April 15, 2019 at 08:35AM by CWC Now that your entire home has been given the Marie Kondo treatment, all that bare space has likely made you realize that the place could use a major wipe down. (I mean, who knew that there was so much dust hiding behind all of those joy-sucking items?!) If the thought of spring cleaning with any sort of chemical components is enough to make you want to go back into winter hibernation, you’re in luck, because there are plenty of natural disinfectants that can get the job done. A few ingredients worth keeping an eye on to banish germs from your kitchen, bathroom, and all the spaces in between: tea tree oil, white vinegar, and castile soap, all of which act as natural antibacterials. To make it even easier, we rounded up some of the easiest natural disinfectant recipes to DIY, most of which only require things you likely already have in your pantry. Wishing you a season of happy, healthy cleaning ahead. 1. For marble surfaces: Good old-fashioned soap and water When it comes to naturally disinfecting delicate surfaces, like marble, the KISS (“Keep it Simple Stupid”) mantra rings true. You want something that will get the job done, but won’t wreck your finishes. “Keep in mind though that those natural ingredients are powerful too, you should research whether they won’t ruin the materials of your home,” says Sophia Gushee, founder of Nontoxic Living. With that in mind, she suggests using simple soap
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Allbirds New Limited-Edition Shoes Are Inspired By An Unlikely Animal
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The French-girl cleanser that Sophie Turner swears by for healthy skin
April 14, 2019 at 08:00AM by CWC Whenever I’m watching my favorite character on Game of Thrones, Sansa Stark (well, okay, second after Tyrion Lannister), I wonder two things. One: How does she manage to keep her hair such a stunning shade of red? Two: How does she get that immaculate glow? (Especially while living in Winterfell!!) Luckily for me, I got to meet Stark IRL—AKA the lovely Sophie Turner—to find out just what the Lady of Winterfell’s beauty secrets are. First of all, know that the actress was rocking a very icy blonde shade of hair rather than her character’s deep red, which was much more Daenerys Targaryen than Stark. “How on earth do you keep your hair healthy when it’s always changing colors?” was the first question that came out of my mouth. “I let it air dry then put on this Wella Invigo Brilliance Spray ($17),” she tells me. “You just spray it on and it leaves your hair really shiny and it looks like it’s just been done. I also use the Wella Reflections Hair Oil ($40) and it just makes it really silky and smooth.” (Turner admits she’s not very good at styling her own hair, which is something I relate to her on.) As for her healthy complexion? “Honestly, eating healthy is the main thing,” she says of how she keeps her skin happy despite lots of travel (and, you know, stress from wielding power over her icy kingdom). “And moisturizing every day and cleansing your
How to protect your joints during an intense workout, according to HIIT trainers
April 13, 2019 at 04:00AM by CWC Anyone who wants to get in the best possible workout in the shortest period of time is probably a fan of high-intensity interval training (HIIT). In 30 minutes or less, you can bang out a full-body workout that leaves you completely breathless, leaving plenty of time to make it to work on time or simply enjoy the rest of your day. There’s just one thing to remember: If you’re not careful during the high-energy sweat sessions, you could seriously hurt yourself. While HIIT is by far one of the best ways to reach your fitness goals, it can do harm if your body isn’t ready for those high-intensity movements. If you start whipping out exercises like burpees and jump squats with minimal rest without the basic strength required to do them correctly, the end result isn’t going to be pretty. “Many people get injured during HIIT exercises because they lack the adequate strength, mobility, or stability in their muscles and joints,” says Emily Samuel, a trainer at New York City’s Dogpound. “Taking someone very deconditioned and immobile and having them do dynamic or high-intense exercises is a recipe for disaster. Many people that sign up for HIIT classes and want to get a great sweat in don’t realize that they need a baseline strength before preforming the dynamic and intense moves properly and safely.” And even if you’re already in pretty good shape, you’re still not totally safe from injury. Because of the fast
Ariana Grande’s brain scan shows her PTSD—but we shouldn’t need to see it to believe it
April 12, 2019 at 12:46PM by CWC Ariana Grande is constantly surpassing her own boundaries. She breaks her own records in the music industry, yes, but her triumph is set to the tune of a cultural consciousness. Last summer, the singer first spoke publicly about her struggles with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in the aftermath of a 2017 bombing at her concert in England, which claimed lives of 22 people. In the time since, Grande has shown courage and stamina that extends to practicing mental health transparency with her fans. In sharing her trauma, the 25-year-old pop icon displayed fierce vulnerability. “I don’t think I’ll ever know how to talk about it and not cry,” she told British Vogue at the time. Yesterday, in a coup for everyone (not just celebrities) pushing mental health to the forefront of the conversation, Grande took to Instagram to display the physical imprint that PTSD leaves on the brain. A series of brain scans, including her own, displayed the very visual consequences of PTSD, reports Refinery29. The photos are arresting; “hilarious and terrifying,” Grande called them. The internet snapped to attention when Grande shared the scans. In the mental health conversation, such observable evidence can help to banish stigma—clearly something is “wrong,” we can see it right there on the screen. The next step is accepting that the whole gradient of mental wellness isn’t so visible. In fact, much of it is invisible. And we need to learn to “believe” mental illness—even without visual
Beat the wanderlust rush and visit these worldwide destinations before they become total hot spots
April 12, 2019 at 02:00AM by CWC Even for seasoned travelers, the planning prerequisite to getting away can be a serious undertaking. Recommendations are often as hard to come by for less-trodden locales as they are for bespoke experiences in more visited spots. That’s where Travel Anywhere (and avoid being a tourist), can provide the exact actionable and helpful inspo wanderlusters need. Available April 16, the book by Pavia Rosati and Jeralyn Gerba, co-founders of travel website Fathom, provides of-the-moment travel tips and spotlights trends—like getting off the grid for an unplugged vacation, enjoying a wellness-focused trip, and taking advantage of volunteering opportunities around the world. But before you plan your itinerary, you have to pick a destination. Below, find an exclusive excerpt from Travel Anywhere that outlines the places around the world everyone will be talking about. No matter what you’re looking for—warm or cold, relaxed or fast-paced, near or far—there’s a spot worthy of adding to your travel bucket list. Using the following exclusive excerpt from Travel Anywhere, plan your next trip to the places everyone will be talking about. We don’t play favorites when it comes to travel destinations. We want to go everywhere. But making a list of the top timely destinations helps us determine where to go now. Places, like trends or people, can have their moments, fueled by forces that are obvious—big cultural openings, national anniversaries, global sporting events—or intangible. (Ever notice how all the trendsetters seem to suddenly flock to a certain island
3 workout recovery tips from an Olympic runner (yes, they’re that legit)
April 11, 2019 at 06:30PM by CWC If you’re a member of the mass exodus that always skips the stretching portion after a workout class, or if just the thought of foam rolling makes you want to skip your workout completely, Olympic runner Deena Kastor has some great news for you. Yes, she acknowledges that taking care of your muscles post-workout is important (sorry, you’re never going to totally escape that part), but considers other elements of recovery more impactful. “There have been so many great moments that running has offered me, but most have been those grand leaps of mental evolution that I can carry with me every day,” she says. “Fitness can ebb and flow, but a positive mental edge remains part of the fabric of our perspective.” To explain exactly what her fitness philosophy looks like, Kastor joined us in Austin at the Well+Good Retreat in March, where we teamed up with ASICS to show attendees how to apply Kastor’s pro-level post-workout recovery tips after their group run through the resort. Scroll down for the top 3 post-workout recovery tips Kastor recommends prioritizing. 1. Eat carbs and protein Making yourself a snack or meal with high-quality carbs and protein within 30 minutes after your workout is a must, according to Kastor. “This is a critical window to help your body halt the breakdown of tissue and begin to recover,” she explains. Her favorite options for post-workout snacks are sandwiches, smoothies, or a portion of leftovers from the previous
