January 28, 2020 at 02:00PM by CWC As someone with flat arches and weak ankles, I should regularly exercise my feet. But, I never do, and I can’t even use time as an excuse. Whether it’s balancing on one foot or walking in heels, working your lower leg is relatively
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The luckiest day of 2020 for each zodiac sign, according to an astrologer
January 28, 2020 at 01:00PM by CWC In this dawning time of the still-new decade, it’s natural to feel a welcome sense of renewed hope about all the things, personal and global. While troubling issues (like fires and politics, to name two big examples) persist, certain auspicious astrological days are
Do you know where the ingredients in your supplements are grown? Here’s why you should definitely look into it
January 28, 2020 at 10:30AM by CWC There’s a specific routine you go through when shopping for the perfect avocado: Check out the color to estimate its ripeness, pick it up to feel how firm it is, read the sticker to see whether it’s grown organically, and repeat until you
3 ways to get over gym anxiety, because promise: No one is looking at you
January 28, 2020 at 10:00AM by CWC In the age of “if you didn’t Instagram your workout, did it really count?” fitness can feel like an all-or-nothing proposition—but it shouldn’t. Together with Michelob ULTRA—the next-level light beer that wants to take the stress out of staying fit—we’re exploring ways to be
The way we talk about skin is taking a cue from mental health—here’s why
January 28, 2020 at 03:00AM by CWC Once upon a time not so long ago, the words we used to talk about our complexions revolved around physical markers. It was dry, oily, red, scaly, congested, or some combination of all of these things. In a fairly recent phenomenon, however, there’s
Why eating what you love can—and should—be part of a healthy diet
January 28, 2020 at 02:00AM by CWC It’s safe to say that for a long time, “healthy” food didn’t always make the mouth water. Watery, low-fat milk, rubbery tofu with no seasonings, and stomach-churning macrobiotic salads were long the staples of health-conscious households, none of which were about to win
3 easy ways to cleanse your aura, according to a Reiki master
January 28, 2020 at 02:00AM by CWC Sometimes, I feel a bit… off. I might spill coffee, break a dish, get honked at and flipped off, hurt a loved one’s feelings, and struggle to write even the most basic of sentences, all before 10 a.m. Then, an unexpected bill arrives
8 healthy Super Bowl recipes that you will definitely make you a fan
January 28, 2020 at 01:00AM by CWC Watching the Super Bowl game at a party is fun, but let’s be real—the bigger draw tends to be all the incredible food. And while most spreads are made up of fried, super salty, and perhaps greasy offerings, it doesn’t have to be
Realizing something is just not about you could be the key to letting go of extra stress
January 27, 2020 at 11:00PM by CWC If your best friend gets back with her garbage ex, would you feel guilty and blame yourself for not talking them out of it? It’s one thing to own up to your part when you’ve actually done something wrong, it’s another thing to
Arm dancing is the key to getting ballerina-strong arms—try these 3 moves to get you started
January 27, 2020 at 11:00PM by CWC American singer-songwriter Kenny Loggins wrote the lyrics, “everybody cut loose, footloose” for the 1984 film (must I specify?) Footloose. Almost 40 years later, Bomont has been conquered, the movie’s remake has been released to mixed reviews, and now it’s time we start setting
A sustainable living expert shares how to DIY a non-toxic all-purpose cleaner
January 27, 2020 at 09:32PM by CWC Pop quiz: Where do you think you’ll find more toxins—indoors or outdoors? Answer: Indoors. It sounds crazy, but it’s true (yes, even if you live in a big city). And believe it or not, the ingredients in your average cleaning products aren’t exactly
These graphics show how simple—and delicious—cooking with veggie scraps can be
January 27, 2020 at 08:30PM by CWC Even if sustainability is your jam—your crisper is full of “ugly” produce and you use a canvas tote when shopping in lieu of plastic bags—cooking with every part of the vegetable, as sustainability experts often recommend, can still be a little intimidating. Sure,
I’m a physical therapist, and this is what I want you to know if you can’t unwind tight muscles
January 27, 2020 at 08:21PM by CWC Like most people, I tend to stretch the tightest muscles in my body (in my case, it’s my quads) as much as humanly possible to find some sort of relief. Before runs, you can find me doing that classic heel-to-butt stretch as a
There’s a psychological reason celebrity deaths hit us so hard
January 27, 2020 at 07:00PM by CWC Celebrity deaths happen often, and often unexpectedly, leaving fans who didn’t personally know the deceased in a confused cloud of grief. Because logically, it doesn’t seem to make a whole bunch of sense to feel sad about losing someone you didn’t actually know.
