June 11, 2019 at 06:24AM by CWC When’s the last time you pooped? If your answer is “three days ago,” that might mean you’re constipated. But if you have little rabbit poops multiple times a day and never feel quite finished, you could also be constipated. The symptoms of constipation look different for everyone, and many people who are constipated have no idea. New research by King’s College London, published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology last week, found there’s a discrepancy between what people think constipation is, and what it actually is. The team, including lead author Eirini Dimidi, PhD, RD, collected data from 2,557 people (of which 934 had self-reported constipation), 411 general practitioners, and 365 gastroenterology specialists. “We kept meeting people who would tell us they suffered from constipation, but, when we screened them against the formal diagnostic criteria used around the world, they wouldn’t meet the criteria,” says Dr. Dimidi, a research associate at King’s. Conversely, only one third of those who reported constipation symptoms recognized those symptoms as constipation, she says. ad_intervals[‘399857_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘399857_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’);}); } }, 100); So, what exactly is constipation? New York-based gastroenterologist Rita Knotts, MD, says that some of the telltale signs include having less than three bowel movements per week, having to use your your finger get things moving, having hard or lumpy poop, straining to poop, or having an incomplete poop. Should you experience at least two of these symptoms for at least
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Major new research finds there’s no one perfect eating plan for everyone
June 10, 2019 at 04:00AM by CWC Food is confusing. Your coworker might credit the ketogenic diet for helping with weight management while your next door neighbor says it definitely didn’t work for her. In Europe, a cup of coffee after dinner is the norm, whereas if you tried to adopt the habit stateside, you know it would have you bouncing off the walls until 4 a.m. A new study looking at data from about 1,100 people found that 60 percent of how we respond to food is totally unrelated to DNA—meaning that how your body reacts to food is going to be different than how your mom, sister, partner, friends, or favorite Instagram influencer react to it. The study was performed by ZOE (in conjunction with Massachusetts General Hospital and King’s College London), a nutritional science company that wants to better understand how people respond to food. The research was led by Tim Spector, a professor of genetic epidemiology at King’s College London, a co-founder of ZOE, and the director of the TwinsUK study. (Note: Spector presented his findings at the American Society of Nutrition conference in Baltimore, Maryland on Monday; a rep for ZOE says the study will be published later this year.) For two weeks, the participants (all healthy adult volunteers between the ages of 18 and 65) ate a mix of pre-set meals provided by the researchers and “free-living meals” (aka what they’d normally eat), logged their meals, and collected and recorded certain biometric data after
Porn vs. reality: Here’s everything you’ve ever wanted to know about squirting
June 08, 2019 at 06:00AM by CWC It seems like many people are just about as confused about squirting as they are about why people feel the need to ghost each other. So, in the interest of filling in sex-knowledge gaps, pros are here to explain female ejaculation myths and facts: where it comes from, what it’s made of, and how to actually do it. First things first, though: Female ejaculation isn’t some porn-propagated urban legend. “Even ancient texts, like the The Kama Sutra, reference women’s ability to expel fluids during sex,” says sexologist Jess O’Reilly, PhD, host of the Sex with Dr. Jess Podcast. “Squirting is the word most people use to refer to the ejaculation in people with vaginas, but it’s a bit of a misnomer.” Basically, dismiss the image of a hose-like release. “Usually, the fluid expelled is about a teaspoon in volume and doesn’t actually squirt across the room.” That said, there is variability in what squirting looks and feels like. Some women’s ejaculate may dribble, and others’ may gush, spray, or actually squirt with force, says sexologist Sadie Allison, PhD, founder of sex-toy boutique Tickle Kitty. “It comes down to each person’s body and anatomy.” Dr. O’Reilly likens the situation to sweat, and how that volume varies between people. How common is female ejaculation? While data suggests that anywhere between 10 and 50 percent of women experience involuntary ejaculation in their lifetime, Dr. O’Reilly suspects that more women are capable. “It’s likely that most women
Porn vs. reality: Here’s everything you’ve ever wanted to know about squirting
