January 30, 2020 at 01:00PM by CWC Like with anything else in life, doing the same old thing over and over again can start to feel stale. So, if you ever find yourself in a self-care rut, know that it happens to the best of us, and you certainly won’t
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This yoga flow boosts flexibility so you’ll be touching your toes in no time
January 30, 2020 at 12:00PM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wpkWNyU20iw] You may feel drawn to yoga for its stress-relieving reputation or its cool, contortionist shapes. But according to The Yoga Alliance (which is basically the Supreme Court of Vinyasa), the majority of folks seek out yoga to become more flexible human
10 affordable plant-based staples everyone should buy
January 30, 2020 at 03:00AM by CWC Grocery shopping tends to go one of two ways: you nail it and wind up with a cornucopia of ingredients… or you panic and arrive home having only purchased bread, frozen peas, and a box of Wheat Thins. Both scenarios have happened to
Pro stretchers swear by these moves to relieve sciatica
January 30, 2020 at 02:00AM by CWC Stretching is an important part of any routine, no matter who you are. It helps with recovery, it aids in building flexibility and mobility, it improves posture—and the list goes on and on. But if you’ve got lower-body pain from sitting all. day.
This trio of drugstore buys will revive dull skin as well as a chemical peel
January 30, 2020 at 01:30AM by CWC Everyone is chasing a “glow” for their complexions, but when it’s this cold and dry outside, all bets are off. Thanks to zero-percent humidity in many winter climates, a dry-skin cell pileup happens on skin, leaving it looking a little dulled down. It
This high-protein, brain-boosting trail mix is going to be your new favorite snack
January 30, 2020 at 01:00AM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SvW35toe6Gc] This healthy trail mix is guaranteed to be your new energizing snack of choice. Here’s how to make it. The 4 p.m. slump is one of the most persistent banes of existence. Unless you live in Spain and are allowed daily
Sunflower butter vs almond butter: which is better for you?
January 30, 2020 at 12:00AM by CWC Almond butter is creamy, loaded with protein, and is downright delicious. These are just facts. But sunflower butter is going more mainstream too, giving the OG pantry staple some friendly competition at the grocery store—particularly in the freezer section. Ben & Jerry’s just
Use shadow work to transform your ‘negative’ traits into sources of strength and self-love
January 29, 2020 at 11:00PM by CWC No matter how many inspiring quotes pop up on your Instagram feed or how many self-care rituals you squeeze in, the self-love struggle is often real. One way to really level up your feel-good vibes, though, is by cutting through the superficial layers
Why you should wear sunglasses at the airport (even if you’re not a celeb)
January 29, 2020 at 10:00PM by CWC It takes a special person *cough, Rihanna* to wear sunglasses at the airport and not look ridiculous. But, next time you’re taking a long flight, it may be worth embracing your inner celeb, because wearing your sunnies pre-flight can help you avoid jet
I’m an RD, and these are the most common questions I get asked about protein
January 29, 2020 at 09:00PM by CWC It’s safe to say the world is obsessed with protein. Where it comes from, whether we’re getting enough of it, what the best kinds are, when to eat it… the list goes on. Because of all the information circulating around the internet, you
Stressed about stress eating? Here are healthy ways to scale back, according to experts
January 29, 2020 at 07:00PM by CWC We’ve all been there: a panic-inducing email from your boss pops up in your inbox and suddenly you find yourself elbow-deep in a jar of Nutella. This, my friends, is stress eating—and, no, you’re not the only one tempted to head straight for the
What derms want you to know about “controversial” skin-care ingredients
January 29, 2020 at 06:00PM by CWC These days, there’s unfortunately a lot of fear mongering that comes with shopping for beauty products. Whether it’s due to the clean beauty movement or the endless breadth of unvetted skin-care information available on the internet, certain ingredients used in cosmetics have gained
New health startup Kensho wants to bridge the information gap about holistic wellness
January 29, 2020 at 03:00PM by CWC If you’d asked me just five years ago if I would ever try reiki or acupuncture, you would have been met with an emphatic “no.” I long associated those practices with crunchy-granola hippies in Berkeley, California—they worked for some people, but were definitely
4 ways to keep your A-average in life without perfectionist tendencies getting in your way
January 29, 2020 at 02:00PM by CWC If you were a straight-A student in school, you might now concern yourself with being a straight-A student in life. You want to be the World’s Best Partner, the World’s Best Friend, and the World’s Most Successful Professional. And yet, often is the
I went to a psychological astrologer for a reading—here’s what happened
January 29, 2020 at 01:00PM by CWC Last year, the New York Times claimed therapists are now scrambling to learn astrology, and yeah, that checks out. We’re all on this big journey to Figure Ourselves Out, which may even explain why Dictionary.com’s word of the year for 2019 was “existential.”
