April 13, 2019 at 12:19AM Messages from Spirit are personal whispers to us—not the collective. Continue Reading… Author Natalie Miles | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
Year: 2019
This Workout Can Seriously Improve Your Mental Health
April 13, 2019 at 12:03AM The best time for outdoor exercise is all the time. Continue Reading… Author Ray Bass | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
Why long-term success on keto can be challenging for women, according to hormonal experts
April 12, 2019 at 04:00PM by CWC Hormonal naturopathic doctor and The Hormone Boost author Natasha Turner, ND, listened intensely as a female patient sat across from her, lamenting on her struggles with maintaining a healthy weight. “I’ve been doing keto for months and at first, the weight was falling off me so easily. But now I’m gaining it back. I have no idea what happened!” Dr. Turner recalls the woman saying. Dr. Turner wasn’t surprised. Ever since the ketogenic diet exploded in popularity, she’s been fielding complaints like this on a regular basis, primarily from her female patients. “I’m seeing a consistent trend of women adopting the ketogenic diet and the majority of them do not lose weight,” she says. She says she’s seen lots of patients who end up gaining unwanted weight, losing muscle, and developing signs of adrenal fatigue while on the buzzy eating plan. This isn’t just something “keto haters” are warning about. A study published last year in the journal Diabetes (and recently presented at a conference) points to this potential downside, too. When researchers looked at how the ketogenic diet affected male and female mice, they found that while the male mice in the study lost weight, female mice ended up gaining weight. They also developed impaired glucose intolerance, a sign of prediabetes. Of course, mice are very different from humans—so these findings don’t automatically mean that the ketogenic diet will mess with all women’s blood sugar levels and weight. But hormonal experts like
Draw your itchy skin a homemade oatmeal bath to make your soothing dreams come true
April 12, 2019 at 03:00PM by CWC Oatmeal baths have been a savior for itchy, dry skin for ages—and the perks they offer aren’t simply anecdotal, either. Yep, dermatologists also swear by the soaks from a medical POV. “Oatmeal has long been used in skin care because of its moisturizing and soothing benefits,” says dermatologist Joshua Zeichner, MD. And for a second opinion (hey, gotta do your due diligence), dermatologist Gary Goldenberg, MD, agrees: “It’s also anti-inflammatory and reduces itch. Oatmeal is soothing and can repair dry, inflamed, and damaged skin,” he says. Of course, you don’t need to have a skin issue—like eczema, psoriasis, dry skin, poison ivy, insect bites, or a sunburn, among other conditions—to enjoy the benefits of oatmeal. While it’s a great option for people who struggle with an itchy skin condition, it’s also perfect for simply pampering your skin when you’re in the mood, Dr. Zeichner says. But rather than just rubbing your benefits-laden bowl of Quaker Oats on a patchy area of skin, set the scene and draw yourself a hygge-approved, mood-boosting bath. Considering how simple it is to make a homemade oatmeal bath, you’ll be wondering why you waited so long to start the practice. In fact, there’s a solid chance you’re already the proud owner of every required ingredient. Here’s what you’ll need for a homemade oatmeal bath: Some kind of grinder, like a blender, coffee grinder, or food processor 1 cup of unflavored quick or instant oats (organic is better, if
This STEM Skill Has A Major Gender Gap, But Parents Can Fix It — Here’s How
April 12, 2019 at 01:03PM Hint: Time to purchase some puzzles. Continue Reading… Author Kelly Gonsalves | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
Asking for a friend: What can I do if I forgot to put on deodorant this morning?
