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I Tried a ‘Sensory’ Beauty Routine To See if It Would Calm My Anxiety—Here’s How It Went

Working out and meditating felt both unmanageable and futile. By mindfully focusing on the calming sensory aspects of a routine, stress and anxiety tend to melt away. A skin-care routine can surely be an act of mediation, she says. Living sensually means we are stimulating all of our senses, she says. The more you feel connected to your beauty routinealtering it in ways that suit your needsthe more youll benefit....

I Tried a ‘Skin Spatula’ and Here’s the Gunk It Got Out of My Face

As a kid in the 90s, I was in love with thoseBiore pore strips commercials. Wow, it looks like a porcupine! We all remember those right? Anyway, Ive been usingpore stripsfor decades, but when I can swing it, Ill schedule a facial. Which is why and how I discovered theGrace & Stella Ultrasonic Skin Spatula($44). Grace & Stella, Ultrasonic Skin Spatula $44.00 What is a skin spatula? … The term ultrasonic skin spatula has been on my radar for a while now....

I Tried Adopting the Eating Habits of the Longest-Living People on the Planet—Here’s What I Learned

Here’s what I learned. The FDA Just Banned Red Dye No. 3: The Future of Processed Foods Is Red Wine Any Healthier for You Than White Wine? Proffee Is the Hottest New Beverage Trendbut Should You Really Be Adding Protein to Your Coffee? Our editors independently select these products. I also focused on managing my stress and maintaining an inner sense of calm. Blue Zones expert and author ofThe Blue Zones Secrets for Longer Living...

I Tried AG1’s Greens Powder To See if It’s Worth the Hype—Here’s My Honest Review

My thoughts after a few weeks of adding the popular, pricey supplement to my morning routine. So I gave it a go. If you’ve ever taken a multivitamin, you’re probably thinking 75 ingredients isa lot. And you’re right. So let’s take a closer look. Here are the nutrients you get per serving: What’s all that mean? Leah Murnane, MS, RD, CSSD, LDN, performance dietitian and owner ofLettuce Eat Dessert. You’ll notice a pretty wide range of percentages on the above list....

I Tried Alicia Keys’ New ‘No-Makeup Makeup’ Products—Here Are My Honest Thoughts

And thats what the meaning of MakeYou is all about. Thats the reason why these Keys Soulcare skin-color hybrids are such a beautiful moment. Because honestly for me, this is so special because it signifies my freedom. And so do you. Keep reading for my honest thoughts on each of the products in the line. Keys Soulcare Soft Stay Brow Gel $15.00 Next, I tackled my brows. … Although I can appreciate the just-gel look, I have a deep attachment to a fuller-looking brow....

I Tried Apple Fitness+ and It’s So Much Fun That From Here On Out, I’ll Always Close My Rings

Im an Exercise PhysiologistHeres Why You Shouldnt Worry About Cortisol Spikes When You Do HIIT Workouts. Our editors independently select these products. Fast-forward sixteen years into the future, and technology leaps havedivorced the studio fitness experience from geographical constraints. The whole time I was testing the products, I couldnt help but think howfunthe workouts truly were. Twenty-one trainers have come on board to lead classes. In addition to teaching, they make cameos in other instructors workouts to demonstrate modifications....

I Tried Baking the 5-Ingredient Avocado Bread That’s Everywhere Right Now, and the Results Were Not at All What I Expected

But have you ever heard of avocado bread before? So, is this one of those cases of if it isnt broken, dont fix it? I had to find out. When I saw this avo-bread recipe swirling around the internet, I knew I had to try it myself. So, how exactly do you make avocado bread? When it comes to making avocado bread, the method to the madness is actually quite simple....

I Tried Bala’s New Weighted Jump Rope… and Experienced the Most Challenging Indoor Cardio Workout of My Life

Im an Exercise PhysiologistHeres Why You Shouldnt Worry About Cortisol Spikes When You Do HIIT Workouts. Elliptical vs Treadmill: Which Cardio Machine Is Right For You? Does Rowing Count as Strength Training? Heres What Experts Had to Say Our editors independently select these products. Withits new weighted jump rope, Bala has majorly upped its cardio game. But wait, theres a twist! … Just pick the product below and more details will pop up in a new window....

I Tried Biohacking My Period To Optimize My Workouts—Here’s What Happened

Experts recommend period tracking to optimize your workouts. I tried it for a monthand here’s what happened. Initially, I thought it was just another nonsense wellness trend and kept it moving. Kathleen L. Davenport, MD, is a sports medicine physiatrist at the Hospital for Special Surgery in Florida. ), I decided to pay more attention. According to Dr. Davenport, the follicular phase technically begins on the first day of your period....

I Tried Brainspotting Therapy to Heal My Betrayal Trauma, and the Results Stunned Me

Your Low-Stress Guide to Leveling-Up Your Bedtime Routine Are You Burnt Out or Depressed? Which is how I found myself sitting in front of my laptop for my first virtual brainspotting therapy session. If that sounds oversimplified, or out there, or unconventional, its because it is. And yet, Im pretty sure it changed my life. What is brainspotting therapy, exactly? Grand was quick to say this theory is incredibly hard to prove in any semblance of evidenced-based Western medicine....

I Tried Contrast Bathing to Feel What It’s Actually Like—and Learned Why It Can Help Recovery, Inflammation, and Longevity

But what about alternating between extreme temperatures? But is this practice really worth all the hype? And whats it like to subject your body to such extreme temperatures back-to-back? The health benefits of contrast bathing There are different benefits for hot therapy and cold therapy treatments. For starters, heat exposureboosts heart rateand causes blood vessels to dilate. Dr. Lipman recommends using an infrared sauna specifically. functional medicine doctor and chief medical officer at The Well...

I Tried Drinking Tepache for 2 Weeks—I Now Understand Why RDs Say the Pineapple Bev Packs a ‘1-2 Punch’ for Gut Health

Learn how De La Calles probiotic-rich tepache helped boost my digestion and regularity thanks to its gut-healthy benefits. Want To Transform Your Outdoor Space into a Calming, Boho-Chic Escape (Um, Yes)? Consuminggut-boosting fermented drinks, like tepachea classic Mexican-style drink thats naturally packed with probiotics. Plus, I spoke with two registered dietitians who shared more about its impressive gut health benefits. What is tepache, and where does its rich history come from?...

I Tried Drinking Vinegar Every Day for 2 Weeks—Here’s What Happened

Here are my key takeaways. 3: The Future of Processed Foods Our editors independently select these products. And when milk sours, definitely dont pour it over your morning cereal. Both offer variations on apple cider vinegar specifically meant for sipping. Key takeaways from my drinking vinegar trial 1. I felt surprisingly energized. registered dietitian and the founder and CEO of New York Nutrition Group In fact, I felt less bleary and more focused during the start of my workday....