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2019 Health

On-demand, $20 astrology readings via text message? Yep, there’s an app for that

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April 08, 2019 at 03:00AM by CWC Picture the kind of gal who does elaborate rituals to welcome the new moon and quizzes her dates on their sun, moon, and rising signs—yeah, hi, it’s me. I’ve been obsessed with astrology since my early teens, and to this day, I still feel like something’s missing if I don’t know exactly what’s going on up in the stars, at all times. You may call this type of behavior excessively woo-woo—I mean, I am a mystically-minded Pisces rising—but I actually see my astro addiction as a manifestation of my type-A, control-freak side. (Natal moon in the 6th house!) I like to meticulously map out my weeks in advance; I like to feel prepared for the unexpected; and I like to get as much insight as possible into the people around me, because relationships are messy and confusing by nature. Astrology makes me feel like I have a little more command over my own life, in some small way. So obviously I sprung at the chance to try Sanctuary, a new astrology app offering professional mini-readings via live text rather than algorithm. I already use astrology to plan my days to some degree, but in practice, it requires a lot of research time. With Sanctuary, whenever you have a question, you can message it to a pro and get a straightforward answer within minutes. It’s basically like having your own on-demand astrologer (which is exactly what my first big purchase would be if I

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2019 Health Vegetarians

WNBA player Rebekkah Brunson shares the plant-powered food that keeps her strong on and off the court

7 min read

April 08, 2019 at 02:00AM by CWC As a power forward for the Minnesota Lynx, Rebekkah Brunson has mastered how to fuel her body, getting the energy she needs for quick bursts of speed up and down the court. And she does it all without eating meat. Yes, contrary to enduring conventional “wisdom,” Brunson has proven that you can be vegan and a star athlete. She loads up on plant-based protein, fruits, and vegetables to keep her game strong, even during the off-season. However, her vegan diet doesn’t mean she’s going to miss out on waffles. Brunson and her wife, Bobbi Jo, own Sweet Gypsy Waffles, a waffle truck that offers up sweet waffles topped with powdered sugar, Nutella, and fruit, and savory ones topped with homemade chili. It was actually playing basketball abroad in Belgium that gave Brunson her first taste of real Belgian waffles, and later, she was inspired to bring the specialty stateside. Bonus: All the profits from Sweet Gypsy Waffle go directly to various charities. View this post on Instagram BB’s got boards. 3,356 to be exact. 🥇🐐 A post shared by minnesotalynx (@minnesotalynx) on Feb 25, 2019 at 11:43am PST //www.instagram.com/embed.js So, how does a pro basketball player balance eating healthy and waffles? We asked Brunson to share a week’s worth of her food and workouts. Some things to remember: Brunson is a professional athlete, so her training schedule and food needs likely look a bit different than the average person’s. And while she is

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2019 Health

What astrologers mean when they excitedly talk about a cosmic “conjunction”

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April 07, 2019 at 01:52PM by CWC As you become increasingly astro-sophisticated (and aren’t we all these days?), you’re going to hear a lot about planets, the sun, and the moon being “conjoined” in different combinations. Astrologer Jennifer Racioppi is here to help you understand what that actually describes—because FYI there’s a major conjunction happening right now—and give you the cosmic 411 on the rest of the week. Happy horoscope-ing!  After last week’s new moon in Aries, the first new moon on the astrological new year, this week offers a critical runway for your dreams to take flight. Aries, the first sign of the zodiac, provides a potent activation, and a new moon in Aries (like we had in the early hours of last Friday) opens a vital gateway. In the days after the new moon, when the moon waxes like it is now, it becomes crucial to take actions on behalf of your goals, dreams, and desires, which makes this week a valuable time to rally your life force energy on behalf of what you most desire to create. To review some basics, at the start of every lunar cycle, the sun and the moon conjoin (meaning they align at the same degree of the same sign), creating a new moon—a temporary moment when we don’t see a moon in the night sky. This alignment between the sun and the moon, known as a conjunction, creates a very fertile moment. This alignment between the sun and the moon, known

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2019 Health

The superstar soothing vitamin that your skin-care routine’s probably missing

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April 07, 2019 at 10:00AM by CWC As far as the superstar vitamins you slather onto your skin go, vitamins A and C get all the attention. It’s for good reason, of course—vitamin A is the MVP you know and love as retinol, and vitamin C is the brightening essential that skin-care devotees hoard for their regimen. But there’s another equally important vitamin that’s often overlooked, and that is… drumroll, please… vitamin B3. Vitamin B3 is actually a nutrient that your body needs in its diet, and your skin isn’t much different. The vitamin, which is also known as niacinamide, has just as much street cred as vitamins A and C, and dermatologists and facialists alike think everyone should be applying to their face. “Niacinamide is a form of vitamin B3 commonly used in skin-care products,” says Joshua Zeichner, board-certified dermatologist in New York City. “It helps brighten the complexion and lighten dark spots. It also helps calm inflammation and supports healthy collagen production.” The best part? He says it’s okay to use for all skin types, including those with very sensitive complexions. Essentially, niacinamide is a key ingredient to add to your skin-care regimen to multitask in various glow-inducing ways. “Niacinamide or vitamin B3 is a key ingredient to treat age-related skin changes, acne, and skin discoloration,” says Alison Adams-Woodford, LE, from research and development at PCA Skin. “It naturally calms the skin and provides dramatic skin brightening.” Other perks, according to her, include decreased hyperpigmentation, blotchiness, fine lines, and acne, while

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2019 Health Vegetarians

There’s one part of your Instant Pot that you probably aren’t cleaning—but should

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April 07, 2019 at 08:00AM by CWC The Instant Pot is a food-making magician. You can basically put anything you want in there—whether that’s spaghetti squash or baked potatoes—and it’s finished cooking to perfection in minutes. While clean-up is pretty easy overall (basically just the stainless steel inner pot and a quick wipe-down of the outside!), it’s the hidden silicone ring on the inside of the lid that can be a little harder to deal with. The sealing ring has a very important duty in the Instant Pot—it helps ensure an airtight seal on your closed IP, helping truly pressurize the cooker (and thus cook all your food properly). Since it’s made of heat-resistant silicone, it will be just fine in those high, steamy temps. But it only takes a few meals for it to start smelling a little, umm, funky, and battling off the odor usually takes a little more effort. Some food Redditors even report that the smells from the seal can transfer to the food they cook (something that the manufacturers of the Instant Pot generally dispute). Thankfully, getting rid of the smell only requires calling on our home cleaning BFF, white vinegar. According to Instant Pot’s website, you can kill those gross odors by removing the silicone ring from the IP and soaking it in vinegar for a few minutes or overnight. Rinse and wash it with soap and water, then let it air-dry before popping it back into your Instant Pot. If you want to

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