April 12, 2019 at 01:00PM by CWC This a.m., about halfway through my SLT class when the instructor came over to adjust my form, I had a horrible realization: “Ohmigod,” I thought, “I forgot to put on deodorant this morning.” I started to panic, because not only was I sweating so, so much more than usual—but I straight up stank. So much so that I felt genuinely bad for the girl on the Megaformer next to me. And the worst part was knowing that since I didn’t have time to shower before heading into the office, the B.O. that had already taken hold would still somehow manage to peak through for the rest of the day, no matter how much Secret Clinical Strength I swiped under my pits. Woof. Finding myself in this sticky stinky situation, I had to know: Is there anything you can do to get rid of B.O. after you’ve forgotten to put on deodorant? Having been in this situation before (…more times than I would like to publicly admit on the Internet), I can confirm that the solution of “wipe your armpits with a tissue, apply some D.O. and hope for the best” just won’t cut it. So I decided to ask the pros WTF to do so that my poor coworkers didn’t have to suffer with the scent of me all day long (you’re welcome, Rachel). First, it’s important to understand why just slapping on some deodorant won’t fix the issue of odor once the damage
Ariana Grande’s brain scan shows her PTSD—but we shouldn’t need to see it to believe it
April 12, 2019 at 12:46PM by CWC Ariana Grande is constantly surpassing her own boundaries. She breaks her own records in the music industry, yes, but her triumph is set to the tune of a cultural consciousness. Last summer, the singer first spoke publicly about her struggles with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in the aftermath of a 2017 bombing at her concert in England, which claimed lives of 22 people. In the time since, Grande has shown courage and stamina that extends to practicing mental health transparency with her fans. In sharing her trauma, the 25-year-old pop icon displayed fierce vulnerability. “I don’t think I’ll ever know how to talk about it and not cry,” she told British Vogue at the time. Yesterday, in a coup for everyone (not just celebrities) pushing mental health to the forefront of the conversation, Grande took to Instagram to display the physical imprint that PTSD leaves on the brain. A series of brain scans, including her own, displayed the very visual consequences of PTSD, reports Refinery29. The photos are arresting; “hilarious and terrifying,” Grande called them. The internet snapped to attention when Grande shared the scans. In the mental health conversation, such observable evidence can help to banish stigma—clearly something is “wrong,” we can see it right there on the screen. The next step is accepting that the whole gradient of mental wellness isn’t so visible. In fact, much of it is invisible. And we need to learn to “believe” mental illness—even without visual
6 healthy grilled cheese sandwiches for grown-ups
April 12, 2019 at 10:11AM by CWC Sometimes there’s just no way to stop a craving for classic comfort foods. Maybe it’s on rainy days. Or a couple cocktails. But when the craving strikes for something warm, gooey, and dense, only a healthy grilled cheese sandwich satisfies every time. (A bowl of tomato soup for dipping is totally optional.) But the gluten! The dairy! Your body feels best when you fill it with nutrient-dense foods and not just processed ingredients. You’re an adult now. Wonder Bread and Kraft Singles, while delicious, aren’t the only the ingredients required to make your favorite childhood sandwich. 6 healthy grilled cheese sandwich recipes that satisfy the craving for comfort food. Photo: Well+Good Creative 1. Cauliflower crust grilled cheese You know how cauliflower crust is everywhere, taking over the frozen food section at every grocery store? I’ll let you in on a little secret: you can use it for more than just pizza. At Well+Good, we pack cauliflower crust with white cheddar cheese, avocado, and mustard for a next-level healthy grilled cheese. Photo: Love and Lemons 2. Tart cherry grilled cheese with sage Love and Lemons creator Jeanine Donofrio has perfected the formula for making a grilled cheese that hits all the right sensory notes—thick grainy bread, sharp cheese, fresh herbs, and fruit. That last one is a bit of a wild card, right? Her go-to is tart cherry, with a flavor strong enough to hold its own against the cheese. Photo: The Foodie Dietitian
Doing 3 dance cardio workouts in a row is just like a night in the club—right?
April 12, 2019 at 09:54AM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYRG0gUGOvc] Sometimes, ya just wind up dancing all night in a dance club. Or, okay—at a wedding. So a dance cardio class should be a breeze. But three of them? In one day? Well, Well+Good’s senior video producer Ella Dove, a self-professed fan of shaking her rump, thought she’d test it out to see just how a dance cardio-class extravaganza compares to those nights out in which you have a serious case of the twinkle toes. In the latest episode of Well+Good’s YouTube series, What the Wellness, Dove tries this very bold thing: “I’m going where many have gone before, but not quite like this,” she says. “I’m going on a dance marathon. More specifically, a dance cardio marathon.” So she signs up—voluntarily—to do three of these classes in a row. It all started in Megan Roup‘s studio for a one-on-one sesh of private dancing and sculpting. Easy (ish). Once that was over and done with, Dove felt as though that could definitely count as her workout for the day. But alas—the early evening rolls around and she hits up another New York City studio, 305 Fitness—which brings a live DJ (and a light show!) to the dance cardio sesh. Then she hit up Banana Skirt Fitness later in the night for a more music video-esque workout involving Missy Elliot-themed choreography (and twerking). Watch how Dove impressively holds up in her dance cardio marathon—does she really?—and whether she thinks doing such a thing is
6 Beauty Products That Pack Major Wellness Cred
April 11, 2019 at 10:00PM If you haven’t noticed, mainstream beauty has been getting a bit of a makeover. Or should we say, a makeunder. Continue Reading… Author | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue