June 18, 2019 at 08:24AM by CWC With my Greek relatives being long gone, all I have left to speak for my heritage is my tasseography abilities (which refers to reading coffee cups, tea leaves, sometimes, wine sediments). And a bunch of gold costume jewelry. And 14 photo albums. And a family-heirloom hookah. (Okay, I come from a long line of hoarders, so I’m not lacking in physical relics.) But, to get back to cultural practices, I only have faint memories of the coffee fortune-telling practice my aunt, theía Georgia, taught me. As such, properly learning tasseography, or reading coffee cups for fortunes in the grounds, is a twofold desire for me: It’s both a means to connect with my Greek heritage and my current Brooklyn community, because since all my friends do tarot, knowing a different woo-woo fortune-telling practice will really resonate and also feel all my own. To brush up on my skills, I met with Turkish coffee messenger Sema Bal, the wise and wonderful cup reader of 30 years, infamously featured on that episode of The Real Housewives of New York. ad_intervals[‘393586_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘393586_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’);}); } }, 100); First, the specifics about reading coffee cups: Tasseography requires a thicker Mediterranean coffee, which is brewed differently than your go-to Starbucks order. To make it, scoop the concentrated grounds into a Turkish coffee pot, and add in the water you measure by the cup. To make it sweet, add a cube or two of
Year: 2019
Hallelujah, Colgate Just Came Out With A Recyclable Toothpaste Tube
June 18, 2019 at 07:56AM Here’s the squeeze. Continue Reading… Author Emma Loewe | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
Sleep Patterns May Help Identify Early Signs Of Alzheimer’s Disease
June 18, 2019 at 07:14AM Here’s the latest research on the connection between sleep quality and Alzheimer’s. Continue Reading… Author Caroline Muggia | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
Halp! Can you be allergic to your workout clothes…like for real?
June 18, 2019 at 07:00AM by CWC At any given moment, you can probably find me wearing leggings and a sports bra. Between commuting from the office to a sweat sesh in New York City (and teaching cycling classes and working at the front desk of my university gym at my home base of Philly), I hardly have any time to wear non-sweaty clothes. You feel me? This is precisely why when I started sprouting itchy, angry rashes after wearing my beloved workout gear, I was horrified. How could the clothing I wear the most betray me like this? Since I can’t simply stop wearing my workout clothes (I mean, duh), I needed to get to the root of the issue. After scouring the Internet, I realized I wasn’t alone in my quest to stop itching. So, fellow sensitive skin babes, I did the hard work and got the answers for you—you know, for athleisure’s sake. The first step is to determine whether your skin reaction is from a true allergy (called contact dermatitis) or just an irritation, says Purvi Parikh, MD, an allergist and immunologist with the Allergy and Asthma Network. “An allergy usually will give you a red, scaly, itchy rash—sometimes it could even be blistering and very painful, and often the rash will last even after you’ve changed,” she says. What’s more, often an allergic reaction won’t pop up right away, but instead could happen hours later, or even the next day, and it will often give
A sex researcher shares the number of people your brain can handle dating at once
June 18, 2019 at 06:00AM by CWC Sure, the concept of playing the field is no new thing, but I think anyone who’s dabbled in or is at least aware of swipe culture via dating apps can agree that the advent has made the practice oh-so common. Two leading sex pros have noticed, at least: During a recent episode of the Sex with Emily podcast, host Emily Morse, PhD, chatted with sex researcher and chief scientific advisor to Match.com Helen Fisher, PhD, who really illuminated the experience of dating multiple people at once when it means messaging a seemingly unending number of potential mates simultaneously. “The problem is, the human brain is not built to even cope with so many choices,” Dr. Fisher says. “The brain has a sweet spot, apparently between five and nine alternatives, and after that, you don’t choose any.” And though even the wildest chapters of my diary (when I fancied myself a modern Mae West circa winter 2017) don’t include me rotating nine people at once, that number here doesn’t need to reflect…well, official dating. Rather, the range could also point to people you’re “talking to” or “texting with,” with a strong emphasis on the quotation marks. (Don’t play coy, you know what I mean.) ad_intervals[‘401414_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘401414_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’);}); } }, 100); And be honest, it does seem possible (and even likely, perhaps) that you could keep five or so conversations at a time going on Bumble, Hinge, or whatever else, right?
