March 03, 2020 at 03:00AM by CWC Putting flaxseeds in your smoothie is pretty much wellness 101. The seeds are packed with omega-3 fatty acids and are a rich source of nutrients that help your bod in day-to-day lifeâand as it happens, these wellness sprinkles also help your skin. Using
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Why the Surgeon General is begging you to stop buying face masks
March 03, 2020 at 01:30AM by CWC From celebrities on social media to the person sitting next to you on the subway, there are a lot of people donning face masks amid the spread of COVID-19. The U.S. Surgeon General, Vice Admiral Jerome M. Adams, MD, MPH, sent a tweet
Why a âcarbohydrate intoleranceâ is a confusingâand controversialâbuzzword in the healthy eating world
March 03, 2020 at 01:00AM by CWC Anyone whoâs hosted a dinner party or gone out to eat with friends has probably encountered at least once the struggles of accommodating everyoneâs dietary needs. Maybe itâs ensuring that your vegan friend has enough options on a menu without resorting to plain
The 5 biggest heart health myths a cardiologist wishes youâd stop believing
March 03, 2020 at 12:00AM by CWC As a cardiologist and professor, Laxmi Mehta, MD, spends a lot of time educating both patients and doctors-in-training about heart health. While she’s sharing her expert intel about cardiovascular health and heart disease facts with patients, she often has to correct some major
The 4-minute Tabata workout that an ex-Marine swears by for âinstant sweatâ
March 02, 2020 at 11:00PM by CWC More often than not, trying to fit a workout into a hectic day can kind of feel like you’re playing a game of Tetris. This is why one of our 2020 wellness trends is all about the “Blue Zones” approach to fitness (aka
Not all hand sanitizers are created equalâhereâs what germ experts want you to know
March 02, 2020 at 10:30PM by CWC The latest update from the World Health Organization reports that COVID-19 has infected approximately 90,000 people in 65 countries. In response, hand sanitizer is flying off the shelves (with accusations of price gouging by third-party sellers on Amazon) as the number of stateside
Getting 10,000 steps is importantâjust not for the reason you think
March 02, 2020 at 10:00PM by CWC If you wear a fitness tracker, you know the rush that comes with with meeting your step count on a given day. On a FitBit, you’re greeted with a “congratulations” and some confetti; on an Apple Watch, you get the satisfaction of closing
Snag the Instant Pot Aura slow cooker for a cool $60 todayâthatâs 54% off
March 02, 2020 at 09:53PM by CWC We love the Instant Pot for many reasons. Not only can it cook your food super fast, but it also has tons of different programs, allowing it to be much more than a pressure cooker. The Instant Pot Aura ($60) takes that multi-functionality
âMeat extendersâ can make transitioning to a plant-based diet easier *and* cheaper
March 02, 2020 at 09:00PM by CWC Transitioning to a plant-based or flexitarian diet has been a big priority for many healthy eaters in 2020. But just because thereâs a new interest in eating less meat doesnât make it easy, especially if itâs been a big part of your plate
5 moisturizers that double as primers for makeup
March 02, 2020 at 08:00PM by CWC The two-in-one shampoo and conditioner in my boyfriend’s shower always makes me a little jealous. Imagine having a routine so simple that washing your hair is a one-step job. My eight-step morning skincare routine could never, but there is one way to cut
The one body part youâre not foam rolling but should, according to a physical therapist
March 02, 2020 at 06:52PM by CWC Foam rolling effectively soothes sore muscles, helps with lymphatic drainage, and banishes pain in your hips. Most people typically stick to the back side of their body when using a foam roller, focusing on areas like shoulders, calves, and glutes for that sweet,
Dermatologists say everyone in their 30s should be using *this* skin-care product
March 02, 2020 at 04:00PM by CWC Plenty of ingredients are glow-inducing multitaskers that give your skin more than one benefit (think: vitamin C, which brightens while fending off future damage from free radicals or glycolic acid, which resurfaces while plumping up skin by creating new collagen). But there is
Politically Charged: Super Tuesday is *super* during Mercury retrogradeâhereâs what to expect
March 02, 2020 at 03:00PM by CWC With Politically Charged, a new monthly column by QueerCosmos astrologer and Well+Good Changemaker Colin Bedell, youâll get a look at whatâs happening in the 2020 election cycle, not through the lens of any specific issue or party or scandal, but rather through the
Ever wonder what to eat before barre? A Pure Barre instructor shares her food diary
March 02, 2020 at 02:00PM by CWC There are some fitness classes that leave you drenched in sweat and feeling totally depletedâand ravenous. Spinning, bootcamp, or a long run all require careful attention to pre- and post- workout fuel. Barre, however, is a little different. Is it hard? Hell yeah. The
How to stop gaslighting yourself, because you wouldnât let anyone else talk to you this way
March 02, 2020 at 01:00PM by CWC I’m of the conviction that a little bit of self-doubt is healthy, like a little bit of coffee or a little bit of wine. But there comes a point where self-doubt transforms from a check-in to keep your expectations realistic to just gaslighting
This 10-minute treadmill HIIT workout will get your heart *literally* racing
March 02, 2020 at 12:01PM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5Nr89HESUY] Treadmill workouts are having a moment. In 2018, we saw a run-aissance that made it the hottest piece of equipment in the boutique fitness world, with running studios popping up all over, including Precision Run, Mile High Run Club, and most recently, Rumble
With Mars in Capricorn all of March, planetary energy is blazingâhereâs how to channel it for good
March 01, 2020 at 10:00PM by CWC As we enter March, one of the most potent months of the year, we step into unprecedented astrological opportunity. Cosmically speaking, the next few weeks don’t mess around, so neither should you. Mars, who represents passion, vigor, aggression, and action, travels at 9
Finding communityâand resolving conflictâin the bleachers at Wrigley Field
March 01, 2020 at 09:20PM by CWC On a beautiful Thursday afternoon in August, I decided to do what any Chicago North Sider in their right mind might doâI closed my computer, donned a cap and some sunscreen, and headed to the Cubs game at Wrigley Field. When I purchased
These easy, gut-healthy, plant-based meatballs come together in just 15 minutes
March 01, 2020 at 06:00PM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJIyAiLh4IU] Confession: If it’s a weeknight and a recipe says it takes longer than 30 minutes, I swipe left on that faster than I would on a guy who says he’s sapiosexual on his Bumble profile. (Softboy alert!) This rule is generally
The germiest spot at your desk will have you wiping down every surface immediately
March 01, 2020 at 04:00PM by CWC You spend a lot of time at your desk. Like it or not, it’s basically your home away from home. It’s where you eat your healthy meal-prepped lunches there, get in some soothing full-body stretches, and occasionally get a workout in. It’s probably
Rock-Star Energy: The 4-step equinox ritual to help you spring forward in life
March 01, 2020 at 02:00PM by CWC There is nothing more important in spirituality and healing work than honestly facing yourself, embodying your unique gifts and high vibrations, and not spiritually bypassing anything. With monthly Rock-Star Energy forecasts, âRock-Star Shamanâ Alyson Charles represents those elements by communicating the wisdoms of both
The âFantastic Fiveâ to add some excitement to your leg day workout
March 01, 2020 at 12:00PM by CWC Leg day isn’t exactly the most exciting part of your workout routine. The exercises are generally the same week after week, so your main focus is probably checking them off your list and getting them over with. Well, not today, becauseâbelieve it or
7 healthy foods under $3 that stay good for an entire year
February 29, 2020 at 08:00PM by CWC There’s a misconception that lives in many people’s heads (and, okay, on Instagram) that living a healthy life requires an abundance of time and money. Time because surely being a wellness goddess requires frequent trips to the farmers’ market to buy fresh ingredients
Not just for burns: Here are 7 ways aloe vera can nourish your skin Â
February 29, 2020 at 06:00PM by CWC When it comes to skin, the aloe vera benefits are no joke. Aloe vera is a natural, plant-based ingredient thatâs been used for medicinal purposes for, well, seemingly forever. When you open up the leaves of the succulent plant, youâll find a clear,
Iâm single, and my new favorite sex toy is a vibrating ring for couplesâhereâs how I use it
February 29, 2020 at 04:00PM by CWC It doesn’t take a degree in marketing to discern that I, a very single vulva-owner who generally doesnât enjoy P-in-V penetration, am not the target buyer for the Lelos Tor 2, which is advertised as a “couples’ vibrating ring.” But when the rumbly
Tactical fitness brings you Navy SEAL-level training with real-life benefits
February 29, 2020 at 02:00PM by CWC You can rely on basic fitness modalities for the traditional benefits of working out, like increasing strength, boosting endurance, gaining power, and improving your cardiovascular capabilities. With tactical fitness, a military-bred way of training, you get all of those perks plus the physical
âSteady increase exerciseâ is the best for your heartâhere are 6 steps that make it easy
February 29, 2020 at 02:00PM by CWC When you start an exercise routine from scratch, the tendency can be to go all in. (HIIT! Strength training! Spinning! Running!) A massive new review of past scientific research conducted by the American Heart Association (AHA) finds that going from 0 to 100
7 savory pancake recipes that work for any meal of the day
February 29, 2020 at 12:00PM by CWC There’s something so nostalgically delicious about a pancake. I love eating a little round cake that was made just for me. I’m a huge proponent of breakfast for dinner, and a few good savory pancake recipes might make that experience even better. Like
This is the perfect pillow formula for your posture, according to a physical therapist
February 29, 2020 at 03:00AM by CWC Your relationship with your pillows is just about the closest in your life. After all, you do fall asleep and wake up next to them every day. And finding your perfect feather-stuffed partner might just be even more important than finding your romantic
This free online course teaches everything you need to know about coronavirus
February 29, 2020 at 02:00AM by CWC The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has killed approximately 2,800 people and infected tens of thousands more within a matter of weeks as it spread to 46 countries and counting. The World Health Organization declared Friday that the risk assessment for the virus is now