January 08, 2019 at 11:00PM Common foods that might be causing weight gain, including fruit, starchy vegetables, and “healthy” sweeteners. Continue Reading… Author William Cole, D.C., IFMCP | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
Year: 2019
I Have Dermatillomania. Here’s What Finally Helped Me Stop Picking
January 08, 2019 at 10:00PM Dermatillomania is an obsession with picking and popping your skin. Continue Reading… Author Lindsay Kellner | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
A Surprising Side Effect Of Diffusers You Didn’t Know About
January 08, 2019 at 09:00PM Calling all pet parents. Continue Reading… Author Emma Loewe | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
The Best Diets For Weight Loss, Ranked: How Keto, Vegan, IF, The Mediterranean Diet & More Stack Up
January 08, 2019 at 08:30PM How keto, vegan, intermittent fasting, the Mediterranean diet, and others stack up. Continue Reading… Author Vincent M. Pedre, M.D. | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
How To Fall In Love Again: A Brief Guide
January 08, 2019 at 08:00PM Consider the ice cream theory… Continue Reading… Author Amalia Andrade | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
Here’s a hint that hair loss might be attached to stress
January 08, 2019 at 02:25PM As a woman with long hair, shedding is a part of life. A few strands in your hairbrush or the shower drain (followed by the inevitable “clean up your damn hair” text from your live-in partner) is nothing to worry about—you’ve got hundreds of thousands of ’em on your head, after all. But if you’re pulling out hair by the fistful or waking up with a full-blown nest on your pillow every morning, it could be a sign that you’re losing your hair due to stress. “Women are mostly complaining of shedding—they’re losing hair in the shower, they’re losing hair when styling, they’re losing hair when they’re running their hands through their heads, and that shedding is our clue that it’s coming from a stressful source,” explains naturopathic doctor, Tess Marshal, ND who works with hair-growth supplement Nutrafol. “When we’re stressed, our adrenal glands produce this hormone called cortisol, and then the cortisone signals our hair follicles to shift from the growth phase, out of growth phase into catagen [a transition phase], and then hair will fall out.” This is called telogen effluvium. If you’re losing more than 150 strands per day (it depends on the length of hair, but it should be a relatively sparse palmful) or noticing a significant change in how much hair you’re losing, stress could be to blame. In addition to shedding, hair loss from stress may also happen primarily around your temples. I know, I know: Just what all need in 2019,
The surprising impact chronic illness can have on your social life—and how to deal
January 08, 2019 at 02:24PM If you are like the millions of Americans who have a chronic illness (a disease like fibromyalgia, diabetes, or MS that often has no cure and requires ongoing treatment), you’re probably well-familiar with the medical side of your illness. You’re frequently in pain, spending lots of time at the doctor’s office or on the phone with your insurance company, and often feel physically weak—even though from all physical appearances you “look” totally fine. However, certified life coach, wellness entrepreneur, and chronic illness advocate Nitika Chopra says there’s one surprising place where your condition can have a big impact: your social life. The reality is that sometimes having (and treating) a chronic illness often impacts your ability to do otherwise “normal,” day-to-day activities—like meeting up with your friends after work, going on a weekend trip with your family, or even going to work. It can be extremely isolating. And that was true for Chopra. She was diagnosed with a very bad case of psoriasis arthritis (a form of arthritis that includes flareups of red, scaly patches on the skin along with joint pain and inflammation) when she was 10 years old. In the 26 years since her diagnosis, she says there have been many periods of her life where she’s been in so much pain that she literally hasn’t been able to leave the house. In Chopra’s experience, you sometimes miss out—and it can really take a toll on your well-being. Here, she shares what has gotten her through
Yoga isn’t the only workout you should be doing barefoot
January 08, 2019 at 01:33PM Walking around the gym with your shoes off sounds super weird and maybe a little unhygienic. But people are ditching their footwear in the weight room with good reason. For starters, weightlifting barefoot builds strength and helps you to find the optimal firing position. According to San Francisco-based personal trainer Austin Lopez, CSCS, the main reason why lifters go barefoot is that it allows for a stronger connection. “When you’re barefoot, there’s little to nothing impeding your ability to feel your foot gripping the ground,” Lopez says. And that’s important. Direct contact with the ground means you’re able to fully utilize the tiny nerves on the bottom of your feet, which is crucial for control and stability, says podiatrist Emily Splichal, DPM. Balance and control certainly come in handy when you’re lifting a few (or a few hundred) pounds off the ground. “Particularly with heavy leg exercises, if you’re properly gripping the ground, you’ll not only activate your glutes more effectively, but you’ll also create sufficient space for your femur to exit the hip socket,” says Lopez. “That combination stabilizes the movement and increases range of motion. It really helps build a neuromuscular connection.” Increased awareness helps you tap into your full potential in addition to enhancing your overall experience at the gym: “You can enjoy truly feeling a lift you’re doing,” says Lopez. And if people look at you funny, just smile and remember you know something they don’t. It might feel a little off at first, but it
Psst…you totally can eat these low-sugar fruits if you’re keto
January 08, 2019 at 12:58PM Things that are on the “yes” list for the keto diet: butter, bacon, avocados, “fat bombs,” MCT oil, grass-fed beef. Things that are on the “no” list…well, basically everything else. Okay, maybe that’s an over-simplification. But the keto diet (arguably one of the biggest food trends of the past year) is famously restrictive thanks to its focus on eating lots of fat and very few carbs. Which leaves people who love carby foods like bread and pasta out in the cold. But having one little orange or apple isn’t that big a deal on keto, right? Not necessarily, according to Rachel Gargiulo, a certified nutrition consultant at Nourishing Journey in Baltimore, Maryland. “Carbs are usually the body’s preferred substance for producing and using energy,” she says. “However, when adhering to a keto diet, the body switches from using carbs, in the form of glucose, to using fat reserves instead.” This process is called ketosis and it’s linked with all kinds of benefits (from weight management to improved mood). But staying in ketosis depends on you limiting your carb intake—which is where fruit can get kind of tricky. Generally, most keto plans call for eating 30 grams of carbs per day max. For context, eating just one mango (which has over 50 grams of carbs per fruit and roughly 45 grams of sugar) puts you well over your day’s carb limit. And those extra 20 grams of carbs make a difference. “Entering ketosis usually takes anywhere from three days to a
5 Pieces Of New Tech Pave Way For More High-Tech Wellness At CES 2019
January 08, 2019 at 01:00PM Health and Wellness Tech Reigns Supreme at CES 2019 Continue Reading… Author Elizabeth Gerson | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue