February 03, 2020 at 10:03PM by CWC Just when you thought you’d figured out CBD, scientists go discover a whole new cannabis compoundâand this one may be the most potent yet. In a study published by the journal Nature, a team of Italian scientists reported their discovery of tetrahydrocannabiphorol (THCP),
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I teach a stretching class, and this is the stretch *everyone* should be doing on the reg
February 03, 2020 at 09:00PM by CWC When we’re stretching, we tend to target our own personal hotspots for muscle tightness. If you’re a runner, like I am, that’s likely your quads and hip flexors; if you frequent spin classes, it’ll be your glutes and your hammies. This is all fine,
10 enduring myths about herpes that sexual health experts want you to stop believing
February 03, 2020 at 08:00PM by CWC You probably have thoughts about herpes. Some may be accurate, but others may be born more of stigma (and jokes, of which herpes is often the punchline) than any actual truth about the virus. My personal understanding of herpesâa common, sexually-transmitted virus that
Your skin doesnât grow in a flower pot, so what does âall-naturalâ mean for you?
February 03, 2020 at 07:00PM by CWC Ever since the term “natural skin care” started trending, it’s largely been used as a catch-all for products made from plants. It’s also a term that’s subtly suggestive of superior health benefits: As the clean beauty industry narrative goes, botanically based skin care
Well+Good TALKS: Burnout 2.0: How to Achieve More Balance in a World That Values Busyness
February 03, 2020 at 05:11PM by CWC If 2019 was the year burnout became a globally recognized condition by the World Health Organization (hint: it was), 2020 will be the year we start to figure out how to stop it from plaguing our careers, bodies, and minds. In this panel
There are 4 supermoons this yearâhereâs what each means for your sign
February 03, 2020 at 04:59PM by CWC Even if you’re someone who can casually rattle off their sun, moon, and rising sign and is keenly aware of their astrological compatibility and shadow side, there are likely certain components of the cosmos you don’t know. Coming upon these bits of previously
The simple protein-packed breakfast J.Loâs trainer makes in 5 minutes flat
February 03, 2020 at 04:45PM by CWC I don’t think I was the only one who ended last night’s Super Bowl halftime show with a dropped jaw. Jennifer Lopez and Shakira killed it with a performance that caused uproarious applause and a major spike in Google searches. They may not
Prepare to be sore: This 7-move Pilates-inspired workout will light up your full body
February 03, 2020 at 03:30PM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8A8zKXeHNo] Pilates-inspired workoutsâone of Well+Good’s 2020 wellness trendsâare known for their really, really slow, small movements that burn like hell. While you could hit up a studio in your ‘hood, you can get a Pilates in home workout in your very own
Smoothies arenât always healthyâhereâs how to ensure your next one is
February 03, 2020 at 02:00PM by CWC There are few foods out there with more of an enduring healthy reputation than smoothies. Experts love to recommend them for breakfasts, colorful recipes are splashed all over wellness influencers’ feeds, and they’re a mainstay of many wellness-minded restaurant menus. It makes sense
Sex educators want you to have pillow talk after sex (because postgame analysis isnât just a sports thing)
February 03, 2020 at 01:00PM by CWC Even dating back to my first-ever kisses, I adhered to a specific post-smooch routine: Call up my best friend and tell her about it in excruciating detail: the saliva situation, tongue use, hand placement, you name it. The debrief was as thorough as
I put snail gel on my face for a whole monthâhereâs what happened to my skin
February 03, 2020 at 10:00AM by CWC You could say I’m familiar with snails if you count Gary from Spongebob and the time I ate a few on top of toast when I visited Paris (insert chef’s kiss). What I didn’t know until about a month ago is that snails
With Venus in Aries, youâre due for a fiery dose of bravery this week
February 02, 2020 at 10:00PM by CWC With Imbolc (aka Candlemas), the halfway point between the last solstice and the upcoming equinox, happening on Sunday, February 2, the month kicks off with an invitation to settle into the opportunities this midseason moment presents. Simultaneously, on this cross-quarter day, we’re able
Restrictive dieting doesnât workâhereâs how to make sure your healthy habits actually stick
February 02, 2020 at 08:00PM by CWC There are a lot of bad health trends that we were excited to say goodbye to last year, from detox teas (ugh) to antidepressant shaming. But unfortunately, restrictive diets that promote cutting out whole food groups and severe limitations on what foods are
Iâm an RD, and these are the 3 most common questions I get asked about gut health
February 02, 2020 at 06:00PM by CWC With the increasing amount of evidence linking your microbiome (the bacteria that call your body home) to your overall health and well-being, it’s safe to say that many people are now listening to their gut, so to speak, when making their food choices.
