September 23, 2019 at 04:30AM by CWC I’ve always been a low-maintenance makeup fan. As a 12 year old, I spent summer afternoons happily posted up in front of my bathroom mirror, practicing mascara-application tips I had read about in magazines, teaching myself how to use an eyelash curler, and
Category: You and your body
Just a quarter of 2019 remainsāand this weekās equinox and new moon are a double-whammy reminder
September 22, 2019 at 11:00PM by CWC Monday, September 23, marks the autumnal equinox of 2019 as the sun moves from Virgo into Libra. What can you expect to experience as a result of this quadruplicity shift from mutable earth to cardinal air? First consider that Libra, the scales sign
5 spices that can help protect your gut *and* help you poop
September 22, 2019 at 10:00PM by CWC My IBS-y friend and I have a running joke. Whenever one of us (not saying who) indulges in an eccentric spice-filled feast, we text the other the movie poster for the fictional South Park universe film Terrence and Phillip: Asses of Fire.Ā I
The sleep issue each dosha struggles to hit snooze on
September 22, 2019 at 08:06PM by CWC Here are two things that are old as dirt: the constant quest for a good night’s sleep, and Ayurveda, a 5,000-year-old holistic healing tradition that originated in India. Luckily, you’re able to use the latter to aid the former: using Ayurveda for sleep
Yaleās happiness expert says embracing ātime affluenceā can maximize vacation happiness
September 22, 2019 at 04:00PM by CWC Radical suggestion for your next vacation: Toss your travel itinerary, delete your friend’s email full of suggestions, and unfollow that “All Who Wander Are Not Lost” Pinterest board. Why? According to psychologist Laurie Santos, PhD, striving for max idle time, which she calls
We found the lazy girlās alternative to foam rolling, and it has our muscles saying āahhh!ā
September 22, 2019 at 02:00PM by CWC A rolling pin is something I have stashed away in my kitchen, mainly ignored (much like my cheese grater and my blender). What can I sayāI don’t like pie, and whenever I want pizza, I dial up the closest spot in my hood
The most important meal of day to pack with protein, according to an RD
September 22, 2019 at 12:01PM by CWC Protein isn’t just important in helping you #getswole at the gym. It’s crucial for your day-to-day functions beyond building muscle. And if you’ve been wondering which meal it’s best to load up on it, a registered dietitian says the answer is very clear:
A dermatologist reveals the most effective way to get rid of hair *down there*
September 22, 2019 at 06:00AM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8oUKNCZHbo] Whether you’ve embraced #bigbushenergy or are strictly team #baldisbeautiful, deciding what to do with the hair on your nether regions is one of the most personal choices you can make. And man oh man, are there choices.Ā From waxing to shaving to
Work your hamstrings and your back at once with āgood morningsā
September 22, 2019 at 12:04AM by CWC Waking up to a workout is always a good idea. While there are plenty of different exercises to choose from to help you get in a solid sweat sesh before running off to work, there’s one in particular that reigns supreme when it
How to shop for skin care on Instagram, because you canāt believe everything you see
September 21, 2019 at 10:00PM by CWC It’s hard to believe that 10 years ago, the word “shelfie” didn’t exist. Over the course of the last decade, Instagram has completely changed our relationship to skin care. An industry that once only existed in drugstores and department stores has now become
The rules for eating a plant-based burger are the same as eating a regular beef burger
September 21, 2019 at 08:00PM by CWC Not to brag, but we totally predicted 2019 would be the year of alt-meats. Not only do I live within spitting’s distance of innumerable joints slinging Beyond and Impossible Burgers here in vegan-friendly Los Angeles, but I have also spotted them on multiple
8 natural air purifier hacks, because we canāt all afford fancy machines in every room
September 21, 2019 at 06:00PM by CWC Full disclosure: I actually have a Dyson air purifier situated in the largest room of my home. That one machineāmighty as it may beādoesn’t purify my entire living space, given that I live in a perpetually dusty space in smoggy Los Angeles with
The curved treadmill makes running 30 percent harder
September 21, 2019 at 04:00PM by CWC The treadmill is hands down the most dependable member of the gym equipment family. You know exactly what you’re going to get when you step onto it, and can always rely on it for a good workout. But if you’re sick of the
I have $500 of foundation, but this $8 drugstore product is the only one I use every day
September 21, 2019 at 02:00PM by CWC My makeup collection is so vast that I’m sometimes embarrassed to show it to people. Any time someone comes into my bedroom, it’s the first thing they comment on, and I feel like I have to warn the guys I’m dating about it
5 healthy breakfast recipes with just 5 ingredients (or less!) from Trader Joeās
September 21, 2019 at 12:01PM by CWC If I were stranded on a desert island and could only choose three items to bring with me, they would be Trader Joe’s Cookie Butter, Trader Joe’s Cinnamon Schoolbook Cookies, and Trader Joe’s Absolute Black Dark Chocolate. The general themes here are fairly
What experts want you to know before going gluten- and dairy-free
September 21, 2019 at 01:00AM by CWC It feels like everyone and their sister these days is nixing gluten or dairy from their diets. And it makes sense: many people have an intolerance to these foods, which can lead to a slew of extremely unpleasant side effects, from bloating to
Hip flexors kicking in during your ab workout? Hereās how to turn āem off
September 21, 2019 at 12:00AM by CWC A funny thing happens in fitness: Sometimes body parts other than the ones we’re trying to target sneak into our exercises, kind of like siblings vying for attention. For example, my quads try to do most of the work when I’m attempting to
Hip flexors kicking in during your ab workout? Hereās how to turn āem off
September 21, 2019 at 12:00AM by CWC A funny thing happens in fitness: Sometimes body parts other than the ones we’re trying to target sneak into our exercises, kind of like siblings vying for attention. For example, my quads try to do most of the work when I’m attempting to
Can a -210 degree cryotherapy sesh really help muscle soreness? I tried it to find out
September 20, 2019 at 10:05PM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oz_ptpHKA2A] Is cryotherapy weird or worth it? Watch the video to find out. Nary a day passes on my Instagram feed without an influencer or celebrity singing the praises the of cryotherapy. The buzzy wellness practice involves stepping inside a cryotank (which
Target the āBermuda Triangleā of back pain with these 3 stretches
September 20, 2019 at 09:57PM by CWC In case you thought you were alone, a whopping 31 million Americans experience a painful lower back. It’s a turbulent spot for a great deal of the population, which is why Lara Heimann, physical therapist, yogi, and founder of Movement by Lara, has
Target the āBermuda Triangleā of back pain with these 3 stretches
September 20, 2019 at 09:57PM by CWC In case you thought you were alone, a whopping 31 million Americans experience a painful lower back. It’s a turbulent spot for a great deal of the population, which is why Lara Heimann, physical therapist, yogi, and founder of Movement by Lara, has
Well+Good TALKS: How To Have a Healthy Relationship with Money
September 20, 2019 at 09:25PM by CWC According to a recent study, women would rather talk about their sex lives and bikini waxes than their finances. Not tonight. Weāll take the shame (and panic) out of convos around your bank balance with experts on the best ways women can boost
Once and for all, this is the best way to get your collagen
September 20, 2019 at 08:20PM by CWC We’re in the height of a collagen craze, and I get it. Once upon a time if you needed to plump your skin you could get your fill with, well, fillers. Now there’s so many different kinds of collagen on the market that
All you need to de-puff your face is 10 seconds and your bathroom sink
September 20, 2019 at 06:53PM by CWC Like most people, I’ve only ever washed my face with warm water. From everything I gathered, it was the most beneficial for my skin, not to mention it’s makes it the most relaxing part of my skincare routine. Even though cold water definitely
Learn to relax in the absolute best way for your specific Myers-Briggs personality
September 20, 2019 at 06:18PM by CWC Everyone has different go-to methods for blowing off steam. Some like to be social with close friends and forget their responsibilities for awhile and others prefer to check off those responsibilities from their to-do list, then spend time alone with no distractions or
Learn to relax in the absolute best way for your specific Myers-Briggs personality
September 20, 2019 at 06:18PM by CWC Everyone has different go-to methods for blowing off steam. Some like to be social with close friends and forget their responsibilities for awhile and others prefer to check off those responsibilities from their to-do list, then spend time alone with no distractions or
Let the Global Climate Strike inspire you to take 5 steps to save the environment
September 20, 2019 at 04:53PM by CWC The Global Climate Strike is taking place right now in more than 150 countries. From September 20-27, ahead of the United Nation’s 2019 Climate Action Summit in New York City, millions of strikers will exit their schools, homes, offices, factories, and farms to
āIām a gastroenterologist, and these are the 5 things I do for a healthier gutā
September 20, 2019 at 04:44PM by CWC Digestive enzymes, collagen, probiotics, and fermented foods all have one thing in common: gut health. ICYMI, gut health is kind of a big deal right now, whether you adopted an anti-inflammatory diet because you heard it can help with leaky gut syndrome or
āIām a gastroenterologist, and these are the 5 things I do for a healthier gutā
September 20, 2019 at 04:44PM by CWC Digestive enzymes, collagen, probiotics, and fermented foods all have one thing in common: gut health. ICYMI, gut health is kind of a big deal right now, whether you adopted an anti-inflammatory diet because you heard it can help with leaky gut syndrome or
The drugstore lip balms that dermatologists donāt go a day without recommending
September 20, 2019 at 03:00PM by CWC I love fall, but there are two things that really grind my gears this time of year: I can’t use the Internet without being bombarded with advertisements for pumpkin spice everything, and my lips are so chapped that they feel like they could