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
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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
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
Enter a flow state to become joyfully in the moment when the world feels overwhelming
January 27, 2020 at 03:00PM by CWC Do you ever feel so immersed in something you’re currently doing that the low-stakes goings-on in your life simply don’t matter, for once? You’re so body-and-soul focused on your Muay Thai class or your wine-and-paint session or your game of Tetris that the
What itās really like to spend 24 hours at an Ayurvedic wellness retreat
January 25, 2020 at 02:00PM by CWC After a particularly busy month, I deemed myself in need of some deep pampering. Iād been burning the candle at both ends, doing extra work during the day, and attending events in the evenings. I was getting a lot done and having a
What angel numbers mean, and why seeing them everywhere is great news
January 24, 2020 at 06:00PM by CWC Ever noticed yourself stumbling upon repeating number sequences like 111, 555, or 777ā¦basically everywhere? Like, let’s say you wake up from a nap at 2:22 p.m., then you buy a coffee for $2.22, then you watch a movie that’s 2 hours and 22
The Grammys gift bag is packed with wellness goodiesāhereās whatās inside
January 23, 2020 at 06:00PM by CWC As if attending the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards wasn’t cool enoughāthe glitz! the glamour!āthere’s now another reason why scoring a seat would be the ultimate win: You get a Grammys gift bag that’s jam-packed with wellness goodies. Now, don’t get me wrong. Awards
We asked Well+Good readers their thoughts on recoveryāhereās what they had to say
January 23, 2020 at 04:26PM by CWC Recovery is a hot topic among fitness folk: What does “active recovery” really look like? How many rest days should you take anyway? Is there really a right way to foam roll? The questions around this should-be-rejuvenating part of your workout routine never
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.
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
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
Macyās basically just launched a wellness department (with our help!)āhere are our 9 favorite items
January 20, 2020 at 06:00PM by CWC Imagine discovering a one-stop-shop haven of wellness treasures that has everything you know you needāwater bottles, candles, and foam rollersāalong with life-enhancing goods you never even knew you desired. Well, imagine no more, because that haven is very, very real, and ready for
Iām a tarot reader, and I hate getting these 8 questions
January 20, 2020 at 03:00PM by CWC In recent years, I’ve become a big fan of tarot, and I’ve even learned how to read the cards, both for myself and to be able to give readings to others. One of my biggest takeaways during this process has been regarding questions
What the first new moon of the decade means for your big-picture goals
January 19, 2020 at 10:00PM by CWC Over the last few weeks, we’ve experienced some of the most intense aspects that this generation will see. With the Saturn and Pluto conjunction in Capricorn happening opposite a lunar eclipse in Cancer, deep-seated issues likely surfaced, inviting you to devote some attention
Nitrofurantoin, Oral Capsule
Highlights for nitrofurantoin Nitrofurantoin oral capsule is available as both generic and brand-name drugs.Ā Brand-names:Ā Macrobid and Macrodantin. Nitrofurantoin is also available in an oral suspension. Nitrofurantoin oral capsule is used to prevent and treat urinary tract infections that are caused by certain bacteria. Important warnings Lung inflammation warning:Ā This drug may cause
Zero-waste activist Lauren Singer defines wellness as living in alignment with your values
January 16, 2020 at 06:00PM by CWC Lauren Singer, a zero-waste influencer who founded Package Free Shop and blogs under the cheeky alias @TrashIsForTossers, inadvertently created waves in my personal community last year when she helped me detox my home from single-use plastic. After she opened my eyes to the
This interactive graphic shows how music makes you feel 13 distinct emotions
January 15, 2020 at 05:59PM by CWC When I’m feeling angry and need something to match my energy, I turn to Rico Nasty’s special brand of punk rap. When I’m ready to calm down, I’ll switch to a more soothing artist, like Nao or Alina Baraz. I know I’m not
How I navigate New Yearās resolution season as an eating disorder survivor
January 15, 2020 at 05:00PM by CWC Editor’s note: This piece might be triggering for people with a history of disordered eating. I was 10 years old when I made myself throw up for the first time. I have grappled with disordered eating for as long as I can remember.
