Author: CityWomen

November 18, 2018 at 04:37AM It’s no secret that the oil from olives is full of health benefits. The stuff is a staple of the Mediterranean diet—those who follow the eating plan have been shown to live longer. But there’s a lesser-known byproduct of the plant that could bring a major boost to your life: olive leaf extract (OLE). Olive oil and olive leaf extract “are both products of the olive plant, but the leaves contain much higher concentrations of the therapeutic substance oleuropein than is found in the fruit where the oil is derived,” says Charles Passler, DC, a nutritionist and life coach. Oleuropein, for those of you wondering, “is an immune booster with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant capacities,” he says. There are three ways of getting your fix of OLE according to Dr. Passler: in supplement form, in a tea, or topically in a cream. A pill, capsule, or tincture offers the highest dosages of oleuropein. Teas, on the other hand, “are mostly for disease prevention because their content of oleuropein is usually much lower than is found in supplements” Dr. Passler says; however, he says that replacing your green tea with olive leaf extract tea is still beneficial since it has twice the amount of antioxidants. And if you’re dealing with a wound, acne, or irritated skin, Dr. Passler says a topical OLE cream can be helpful. But before you start any new treatments or supplement routines, first consult your doctor. Below are 8 olive leaf extract benefits to know about. Photo: Photo:

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November 18, 2018 at 04:24AM Good news: The cosmic conditions for Thursday are majorly supportive of positivity and enthusiasm, says astrologer Jennifer Racioppi. But there’s a lot more happening this week besides turkey and family time—here’s her best advice for everything from Friday’s new moon to the most auspicious day of the year (mark your calendar for Sunday!). Monday, November 19 With Thanksgiving preparations competing with the demands of a short work week, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed this Monday—even more so given that Mercury, the planet of communication, travels retrograde. With the moon waxing in take-charge Aries, you are capable of getting a lot done, anyway. The key to capitalizing on your ability to slay today? Do. Not. Rush. I know, I know, with so many things needing attention how can one not hustle? The phrase “go slow to go fast” rings exceptionally true now. The key to capitalizing on your ability to slay today? Do. Not. Rush. Take your time, and focus on precisely what is in front of you. And, most importantly, make time for your workout. Mars, the planet of action, makes a sharp angle to Jupiter today, meaning you can spend your energy unnecessarily fighting drama, or you can channel it with precision. Be the channel and slay. (Exercise and mindfulness support you to do just that!) Tuesday, November 20 Emotional health, a critical component of physical fitness, sometimes requires a healthy and cathartic cry. Today might be one of those days. With the sun in Scorpio,

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November 18, 2018 at 02:00AM Runners can be pretty stubborn when it comes to their schedule—as in, it’s hard for an obstacle to prevent them from hitting the pavement. Drizzling outside? The paths will be clear. Forget headphones? Sounds like a great way to zone out for 30. When it comes to running while sick, however, the situation gets a little more foggy. On the one hand, you feel not so great, and running isn’t exactly the number one thing you should do with your time. But on the other, you hate to miss an endorphin-boosting sweat sesh, no matter what the conflict du jour may be. (Personally, I hit the treadmill while sick, so I’m guilty of the aforementioned stubbornness.) This is, of course, in terms of non-severe illnesses—you should definitely ditch running when afflicted with something more serious than a cold or flu. In the past, I’ve heard a saying that if your sickness is from your neck and up, you’re okay to run—anything below that (i.e. your chest) means you should take a rest day. But to truly determine when, on your level-of-sick spectrum, it’s still okay to run and when you should actually stay in with Netflix, I consulted the pros. “It really depends on what kind of sickness you’re dealing with,” says Robert Segal, MD, physician and founder of Medical Offices of Manhattan and co-founder of LabFinder.com. “Bottom line is that there’s a reason why nature made us feel sick and you should listen to your body.

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