Year: 2019

April 09, 2019 at 06:30PM by CWC If you can’t remember the last time you used a skin-care product to the last drop, we don’t blame you. For many of us, skin-care fatigue is real with the sheer number of cleansers and serums crowding our cabinets. The good news? You don’t need an overly complicated multi-step regimen to address all your skin concerns at once—and when streamlining, supporting the healthy flora living on your dermis should be goal number one, no matter your age. “When your skin’s microbiome is healthy, you don’t need a complicated skin-care routine nor do you need to keep changing products as you age,” says Maya Ivanjesku, chief scientific officer of LaFlore® Probiotic Skincare, a microbiome-focused line of natural, clinical-strength topicals. So instead of your dozens of products targeting each issue (dryness, breakouts, fine lines, oh my), you could actually improve your complexion’s health across the board by focusing on preserving your skin barrier. To make the shift, we enlisted the formulation scientist to give you the details on how a pared-down, probiotics-enriched regimen can help you get that glow at every age. Keep reading to discover why probiotic-enriched skin care is right for your skin type—at any age. 1. A probiotics-infused routine is designed to be universal There are two common modes of choosing skin care: Beelining for brands you know, and shopping for products that target specific issues. “Much of what we have been taught about skin care over the years, especially in terms

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April 09, 2019 at 04:00PM by CWC I can get through some pretty tough AF workout moves. Ask me to do jump squats, one-handed burpees, and incline sprints, and I’ll (begrudgingly) do ’em. Heck, I’m even doing SLT—one of New York’s hardest workout classes—three days a week in a three-month challenge with my fellow fitness editors. For some reason, though, mountain climbers stick out to me as one of the most difficult things to do. It sounds weird, because mountain climbers are just a high plank in which you jump your knees into your chest one after the other. And yet—ask me to do them for merely 30 seconds and I simply can’t without stopping after, like, 10 seconds. What gives? “A mountain climber is a much more advanced movement than many people think, and it is no wonder that so many of us struggle with an exercise like this,” says Jeff Brannigan, program director at Stretch*d Space. “This is a movement that requires great stability and core strength in order to be done properly and for an extended period of time.” He likens it to a super-advanced plank. Great, because planks are hard enough on their own. But you’re taking a plank and removing stability from the equation with the running of the legs. “You’re taking a basic plank and introducing quick, unstable movements which can drastically increase the difficulty of the position,” he explains. “Typically with an exercise like this, most people struggle with the weakness or poor mobility

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April 09, 2019 at 03:00PM by CWC Inflammation is no joke. On an acute level, it can cause redness and swelling—a sign that you’re dealing with some type of injury or infection. And on a chronic level, it’s been linked with a range of serious health conditions, like heart disease, cancer, obesity, and even depression. Clearly it’s something to try and avoid, so it’s good news that strategies exist for helping that happen. One great option is none other than essential oils. “Essential oils are a great support tool for relieving the discomfort from inflammation that can occur on the surface of our skin and even internally, like in joints, our upper respiratory area, and our belly,” says aromatherapist Amy Galper, co-founder of the New York Institute of Aromatic Studies. “Essential oils are a great support tool for relieving the discomfort from inflammation that can occur on the surface of our skin and even internally, like in joints, our upper respiratory area, and our belly.” —Amy Glaper, aromatherapist In fact, there’s a whole range of essential oils that can help combat aches and pains you may experience from inflammation. Each option works a little differently, but experts note how they can make a specific impact. Add the following 10 essential oils to your inflammation-busting kit. 1. Thyme Thyme contains a lot of carvacrol, a phenol that works as a natural anti-inflammatory. “It has antioxidant, antibacterial, and antifungal properties,” says Irina Todorov, MD, medical co-director for the Cleveland Clinic Center for

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April 09, 2019 at 12:50PM by CWC If golden milk isn’t already a part of your life, you should make room for it. The drink is the definition of a wellness beverage with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties from turmeric that help with digestion, skin health, muscle soreness, and more. But if you don’t want to take the time to make it at home, you’re in luck. Trader Joe’s is coming through as always. In the latest episode of the buzzy podcast Inside Trader Joe’s, Matt Sloan, the company’s vice president of marketing product, spilled the details on a handful of new products. While a gluten-free Mochi cake mix and a vodka-free Bloody Mary salsa (yes, seriously!) made the cut, the biggest standout is definitely the Turmeric Ginger Coconut Beverage. “Turmeric has been on so many people’s minds. So many things with turmeric has been popular, and we get a lot of requests for that,” Sloan says. “We have what’s known as ‘golden milk’ coming—a non-dairy version that’s made with coconut milk.” According to Trader Joe’s, the drink also contains ingredients like honey, cinnamon, and black pepper. The drink has 80 calories and 6 grams of sugar per serving, with four servings per container. And you won’t have to wait very long to get your hands on it. Sloan says the beverage should be out very soon, providing yet another reason to stalk the aisle’s at TJ’s. A few more items to add to your grocery list at Trader Joe’s: Teeny

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