June 01, 2019 at 08:00AM by CWC At long last, it’s officially June, which means summer may be occupying some amount of your headspace. And to maximize your summer-loving efforts, it’s wise to turn to the cosmos in this first edition of your summer love horoscope 2019. This month, Mars is in Cancer, meaning your desires are best expressed through deep nurturing. Now’s the time to be extra-sensitive to a partner’s (or potential partner’s) needs, tending carefully to any emotions that seem right beneath the surface. Venus leaves super-sensual Taurus for talkative Gemini on the 8th, so you can express your thirst with words. Translation: This is the hottest sexting month of the year, according to the stars. In addition to stockpiling digital messages to send in the coming weeks, bookmark the following romantically significant dates this month: June 2: Venus trine Pluto (meaning the two planets align at a soft angle). The deepest depths of love can be revealed if you dare to look at the shadows of your relationship. June 14: Mars trine Neptune and opposite Saturn. Projection clashes with reality, and the truth could make you angry (or just randy). Either way, work out that conflict in bed. June 19: Mercury opposite Pluto. Your words could be cutting, so make sure you don’t ruin things by being critical of a new lover. June 23: Venus opposite Jupiter. Too much is never enough, which means you might fall head over heels and then spend the rest of the
Year: 2019
5 things most people get wrong about inflammation, according to doctors
June 01, 2019 at 06:00AM by CWC Whatever health woe has you deep down a WebMD hole or sitting nervously in your doctor’s office, you can likely thank chronic inflammation for it. Acne, digestive probs, brain fog, allergies…inflammation can cause it all. It’s one of the most popular terms in wellness, but according to doctors, it’s one of the most misunderstood, too. Inflammation is often used as a catch-all term for all bad health conditions, but medical experts say it’s a bit more nuanced than that. Here, notable physicians dispel common myths about inflammation to set the record straight. Myth 1: Inflammation is inherently a bad thing Can inflammation cause health probs? Absolutely. But Mark Hyman, MD says that doesn’t mean inflammation as a whole is the evil many assume it is. “Inflammation is part of the body’s natural defense system,” he says. Basically, when your body detects foreign invaders (like bacteria or a virus), Dr. Hyman says your white blood cells and immune system chemicals called cytokines “mobilize to protect you,” causing inflammation. He explains that the cytokines are critical to our health—they help wounds heal and repair arteries. “However, if inflammatory cytokines are being overproduced for a long period of time, then we start to see issues and chronic disease,” Dr. Hyman says. “This is when the inflammation can run rampant, causing a chronic smoldering fire inside your body that contributes to disease and so much more.” Holistic women’s health psychiatrist Kelly Brogan, MD, echoes Dr. Hyman’s stance
5 things most people get wrong about inflammation, according to doctors
June 01, 2019 at 06:00AM by CWC Whatever health woe has you deep down a WebMD hole or sitting nervously in your doctor’s office, you can likely thank chronic inflammation for it. Acne, digestive probs, brain fog, allergies…inflammation can cause it all. It’s one of the most popular terms in wellness, but according to doctors, it’s one of the most misunderstood, too. Inflammation is often used as a catch-all term for all bad health conditions, but medical experts say it’s a bit more nuanced than that. Here, notable physicians dispel common myths about inflammation to set the record straight. Myth 1: Inflammation is inherently a bad thing Can inflammation cause health probs? Absolutely. But Mark Hyman, MD says that doesn’t mean inflammation as a whole is the evil many assume it is. “Inflammation is part of the body’s natural defense system,” he says. Basically, when your body detects foreign invaders (like bacteria or a virus), Dr. Hyman says your white blood cells and immune system chemicals called cytokines “mobilize to protect you,” causing inflammation. He explains that the cytokines are critical to our health—they help wounds heal and repair arteries. “However, if inflammatory cytokines are being overproduced for a long period of time, then we start to see issues and chronic disease,” Dr. Hyman says. “This is when the inflammation can run rampant, causing a chronic smoldering fire inside your body that contributes to disease and so much more.” Holistic women’s health psychiatrist Kelly Brogan, MD, echoes Dr. Hyman’s stance
What moms-to-be learn from each other through group prenatal care
June 01, 2019 at 04:00AM by CWC Once routine checkups no longer end with a lollipop and sticker, going to the doctor just isn’t as fun anymore. And when you’re pregnant, visiting the doctor becomes as routine as grocery shopping. Centering Pregnancy, a model for group prenatal care, is trying to make the experience feel less like a chore. Instead of meeting with you doctor one-on-one, you have an appointment with eight to 10 other women due around the same time as you. But, if there are any complications, or other things you want to discuss solo, there’s always an option to see your provider in private. “When you put people together and they can influence each other, the experience is so much stronger and more powerful,” says certified nurse midwife Margaret Taylor. “And certainly more effective than a midwife or physician telling a patient what to do.” Everything that happens during a traditional appointment—belly check, fetal heart rate monitoring—still takes place, but in a room with other women, healthy snacks, and some music. And once the physical exams are over, the moms (and sometimes, their partners), the provider, and another certified leader (social workers, doulas, or tribal elders) meet for 60 to 90 minutes to learn about everything from safe sleeping practices to breastfeeding and nutrition. “One woman’s question is likely another woman’s question.” “One woman’s question is likely another woman’s question,” says Angie Truesdale, CEO of the Centering Healthcare Institute. Centering Pregnancy was founded in 1993 by Sharon
