March 17, 2020 at 10:00AM by CWC https://content.jwplatform.com/players/koK9rn7d-AjgxWzQ7.js It’s easy to believe that your Instagram role model for learning about all things wellness (we all have one) must have every aspect of their own health nailed down, right? But, even natural makeup artist Alexandria Gilléo—whose inside-out wellness motto inspires her to share the many (many, many) ways she lives out this philosophy with her followers—has areas of her routine that could use some work. “I feel like I have a pretty good fitness and wellness routine,” Gilléo says. “I always get my eight hours of sleep. I have a great meditation practice. I would say I eat 80 percent plant-based foods.” While all of these ladder up to her overarching healthy-living philosophy, her hectic, always-on-set schedule left her looking for some backup. Yes, even the wellness experts have to call in the pros sometimes. Yes, even the wellness experts have to call in the pros sometimes. That’s why Gilléo joined forces with Nature’s Way® to sync up with Amy Shapiro, MS, RD, CDN, and founder of Real Nutrition, for advice on the types of supplements she should integrate into her life in order to keep her health on point. Gilléo knows she’s vitamin B-12 deficient, so that was a no-brainer suggestion for keeping her cellular energy up.* Plus, because of her mostly plant-based diet, Shapiro had some suggestions for filling that nutritional gap. “Because you don’t eat fish, I would recommend that you get your omega-3s from a supplement in order
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These 8 activewear pieces prove sustainable fashion can be functional *and* stylish
March 17, 2020 at 09:30AM by CWC When it comes to living more sustainably, you know the drill: bring your reusable water bottle everywhere, recycle plastics when you can’t avoid them, and say no to straws. But dressing sustainably? That’s a little tougher to tackle, especially when it comes to activewear. You’re totally here for making sustainable choices, but you still want activewear that looks stylish on the way to the studio and performs during your sweatiest workouts—because is there anything worse than leggings that constantly fall down? For inspo in curating an activewear collection that supports your fitness goals and the planet, we picked eight sustainable pieces from Athleta that will help you get your sweat on while keeping the Earth in mind. Each piece uses eco-conscious fabrics, and in typical athleisure fashion, they’re all super comfy, and perfect for outdoor adventures, sweaty workouts, or a day of lounging. Scroll down for the 8 sustainable activewear pieces to add to your closet. Expedition Short, $59 The most important quality in active shorts: a waistband that will keep them from riding up or falling down mid-run. This lightweight pair—made from 100-percent recycled nylon—slips on easily thanks to a stretchy waistband, but the drawstring keeps you from having to hike them up constantly while you’re logging your miles. Bonus feature: three functional (read: not just for looks) pockets. Sometimes you really can have it all. Organic Daily Crop Tie Dye Tee, $49 Odds are, you could use another basic tee. But instead of
I ate pancakes every day for a week and didn’t fall into a carb coma—here’s how
March 17, 2020 at 09:00AM by CWC Growing up, Saturdays meant one thing: pancakes. The smell percolating throughout the house as soon as I emerged from my dream state was the only wake-up call I’ve ever actually looked forward to. But, following the inevitable devouring of pancakes, I would be stuck to the couch until the post-feast haze dissipated—something my childhood self didn’t know was a sugar-slash-carb crash (or, in more scientific terms, the spike and fall of insulin thanks to my syrup-drenched short stack). Now that I’m in charge of making my own breakfast in the morning, I typically choose options that don’t send me right back to bed or cause me digestive discomfort, which is usually brought on by glutenous grains. That generally means a couple of hard-boiled eggs or yogurt—not a warm stack of pancakes. Made with no added sugar, dairy, or gluten, they’re everything my pancake-loving heart wants, minus the stomachache or productivity spiral. However, my hankering for these sweet, buttery pieces of heaven never left, so when I heard about Purely Elizabeth’s new gluten-free and grain-free pancakes, I didn’t need any convincing to try them. Made with no added sugar, dairy, or gluten, they’re everything my pancake-loving heart wanted, minus the stomachache and productivity spiral. “The Purely Elizabeth Grain-Free Protein Pancake Mix is made with alternative flours like almond and tigernut flour that are packed with nutritional benefits to keep you full longer throughout your day,” says Elizabeth Stein, CEO and founder of Purely Elizabeth.
