January 10, 2019 at 09:00AM by CWC Sappy relationship tropes generally aren’t my thing, and I’m certainly not into Instagram PDA—or IRL PDA, for that matter. In fact, I’ve been known to audibly gag when I see a couple savagely making out on a street corner, and it makes my skin crawl whenever I hear a pair communicating via baby talk when no child is in sight. No one, I contend, wants to see it or hear it! But there is one icky-by-my-own-standards relationship behavior I myself tend to fall into with just about every partner I start to catch feelings for. And that, friends, is the pet name. Once I get comfortable with a man I’m dating, the nicknames just start flowing out, unconsciously, like a romantic tick. My usual suspects are “babe” and “doll” (“baby” and “daddy” are gross, so I never go there). And while I see myself slide into pet-name territory as a compelling sign that I’m warming up to the person in question, the practice isn’t just reserved for romantic partners. My platonic pals get ’em too—“kitten” and “sweets” are some stellar terms of friendship endearment in my lexicon. Calling a partner “sweet cheeks” may actually be code for—or even a more romantic way of saying—“our relationship is progressing to a point where I feel comfortable letting my guard down around you.” Are you annoyed with me yet? Well, if you are, consider switching over to the pet-name-accepting team, because there’s science to back up
Year: 2019
Opioid addiction in women is growing at alarming rates—what accounts for the increased risk?
January 10, 2019 at 08:56AM by CWC Cassidy Webb was 17 when she got her wisdom teeth removed. As is common after a wisdom tooth extraction, she was prescribed hydrocodone—the generic form of Vicodin—to help her manage the pain. But for Cassidy, it was the spark that ignited an opioid addiction. “I fell in love with it immediately,” she says. “It helped me slow down and relax.” After her prescription ran out, she complained to her doctor that her teeth hurt and got a refill. And when that ran out, she started buying pain meds illegally. “I went off to college and I started doctor shopping. I found a doctor who would give me pain medications every month,” she says. “I would just tell him I had bronchitis.” She also started selling weed to have the money to buy opioids illegally—including heroin, which she had started injecting. “All my money went to drugs,” Webb says. She had started college with a full-ride scholarship to study chemistry, but all her attention went to fueling her addiction. “I kept using for two years and it reached a point where I had lost the will to live,” she says. She eventually decided to intentionally overdose. “I told myself that if I did wake up, I would get help,” she says. Fortunately, Webb did indeed wake up, in the hospital, and decided to leave her home state of Arkansas and go to an in-patient treatment facility in Florida to deal with her addiction. Now, she’s
Get ready for #BossYear: What 2019 numerology means for you
January 10, 2019 at 08:42AM by CWC If you’ve already sensed this year is going to bring on some pretty powerful changes, you’re right. While there are plenty of fun woo-woo ways to find out what the future holds (like picking your personal tarot card), one of the most exciting methods is numerology, which uses numbers to give you a deeper understanding of yourself. Your personal numerology can be derived from your birthdate or numbers that correspond to the letters in your name, but more general numerological can also help elucidate some blessings for the months to come. In the latest episode of That’s So Retrograde, hosts Elizabeth Kott and Stephanie Simbari speak with numerologist Remington Donovan to discover exactly what’s in store for 2019. While 2018 was a time of “limitless possibilities and a very fluid, graceful ease of things coming to us,” as an “11” year, it also was a year when all those things coming to you could feel overwhelming, Donovan says, citing many high-profile suicides. This year, its time to take everything you received from the past and build on it, specifically as it relates to your career. Of 2019, a “3” year, Donovan says to expect “a year of accessing unlimited capabilities and unlimited genius.” “I want everyone to make this year a year of building, a year of achievement, and a boss year,” Donovan says. “This is the year of personal empowerment, and if we use that empowerment to also help and guide and empower others, that’s the boss
3 sneaky things that deplete collagen (but are easily fixable!)
