March 20, 2020 at 02:00AM by CWC Ā When practicing yoga, itās easy to get caught up trying to nail each posture, but postures and movement are just one component of yoga. Yoga breathing techniques, or pranayama (prana means ālife forceā and yama means ācontrolā), is also an essential element
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Your head weighs āas much as a bowling ballāāthese 4 stretches help you use that weight to ease neck pain
March 19, 2020 at 09:00PM by CWC You might have heard that your head weighs about as much as a bowling ball. In reality, there’s some pretty complicated math involved in determining exactly how much weight your neck is carting around on a daily basis. What we all share in
Hey, itās okay if youāre not checking everything off of your to-do list right now
March 19, 2020 at 06:00PM by CWC There was a minuteāa sparking, optimistic minuteāwhen I thought Iād emerge from this national emergency with the screenplay for my pandemic-themed rom-com. That sounds terrible, but you know you thought the same thing, too. In fact, with ample time in self-isolation among the
Why now is the best time to start incorporating long-game skin-care ingredients
March 19, 2020 at 01:00PM by CWC Typically, people want their skin-care products to show resultsĀ immediately. While that’s fair and understandable, there are a good number of ingredients that grant your complexion amazing benefits if you just have the patience to wait as they work. What better time to start
Iām an esthetician with sensitive-combination skin, hereās my beauty routine
March 19, 2020 at 02:00AM by CWC When you’re an esthetician, understanding what skin needs is crucial, and after years of treating other people’s complexions, it’s safe to say that Cindy Kim, co-founder of Silver Mirror Facial Bar, has learned a lot about what her own requires to stay happy
Want to give your brain *and* immune system a boost? Sip on pomegranate juice
March 19, 2020 at 01:00AM by CWC If you think of the produce section as a treasure trove of healthy jewels, ruby-colored pomegranates are prized gems, but they’re often overlooked for bigger, more popular prizes. It’s easy to see why: they are a bit confusing. Even healthy eaters struggle with
Grocery delivery apps are seeing record downloadsāhereās what you need to know
March 19, 2020 at 12:00AM by CWC Getting your groceries delivered has always seemed to me like something done by very bougie, busy people. But now, with the majority of the country hunkering down and practicing social distancing, there’s never been a better time to get your groceries delivered. The
COVID-19 has a lot to teach Americans about being brave
March 18, 2020 at 11:30PM by CWC I’m trying to think of the moment in my life when I felt the most brave. Maybe it was as a kid, standing up in front of a group of adults to bow after my very first piano recital. Or singing in my
How to properly clean and disinfect your beauty products
March 18, 2020 at 11:00PM by CWC These days, keeping clean is top of mind for everyone. We’re washing our hands more often, wiping down our countertops on the reg, and tossing our clothes in the laundry after a single wear. One more thing you might want to add to
5 places to donate right now if you want to help feed your neighbor
March 18, 2020 at 10:00PM by CWC While millions of people have loaded up their shopping carts with toilet paper and all the canned goods they can find, millions more throughout the country don’t have the option to buy foods in bulk or very much food at all. There are
How to avoid injury now that youāre running outside a lot more than usual
March 18, 2020 at 09:00PM by CWC One of the things that sets running apart from other forms of exercise is that you don’t need any special equipmentāapart from your sneakersāto do it. Now that gyms are closing temporarily to slow the spread of COVID-19, you may be upping your
Why Samantha Jones is still the role model young girls and adult women need
March 18, 2020 at 08:00PM by CWC While today Iām the co-founder and CEO of the sexual-wellness company Dame Products, sexuality in its many forms has always been a prominent topic in my life. In grade school, for instance, I got in trouble with my teacher after telling my class
Yes, you can keep your beloved avocados ripe for *months*āhereās how
March 18, 2020 at 07:00PM by CWC If you’re looking for sturdy produce that stays good for long periods of time, avocados are not it. One minute they’re sitting on your counter ripe and ready to eat, then you look away for a second and they’re completely rotten, destined for
Why itās important to do stretches before walking, no matter how many steps youāre clocking
March 18, 2020 at 06:00PM by CWC As the best study ever recently confirmed, walking is just as much of a legitimate workout as spinning or running. So long as you’re clocking 100 steps a minute, for at least 30 minutes a day, you can count those 3,000 steps as
6 online games you can play virtually with your friends near and far
March 18, 2020 at 05:00PM by CWC It’s a safe bet that you’re missing at least two things during social distancing: your friends and fun. While it’s so important that we stay indoors in order to slow the spread of COVID-19, self-isolation can be, uh, isolating. But since we’re all
This 30-minute kale pasta salad is made for leftovers (that youāll actually want to eat)