Ready to stop caring what people people think? Hereās how to do it in 5 steps
January 14, 2020 at 02:00PM by CWC Right up there with the likes of public speaking, mortality, and rejection is another common anxiety-fueler: the fear of what others think. While it can show up in many formsālike, curbing us from speaking our truth, deciding what we do (and don’t) post
7 ways to heal your sacral chakra and get your creative juices flowing again
January 01, 2020 at 04:00PM by CWC If you feel like youāve lost your creative mojo, or perhaps have trouble expressing yourself, your sacral chakra might need some healing. But first, in case you need a little chakra refresher: “There are seven different major energy centers throughout the body, from
Make mental wellness a priority this month with our 28-day feelings challenge
January 01, 2020 at 11:30AM by CWC Have some empathy for the āShe Doesnāt Even Go Hereā chick from Mean Girls; it can be hard to have a lot of feelingsāand to know how to productively channel them. Thatās why, for the next four weeks, we want to encourage you
Make healthy eating a reality with this delicious 28-day plan
January 01, 2020 at 11:00AM by CWC Year after year, ādieting and eating healthierā tops the list of most common New Yearās resolutions for Americans. But this is a different kind of healthy eating challenge from others you might see in January. Weāre not here to tell you to follow
Get your finances on track with our 28-day financial wellness challengeĀ
January 01, 2020 at 10:30AM by CWC The end of the year is rough on the money front. Budgets are blown traveling to see loved ones for the holidays, buying gifts, and indulging in holiday sales shopping. All worth it? Sure. But now that itās January, youāre paying for it
Itās time we all learned the 5 rules for apologizing like an adult
October 01, 2019 at 02:19AM by CWC “There’s no ‘but’ after ‘I’m sorry” was my mom’s favorite axiom throughout my childhood. She meant, of course, that atonement should never come with an excuse tacked on the end. My sister and I rolled our eyes each time she recited her mantra,
A tarot card readerās top 3 tips for getting the most accurate reading
September 30, 2019 at 01:00PM by CWC I’m a fan of getting my tarot cards read, but I’m also highly anxious about it. This means while in the midst of a session, I’m simultaneously analyzing what the reading means for me and whether the tarot reader is judging me, as
How rediscovering the forgotten art of penmanship is helping me spark joy
September 29, 2019 at 09:00PM by CWC When my two daughters were young, and slowly and diligently working on their penmanship, I delighted in their keen interest in my own handwriting. āMommy, you are a good writer,ā my youngest, then 5, announced one day, nodding over a grocery list Iād
āIām a psychologist, and these are the 5 things I do for better mental healthā
September 27, 2019 at 02:00PM by CWC If anyone knows how important self-care practices are for mental health, itās a psychologist. In todayās hectic ageābetween work deadlines, relationship stress, financial difficulties, and a never-ending lack of sleepāit can be hard to make time for yourself and your mental well-being each
āIām a psychologist, and these are the 5 things I do for better mental healthā
September 27, 2019 at 02:00PM by CWC If anyone knows how important self-care practices are for mental health, itās a psychologist. In todayās hectic ageābetween work deadlines, relationship stress, financial difficulties, and a never-ending lack of sleepāit can be hard to make time for yourself and your mental well-being each
Use your zodiac sign to optimize the absolute best nighttime routine for you
September 27, 2019 at 12:00AM by CWC Earlier this year, Well+Good surveyed readers about how they feel about the sleep and rest they’re getting. Many findings emerged, but the big and enduring takeaway is that we’re tired. In fact, 92 percent of us are fatigued at least once a week,
Use your zodiac sign to optimize the absolute best nighttime routine for you
September 27, 2019 at 12:00AM by CWC Earlier this year, Well+Good surveyed readers about how they feel about the sleep and rest they’re getting. Many findings emerged, but the big and enduring takeaway is that we’re tired. In fact, 92 percent of us are fatigued at least once a week,