January 10, 2019 at 08:31AM by CWC There’s a reason why more eateries are serving up bone broth and why Dirty Lemon has caught Coca-Cola’s eye (and pocketbook): We just can’t get enough collagen. It’s in beauty products, protein powders, and even in matcha. Between helping relieve sore joints, improve digestive health, and keeping skin looking plump and young, the wellness minded are hooked. While most people know the best sources to get collagen, what’s less talked about are the habits we do every day that are unknowingly depleting the stuff we’re working so hard to build up. While the biggest reason for the breakdown of collagen is aging—alas, not to be helped—there are easy lifestyle tweaks that can work in our favor. “Collagen depletion is an unavoidable part of the aging process. Rather than focus on ‘anti-aging’ which is flawed concept, as we all age, I like to think of it as preserving the integrity of the skin,” says beauty nutritionist and Well+Good contributor Frances Phillips. Mia Finkelston, MD, a board-certified family physician who treats patients via telehealth app LiveHealth Online, agrees. “Even if you do everything ‘right,’ everyone starts to lose collagen around age 25, and definitely in their 30s, so it’s also important to accept and be comfortable with that,” she says. “The key is knowing that, while also doing what you can for where you are in life.” As it happens, there are some super easy behavioral changes that can help slow down collagen depletion in skin and beyond. So keep on scrolling as
Nobody’s head-over-heels for every yoga pose. Here are 10 asana alternatives
January 10, 2019 at 07:33AM by CWC Yoga is a force to be reckoned with. The 10,000-year-old practice has built a reputation as an accessible exercise that welcomes practitioners of any age. Beyond loosening tight muscles, some claim yoga has the power to clear the mind and mend broken hearts. But for every pose you love to hear an instructor call mid-vinyasa, there’s at least one you’d rather nama-stay the hell away from. I asked the staff at Well+Good which poses should be banished for eternity, and people weren’t shy about sharing their strong opinions. “Child’s pose because I hate getting my face that close to the mat #germaphobe,” one exclaimed (while two others signaled agreement with the “face with tears of joy” emoji). “You will never catch me in crow pose. My triceps aren’t shelves and I’m fine with that,” another declared. And of happy baby, one staffer said: “I’m a grown woman, damn it. I don’t want to roll around on my back with my legs in the air,” to which another staffer replied, “This is also where everyone farts.” While each pose has a purpose, we asked a yoga teacher how to modify some we’d rather skip altogether, making them feel more like savasana and less like, well, themselves. Try these alternatives to your least favorite yoga poses 1. If you hate child’s pose (Balasana), try Apasana Lie down on your back and pull your knees into your chest. Wrap your arms around your shins and give yourself a
“My therapist forced me to have a meltdown—but it was actually a good thing”
January 10, 2019 at 06:31AM by CWC If I had to describe my 2018 in one word it would be: traumatizing. It started in July, when I suddenly became one of two sole caretakers for a family member diagnosed with a rare form of cancer. I spent most of my summer in and out of the hospital with that family member helping them through treatments. In early September, there was another blow when a friend I had considered to be a mentor, surrogate father, and guiding light of wisdom suddenly passed away. Amidst all this, I also tried to be there for close friends who needed surgery or who were struggling with pressing mental health issues. It was…a lot. In order to function in the midst of all this turmoil, I avoided doing anything that pertained solely to myself. I canceled all my doctor’s appointments and I didn’t see my therapist. For months, I barreled through life with a level of dexterity I didn’t know I was capable of, hiding from my feelings by distracting myself with work and day-to-day tasks. I pretty much did the opposite of taking it slow or finding room to breathe. It’s not that I’m a robot (I’ve actually described myself as being George Costanza-esque). But since the hellfire period had begun, I was operating in an emotionally detached (but barely keeping it together) state. I was always on the verge of crying, I would wake up overcome with anxiety and panic, and I felt a constant irrational rage
Can Inflammation In The Gut Lead To Mental Illness?
January 10, 2019 at 04:54AM New study shows that women with IBD are at an increased risk for mental illness. Continue Reading… Author Gretchen Lidicker | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
We Tried The New (Gluten-Free!) Oat Milk — Here’s Our Verdict
January 10, 2019 at 03:00AM Is oat milk a trend or a new staple? Continue Reading… Author Liz Moody | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
This 1-Ingredient Shot Basically Stops Sugar Cravings In Their Tracks
January 10, 2019 at 01:00AM You’ll never look at a cookie in the same way again. Continue Reading… Author Liz Moody | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
The 21-Day Action Plan For More Meaningful Connections
Doing These 21 Things Creates Deeper & More Meaningful Relationships Continue Reading… Author | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue January 10, 2019 — 9:00 AM Every single journey toward wellness is as unique as each individual seeking it. No one routine is the same as the next, and that’s the beauty of it. We’re all nourished spiritually, mentally, and physically by different things, and that extends to self-care—the practices that make us feel happy, confident, and whole. So much of the self-care conversation has centered around the idea of “you do you,” which—don’t get us wrong—is awesome and very much needed. But as 2019 kicks off, we’re focusing on expanding self-care to include an often overlooked yet major common denominator for everyone’s wellness: our personal relationships. Research has shown that strong ties and relationships are a significant marker of happiness and quality of life. But whether it’s strengthening a romantic relationship, connecting deeper with a family member, or reconnecting with an old friend, every bond is different. “Relationships are a lot like houseplants: Some plants are high maintenance and need a lot of care and specific environment, but they are unique and beautiful. Other plants require hardly anything,” says Christy Haas, a relationship counselor based in Cincinnati. “Being aware of what your relationship needs and cultivating that is so important,” she adds. “Knowing what your loved one requires to feel connected to you and vice versa is key.” For example, some people will be moved by receiving