What moms-to-be learn from each other through group prenatal care
June 01, 2019 at 04:00AM by CWC Once routine checkups no longer end with a lollipop and sticker, going to the doctor just isn’t as fun anymore. And when you’re pregnant, visiting the doctor becomes as routine as grocery shopping. Centering Pregnancy, a model for group prenatal care, is trying to make the experience feel less like a chore. Instead of meeting with you doctor one-on-one, you have an appointment with eight to 10 other women due around the same time as you. But, if there are any complications, or other things you want to discuss solo, there’s always an option to see your provider in private. “When you put people together and they can influence each other, the experience is so much stronger and more powerful,” says certified nurse midwife Margaret Taylor. “And certainly more effective than a midwife or physician telling a patient what to do.” Everything that happens during a traditional appointment—belly check, fetal heart rate monitoring—still takes place, but in a room with other women, healthy snacks, and some music. And once the physical exams are over, the moms (and sometimes, their partners), the provider, and another certified leader (social workers, doulas, or tribal elders) meet for 60 to 90 minutes to learn about everything from safe sleeping practices to breastfeeding and nutrition. “One woman’s question is likely another woman’s question.” “One woman’s question is likely another woman’s question,” says Angie Truesdale, CEO of the Centering Healthcare Institute. Centering Pregnancy was founded in 1993 by Sharon
Is It Intuition — Or Insecurity? Understanding Your Relationship Anxiety
June 01, 2019 at 02:05AM How to tell the difference between your two inner voices. Continue Reading… Author Margaret Paul, Ph.D. | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
Is It Intuition — Or Insecurity? Understanding Your Relationship Anxiety
June 01, 2019 at 02:05AM How to tell the difference between your two inner voices. Continue Reading… Author Margaret Paul, Ph.D. | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
It is possible to be on a permanent break with split ends—here’s how
June 01, 2019 at 02:00AM by CWC Ugh, split ends. You can have the shiniest, silkiest hair in all the land up top, but after years of washing and styling it, the ends can wind up looking straggly and frizzy, putting a damper on your ‘do. The sad part is that split ends are inevitable, and worse, irreversible. Once a strand splits, there’s really no way to completely mend it back to health, aside from cutting it off. Thankfully, there are things you can do to prevent them from splitting in the first place. To find out the very best game plan to keep split ends from happening, we caught up with celebrity hairstylist Yene Damtew (who counts Michelle Obama as one of her clients—no big deal) to get her tips on how to get rid of these pesky things once and for all. Spoiler alert: She’s into simple, old-school split end remedies, meaning there’s no fancy hair masks, lotions, or potions required. Keep on scrolling for her game plan to wave buh-bye to split ends forever. Treat your lengths with love It goes without saying, but the more you treat your hair with care when washing and styling it, the less overall damage it will have. Just being mindful of how you treat your hair will create some improvement, Damtew says. So that means avoid over processing and coloring your hair as much as possible, and whenever you use a hot tool, make sure to use a heat protectant.
It is possible to be on a permanent break with split ends—here’s how
June 01, 2019 at 02:00AM by CWC Ugh, split ends. You can have the shiniest, silkiest hair in all the land up top, but after years of washing and styling it, the ends can wind up looking straggly and frizzy, putting a damper on your ‘do. The sad part is that split ends are inevitable, and worse, irreversible. Once a strand splits, there’s really no way to completely mend it back to health, aside from cutting it off. Thankfully, there are things you can do to prevent them from splitting in the first place. To find out the very best game plan to keep split ends from happening, we caught up with celebrity hairstylist Yene Damtew (who counts Michelle Obama as one of her clients—no big deal) to get her tips on how to get rid of these pesky things once and for all. Spoiler alert: She’s into simple, old-school split end remedies, meaning there’s no fancy hair masks, lotions, or potions required. Keep on scrolling for her game plan to wave buh-bye to split ends forever. Treat your lengths with love It goes without saying, but the more you treat your hair with care when washing and styling it, the less overall damage it will have. Just being mindful of how you treat your hair will create some improvement, Damtew says. So that means avoid over processing and coloring your hair as much as possible, and whenever you use a hot tool, make sure to use a heat protectant.
Burnt Out & Overextended? This Exercise Can Help You Set Stronger Boundaries
June 01, 2019 at 01:34AM The key is getting really specific about where you’re spending your energy. Continue Reading… Author Athena Laz | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC