June 05, 2019 at 05:00AM by CWC My first morning of seventh grade, I walked into school feeling confident as hell in a brand-new, long-sleeved, bright orange polo shirt (this was 2003, BTW). If you had asked me that morning if I thought I was cooler than “Candy”-era Mandy Moore, I would have honestly answered yes. That is, until the second class of the day, when I went to raise my hand and discovered a massive sweat stain underneath my armpit. It was the first time I ever experienced the phenom, and I will never forget it, because it taught me the importance of breathable fabric. As anyone who sweats as much as I do (which is…a lot FWIW) likely knows, finding breathable fabric is critical to ensuring you won’t be stuck walking around all day with water spots all over your shirt. Having spent a significant portion of my life trying to figure out which potential shirt purchases are sweat-proof and which will have my arms pinned to my sides, I am pretty much hold an encyclopedic of knowledge of breathable fabrics. And so, here’s your failsafe list of them, so that you can get through this summer sweat stain free. And pro tip? Looser clothes tend to be more breathable than more form-fitting ones (erm, especially in the armpit area…) so consider this the season to start leaning into the “oversized beachwear” look. Here’s the break down of breathable fabrics and those to skip 1. Cotton: Remember that
Year: 2019
These fabrics won’t show your sweat stains, no matter how hot it gets
June 05, 2019 at 05:00AM by CWC My first morning of seventh grade, I walked into school feeling confident as hell in a brand-new, long-sleeved, bright orange polo shirt (this was 2003, BTW). If you had asked me that morning if I thought I was cooler than “Candy”-era Mandy Moore, I would have honestly answered yes. That is, until the second class of the day, when I went to raise my hand and discovered a massive sweat stain underneath my armpit. It was the first time I ever experienced the phenom, and I will never forget it, because it taught me the importance of breathable fabric. As anyone who sweats as much as I do (which is…a lot FWIW) likely knows, finding breathable fabric is critical to ensuring you won’t be stuck walking around all day with water spots all over your shirt. Having spent a significant portion of my life trying to figure out which potential shirt purchases are sweat-proof and which will have my arms pinned to my sides, I am pretty much hold an encyclopedic of knowledge of breathable fabrics. And so, here’s your failsafe list of them, so that you can get through this summer sweat stain free. And pro tip? Looser clothes tend to be more breathable than more form-fitting ones (erm, especially in the armpit area…) so consider this the season to start leaning into the “oversized beachwear” look. Here’s the break down of breathable fabrics and those to skip 1. Cotton: Remember that
Dealing with shin splints? Here’s what a physical therapist wants you to know.
June 05, 2019 at 05:00AM by CWC Have you ever been walking, running, or just laying down in bed and suddenly felt a shooting pain in from the top of your foot to your knee? Kind of like you had a toothache… but… in your leg? Yeah, then you’ve experienced shin splints. If you’re not familiar (and therefore extremely, extremely lucky), shin splints are a very common problem in your lower leg, and it all stems from inflammation. “Shin splints is a layperson term for inflammation of the fascia and covering of the tibialis anterior muscle,” says Lara Heimann, physical therapist and yoga guru. “It covers the front part of the shin, but goes more to the right from the midline over. If you lift your toes up in dorsiflexion, you’ll see this muscle kind of bulge there—that’s the tibialis anterior. So it’s more on that lateral side of the shin.” I’ve never realized this before, but that area of your shin is actually quite thin, in terms of muscle to bone… which is precisely why inflammation in the area hurts like hell. “In that area, you can see that it doesn’t have a lot of space for inflammation to go,” says Heimann. “It’s a compartment—so all of that irritation and swelling is kind of stuck in that anterior compartment.” The inflammation for shin splints typically stems from running or high impact walking. Your shin area is responsible for literally lifting your toes up to clear the ground, so when
All the healthy reasons why almonds should def be your favorite nut
June 05, 2019 at 03:00AM by CWC We’ve all been hearing for years that almonds are good for you. They’re a plant-based protein! They have fiber! They’re the go-to snack for practically every nutritionist! But the fixation on almonds has gotten to a point where they feel like old, been-there news (right up there with drinking lemon water and going to bed on time). However, just because almonds aren’t exactly the hottest, newest wellness go-to (that would be my friends CBD and CBN) doesn’t mean that they don’t have benefits. There’s a good reason (besides their taste, of course) that almonds are a beloved food and a mainstay in the alt-milk world. Here’s what you should know about the OG healthy snack: What are the health benefits of almonds? 1. They’re full of fiber. “Ounce for ounce, almonds contain more dietary fiber than any other tree nut,” says Caroline West Passerrello, MS, RDN, LDN, spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. They have 3.5 grams of fiber per ounce, compared to the 2.4 you’d get in an ounce of peanuts or the paltry 0.9 grams you’d get from cashews. (Only pistachios are about on-par with almonds in this regard.) Fiber of course is linked to tons of health benefits, from promoting digestive health to lowering cholesterol and reducing your risk of serious disease like heart disease and breast cancer. 2. They have more protein than most other nuts. All nuts are great sources of protein, but almonds really lead
All the healthy reasons why almonds should def be your favorite nut
June 05, 2019 at 03:00AM by CWC We’ve all been hearing for years that almonds are good for you. They’re a plant-based protein! They have fiber! They’re the go-to snack for practically every nutritionist! But the fixation on almonds has gotten to a point where they feel like old, been-there news (right up there with drinking lemon water and going to bed on time). However, just because almonds aren’t exactly the hottest, newest wellness go-to (that would be my friends CBD and CBN) doesn’t mean that they don’t have benefits. There’s a good reason (besides their taste, of course) that almonds are a beloved food and a mainstay in the alt-milk world. Here’s what you should know about the OG healthy snack: What are the health benefits of almonds? 1. They’re full of fiber. “Ounce for ounce, almonds contain more dietary fiber than any other tree nut,” says Caroline West Passerrello, MS, RDN, LDN, spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. They have 3.5 grams of fiber per ounce, compared to the 2.4 you’d get in an ounce of peanuts or the paltry 0.9 grams you’d get from cashews. (Only pistachios are about on-par with almonds in this regard.) Fiber of course is linked to tons of health benefits, from promoting digestive health to lowering cholesterol and reducing your risk of serious disease like heart disease and breast cancer. 2. They have more protein than most other nuts. All nuts are great sources of protein, but almonds really lead
Should You Talk About Your Trauma? A PTSD Specialist Explains
June 05, 2019 at 02:03AM We often think talking about these things will reopen the trauma. But that’s not true. Continue Reading… Author Shaili Jain, M.D. | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
Should You Talk About Your Trauma? A PTSD Specialist Explains
June 05, 2019 at 02:03AM We often think talking about these things will reopen the trauma. But that’s not true. Continue Reading… Author Shaili Jain, M.D. | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
This Is Why Your Spirituality Isn’t Actually About You
June 05, 2019 at 01:48AM Wellness means “I am OK.” Spirituality leads to “We are OK.” Continue Reading… Author Sarah Bowen | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
This Is Why Your Spirituality Isn’t Actually About You
June 05, 2019 at 01:48AM Wellness means “I am OK.” Spirituality leads to “We are OK.” Continue Reading… Author Sarah Bowen | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
Tempeh: The Fermented Soybean Product That’s Healthier Than Tofu
June 05, 2019 at 01:15AM Swap your tofu for this nutrient-rich, plant-based protein. Continue Reading… Author Joseph Hooper | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC