April 24, 2019 at 04:33PM If you’re sitting in a chair right now, here’s looking at you. Continue Reading… Author Ray Bass | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
Year: 2019
Antibiotic Use Linked To Greater Risk Of Heart Attack And Stroke In Women
April 24, 2019 at 04:02PM Here’s how your gut health plays a role. Continue Reading… Author Caroline Muggia | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
First comes love, then comes…a shared address, if you’re dating in today’s society
April 24, 2019 at 04:00PM by CWC My grandpa likes to recall the story of when, in high school, he saw my grandma for the first time and told his friends, “I’m going to marry that girl.” Well. I highly doubt that the men who like my photos on Hinge are coming to that same immediate conclusion, given the number of times a match has opened conversation with something along the lines of “wanna smash?” I mean, I have so many questions: Like, smash? That’s what you’re going with? Does that ever work for you? And, not a question, but someone please come and put me out of my dating misery because things are rarely fun, rarely hopeful, and rarely romantic. Clearly, we’re not in the same dating world my grandparents inhabited. The way in which we, as a society, approach love has changed drastically in the last few generations and decades. Common steps in a relationship formerly followed the trajectory of date, get engaged, get married, move in together, have kids. Now, TBH, it feels like a huge milestone to simply have a toothbrush at someone’s place…and even then, unless you’ve DTR, that person could still be dating other people. While noting the differences between my situation and that of my grandparents, I couldn’t help but wonder—said in my best Carrie Bradshaw voice—what are the new relationship milestones? Perhaps most strikingly is the order shift between “get married” and “make a family home.” It used to be widely taboo
OK, TMI: Why does coffee always make me poop?
April 24, 2019 at 03:00PM by CWC We’ve all been there: You’ve just finished your morning oat milk latte when you start to feel some…uh, movement below decks. You need to go to the bathroom. Like, right now. (If this doesn’t sound familiar, you’re just a liar.) Basically, coffee and pooping seem to go together like vibrators and orgasms—while it’s not a prerequisite to make BMs happen, it certainly seems to speed the process up so to speak. While obviously regular BMs are good for your health…what is it about coffee that makes you head to the toilet ASAP, and does it happen to everyone? Here’s what the experts have to say. Why does coffee make you poop? There are actually a lot of things at play here. For starters, the caffeine in coffee causes your intestinal muscles to contract, says Kelly Jones MS, RD, CSSD, LDN, which helps…ahem, move things along. However, it’s not just a caffeine thing—there are compounds in coffee itself that can make you poop. “Coffee, both regular and decaffeinated, can stimulate the movements of the distal (the lower end of the large intestine) colon,” says Kate Scarlata, RDN, LDN, a FODMAP and IBS expert. Specifically, Jones says chlorogenic acids and N-alkanoyl-5-hydroxytryptamides (try saying that five times fast) both stimulate the production of stomach acid, which helps move food through your digestive system. “Coffee stimulates the release of two hormones, gastrin (released in the stomach) and cholecystokinin (released from the small intestine),” adds Scarlata. “Gastrin increases
Treat your muscles with the new Theragun that costs half as much as the original
April 24, 2019 at 12:14PM by CWC There are very few times in life when something you really want (but can’t quite swing financially) gets a major price slash. Tuesday was one of those sweet, serendipitous occasions in the fitness world. With the launch of two new percussive therapy devices, Theragun has now made it possible to treat your sore muscles to one of their recovery devices for $300 less than the cost of the original device. The features on the G3 ($399) and the liv ($299) vary slightly from the flagship G3PRO ($599), which is intended for use by level-10 athletes. The G3PRO comes with two speeds of repercussion and six attachments to fit an adjustable arm for targeting large and small muscle groups. The G3 is similar with four attachments and a fixed arm. And finally, the lightest model at 2.5 pounds, the liv is the utilitarian workhorse of group with two attachments. While previous iterations of the Theragun were loud enough to drown out conversation clear across the room (we passed it around the office anyway), all three of the current offerings are almost whisper quiet. You wouldn’t necessarily want to, say, bust one out while your roommate is meditating, but you could definitely sneak in some percussive therapy while watching TV. For the unordained, the Theragun is a dream come true for your aching muscles. In a review from late 2018, beauty and fitness director Ali Finney wrote: “Nowadays, to the left of my couch sits