June 08, 2019 at 06:00AM by CWC It seems like many people are just about as confused about squirting as they are about why people feel the need to ghost each other. So, in the interest of filling in sex-knowledge gaps, pros are here to explain female ejaculation myths and facts: where it comes from, what it’s made of, and how to actually do it. First things first, though: Female ejaculation isn’t some porn-propagated urban legend. “Even ancient texts, like the The Kama Sutra, reference women’s ability to expel fluids during sex,” says sexologist Jess O’Reilly, PhD, host of the Sex with Dr. Jess Podcast. “Squirting is the word most people use to refer to the ejaculation in people with vaginas, but it’s a bit of a misnomer.” Basically, dismiss the image of a hose-like release. “Usually, the fluid expelled is about a teaspoon in volume and doesn’t actually squirt across the room.” That said, there is variability in what squirting looks and feels like. Some women’s ejaculate may dribble, and others’ may gush, spray, or actually squirt with force, says sexologist Sadie Allison, PhD, founder of sex-toy boutique Tickle Kitty. “It comes down to each person’s body and anatomy.” Dr. O’Reilly likens the situation to sweat, and how that volume varies between people. How common is female ejaculation? While data suggests that anywhere between 10 and 50 percent of women experience involuntary ejaculation in their lifetime, Dr. O’Reilly suspects that more women are capable. “It’s likely that most women
This woman is challenging some big yoga assumptions
June 07, 2019 at 03:30AM by CWC Well+Good presents Wellness in Color, a new series highlighting prominent wellness practitioners of color who are doing healing work in their communities. Featuring conversations led by Latham Thomas, a Well+Good Council member and the founder of Mama Glow, these stories shine a spotlight on energy workers, nutrition experts, sexuality doulas, and other wellness luminaries. Here, Sinikiwe Dhliwayo, the founder of Naaya Wellness—which creates yoga and mindfulness programming for people of color—explains why she’s so passionate about her mission. Photo: Joel Arbaje Latham Thomas: Can you tell us a little bit about yourself and the work you do with Naaya Wellness? Sinikiwe Dhliwayo: I was born in Zimbabwe and left when I was about two. After I was injured while training for the New York City Marathon, my physical therapist suggested doing yoga. I kept going back to the practice because I was working in an environment that wasn’t very supportive, and yoga became a respite. Then I worked with Bent On Learning, a nonprofit that puts yoga in public schools for kids. With Naaya, I’m working on an accessible teacher training program, and I’m always thinking of ways to push a visual narrative of what wellness looks like. Despite the fact that there are teachers of color in yoga or meditation, there is no visibility. To me, it’s important to change the conversation visually as well. What inspired you to do this work? Working with kids and seeing how they were benefiting from
This woman is challenging some big yoga assumptions
June 07, 2019 at 03:30AM by CWC Well+Good presents Wellness in Color, a new series highlighting prominent wellness practitioners of color who are doing healing work in their communities. Featuring conversations led by Latham Thomas, a Well+Good Council member and the founder of Mama Glow, these stories shine a spotlight on energy workers, nutrition experts, sexuality doulas, and other wellness luminaries. Here, Sinikiwe Dhliwayo, the founder of Naaya Wellness—which creates yoga and mindfulness programming for people of color—explains why she’s so passionate about her mission. Photo: Joel Arbaje Latham Thomas: Can you tell us a little bit about yourself and the work you do with Naaya Wellness? Sinikiwe Dhliwayo: I was born in Zimbabwe and left when I was about two. After I was injured while training for the New York City Marathon, my physical therapist suggested doing yoga. I kept going back to the practice because I was working in an environment that wasn’t very supportive, and yoga became a respite. Then I worked with Bent On Learning, a nonprofit that puts yoga in public schools for kids. With Naaya, I’m working on an accessible teacher training program, and I’m always thinking of ways to push a visual narrative of what wellness looks like. Despite the fact that there are teachers of color in yoga or meditation, there is no visibility. To me, it’s important to change the conversation visually as well. What inspired you to do this work? Working with kids and seeing how they were benefiting from
The most French-girl way to wash your hair leaves your strands shiny AF
June 05, 2019 at 12:40PM by CWC I’m basically half-Parisian at this point. I swipe on micellar water twice a day, every day, for my French-girl fresh skin, I rarely wash my hair (it’s tres chic!), and wear stripey shirts like it’s my job. And now I’m taking my Paris-approved regimen one step further by drowning my hair in micellar shampoo. I know, you’re probably gasping—I was shook upon learning that micellar water, AKA the magical cleansing ingredient that removes gunk from your skin, can work that same gunk-removing magic on your strands and your scalp, too. Color me intrigued. Basically, what micellar molecules do to your hair exactly what they do to your face: They gets rid of all the dirt without leaving your hair overly dry and damaged. “Micellar water shampoo formulas are ideal for an everyday shampoo because it cleans away the oil and gunk your hair has picked up during your day,” says Herbal Essences beauty scientist Rachel Zipperian. “The tiny but powerful cleaning micelles work so well because one side of the micelle is attracted to oil, the other end is attracted to water. During use, the micelle is activated so it can trap the oil and suspend it in water that is then rinsed away.” Basically, it’s molecular magic. Many of these formulas use this technology so that they can tap traditional cleansing agents (things like sulfates and coca-betaine) at lower levels. Personally, I’ve used Kerastase’s take on a micellar shampoo and had really