March 18, 2020 at 04:30PM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8olkzuEZw0M] Is there even a point in cooking dinner if the leftovers can’t hold up the next day as a delicious lunch? Answer: Yes, but it’s way easier to motivate yourself to spend time in the kitchen when you know your efforts
The simple steps everyone can take to live a healthy, āgeniusā life, according to a science journalist
March 18, 2020 at 03:00PM by CWC Brain health expert and science journalist Max Lugavere is the kind of guy you feel comfortable taking diet and lifestyle tips from given his good looks, easy confidence, and the fact that his entire lifeās mission was lovingly inspired by his mother. After
The 10 coziest house shoes to add some coziness to your wardrobe as you WFH
March 18, 2020 at 02:00PM by CWC There are two kinds of people: those that refuse to schlep around their home without house shoes on their feet, and those that have never spent an hour in a black hole of online slipper shopping. Whichever camp you fall into (if youāre
10 healthy daily habits to retain even while social distancing, according to psychologists
March 18, 2020 at 01:00PM by CWC In a true act of bravery, today I put on a bra, leggings, and a pair of earrings, and even deigned to wear a dress. I’ve been self-isolating for a week now amid the COVID-19 crisis, and along with life feeling surreal, sweatpants
On the Cusp: What it means when youāre a mix of intuitive Pisces and headstrong Aries
March 18, 2020 at 12:00PM by CWC Each month withĀ On the Cusp, we point our astrological magnifying glass on all the people born between two zodiac signs.Ā Because when your birthday falls at either the tail end or the very beginning of your sun signās season, your personality may be influenced
A bare-minimum skin-care routine only costs $6, according to one derm
March 18, 2020 at 11:00AM by CWC Suffice to say we’ve all got a lot on our minds right now. Whether that’s navigating the strange new world of telecommuting, figuring out how we’re going to keep ourselves occupied during social distancing, or trying to ration toilet paper to last for
The meaning of āshelter in place,ā and how it relates to social distancing
March 18, 2020 at 02:00AM by CWC The San Francisco Bay Area woke up Tuesday to an order of “shelter in place.” Mayor London Breed had announced on Monday that as ofĀ 12 a.m. on March 17, residents must stay home unless they’re leaving for an essential reason. “These steps
Digital fitness is creating the communities we need right now
March 18, 2020 at 01:00AM by CWC When Barry‘s chief instructor Keoni Hudoba hosted his first free “#COREntine” workout on Instagram Live on March 17, he figured that he’d be teaching 100 people, max. At the end of the 20 minute session, more than 800 people had tuned in to
Iām in my 30s, and I have a compromised immune system. Hereās why I want you to take COVID-19 seriously
March 18, 2020 at 12:00AM by CWC You might not know from seeing me, but I have two chronic diseasesāpsoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. My immune system is on overdrive all the time, which means that I have to take immunosuppressant drugs in order to help manage my conditions. A suppressed
What happens to your skin when you stop wearing makeup for a day, week, or month
March 17, 2020 at 11:00PM by CWC Global cases of Covid-19 are rising, leading many people to work remotely for the foreseeable future. Working from home has its pros and cons, like more time with your pet, but for many it can also increase feelings loneliness. However, one thing rings
The 6 happy news stories that are making us smile today
March 17, 2020 at 10:00PM by CWC The news cycle during the time of COVID-19 is best described as bleak. Now, more than ever, it’s just as important to find moments of joy as it is to wash your hands, practice social distancing, or check in on your loved ones.
The 5-ingredient secret sauce thousands of healthy eaters drizzle on absolutely everything
March 17, 2020 at 09:00PM by CWC Sauces make the world a better place. That’s a fact. Whether it’s your pasta, roasted vegetables, or taco bowlāa good sauce instantly transforms any meal into a solid great one. And while there countless options out there to choose from, it only takes
This is exactly how much protein you need to stay strong after a workout
March 17, 2020 at 07:55PM by CWC Between bars, shakes, and jerky, it definitely seems like we’ve reached peak protein positivity. It’s a far cry from the days when women shied away from the nutrient, convinced it was only for bodybuilders who wanted to bulk up. Now, you’ll find a
Just need to move? This 20-minute glute and core workout is like a Megaformer class at home
March 17, 2020 at 07:00PM by CWC It only takes one sweat sesh on the Megaformer to completely fall in love. The glute and core workout is incredibly hard, working even the tiniest in your bodyāwhich, no surprise, leaves you all sorts of sore the next day. As nice as
How to get rid of toe jam when youāre wearing sweaty socks 24/7
March 17, 2020 at 06:14PM by CWC Hand washing is most likely at the top of your to-do list these days (and for good reason). But another task that could be worth adding to your shower TDL? Thoroughly washing your feet.Ā If you’re grossed out by what you find when