April’s Best Natural Beauty Launches Have A Superfood Theme Going On
April 24, 2019 at 11:04AM Fruits, honey, mushrooms—oh my. Continue Reading… Author Lindsay Kellner | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
How patchouli made its triumphant return to perfume bottles everywhere
April 24, 2019 at 10:51AM by CWC In American culture, patchouli has traditionally brought about a very specific image from the “free love” era, featuring long hair, incense, and tie-dyed wall hangings (think: a scene out of That ’70s Show). But long before its most recent hippie-era history, the musky scent was used in a number of East Asian practices, popping up in rituals everywhere from India to the Middle East. It was popular in Ayurveda and Chinese medicine, and brought to Europe in the days of Napoleon Bonaparte via the Silk Road. In 2019, the rich scent has made a resurgence in the fragrance industry, taking on a new life entirely. That’s for good reason: While the aroma of patchouli is undoubtedly linked to memories of peace and love for many, it also has its fair share of positive properties. “Patchouli is soothing to the nervous system, grounding and centering,” says Amy Galper of the New York Institute of Aromatic Studies. “It supports the flow of energy and circulation and eases feelings of irritability and stagnancy discomfort during women’s cycles.” And, fun fact! When you blend patchouli with sandalwood, ylang ylang, or jasmine and sandalwood, she says that i can offer some aphrodisiac properties (in case you’re looking for something to spritz yourself with ahead of a romantic evening). Modern perfumers, it seems, are taking note. “I grew up in the ’60s and ’70s in San Francisco,” says Katharine L’Heureux, founder and CEO of Kahina Giving Beauty of her
Losing THIS Much Sleep Can Seriously Hurt Your Productivity
April 24, 2019 at 09:46AM Every minute counts! Continue Reading… Author Georgina Berbari | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
How to be a good roommate to your astrological opposite
April 24, 2019 at 09:14AM by CWC Ah, roommates. Find one you love and it’s like a non-stop sleepover (complete with face masks and the occasional cathartic cry). When the pendulum swings the other way, however, you might end up living with someone who’s more Nick Miller than Phoebe Buffay. The uphill battle that constitutes finding a good housemate recently hit an all-time high—as in, as high as the constellations—when someone on a roommate search unequivocally rejected a Capricorn, the eighth sign of the Zodiac. The legality of vetoing someone based on their birthday is now being hotly debated, reports The Guardian. But the larger moral question of using astrology as a compatibility tool definitely isn’t happening in a vacuum. Astrology is a Thing right now, and some ardently cling to their birth right constellations to make interpersonal decisions like who they’ll date. (It’s an actual feature on Bumble!) To gain some clarity surrounding the cosmological legitimacy of the matter, I spoke with Amy Zerner and Monte Farber, authors of Astrology for Wellness, about the best approach to a roommate search. “We believe that the purpose of learning astrology is to improve your intuition. As a good astrologer, you shouldn’t solely use [your sign] to make decisions, it should just be one part of their decision-making mix,” says Farber. It’s kind of fun to shoot the sh*t with your friends about how your boss is difficult “because they’re a Scorpio,” but you shouldn’t write off people completely because they were born
The kang squat is probably why people started saying #SoreForDays
April 24, 2019 at 08:49AM by CWC Squats are the solid foundation of any fitness routine. With proper form, it doesn’t take long to feel the burn and see results. Standard squat variations—like sumo and single-leg—target your glutes and your quads, but kang squats are a posterior chain exercise, which means you’ll feel the burn everywhere. No, seriously. #SoreForDays was made for this move. “A kang squat is a combination of a good morning and a back squat. It combines a hip dominant and knee dominant move all in one, making it much more challenging than a solo or good morning squat,” says Emily Samuel, a trainer at New York City’s Dogpound. “It’s more of an assistance exercise, meaning it will optimize your performance for other exercises.” The kang squat might not be as commonly known as other varieties, but it’s one you’ll want to learn how to do. The movement is often used as part of CrossFit WODs. “You’ll work essentially all the major muscle groups on your backside, including your hamstrings, glutes, back, and spinal erectors, as well as your rectus abdominis (what you think of when you think abs), your obliques (the muscles on the sides of your stomach), and your quads,” says Samuel. How to perform kang squats 1. Get into position by racking the bar on your upper back. Squeeze your upper traps and shoulder blades together like you would for a back squat so it creates a muscular “shelf” for the bar to rest on.