The most French-girl way to wash your hair leaves your strands shiny AF
June 05, 2019 at 12:40PM by CWC I’m basically half-Parisian at this point. I swipe on micellar water twice a day, every day, for my French-girl fresh skin, I rarely wash my hair (it’s tres chic!), and wear stripey shirts like it’s my job. And now I’m taking my Paris-approved regimen one step further by drowning my hair in micellar shampoo. I know, you’re probably gasping—I was shook upon learning that micellar water, AKA the magical cleansing ingredient that removes gunk from your skin, can work that same gunk-removing magic on your strands and your scalp, too. Color me intrigued. Basically, what micellar molecules do to your hair exactly what they do to your face: They gets rid of all the dirt without leaving your hair overly dry and damaged. “Micellar water shampoo formulas are ideal for an everyday shampoo because it cleans away the oil and gunk your hair has picked up during your day,” says Herbal Essences beauty scientist Rachel Zipperian. “The tiny but powerful cleaning micelles work so well because one side of the micelle is attracted to oil, the other end is attracted to water. During use, the micelle is activated so it can trap the oil and suspend it in water that is then rinsed away.” Basically, it’s molecular magic. Many of these formulas use this technology so that they can tap traditional cleansing agents (things like sulfates and coca-betaine) at lower levels. Personally, I’ve used Kerastase’s take on a micellar shampoo and had really
Ikea’s robotic ‘furniture of the future’ transforms 1 room into 3 for the ultimate minimalist aesthetic
June 05, 2019 at 07:32AM by CWC Living in New York City (where a bedroom the size of a closet goes for $1,000/month) has taught me the immense value of space. My number one question before purchasing anything now is, “Wait! Can I spatially afford this?!” Cities make minimalists of all of us. And if the well-furnished minds at Ikea have anything to say about it, doing more with less is about to get super chic. The company announced its 2020 plans to roll out a robot named Rognan, which “transforms small spaces into comfortable, multifunctional homes.” “Designed in partnership with the American furniture startup Ori Living, Rognan changes to meet your needs, from sleep, to getting dressed, to having guests, and more,” reads an announcement from Ikea on Instagram. The real-life magic of the device means that, with the touch of a button, you can transform a single piece of furniture into a bed, a couch, a closet, and a desk. (Please excuse me while I swoon.) View this post on Instagram Meet our new robot, ROGNAN. Forget compromise in a small space. ROGNAN transforms small spaces into comfortable, multifunctional homes. It changes to meet your needs, from sleep, to getting dressed, to having guests, and more. The population of cities is growing, and our living spaces are shrinking. ROGNAN is a product for this new reality of modern urban life. Planned launch date: during 2020. @ori_living #IKEADDD2019 #IKEAtoday #IKEA #ROGNAN #oriliving A post shared by IKEA
Ikea’s robotic ‘furniture of the future’ transforms 1 room into 3 for the ultimate minimalist aesthetic
June 05, 2019 at 07:32AM by CWC Living in New York City (where a bedroom the size of a closet goes for $1,000/month) has taught me the immense value of space. My number one question before purchasing anything now is, “Wait! Can I spatially afford this?!” Cities make minimalists of all of us. And if the well-furnished minds at Ikea have anything to say about it, doing more with less is about to get super chic. The company announced its 2020 plans to roll out a robot named Rognan, which “transforms small spaces into comfortable, multifunctional homes.” “Designed in partnership with the American furniture startup Ori Living, Rognan changes to meet your needs, from sleep, to getting dressed, to having guests, and more,” reads an announcement from Ikea on Instagram. The real-life magic of the device means that, with the touch of a button, you can transform a single piece of furniture into a bed, a couch, a closet, and a desk. (Please excuse me while I swoon.) View this post on Instagram Meet our new robot, ROGNAN. Forget compromise in a small space. ROGNAN transforms small spaces into comfortable, multifunctional homes. It changes to meet your needs, from sleep, to getting dressed, to having guests, and more. The population of cities is growing, and our living spaces are shrinking. ROGNAN is a product for this new reality of modern urban life. Planned launch date: during 2020. @ori_living #IKEADDD2019 #IKEAtoday #IKEA #ROGNAN #oriliving A post shared by IKEA