Iâm a Sephora beauty director and these are the 4 best foundations money can buy
February 02, 2020 at 05:00PM by CWC I’ve always considered myself a tinted moisturizer devotee, but after two minutes on the phone with Sephora Beauty Director David Razzano, I’ve had a change of heart. The makeup artist who tries thousands of products each year talks about full-coverage foundation the way
5 foot posture exercises that feel a lot like a foot massage
February 02, 2020 at 04:00PM by CWC There are a lot of variables that go into having good posture. Keeping your shoulders back, your spine in its proper curve, and your pelvis straight (and not tilted) are key to keeping yourself upright, rather than hunched over. Lesser known, however, is that
This is how often you should be washing your pillows, because dust mites love them
February 02, 2020 at 02:00PM by CWC Okay, so, confession time: I don’t think I’ve ever washed my pillows. Like, ever. I sometimes give ’em a good spray of Lysol when my sheets are in the wash, but other than that, they don’t get any attention. I’ve never considered the fact
This 5-ingredient cookie dough bread is packed with protein
February 02, 2020 at 12:00PM by CWC When it comes to desserts, cookie dough is hard to beat. So much so that only a small percentage actually makes it to the baking sheet. But maybe you should skip the cookies altogether. One food blogger is proving the next best thing
Surprise, surprise! Cauliflower gnocchi is the Trader Joeâs fan favorite vegetarian itemâbut how do the runner-ups stack nutritionally?
February 01, 2020 at 09:00PM by CWC What came first: cauli-mania or Trader Joe’s cauliflower gnocchi? This is definitely a chicken-or-the-egg situation, but one thing’s for sure: the cruciferous veg owes a large part of its comeback-kid status to good old TJ’s. The grocery store’s 11th Annual Customer Choice Awards
Rock-Star Energy: How to make the most of mystical and powerful February
February 01, 2020 at 08:00PM by CWC There is nothing more important in spirituality and healing work than honestly facing yourself, embodying your unique gifts and high vibrations, and not spiritually bypassing anything. With monthly Rock-Star Energy forecasts, “Rock-Star Shaman” Alyson Charles represents those elements by communicating the wisdoms of
Therapist-vetted tips on how to get the most out of a âmental health dayâ
February 01, 2020 at 06:00PM by CWC It’s the resounding advice from mental health professionals that’s often said but rarely followed: Take a mental health day. But mental illnessâparticularly burnoutâis a rising problem in the workplace that not only impacts a person’s well-being, it also can lead to poorer work
Criss-cross crunches will work the hardest-to-target muscles in your core
February 01, 2020 at 04:00PM by CWC If your harder-to-hit core muscles had a campaign slogan, it would be “stronger together.” Allow me to explain. Instead of working each of the 12-ish muscles that make up your trunk on their own, you’ll get better results when you work them together,
How to heal cracked lip corners fast, becauseâŚouch!
February 01, 2020 at 02:00PM by CWC Having perpetually chapped lips is one of those annoying side effects of winter weather or dry heat that you often have to learn to grin and bear (after slathering on copious amounts of lip balm, that is). But if you let things go
How social anxiety can look different for Black women
February 01, 2020 at 01:00PM by CWC Watching the video footage of musician Summer Walker timidly accept her award for Best New Artist at the 2019 Soul Train Music Awards brings me back to my middle school days. In Ms. Turbergâs sixth grade class, I was standing in front of
This protein-packed meatless meatloaf is totally deliciousâand 100% vegan
February 01, 2020 at 12:00PM by CWC Meatloaf has been a family dinner staple since ancient Rome, andâwithout giving you a full-on history lessonâletâs just say itâs changed a lot since then. (The recipe used to call for animal brains, okay?) Itâs safe to say that a transformation was very
Asking for a friend: Do some white sneakers stay whiter longer?
February 01, 2020 at 01:00AM by CWC When you buy a pair of white sneakers, it’s because you love what a bright white shoe can do to an outfit. But, you know what you’re signing up for. Soon, and sometimes much sooner than you’d like, those sneakers will be a
Iâm a gyno, and this is the #1 most misdiagnosed condition I see
February 01, 2020 at 12:00AM by CWC Any owner of a vulva/vagina (two different, non-interchangeable parts of the female anatomy!) knows that things get funky down there from time to time. Occasionally, you’ll know why something’s amissâunprotected sex with a new (STI-tested) partner, a sugar/starch binge (just me?), some type
These chest-opening yoga moves âflush outâ your lungs for more open breathing
January 31, 2020 at 11:00PM by CWC Whether you’ve been to a single yoga class or practice on the reg, there’s a good chance you’ve been instructed to flow through poses that “flush out your lungs.” If the phrase has ever had you raising an eyebrow in confusion, allow me
This creamy multi-use avocado aioli instantly ups the flavor of every single meal
January 31, 2020 at 10:00PM by CWC Adding chef-level flavor to your meals doesn’t have to be complicated. You can use herbs and spices, a squeeze of citrus, orâmy personal favoriteâa sauce. In particular, you can use this creamy avocado-loaded aioli that tastes good on literally everything. I’m talking roasted
This drugstore serum sells a bottle every minute, and is basically a chemical peel in a bottle
January 31, 2020 at 09:30PM by CWC Every so often, a product comes onto the market and becomes an instant classic. Remember when Glossier’s Balm Dotcom came out? I certainly do, because it was so dang hard to get my hands on one. But the latest launch to immediately elevate