August 07, 2019 at 03:00PM by CWC Buckle up, because I’m about to admit something I’m kind of ashamed about: I used to check the browsing history on my ex-boyfriend‘s computer. It was out of sheer curiosity, I swear—and the only thing I (continually) saw was porn. Lots of it.
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Almost 40% of people still have a major misconception about washing their faces
August 07, 2019 at 12:16PM by CWC People rave about that special time of the day when they get to unhook their bras and let their chests breathe. And, I mean, same. But I have to admit: for me, personally, wiping off my makeup and cleansing my face feels even
This is the best way to get into pigeon pose to get that ooey gooey hip stretch
August 07, 2019 at 11:50AM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1gEGLtF1p0] Ready to open up your hips? Watch how to do pigeon pose the right way, here. There are yoga poses I dread in my practice (I’m lookin’ at you, chair pose), and there are others that I can’t wait for the
Amazon Storefronts is my new favorite place to find cool healthy snacks
August 07, 2019 at 11:42AM by CWC Leisurely strolling through the supermarket aisles is nothing short of meditative experience for me. Somewhere between the ever-expanding alt-noodle offerings and row after row of bright produce, I miraculously become chill—at least temporarily. And now that the evolution of the World Wide Web
8 foods for liver health that nutritionists want you to eat every day
August 07, 2019 at 11:00AM by CWC Of the five vital organs, the liver stands out as the fuzziest in my high school bio memories. It doesn’t have its own songs à la “Achy-Breaky Heart.” And, let’s face it, it will never be the brain of the entire operation. Yet
This dress is basically the leggings equivalent of formalwear, and I never want to take it off
August 07, 2019 at 11:01AM by CWC As soon as the summer hits its dog days, I’ve got exactly two criteria for whatever clothing I put on my body: It’s gotta be comfortable, and it cannot, under any circumstances, show sweat. That’s it. Whether or not something is cute doesn’t
These acne body washes are the in-shower equivalent of an appointment with Dr. Pimple Popper
August 07, 2019 at 10:24AM by CWC I can wax poetic all day long about the army of beauty products you should use on your face when you’ve got acne. Say the word, and I’ll recite my personal Ted Talk about the ingredients to slather on breakouts, why you should
Use ‘soul medicine’ to remedy to that all-too-common ‘meh’ feeling and vibrate higher
August 07, 2019 at 07:00AM by CWC I’m deep in an inexplicable funk of “meh” when I meet Lalah Delia, spiritual writer and author of the forthcoming book Vibrate Higher Daily at the Self-Care Summit put on by women’s networking platform Create & Cultivate. I can’t figure out why I
Everyone at my gym is sipping coffee mid-workout, and nutritionists told me why
August 07, 2019 at 06:00AM by CWC I’ve noticed a new trend in the gym of late, that’s become about as pertinent as one-shoulder sports bras and wide-leg yoga pants: People drinking coffee during their workouts. As a morning-exercise fan, I’ve always gulped down a cold brew before hitting the megaformer,
7 easy foil packet recipes that spare you a sink full of dishes
August 07, 2019 at 05:02AM by CWC Even as someone who doesn’t spend a wealth of time in the kitchen, I can see how cooking can be therapeutic. Meditatively chopping veggies, breathing in the aroma of spices as the food sizzles, and of course savoring each bite once the meal
Here’s how to eat spicy food if you have IBS, according to gut experts
August 07, 2019 at 03:00AM by CWC If you’re one of the millions with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), you’re probably well-versed in the game of risk. No, I don’t mean the board game; I’m talking about going to a restaurant, looking over all of the options, and trying to decide
Here’s how to eat spicy food if you have IBS, according to gut experts
August 07, 2019 at 03:00AM by CWC If you’re one of the millions with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), you’re probably well-versed in the game of risk. No, I don’t mean the board game; I’m talking about going to a restaurant, looking over all of the options, and trying to decide
A psychologist’s satisfying take on why you should lean into your bad moods
August 06, 2019 at 04:00PM by CWC The other night, I rendered all my efforts to smile big and self-soothe my way out of a particularly sour mood fruitless. After a nearly 36-hour low-mood marathon, I was frustrated, exhausted—and still in a bad mood. Clearly, I was going about it
A psychologist’s satisfying take on why you should lean into your bad moods
August 06, 2019 at 04:00PM by CWC The other night, I rendered all my efforts to smile big and self-soothe my way out of a particularly sour mood fruitless. After a nearly 36-hour low-mood marathon, I was frustrated, exhausted—and still in a bad mood. Clearly, I was going about it
Real talk: How much sugar should a healthy person eat in a day?
August 06, 2019 at 03:00PM by CWC Give me a bowl of strawberries, and I’m a happy camper. Even better if they’re covered in chocolate or whipped cream. With a rampant sweet tooth, thinking about how much sugar a day I consume admittedly makes my heart patter a bit faster.
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