Theragun is two-minute kryptonite for the tightest muscles in your body
January 29, 2020 at 12:00PM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vh5Rn7zIibM] If there’s one recovery gadget on the tips of stretching pros’ tongues these days, it’s Theragun, and in the latest episode of What the Wellness, show host Ella Dove learns why. While you could easily pass an hour foam rolling and
Doing this one thing can help you fall asleep faster, according to a sleep psychologist
January 29, 2020 at 10:00AM by CWC You’ve tried meditation, chamomile tea, and ASMR videos, but if it still feels like every night you spend more time tossing and turning than actually sleeping, it might be time to call in the professionals. No, not for anything drastic, don’t worry. According
What you need to know right now about the coronavirus—where it’s at and how to avoid it
January 29, 2020 at 02:00AM by CWC There are currently five confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in the U.S. All five people recently traveled to Wuhan, the city in central China, which is the epicenter of the outbreak. And while the outbreak is rapidly spreading within China and to
How to get rid of oily hair, because wow, it’s no fun to wash it every day
January 29, 2020 at 01:00AM by CWC There are two types of people in this world: The ones who can get away with only washing their hair once a week, and the ones who are in the shower, scrubbing the oil away every 24 hours. If you’re someone who falls
Why ‘crunches are crap,’ according to a chiropractor
January 29, 2020 at 12:00AM by CWC If asked to give an example ab exercise, the majority of people would undoubtedly say “crunches.” Crunches, and their sister move sit-ups, are an OG core move that the fitness world has been doing for ages. But, according to a chiropractor, these happen
6 foundation myths makeup artists want you to stop believing right now
January 28, 2020 at 11:00PM by CWC Foundation is makeup’s most confusing category, and the cringe-worthy photos we’ve all got of ourselves with orange skin, an unblended line and/or a caked-on face serve as proof. Finding the right product (and then applying it) can be tricky, especially because there is
There are a lot of alt-milks out there, but this is the one a top dietitian loves the most
January 28, 2020 at 11:00PM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KO5rBK1Lte0] Oat, coconut, almond, oh my! Find out which non-dairy milk is an RD favorite here. Nothing has gone from zero to hero quite like the explosion of alternative milks. Five years ago, if you were vegan or lactose intolerant, your choices
I’m a yoga therapist and MD, and these are the 5 middle back stretches I recommend every day for a healthy spine
January 28, 2020 at 10:00PM by CWC The human body is home to 33 vertebrae that support your muscles, protect your spinal cord, and aid in other ways that help you, you know, have a spine. The thoracic spine, or middle back, sits just between your cervical and lumbar sections,
Your hormones want to help you thrive. Here’s how to let them do that
January 28, 2020 at 09:30PM by CWC If you haven’t heard, Alisa Vitti —pioneer of female biohacking, Johns Hopkins alum, women’s hormone health expert and founder of the period-positive platform FLO Living—is launching her latest book, In the FLO. It’s full of radical, groundbreaking information meant to help women understand
Your A-to-O glossary of sex terms you’ll never have to nervously Google again
January 28, 2020 at 09:00PM by CWC You thought you’d learned your sex ABCs—or, rather, ACGs (that’s your A-spot, C-spot, and G-spot)—a long time ago. But then, you hear someone talking about cuckolding, queening, or a Wartenberg wheel, and you suddenly feel like you’re learning a new language. The thing
5 things that can mess with your blood sugar that have nothing to do with food, according to a dietitian
January 28, 2020 at 08:00PM by CWC Sorry, green juice: It seems that everyone in the wellness world is currently focused on optimizing their blood sugar levels. People are all about eating low glycemic index foods for stable energy levels, mental health experts stress the surprising connection between sugar and
How to tell different kinds of pimples apart, according to dermatologists
January 28, 2020 at 07:31PM by CWC Acne is straight up the most common skin condition there is, but not all zits are the same. In fact there are many different kinds of acne, which can make dealing with pimples a tricky venture. Because while certain products can make one
8 healthy condiments you should keep in your pantry, according to RDs
January 28, 2020 at 06:25PM by CWC Your fridge is jam-packed with healthy flavor-boosting condiments, from your go-to nutty pesto to your beloved Sriracha. But if you’re not taking full advantage of all that space in your pantry too, you’re seriously missing out. There are plenty of condiments to store
Avocado leaf tea is now officially a *thing*—but is it healthy or is it all hype?
January 28, 2020 at 05:20PM by CWC Just when you thought the not-so-humble avocado had been exploited to the point where it could be exploited no further (e.g. avocado hummus, avocado mayo, avocado brownies, avocado pancakes, avocado face masks, avocado hair oil, etc., etc., etc.), I’m here to announce that
The CBD lip balm benefits dermatologists want you to know about
January 28, 2020 at 03:00PM by CWC You can find CBD in practically every product imaginable. Sometimes, it’s serving an actual purpose (like for showering or for muscle soreness), and sometimes it’s more of a marketing ploy (looking at you, CBD leggings). But experts agree that the CBD lip balm