Um, what do compression socks even do? A podiatrist explains
April 11, 2019 at 04:00PM by CWC So you’re packing for your next far-flung adventure and you’re thinking: Sunglasses? Check. Passport? Check. Eight pairs of black leggings? Check. Compressions socks? …Wait, why am I bringing those again? We heard you’re confused, so we asked a podiatrist about the need for special socks when you’re 35,000 feet in the air. What do compression socks do anyway? “Compression socks are, as they sound, providing compression,” says New York City-based podiatrist Ernest L. Isaacson, DPM. “Blood is pumped away from the heart via the arteries, and then it comes back via the veins. That should be a pretty even process, but if the veins (or the lymphatic system), which drain the fluid out of the legs don’t work quite as well, you’re going to develop some kind of pooling in the legs.” In the high pressure environment of an airplane, the blood stops moving and your feet might swell up like twin balloons. “That cabin pressure creates a situation where your veins don’t work as efficiently. The other thing that happens is that usually you’re in a cramped in corner, and you’re sitting in a position where your legs are down and also sitting a little bit behind you,” explains Dr. Isaacson. Like a hug from a good friend though, compression socks get the blood flowing back toward your ticker. Dr. Isaacson explains that compression socks have long been recommended only to those at risk of developing blood clots. People with common risk
Wawa proves it’s possible to eat healthy at a gas station
April 11, 2019 at 08:29AM by CWC Happy National Wawa Day! What, you mean it wasn’t marked in your Google calendar and no one sent you a card for this special occasion? Well, no worries. This is in fact a real holiday and you can celebrate by raiding the convenience store of their best healthy foods. It’s true, Wawa isn’t just a place for delicious hoagies. As far as quick stop-and-shop places go, it has a pretty decent option of fresh foods for cheap. If you’re on a road trip and happen to find yourself at a gas station with a Wawa convenience store attached, you’re in luck! Peel your eyes away from the cookie dough parfait and let us introduce you to five Wawa staples that are both satisfying and healthy. 1. Kale and quinoa salad: Not only does Wawa have a whole salad menu (something most convenience stores definitely lack), there’s actually more to them than just some iceberg lettuce and a plastic container of creamy Caesar dressing. Wawa actually has kale. Kale! Besides being loaded with greens and quinoa (protein!), it also has apples, goat cheese, and dried cranberries. 2. Burrito bowl: Those little turkey pinwheels aren’t your only protein option. The burrito bowl has a whole layer of black beans, and you can add chicken or beef if you want even more protein. Or, keep it vegan. Either way, it’s one of the healthiest meals to choose from. 3. Grapes, cheese, and crackers: Perhaps the most, er, sophisticated
The lazy girl guide to a perfectly messy bun
April 11, 2019 at 07:58AM by CWC No other hairstyle is more versatile than the messy bun. Whether you’re cleaning your apartment, picking up some groceries, heading off to work, sweating in a workout class, or sitting on the sofa watching Netflix, it just does the job right. A messy bun is the style that keeps on giving, too. Ponytails require constant maintenance throughout the day, but rogue strands just make a bun look cuter. The only problem? Figuring out how to do a messy bun without all the effort. If a messy bun is supposed to be effortless how come it takes me 38 tries to get it right? — Well+Good (@iamwellandgood) March 23, 2019 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js Even though it doesn’t look like it to those who have yet to attempt a messy bun, it takes a whole lot of time and practice to get right. I, for one, have spent many far too much time in front of the mirror with sore arms trying to get that perfectly messy—but not too messy—look. But it shouldn’t take up your whole morning when you’re trying to get out the door, and it doesn’t have to take 38 tries to get it right. Here’s how to do a messy bun perfectly every time. 1. Short hair [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vf_3OYVmeyQ] Creating a messy bun with short hair that doesn’t want to stay in place can be tricky, but there’s a secret that can help: using second or third-day hair and dry shampoo. The added texture