part of healthy eating. So why is it that I feel like a bloated, burpy monster after a bottle of kombucha or a serving of kimchi? Of course, this isn’t the case for everyone. Otherwise, why would people recommend eating them in the first place? But for some people (myself included), certain “gut-friendly” foods can sometimes feel anything but. I talked to two registered dietitians to get to the bottom of why that can happen, and how to deal with it. 1. You might be going all-in too quickly “While fermented foods are great for gut health, too much too soon can definitely upset your digestive system,” says Sam Presicci, MCN, RD, LD, CPT, Lead Registered Dietitian at Snap Kitchen. “For someone new to fermented, probiotic-rich foods, I always recommend they start slow, having less than the recommended serving and working their way up.” ad_intervals[‘402995_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘402995_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’);}); } }, 100); For sauerkraut, for instance, you might start with one tablespoon to get used to it—treat it like a condiment rather than dunking it on or eating with a fork. If you want to try kombucha, she suggests starting with half a bottle per day and see how you feel. Your system needs to get used to new ingredients
How a meditation teacher and CEO shops Ikea with wellness in mind
June 23, 2019 at 08:01AM by CWC For design-minded people, I imagine that walking into Ikea is akin to stumbling upon Wonderland. But for many of us (me, I’m talking about me), the home-topia makes me feel like Alice right after the descent down the rabbit hole. I’m lost, disoriented, and looking for a guiding light to show me how to shop the store like a total pro. That’s why I asked Ellie Burrows, founder and CEO of New York City’s MNDFL (whose good taste is more than evident the moment you walk into one of her meditation studios in NYC) for some much-needed advice when it comes to navigating Ikea’s website. The resulting shopping list is what could only be described as wellness-chic. “About 80 percent of doctor’s visits in America are caused by stress,” says Burrows. “Creating a relaxing environment at home—an environment that we have a reasonable amount of control over—is important.” Equally important, she adds, is furnishing your living space with Mama Earth in mind. “Just like stress can be put upon us, we can also put stress on our planet, so I try to bring things into the home that not on help me relax, but also give our planet a break too,” she says. ad_intervals[‘402602_div-gpt-ad-5443410-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘402602_div-gpt-ad-5443410-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-5443410-3’);}); } }, 100); Below, Burrows shares Ikea design picks for a home that’s as good for you as it is for the planet. All Images: Ikea Carafe with stopper, $5
It’s possible to date while introverted without it feeling like a punishable crime
June 23, 2019 at 06:00AM by CWC I don’t discriminate, so first things first: Dating for, like, everyone can be excruciatingly terrible. But dating for introverts? That may just take the cake for being the worst-case scenario at nearly every level of the courtship process. How do you make the initial first move? Trick question! You never make the first move. And since you’d rather eat glass than ask “So, do you have any siblings?” how are you supposed to make conversation? And, oh, what if your nightmares comes true and they take you to a party on your first date? I ran into this problem a lot when I was on the dating scene. It’s a Herculean task to be someone’s plus-one at a party when you’re both firmly attached, but when you’re still in that getting-to-know you phase? Yikes. One of my worst nights ever involved my date abandoning me to answer a phone call (and really, who actually answers phone calls these days?) and I almost straight-up bailed after what felt like a thousand years on a rooftop by myself. ad_intervals[‘400650_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘400650_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’);}); } }, 100); “If your date takes you to parties, you can mention you are more of an introvert and prefer to get to know them, one on one,” says relationship expert Paulette Sherman, PsyD. “Or, you can give it a chance and practice conversational skills as a way to become more comfortable in groups. Remind yourself you