Nope, it’s not just you—*no one* can find arugula right now
January 27, 2020 at 06:00PM by CWC If you’ve scanned every corner of the produce aisle trying to scout out arugula with no luck, a trip to the eye doctor isn’t necessary. It’s not there, and you’re not the only one who hasn’t been able to find it. Veggie lovers
Networking doesn’t work for everyone—here are 6 alternative ways to get ahead
January 27, 2020 at 05:00PM by CWC It’s no secret that being great at networking can open certain professional doors for you. If you know the right people and foster a community of supportive peers, by staying in touch, you might at some point be able to skip a few
Enter a flow state to become joyfully in the moment when the world feels overwhelming
January 27, 2020 at 03:00PM by CWC Do you ever feel so immersed in something you’re currently doing that the low-stakes goings-on in your life simply don’t matter, for once? You’re so body-and-soul focused on your Muay Thai class or your wine-and-paint session or your game of Tetris that the
Exfoliating oils will brighten and quench dry skin *without* rubbing it raw
January 27, 2020 at 02:00PM by CWC Each and every winter, we all inevitably face the same skin-care conundrum: How can you exfoliate your skin without drying it out even more than the combination of heaters, dry air, and cold weather already are? It’s important to slough off dry skin
Check your birth chart’s north node to learn your cosmic destiny and true calling
January 27, 2020 at 01:00PM by CWC The idea of having one destiny seems at once awesome and claustrophobic to me. I’m stoked about the idea that my life (maybe?) has one purpose, but I also want to forge my own path ahead. So when an astrology-minded friend mentioned to
This 4-move series is proof you can get a full-body workout in 10 minutes
January 27, 2020 at 12:00PM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26OK3kgTtDk] If I had a dollar for every excuse I’ve ever come up with for getting out of going to the gym, I’d be a rich woman. This time of year, they run the gamut from “it’s too cold” to “it’s too
Your hands deserve a skin care routine, too—and this is the only one you need
January 27, 2020 at 12:00AM by CWC When you think of skin care, your think of your face. That’s probably what 99 percent of the beauty products on display in your bathroom are for, whether they’re melting cleansers or luxe serums. That other 1 percent? Moisturizing body lotions. The only
With Neptune and Venus in Pisces this week, expect a heavy dose of romance and rest
January 26, 2020 at 10:00PM by CWC As the week begins on Monday, January 27, the moon waxes through the sign of Pisces. Simultaneously, Venus, the planet of love and beauty, conjoins Neptune in Pisces, too. Amid other, more challenging astrological energy swirling through the cosmos, Neptune and Venus in
Your guide to healthy, easy meal prep on a plant-based diet
January 26, 2020 at 08:00PM by CWC Opening the fridge to find pre-made food is a godsend for busy healthy eaters. Investing a few hours on a Sunday to grocery shop and meal prep a few lunches or dinners at home helps make eating well throughout the week (without having
Rebuild your ravaged skin barrier with this simple 3-step formula
January 26, 2020 at 06:00PM by CWC I’ve dealt with a lot of skin conditions, ranging from hormonal acne to hyperpigmentation, but for the first time in my life I’m dealing with a totally new issue: a sabotaged skin barrier. And it is brutal. The skin barrier acts as a
I’m a relationship therapist, and this is the most common question single people ask me
January 26, 2020 at 04:00PM by CWC I’m a perpetually-single-but-never-actually-single individual who alternately uses my therapist as a professional psychologist, best girlfriend, oracle, dating profile evaluator, horoscope reader, and more when it comes to navigating the dating world. Though I’m ostensibly in therapy to work through past trauma and navigate
Target is now stocking a $12 shampoo that we’d pay well over double for, TBH
January 26, 2020 at 02:00PM by CWC Even though the drugstore beauty aisle has gotten a serious upgrade over the past couple of years, stocking dermatologist-backed, better-for-your-skin options, the hair selection has been slower to change. Last year, Herbal Essences partnered with the EWG to launch a truly game-changing clean
What to put in your oatmeal if you can’t do another day of raisins and cinnamon without falling asleep into your bowl
January 26, 2020 at 12:00PM by CWC Confession: I’ve been eating oatmeal for breakfast (almost) every single day for years. Overnight oats, in particular, are my fave because I can prep them at night, pop them in the fridge, and ta da! Breakfast is ready for me in the morning.
Already ace Yale’s famous happiness course? Try another (free!) Ivy League online class on positivity
January 25, 2020 at 10:00PM by CWC The Yale online course in happiness (“The Science of Well-Being“) has earned its spot as the online version of the university’s most popular course in its centuries-long history. It seems many of us are on a quest to live a life that’s filled
I’m an RD and this is why I never recommend coconut oil
January 25, 2020 at 08:00PM by CWC It’s a common misconception that just because something is natural, it’s inherently good for you. Case in point: cane sugar. While most healthy eaters know to keep sugar in moderation, there’s one all-natural food that is still commonly misunderstood: coconut oil. Coconut oil
4 all-star astrologer’s predictions for each of the astrological elements
January 25, 2020 at 06:00PM by CWC Let’s be real, astrology can be so confusing. Aspects! Jupiter Return! Trying to decrypt if Oscar Isaac and I are compatible based on our birth charts! That’s why I love the simplicity of astrological elements. Fire, Earth, Air, and Water define the temperament