Shop once, eat 5 times with this healthy meal plan straight from a dietitian
June 18, 2019 at 05:00AM by CWC One of the most annoying things you’ll hear from experts if you ask them about tips for easy weeknight cooking: “Just cook with what you have on hand.” Please. When I opened my fridge this morning, I only had cottage cheese, Gatorade zero, and some lentil salads to my name. Sounds more like the makings for a next-level Chopped challenge than it is a satisfying healthy dinner. The point is that it’s hard to cook from your fridge if you don’t really know what to stock up on (or how to use said stockpiled ingredients). That’s why I called up Maggie Michalczyk, MS, RD, and blogger at Once Upon a Pumpkin for help. She created a healthy grocery list of tasty, approachable ingredients (no fennel pollen here!) that could then be used for simple dinners every night of the work week. With staples that all complement one another, you can mix and match to make a whole week’s worth of meals. And don’t worry—her healthy dinner meal plan includes the full recipes, too. Cooking at home just got a little bit easier. ad_intervals[‘400593_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘400593_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’);}); } }, 100); What you should buy: 1/2 lb lean ground turkey 1 lb shrimp 5 medium-sized zucchini 3 bell peppers (any colors you like) 1/2 lb low-sodium deli-style chicken 1 14.5-oz can diced fire-roasted tomatoes 1 small onion 1 lemon 1 package sprouted or whole wheat tortillas 1 bag baby spinach
Here’s *exactly* how to keep your hair from fading this summer
June 18, 2019 at 04:00AM by CWC As the saying goes, nothing gold can stay—namely those honey blonde highlights we may or may not have forgotten to care for in the weeks after that balayage appointment. Fact: Keeping our strands salon-fresh can sometimes feel like a losing battle, especially in the summer when time spent in the sun, in the pool, or at the beach is at an all time high. That’s why we enlisted the help of George Papanikolas, Matrix celebrity colorist extraordinaire who counts Penelope Cruz, Kim Kardashian, Adriana Lima, and Shay Mitchell as clients, to help us figure out how we can stretch the lifespan of our color. The number one mistake most people make immediately after leaving the salon? Not picking up the proper after-care products. Even if you aren’t buying all of the items your stylist suggests, Papanikolas recommends removing any products that are generally harsh on the hair, and replacing them with hydrating, color-protective formulas. Particularly if you’ve gone for blonder ambitions, neutralizing any shifts in tone is key. ad_intervals[‘388766_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘388766_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’);}); } }, 100); “You want to go opposite of the color wheel, so the color on the opposite end of orange is blue. With yellow, you want to go with a purple,” explains Papanikolas, who recommends Biolage Colorlast ($19) for blondes, and a blue-based shampoo like the Total Results Brass Off ($14) for brunettes. “Use gentle, hydrating formulas that keep the cuticle tight. Anything volumizing
PSA: Lululemon Is Dropping 4 Workout-Related Beauty Products At Sephora
June 18, 2019 at 04:00AM These products are Sephora-Certified Clean, too. Continue Reading… Author Alexandra Engler | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
This fool-proof dressing room test will ensure your sports bra will *actually* keep you supported during your workout
June 18, 2019 at 03:00AM by CWC I do Crossfit (wow, what an opener—I promise not to mention it 800 more times in this article), so finding a sports bra that is going to contain my boobs is of utmost importance. Because as any well-endowed woman likely knows, doing high-impact activities in a sports bra that doesn’t keep your chest in check is downright painful… and certain movements can sometimes jiggle your boobs straight out of your bra. Case in point: one time I was doing deadlifts and my boob full-on popped out—Thank goodness my tank top covered everything and I was able to safely tuck things back in place without anyone seeing nipple. At least, that’s what I tell myself. Someone may have seen. Moving on. Being paranoid about my boob flying out is not the energy I need when I’m working out. Naturally, it’s stressful to take a new sports bra out for a spin during high impact activities. I have no idea going in how it’s going to hold up to burpees and running and box jumps. Luckily there are a few tests you can do when shopping for a bra that will let you know if it’s safe to wear during HIIT. I asked Jennifer Bandier, founder of Bandier, and Lauren Vickers, F45 Athletics team manager to share their tips on how to pick a supportive sports bra. ad_intervals[‘401269_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘401269_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’);}); } }, 100); “In looking for a bra
Your Nails Get UV Damage Too! Here’s What To Do
June 18, 2019 at 02:05AM Don’t worry: The solution is easy. Continue Reading… Author Alexandra Engler | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC