March 30, 2019 at 10:01AM If you’re constantly getting up to pee, it might be time to talk to your doctor. Continue Reading… Author Ray Bass | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
Year: 2019
The editor-tested cleansers that don’t dry out your skin
March 30, 2019 at 10:00AM by CWC Selecting a cleanser that works with dry skin can feel like a daunting task. Most foam and jelly formulations will leave you dehydrated and flaky, and finding a milk version that offers the right clean-but-not-too-clean feeling is basically impossible. But—good news: There is one product formulation out there that will have all the dry-skinned ladies shouting Goldilocks-style that you’ve finally found something “Just right!” for your particular skin concerns. Cleansing balms, which are made from oil, clean dirt and impurities off of the surface of your skin while moisturizing and protecting its barrier in the process. And instead of stripping the top layer—the way so many harsh products tend to do—it will leave you with a glow so dewy that you’ll be tempted to skip your moisturizer step (but please, don’t do that). “Oil cleansing balms remove oil-based impurities and free radicals that can lead to breakouts and premature aging,” explains Charlotte Cho, founder of K-beauty skin-care line Then I Met You. “Often times we don’t realize how many impurities are on our skin, so cleansing specifically with an oil-cleanser to gently remove makeup, excess sebum, and sunscreen sets the canvas for clean, healthy skin.” She notes that you should only use a dime-sized amount of the stuff because “a little bit goes a long way.” When you slather it on, the balm should seamlessly melt into your skin. Case in point: Drunk Elephant’s new cleansing balm is called a “butter cleanser”—and when
The 8-ingredient “spa smoothie” a celebrity nutritionist swears by
March 30, 2019 at 08:00AM by CWC I never crave vegetables on Mondays. On the first day back on the clock after a relaxing weekend, my stomach growls for sweet treats rather than greens. But Jessica Alba‘s holistic nutritionist, Kelly LeVeque, has a solid green smoothie recipe to fuel herself through the week so she can enjoy a chocolatey reward once Friday hits. If you know anything about LeVeque, it’s that she loves her Fab Four Smoothies. While she recommends them to all her clients—Alba, included!—she practices what she preaches. While there are plenty of more decadent smoothie options in her repertoire, she saves them for after she loads up on vitamins and nutrients. “I normally go green on Mondays and work my way into that chocolate peanut butter cup by Friday,” she writes on Instagram. And what better way to increase your veggie intake—and fight off work-week anxiety—than a “spa smoothie”? To kick off her Mondays, LeVeque drinks up a mix that’s loaded with plant-based protein, healthy fats, and energizing citrus. Basically, it’s just the kind of pampering your body needs to make it to Friday. When there’s no time for cucumbers on your eyes, you blend them up for breakfast with this green smoothie recipe. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kelly LeVeque (@bewellbykelly) on Mar 25, 2019 at 6:52am PDT //www.instagram.com/embed.js Kelly LeVeque’s spa smoothie 1 serving vanilla protein powder (20 to 30g) 2 Tbsp chia seeds squeeze of lemon juice handful of
The Best Outdoor Rituals To Welcome Spring With Open Arms
March 30, 2019 at 07:38AM Spring is a time of playfulness, birth, and new beginnings. Continue Reading… Author Julia Plevin | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
You can become a “shaman” in a 60-minute online workshop—and that’s a scary thing
March 30, 2019 at 06:00AM by CWC When I Google “shaman near me” from my office in New York City, I’m answered with a map showing more than five locations in Manhattan alone. It’s clear that a new class of shamans has risen to meet the needs of today’s stressed-out, anxious, suffering population, and you don’t need to trek deep into the jungle to meet with them. But with this proliferation of shamanism, an unknown quantity of people who claim to be shamans and yet have no training to speak of has also grown. As Well+Good’s guest editor Diana Stobo, a retreat leader with decades of experience in the wellness biz, outlines here, trusting your well-being to someone without the proper vetting—especially when powerful herbs and mind-altering medicines are involved—can have serious consequences. On a recent trip to Mexico, my friend participated in a three-day ancestral healing retreat. She, like many people who engage in ancient ceremonies, was looking for enlightenment, for an understanding of life’s greater purpose. It cost her her life. Over the course of the three days, a man calling himself a shaman led my friend and a group of other retreat-goers through a number of ceremonies that used intoxicating substances—ayahuasca, peyote, and kambo, a poisonous secretion from an Amazonian tree frog—to facilitate healing and induce eye- and mind-opening experiences. (There’s no scientific evidence to support their efficacy, but such benefits have long been touted anecdotally.) Before taking the kambo on the retreat’s final day, the shaman instructed
8 Ways You Should Be Using Your Freezer To Save Tons Of Money — But Aren’t
March 30, 2019 at 05:33AM It can also help you get way healthier. Continue Reading… Author Liz Moody | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
The 3 Biggest Relationship Challenges For Highly Sensitive People
March 30, 2019 at 04:44AM Empathy can make creating healthy boundaries very difficult. Continue Reading… Author Marci Moberg | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
8 queer-positive podcasts that’ll infuse your commute with some inclusivity
March 30, 2019 at 04:00AM by CWC As a queer-identifying person, I’ve found that it’s hard to come by news outlets covering LGBTQ+ politics in a nuanced and intersectional way. Heck, pinpointing media that speaks directly to me and my experiences as a queer person can feel near impossible. That’s why, as of late, I’ve been tuning into podcasts to scratch my itch for LGBTQ+-focused content. Some are NSFW and ROFL-worthy funny; others are deeply informative and intentionally political; and others are deeply empathetic and personal. But all have at least one thing in common: They’re totally binge-worthy. Scroll down for 8 queer podcasts worth a listen. 1. Dyking Out Hosted by New York City-based comedians Carolyn Bergier and Sarah York, Dyking Out explores lesbian and queer life, news, and pop culture. During each episode, they invite a gaycon (gay icon, duh) to chat about topics like threesomes, femme invisibility, or dating “straight” girls. Pro tip: Start with the first episode to meet your co-hosts and learn their voices, then feel free to bop around. 2. Food 4 Thot This podcast features four multiracial besties who dish on their salacious hookups and (in)significant others, play games, pass on the gender binary, and chat about books. You’ll laugh, you’ll snap your fingers in agreement, and you’ll probably blush. But whether you’re just now coming out of the closet or have known your identity since you could say the word drag, the queer quartet will force you to ask yourself questions like: What
These Gluten-Free Sweet Potato Waffles Will Make Your Morning
March 30, 2019 at 02:03AM They take less than 15-minutes to make and pack in the veggies! Continue Reading… Author Caroline Muggia | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
The Bacteria You’ve Never Heard Of That Promotes Weight Loss
March 30, 2019 at 12:43AM How Akkermansia muciniphila can promote a healthy weight, metabolism, and blood sugar balance. Continue Reading… Author Vincent M. Pedre, M.D. | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue