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2019 Health

The 6 biggest skin-care mistakes that dermatologists see on the reg

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May 11, 2019 at 10:00AM by CWC We’d be lying if we claimed that we followed our dermatologists’ instructions to a T. We’ll pick up the wrong product and have a reaction. We’ll look in the magnifying mirror as breakouts take shape. Life happens, and occasionally, so does falling asleep with a full-face of makeup. Though we try to repent for our skin sins and fix the damage where we can, when the going is especially tough, the tough put aside their pride and go to the dermatologist or esthetician for a solution. It’s easy to take solace in the fact that your skin issue has likely been seen before—dermatologists, after all, are total superheroes. Still, as we flip through decades-old Highlights: For Kids awaiting our turn with the doc, we tend to wonder just how common our complexion mistake happens to be, which is why we inquired about it. Here, some of the most common mistakes dermatologists (and an esthetician!) have to fix in their offices, and how to prevent them from happening in the first place. 1. Not investing in the right products Sure, beauty hauls are all good—we embark on our own often enough—but when your skin throwing a very particular kind of tantrum, it’s a better idea to hit up your dermatologist to get a medical-grade plan in place rather than taking wild guesses at the new arrivals gondola. “I think one mistake that people make is that they’ll go to a store and spend so

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2019 Health Diet Vegetarians

7 Whole30-approved meals you can make in your Instant Pot right now

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May 11, 2019 at 08:00AM by CWC The payoffs for the Whole30 may be great—better digestion! knowing exactly what your body can and can’t tolerate!—but man it comes at a price. Cutting out refined sugar, processed foods, grains, legumes, and dairy is tough. Even though there’s still plenty left to eat (primarily vegetables and fruits, and organic meat, eggs, fish, and nuts), if you aren’t used to the eating plan, it’s easy to fall into the trap of rotating through the same two or three meals. (Egg burnout, anyone?) What if someone gifted you a list of recipe ideas you hadn’t thought of, and they were all meals you could make in your Instant Pot? Consider this a gift from the healthy food gods. Rounded up here are seven meals—all Whole30-approved—that will hit the spot every time. Keep reading for the best Whole30 Instant Pot recipes that will massively free up your weeknights. Photo: I Heart Umami 1. Butter chicken Sticking to the Whole30 food list absolutely does not mean giving up meals full of flavor. This recipe calls for turmeric, coriander, smoked paprika, and masala powder. The ghee-ed up chicken will soak up the spices in the Instant Pot, ensuring every bite is delicious. Photo: 40 Aprons 2. Chicken tortilla-less soup Another way to upgrade your chicken using your Instant Pot is with a Mexican-inspired soup. (This recipe has a couple versions for other eating plans, so just be sure to nix the coconut cream to stay compliant.) Like

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2019 Health Relaxation Yoga

5 tips for quieting your mind when your thoughts won’t shut the heck up

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May 11, 2019 at 06:00AM by CWC With everything you have going on, it’s understandable that you have a busy mind. After all, you’re regularly juggling work issues, family schedules, and general life. And mentally shutting off all that can be hard, even if it’s all you really want to do. Still, having a constantly buzzing busy mind can lead to what’s known as “anticipatory anxiety,” which means having anxious feelings about things that can happen in the future, says psychologist Erika Martinez, PsyD. “Quieting the mind can help reduce that anticipatory anxiety that can wreak havoc on your emotional and physical health,” she says. Furthermore, a busy mind that never quits can also stress you out—and stress can take a serious toll on your body, says psychologist Alisa Ruby Bash, PsyD, “Quieting your mind is so important because all of your health—physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual—needs a relaxed, calm starting place to function optimally,” she says. “Quieting the mind can help reduce that anticipatory anxiety that can wreak havoc on your emotional and physical health.” —psychologist Erika Martinez, PsyD That’s why mental-health experts often recommend practicing mindfulness, a form of meditation that focuses on shutting out white noise of life, bringing your attention to the present, and quieting your mind. “Our brains are thought-producing machines,” says psychologist Stephen Graef, PhD. “To slow that down, you have to create an experience where you give yourself the opportunity—and mindfulness meditation offers that.” Of course, it’s one thing to say you want

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