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
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Why you should wear sunglasses at the airport (even if youāre 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
Iām 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 Weāve 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.Ā This, my friends, is stress eatingāand, no, youāre not the only one tempted to head straight for the
What derms want you to know about ācontroversialā 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 youād asked me just five years ago if I would ever try reiki or acupuncture, you would have been met with an emphatic āno.ā I long associated those practices with crunchy-granola hippies in Berkeley, Californiaāthey 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 readingāhereās 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 coronavirusāwhere itās 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, itās 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 ācrunches are crap,ā 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
Iām 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. Hereās how to let them do that
January 28, 2020 at 09:30PM by CWC If you havenāt heard, Alisa Vitti āpioneer of female biohacking, Johns Hopkins alum, womenās hormone health expert and founder of the period-positive platform FLO Livingāis launching her latest book, In the FLO.Ā Itās full of radical, groundbreaking information meant to help women understand
Your A-to-O glossary of sex terms youāll never have to nervously Google again
January 28, 2020 at 09:00PM by CWC You thought youād learned your sex ABCsāor, rather, ACGs (that’s your A-spot, C-spot, and G-spot)āa 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*ābut 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
Strengthen your feet, ankles, and legs with this alphabet workout
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
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? Hereās 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 āif you didnāt Instagram your workout, did it really count?ā fitness can feel like an all-or-nothing propositionābut it shouldnāt. Together withĀ Michelob ULTRAāthe next-level light beer that wants to take the stress out of staying fitāweāre exploring ways to be
The way we talk about skin is taking a cue from mental healthāhereās 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 canāand shouldābe 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