September 27, 2018 at 09:06AM Watch out matcha and bubble tea—another trendy drink is coming for your turf. And it might just be the most interesting one yet. If you’re still getting used to drinking chewy tapioca balls through a straw, then you’re probably going to feel super weird about sipping on cheese: It’s the most-talked-about ingredient in the newest Japanese drink that’s taking over Instagram. While the drink originated in Taiwan back in 2010, it’s spread across Asia over the years and is so popular today that Eater reports popular franchises in China serve up to 1,000 cups a day. The trend is just beginning to make waves in America, though, thanks to cafes like Little Fluffy Head and Happy Lemon that make it impossible not to post your pretty cheesy foam-topped beverage online. View this post on Instagram This may be cheesy but we think you’re grate! Happy Friday!!! Be sure to stop by #LittleFluffyHead and capture a shot like @sexyicecreamgirl for a chance to be featured. . . . . . #dtla #downtownla #losangeles #saycheese #cheesetea #tea #boba #bobashop #drink A post shared by Little Fluffy Head Cafe (@littlefluffyhead) on Mar 16, 2018 at 7:08am PDT //www.instagram.com/embed.js The typical cheese tea is made up of a base of either green or black tea—both of which have seriously impressive benefits, whether that’s their de-bloating powers or ability to better your gut health and boost your brain power—a bit of milk, about a tablespoon and a half of cream cheese, and
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People swear ginger baths can combat cold and flu symptoms—this is what you need to know
September 26, 2018 at 02:58PM When sickness strikes, many holistic wellness devotees recommend sipping some ginger tea or sweating it out in a hot bath. But did you know that combining both—in the form of a ginger bath—is also said to help alleviate aches, digestive discomfort, or cold symptoms? Okay, so there’s no formal evidence proving a ginger bath’s alleged benefits. But there are tons of anecdotal reports online from those who swear the practice is a super effective form of a sweaty detox. Why? “Ginger speeds up circulation, which creates heat, causing a sweat response,” says Jennifer Palmer, a holistic wellness coach with a doctorate in traditional naturopathy and owner of wellness center Nourishing Journey in Columbia, MD. Baths obviously create some heat of their own, so it’s easy to see why some people choose to combine the two—even if it’s not a research-backed wellness hack. Why take a ginger bath? Some people take ginger baths to alleviate cold and flu symptoms, while others use them to detox after a big night out. Still others take them regularly in hopes of purging the everyday chemicals we’re all exposed to in the modern world. Palmer says ginger baths are “a fabulous option for sweating out toxins, but they are good for many other things as well.” According to her, a ginger bath may: Calm digestive discomfort Aid in proper digestion Increase blood circulation Aid in reducing inflammation Help improve metabolism Again, Western medicine might raise an eyebrow at these claims. Yet anyone can get
Can’t catch enough zzz’s? Magnesium might be the all-natural sleep aid you need in your life
September 26, 2018 at 11:02AM When it comes to sleep, you may feel like you’re doing everything right. You’ve cleaned up your pre-bedtime routine, invested in an organic mattress, sheets, and pillow trifecta, and found the perfect sleep position for you. But if you often find yourself laying in bed awake, staring at the ceiling wondering Whyyy, you might be low on a certain key mineral. “A magnesium deficiency can be a contributor to poor or troubled sleep,” says Courtney Bancroft, a licensed clinical psychologist and insomnia specialist. That’s because, according to medical nutritionist Sarah Brewer, “magnesium is needed for over 300 body enzymes to work properly, including the production of many brain chemicals such as melatonin, which controls the quality of your sleep.” Plus, magnesium has a natural relaxing effect on the body. It binds to GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) receptors in your brain to aid in calming activity and quieting the nervous system, explains Bancroft. “Magnesium is needed for over 300 body enzymes to work properly.” Along with less than stellar sleep, a magnesium deficiency can also suck the energy out of you (literally) when you’re awake. “Low magnesium intakes are linked with reduced cell energy production and chronic fatigue as well as serotonin levels, which helps maintain a balanced mood,” says Brewer. While you may be able to get ample magnesium from your diet (kale and avocados for the #win), up to 80 percent of people are coming up short, says Frank Lipman, MD, a Well+Good Council member. “Alcohol can deplete magnesium levels because it increases excretion of the mineral via urine, while coffee has a similar effect as it exits the kidneys,” he explains. According to Dr.
15 healthy hotspots to checkout next time you’re in Atlanta
September 26, 2018 at 04:30AM If you’re looking for the perfect mix of Southern hospitality and incredible food, Atlanta’s got you covered. As home to one of the busiest airports in the US, chances are good you’ll find yourself in the ATL at one point or another—and if you’re planning to see more than the airport while you’re there, you’re going to need to know where to get your wellness fix. A-town is in the midst of a boutique fitness boom, with some of the nation’s buzziest new studios opening their doors within its city limits. And while the notoriously car-centric town is still pretty dependent on its vehicles, there’s plenty of space to bike, run, and scooter underneath the country’s densest urban canopy, too. Coupled that with a culinary scene that’s adding more and more clean-eating establishments to its offerings, plus some pretty unique entertainment options (ping-pong emporium, anyone), and start to get a sense of what makes the place so charming. Planning a trip to the ATL? Keep reading for a city guide of Atlanta’s healthiest places to sleep, eat, and play. View this post on Instagram Thinking about the weekend like A post shared by Hotel Clermont (@hotelclermont) on Aug 9, 2018 at 10:49am PDT //www.instagram.com/embed.js Good Sleep Hotel Clermont It’s been a rocky road for Hotel Clermont. Once a swanky motor lodge, the 95-year-old building had fallen into serious disrepair—so much so that it was shuttered by county inspectors in 2009. Now under new ownership, it
I tried the ketogenic diet to help with my anxiety—here’s what happened
September 25, 2018 at 07:50AM When you’ve had anxiety most of your life like I have, you’re familiar with all the tricks. Meditation, essential oils, probiotics, wine…I’ve tried it all. And while I’ve mastered some tools for feeling better in the moment (deep belly breaths do actually work, it turns out), nothing has been 100 percent effective in preventing the anxious feelings from rising up in the first place. Not everyone with anxiety experiences it the same way—or for the same reasons. Sometimes, I don’t even know why I’m feeling anxious. I just am. Other times, like if public speaking is involved, it’s almost a given that my heart will race and my stomach will feel queasy. As Well+Good’s food editor, I’m well aware of the mind-gut connection and that certain foods can boost your happiness levels. But experiencing anxiety isn’t quite the same as feeling depressed (though the two are often coupled). Recently, I’ve noticed that scientists are linking the high-fat, low-carb ketogenic diet to the treatment of certain psychological disorders including depression and anxiety, but also bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). That seems pretty darn powerful, right? So besides being the diet of choice for Vanessa Hudgens, Adriana Lima, and yes, even Kim Kardashian, the mental health benefits were enough to really intrigue me. I decided to commit to the ketogenic diet for a month to see if I noticed a difference in my body and mood. Can the ketogenic diet ease anxiety? Keep reading to find out. Photo: Stocksy/Michela Ravasio Meeting the nutritionists