January 23, 2020 at 02:00AM by CWC As soon as it hits 5 p.m. on Friday, the rigid rules of the work week are thrown out the window. No more self-imposed curfew to make sure you get up in time for work. No more meal prepping. Weekends are for fun,
Tag: Well+Good
How to wash your delicate sweaters *without* dry cleaning (which is the worst)
January 23, 2020 at 12:30AM by CWC As a child/teen, I didn’t have many clothes that were “dry clean only” or delicates. In fact, my family made a pointed effort not to buy anything for me that had complicated washing instructions. Now, as an adult, I am allowed to buy
Yes, organic food has pesticidesābut that shouldnāt scare you off of veggies
January 23, 2020 at 12:00AM by CWC True or false: Organic produce is always grown without pesticides. If you answered true…sorry, but you’ve got it twisted. Surprising, right? The truth is that many organic farmers rely on pesticides and herbicidesāsubstances used protect crops from insects, weeds, and infectionsāfrom a relatively
A cardiologist says that you should start paying attention to *this* metric on your Apple Watch
January 22, 2020 at 11:26PM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xLWnmow8atw] “A wakeup call.” That’s what What the Wellness host Ella Dove dubbed her heart rate monitor in our latest episode. We called it in our 2020 trends: This year, more than ever before, your health will be in the palm of
The best-selling foundations at Sephora all have one thing in common
January 22, 2020 at 10:00PM by CWC With brands like Glossier taking a minimalist approach to makeup, we’re seeing the “no makeup makeup look” take over. And while some are loving BB creams and CC creams, others couldn’t imagine using just a barely-there foundation. Some of us prefer a little
An anti-inflammatory expertās top 5 food swaps under $5
January 22, 2020 at 06:30PM by CWC While inflammatory ingredients do hide in a lot of ready-made foods, the good news is that sticking to an anti-inflammatory diet doesn’t have to mean making everything you eat yourself or having a big food budget. Anti-inflammatory health coach Jenny Carr is on
How learning to care less in all aspects of life can be the ultimate healthy boundary
January 22, 2020 at 06:00PM by CWC I’m taking a personally led crash course in how to stop caring (or, at least, care less). It’s called the “Hide Alerts,” and I love it. I have an empath’s heart, an anxious idler’s brain, and the lungs of someone who visits the
The 3 best stretches to soothe swayback posture, according to a physical therapist
January 22, 2020 at 06:00PM by CWC Stand in front of a mirror for a sec. If you’re unintentionally sticking out your belly and butt and your hips are forward, you could have a swayback posture and not even know it. According to Danielle Weis, DPT, a physical therapist and
The healthiest canned goods to always have in your pantry, according to a dietitian
January 22, 2020 at 05:00PM by CWC We all know about the merits of eating in-season and shopping for produce at your local farmer’s market, but it’s worth pointing out that canned food is seriously underrated by the healthy eating crowd. (Perhaps even more so than the B-sides of Carly
5 common myths about meditation, debunked
January 22, 2020 at 04:00PM by CWC Meditation isn’t new, but given how the industry is booming in the digital age, it’s also certainly not passĆ©āand great reasons for that abound. The goal of meditation can include facilitating resilience against stress and more compassion toward yourself and those around you.
These are the most popular studios around the U.S., according to Classpass
January 22, 2020 at 02:00PM by CWC The beauty of a Classpass membership is that on any given day, you can choose from a seemingly endless number of workouts. From yoga to spin, from boxing to boot camps, you could try a different modality every day of the week (and
This plant-based food pyramid will help you build the ultimate healthy, sustainable diet
January 22, 2020 at 01:00PM by CWC It’s a beautiful fact that when you eat a primarily plant-based diet, you’re benefiting both your body and the planet. (And your wallet too; plant-based foods tend to be inexpensive.) But if you’re new to the whole plant-based eating thing, chances are that
5 simple things to keep your 2020 wellness goals rolling past quitters day
January 22, 2020 at 10:00AM by CWC Raise your hand if this story sounds familiar: You start off a new year filled with motivation to totally crush all your new goals, but after just a couple weeks you find yourself settling back into old routines. You’re so not alone. This
Trainers tell us the reason you should switch up your fitness routine on the reg
January 22, 2020 at 02:00AM by CWC Some people are die-hard fans of one particular workout. Take the SoulCycle crew, Pilates devotees, dedicated yogis, runners, and the list goes on. While there’s certainly something to be said for having a go-to way to sweat, switching it up can also benefit
The 5 healthiest hot sauces youāll want to put on *everything*
January 22, 2020 at 01:30AM by CWC Born and raised in Buffalo, I can’t not like hot sauce. Frank’s Red Hot Cayenne Pepper sauce can be found in every cabinet in the 716, and before BeyoncĆ© made it popular, I used to carry it in my bag to make school
If you have dry skin, a derm says these are the only products to use in the shower
January 22, 2020 at 01:00AM by CWC These so-cold-your-face-is-numb temps aren’t too kind to your skin. But considering winter isn’t going anywhere anytime soon, your dry-skin checklist is still very much a necessity. Because truckloads of moisturizer alone isn’t going to cut it, there’s one more thing you should be
Iām a dietitian and these are my top 5 sources of gut-healthy carbs
January 22, 2020 at 12:00AM by CWC Bring up the subject of carbs around a table full of healthy eaters and risk the bread basket going flying; it’s a pretty controversial topic in the world of wellness. But regardless of whether you’re a ketogenic dieter or consider a life without
The world isnāt 2D, and your workout shouldnāt be either
January 21, 2020 at 10:58PM by CWC Before I learned about the benefits of multiplanar training, my workouts looked a little something like this: squat, front lunge, run, repeat. Itās no surprise that I’ve been in and out of the physiotherapistās office for years, and that Iām my massage therapistās
The rise in plant-based eating may help us finally end diet culture for good
January 21, 2020 at 08:00PM by CWC While the specific rules may change, there always seems to be a trendyāand restrictiveādiet of the moment. In the ’90s, going low-fat and counting calories were all the rage. Then in the early 2010s, everyone was all about juice cleanses and detoxes. By
4 things you should always do to your skin, according to a French facialist
January 21, 2020 at 07:00PM by CWC I’ve gleaned beauty secrets from all types of experts, ranging from top dermatologists to facial yoga instructors and everyone in between. But I’m very excited to spill what a French skin-care routine looks like, according to my latest resource: Mila Moursi, a 70-year
The zodiac wheel is divided by extroverted and introverted energyāhereās what it means for you
January 21, 2020 at 06:30PM by CWC Positively identifying with Team Introvert has helped me make peace with the fact that many of my personality traits do not match those of the idealized Americanā outgoing, bold, popular. In other words, I feel better understanding I’m not so much an antisocial
This formula for sheet-pan veggies 4 ways promises youāll never get bored with your dinner
January 21, 2020 at 06:00PM by CWC It’s important to incorporate veggies into every meal, but making it a reality isn’t always that easy. Salads and stir-fries get boring and repetitive after a while. Good for you? Sure. Exciting? Not always. But with the right veggie recipes for dinner, you
Auriculotherapy gives you the benefits of acupuncture, but while youāre on the go
January 21, 2020 at 04:00PM by CWC Riddle me this: What keeps a scaredy-cat away from acupuncture and getting a second piercing in their earlobe? Yes, that’s easy: needles. And, yes: I’m that scaredy-cat. While I completely understand, rationally, that acupuncture doesnāt actually hurt and the nice people at piercing
Eating more sustainably can be easyāif you follow these RD-approved tips
January 21, 2020 at 02:16PM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pzCLgB18w2Q] You’ve committed to using reusable tote bags and sworn off plastic straws, but now that you’re trying to make what you actually put on your plate more sustainable, you’re struggling. Sure, you’ve heard that giving up meat can do some serious
Iāve tried it all, and this is the only tool that releases my neck and jaw tension
January 21, 2020 at 02:00PM by CWC For someone who lives by the beach in Southern CaliforniaāAKA one of the chillest places on the planetāI am surprisingly tense. I grind my teeth when I sleep and often find myself with a clenched jaw while I’m working at my computer, trying
Checks+Balanced: How a freelance publicist living in Puerto Rico budgets for wellness
January 21, 2020 at 01:00PM by CWC Do you know how much money your friends make? What about how much their rent is or how much is in their bank accounts right now? Iām guessing no. Even in a world where questions aboutĀ menstrual cupsĀ andĀ the ins and outs of sexĀ are completely
If youāve ever wondered if a 15-minute workout is worth it, the answer is yes
January 21, 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
āFood guiltā is toxic to truly healthy eatingāhereās how to start changing that for good
January 20, 2020 at 08:00PM by CWC A lot of people think that healthy eating is entirely about what you put on your plate. People get fixated on macros, probiotics, the merits of certain micronutrients, and avoiding things like GMOs and non-organic produce. But one of the most important components
Iām a movement specialist, and this is the best stretch based on your height
January 20, 2020 at 07:00PM by CWC First things first: Everyoneāand I do mean, everyoneāneeds to stretch. No matter how active you are, how flexible you feel, or how stiff your joints seem, consistently and effectively stretching your body is necessary for a long, healthy, and active life. Without doing
An esthetician shares the basics on how to gua sha like a pro
January 20, 2020 at 06:18PM by CWC Though you might still be wondering how to pronounce it, you’ve heard about gua sha and all its reported muscle-soothing, glow-inducing benefits (it’s gwa-sha, btw). But do you know how to perform the technique properly to get the biggest skin boostāwithout turning your