The best self-soothing technique for each zodiac sign, according to a psychological astrologer
March 17, 2020 at 02:00AM by CWC The world is experiencing a pandemic, local establishments are closing left and right, nobody can find hand sanitizer or milk, and you are constantly dehydrated. The last one actually just might be me, but you get it: Real Life is cancelled for the moment. At this point, all you can do (aside from washing your hands) is seek out self-soothing techniques that will bring you down to Earth… at least for a minute. Luckily we have some ideas that are not only star-sanctioned but psychologist-approved. I had a very centering conversation with Jennifer Freed, PhD, a psychological astrologer and author of Use Your Planets Wisely, and she had healing words of advice for each sun sign. In order to Keep Calm and Quarantine On, here are a few mindset, rituals, and self-soothing techniques that every member of the zodiac wheel can embrace. Aries Aries is ruled by fiery Mars, the planet most likely to focus on the physical body and red hot anger. For Aries babies, you want to be able to channel your rage by allowing room for your chosen fitness routine. “For Aries, it’s important to keep expelling the anger, the irritation, and the frustrations through exercise,” says Dr. Freed. “And since we’re in quarantine, that means push ups. Jumping jacks, anything you can do at home.” It’ll ease the pain of not being at Barry’s Bootcamp for a few weeks. Taurus “It’s really important that you stay grounded, because you can get
COVID-19: You should be washing your hands more, but does that go for showering too?
March 17, 2020 at 01:30AM by CWC “Wash your hands for 20 seconds” has been one of the most valuable—and pressing—pieces of advice as COVID-19 makes its way globally, and has made its way into our daily life. (Other great advice? “Isolate yourself” and “for the love of all things good and pure, stop touching your face”). Thanks to the CDC, we know that soap and water kills the virus, which is an important part of stopping it from spreading. But as we’ve all rushed to rub our hands raw over the last few weeks, the question remains: Should we be showering more often and more carefully, too? According to pros, the answer is, “not really.” Because COVID-19 is a respiratory virus, which means it comes from your mouth and lungs, the biggest concern comes from the transfer of droplets—which are more likely to hang out on your hands than other parts of your body. “If there’s any area on your body that you tend to have respiratory droplets go onto other than your hands, you might want to focus on scrubbing that a little bit more, but other than that there doesn’t need to be a lot of focus on cleanliness and soaping,” says Jason Tetro, a microbiologist and author of The Germ Files. “So, if you’ve got bare arms and are sneezing into your elbow, you might want to scrub your elbow. But you don’t need to scrub the bottoms of your feet any more than you usually would.” However,
These are the studios taking their workouts online to ease social distancing
March 17, 2020 at 01:00AM by CWC While we all practice social distancing, it’s important to stay away from crowded spaces like gyms. But it’s also important to keep taking care of yourself by staying active. We love group fitness classes not just for the workout, but because of the sense of community and ritual that comes with heading to your regular classes and seeing familiar faces. To help maintain some level of normalcy in your daily routine throughout 2020, some of your favorite studios are offering online workouts and digital classes streaming right into your home, many at discounted rates. It’s important to stay active right now for a few reasons, says Rondel King, MS, an exercise physiologist at NYU Langone Health. “Social distancing shouldn’t hinder your physical activity—work out at home, use the environment as your playground, get creative,” he says. “Staying active can help take your mind off the pandemic and help alleviate the stressors at this time.” COVID-19 has prompted many studios and apps to offer discounts on preexisting streaming services, or to tap into the streaming game for the first time. You’ll want to bookmark this link. Below, find some of the best fitness streaming services and free classes you can take at home. This post will be updated regularly. To share new information about online workouts in 2020, please contact us at info@wellandgood.com. 305 Fitness: Stream full classes for free on its YouTube channel. AARMY: Try daily bootcamp, cycle, or AARMY challenges for free through
The 10-minute wellness habit that fights inflammation
March 17, 2020 at 12:00AM by CWC Spend even a few minutes dabbling in the world of wellness and you’ll walk away with this one major takeaway: chronic inflammation is capital-B Bad. This isn’t just talk: science backs it up. Whether you’re dealing with something annoying like acne or an upset stomach, or experiencing something more serious such as cognitive decline or a chronic disease, inflammation is bound to be the route cause. Another wellness 101 lesson many learn are the benefits of meditation, but what many don’t know is that a meditation practice is actually linked to lowering inflammation. That’s right—the two things are actually connected. It may sound out there, but the connection is based in science and has many proponents, including functional medicine doctor and Food Fix author Mark Hyman, MD. (He even recently posted about it on his Instagram feed.) View this post on Instagram If there was something you could do everyday to boost your focus and productivity, feel energized, reduce stress, sleep better, maintain a positive outlook, and support whole-body health, wouldn’t you do it? It’s for all these reasons, and more, that I consider meditation a foundational pillar to good health. I used to think I didn’t have time for meditation but now I know I don’t have time NOT to do it—it’s become that integral in helping me manage all of my other many responsibilities and passions. You’ll quickly discover, as I did, that once you calm your mind, it
Here’s what you should be doing if you absolutely have to travel right now
March 16, 2020 at 11:00PM by CWC With travel restrictions being introduced worldwide in attempt to slow the spread of COVID-19, the message has never been clearer: now is the time to stay put, stay healthy, and practice social distancing. Remaining at home isn’t an option for everyone, though. For some, traveling during COVID-19—either for work or for a family emergency—is simply a necessity. In early March, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a travel advisory cautioning anyone considering domestic travel within the United States to consider how necessary it really is. “Your risk of exposure to respiratory viruses like COVID-19 may increase in crowded settings, particularly closed-in settings with little air circulation, if there are people in the crowd who are sick,” reads the CDC website. “This may include settings such as conferences, public events (like concerts and sporting events), religious gatherings, public spaces (like movie theatres and shopping malls), and public transportation (like buses, metro, trains).” Still, life goes on. And you may find yourself needing to book a flight to see a loved one, fulfill something that’s required of you at work, or take off for some other emergency. Should that be the case, first head to the CDC’s website to read through its six-item travel checklist included in the advisory (which will tell you whether you really need to travel). Then, if you’re still sure you need to get on that plane, ride the subway, or hop a bus to another city or state, make
The case for limiting your exposure to the news, according to a psychologist
March 16, 2020 at 10:00PM by CWC I’m absolutely fixated on the daily news right now, so much so that I’m waking up several times in the night to refresh my feed, checking Instagram more often than ever to discover news I might have missed, and playing pretty much an endless stream of podcasts related to COVID-19. My behavior feels healthy to me because information helps me feel empowered. But reading and watching the news causes stress for some people—especially right now. As those who follow me on social media—and therefore have unwanted exposure to a sudden influx of reposted news through my feed—have pointed out, overexposure can have deleterious effects. For many, it seems, too much news is bad news. In these troubled times, then, is it wise for some—if not most—of us to turn off news alerts, limit access to social media, and just generally minimize exposure to the media? Avoiding overexposure right now absolutely has the power to reduce unnecessary stress, according to clinical psychologist Aimee Daramus, PsyD. “Things are stressful enough without thinking about it all day,” she says. Los Angeles-based psychologist Sarah Neustadter, PhD not only agrees but actually says it’s critical to our mental health that we stay away from the news as much as possible. “We don’t need to know about every single death that has happened in our state or in the world,” she says. “We can spend this time however we want; it’s a rich opportunity to stay positive in the
7 overnight hair masks that will revive dry, dull strands
March 16, 2020 at 09:00PM by CWC The world can be divided into two camps: People who could spend hours in the shower, and people who get in and out as quickly as possible. I fall into the latter (correct) camp; however, my laziness in regards to getting regular hair cuts means that my strands need some sort of deep conditioning treatment now and then (ya know: so I don’t look like someone who took a straightening iron to my head while it was still wet). After putting off a haircut for a week too long, or in the dead of winter when it’s just so dry outside, sometimes regular old conditioner just won’t cut it. Enter, overnight hair masks. You get to sleep (a favorite pastime) while these work, making them perfect for both very busy people and very lazy people. “Overnight masks are such a secret weapon. Every hair type benefits, however the ones that will see the biggest change will be the drier, coarser hair types. The longer you leave it on, the more effect it has,” says Kristen Shaw, celebrity hairstylist. Benefits of using an overnight hair mask include: shinier hair, less breakage, softer hair, frizz reduction, detangling, and less time spent contemplating your life choices in the shower. Applying an overnight hair mask is basically foolproof. “Take a shower at night and shampoo your hair. Towel dry it, put the mask on, comb it through and you can either just clip it up, or put