April 24, 2019 at 01:04AM In cities like Birmingham, the park Rx idea is catching on on a large scale. Continue Reading… Author Emma Loewe | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
Year: 2019
Have You Been Feeling Anxious Lately? Here’s What To Eat & Avoid
April 24, 2019 at 12:28AM Here’s what food to eat and what to avoid when you’re feeling anxious. Continue Reading… Author Caroline Muggia | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
3 Steps For Community Volunteering If You Don’t Know Where To Start
April 24, 2019 at 12:03AM Here are some resources and tips to get you started! Continue Reading… Author Caroline Muggia | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
This Personality Type Is More Likely To Cheat In Relationships
April 23, 2019 at 05:30PM This personality trait is usually a good thing. But in this case? Not so much. Continue Reading… Author Kelly Gonsalves | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
How To Make Your Own Planters For Free, Using Stuff You Already Have
April 23, 2019 at 05:03PM We found your next weekend project. Continue Reading… Author Emma Loewe | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
Why you need oil- and water-based products in your skin-care routine
April 23, 2019 at 04:00PM by CWC When it comes to my diet, I try to squeeze in the whole comprehensive smattering of vitamins that experts recommend on the reg so that my body can function at an (at least somewhat) efficient level. I think I apply the same philosophy for my skin, but there’s a lot more to skin nutrition than just slathering on vitamins A, B3 (niacinamide), and C. “All skin thrives off of the same nutrients,” says April Gargiulo, founder of skin-care brand Vintner’s Daughter. “That’s why so many skin issues come from the same source, so it’s very important to be feeding your skin proper nutrition, which is what can alleviate inflammation and imbalance.” But while it’s important to get the right vitamins and nutrients on skin (and quick!), you also have to think about solubility of them and how they impact the skin’s barrier. “Vitamins are classified as either water soluble or fat soluble,” says Rachel Nazarian, MD, a board-certified dermatologist with Schweiger Dermatology. “Those that are water soluble are not stored in the body and need to be replenished often, versus fat soluble vitamins, which can be stored.” Then there’s the matter of absorption, which Dr. Nazarian says is more complex than just solubility. “The skin barrier is partially fatty and partially water-based, but the solubility matters as much as the size of the molecule, the thickness of your skin, and the number of hair follicles and glands that are in the area,” she explains.
Take a note from smoothies, and start blending your orgasms—stat
April 23, 2019 at 03:00PM by CWC We can all agree that orgasms are pretty great. I’d even venture to say they’re more satisfaction-inducing than an ASMR video (if that’s your thing) or reaching Inbox Zero. So when Stuart Nugent, brand manager at luxury sex-toy company LELO, told me about a supercharged orgasm that feels “like jumping into an Alpine lake under the stars on a warm, autumn night,” I had questions. Namely, what, how, and where do I sign up for this 200-level “blended” orgasm, as the sexperts call it? Let’s get right to it: “There are many different kinds of orgasms a vulva owner can have: vaginal, G-Spot, P-spot, anal, A-spot, clitoral, cervical, nipple, etc.,” says Alicia Sinclair, sex educator and CEO of anal-sex-product company b-Vibe. “If you’re experiencing a blended orgasm, it means that you’re means you’re having simultaneous orgasms.” A blended orgasm can happen when two or more (!!!) happen at the same time. Apparently, we can have it all. “If you’re experiencing a blended orgasm, it means that you’re means you’re having simultaneous orgasms.” —Alicia Sinclair, certified sex educator Since it’s not possible to experience anyone’s orgasm but your own, making a general statement about what a blended orgasm feels like is tough, says sex expert Andrea Barrica, CEO of education platform O.school. “Some people describe their blended orgasms as feeling more intense, deeper, or just as more because there are multiple points of stimulation.” Basically, the blended O is the Daft Punk of pleasure:
8 health benefits of edamame that prove it’s more than just a pre-sushi app
April 23, 2019 at 02:00PM by CWC Despite being one of the most popular crops in the world, there’s a lot of mystery around edamame—immature soybeans cooked and served inside their pods. Is it an awesome plant-based protein source? Or will it completely mess with your hormones? Can you cook with it, or do you just eat it the way they serve it in those little bowls at sushi restaurants? Consider this your edamame primer because all your burning questions are about to be answered. “Edamame is an excellent source of many nutrients and antioxidants and is a great food to include in your diet,” says registered dietitian Mascha Davis, RD. Here’s why you should consider it the next time you’re looking for a plant-based protein to mix things up. What are the most important edamame benefits for your bod? 1. It’s a good source of protein. One cup of edamame has a whopping 14 grams of protein, making it an excellent energy source—especially for vegans. “It’s higher in protein than chickpeas, lentils, or black beans,” Davis says. 2. It has all the essential amino acids. Leucine, lysine, threonine, tryptophan…gang’s all here! “Edamame has all nine essential amino acids,” Davis says. This makes it a complete protein source, versus sources like grains, nuts, and seeds. 3. Edamame is a good source of fiber. This is another reason why Davis is into edamame. One cup has six grams of fiber, which is a fourth of your recommended daily intake. 4. It supports healthy weight
There are 5 different kinds of intermittent fasting—and not all of them are created equal
April 23, 2019 at 01:28PM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qkGmfcg4Epc] If you had to describe my ideal food plan in two words, it would be: always eating. I am an all-day grazer; a person who excitedly thinks about her upcoming dinner while eating breakfast. Which is why one of the biggest trends in the wellness world, intermittent fasting, is hard for me to wrap my mind around. For the uninitiated: “Intermittent fasting is a diet in which people fast for a specific period of time at some point in their schedule,” says Tracy Lockwood Beckerman, RD, in the latest episode of You Versus Food, Well+Good’s YouTube series dedicated to answering your biggest questions about nutrition. Generally, the focus of IF is less on what you eat, she says, and more on when you’re eating. However, the term “intermittent fasting” doesn’t refer to one specific type of eating plan—there are actually several different iterations of intermittent fasting that people practice, Beckerman says. And they range from the somewhat restrictive to the extreme. Here’s your cheat sheet: 1. The 16:8 method: This is the most common type of intermittent fasting—and generally, the easiest to follow. Basically, it means that in a given day, a person eats during an eight-hour window and fasts the rest of the time. 2. The 5:2 method: You fast for two days of the week on this plan, says Beckerman. But it’s not a total fast: On the fasting days, you limit your calorie intake to 500 to 600
Dream of flying for free? Here’s the easiest way to get started with travel rewards
April 23, 2019 at 01:02PM by CWC Picture it: You’re on a first-class flight to Hong Kong. The drinks are flowing, the seats are comfy, and the towels are warm. In front of you, there’s enough legroom to actually stretch out your knees. And best of all? Your flight was free. It’s a half-baked fantasy for most of us, but for Brian Kelly, better known as The Points Guy, flying first class for free is a lucrative hobby. Kelly has made an entire business around travel hacking, the act of leveraging credit cards for free travel and other perks. Kelly isn’t the only one, of course—there are a number of blogs dedicated to the fine and calculated art of travel hacking. To reach Kelly’s level, you have to invest a fair amount of time, strategy, and math—he has an entire page dedicated to breaking down the points value of various cards, and it’s updated monthly. The good news is, you can still get the benefit of free travel even with minimal effort. I asked Kelly for his most basic tips for earning rewards, for those of us who don’t have the time or energy to become professional travel hackers. It comes down to three steps: picking a card, spending enough to get the bonus, and trading in your points. But first, a quick disclaimer: If you have a history of credit card debt, travel hacking may not be recommended for you. And even if your financial wellness habits are on