Read More at Well+Good Survey the astrological landscape for 2023, and one thing is clear: The year’s transits have the potential to spark major progress—but as all good things go, it probably won’t come easily. We can primarily thank Pluto, the planet of transformation, for the societal change of pace. It will shift into Aquarius on March 23, marking its first time in the sign since the 18th century. (!!) This once-in-a-lifetime transit, coupled with a few other cosmic biggies, will define the astrological vibe for the year to come and shape our 2023 horoscopes, says astrologer Stephanie Campos. To really get why the movement of Pluto into Aquarius in 2023 is such a big deal, it’s helpful to know a few things about Pluto. For starters, it’s slow-moving— taking about two decades to move through one sign—which is why…
Going Keto Can Cause Diarrhea—Here’s How To Quell Those Runs
Read More at Well+Good If anyone has ever told you all about how following the ketogenic diet has completely changed their life, there might be one thing they’re forgetting to mention: the keto eating plan sometimes comes with major (just going to say it) pooping problems. Because the diet is so high-fat and low-carb, having trouble in the bathroom in the form of “keto diarrhea” isn’t at all uncommon. “Constipation is often the biggest problem with the keto diet due to the lack of fiber, but in fact, artificial sweeteners and sugar alcohols, as well as a very high fat diet, can also cause diarrhea,” says Ginger Hultin, RD, a spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and owner of Champagne Nutrition. What exactly is keto diarrhea? Keto diarrhea is exactly what it sounds like: diarrhea that happens because…
‘Sensory Beauty’ Helped Us De-Stress In the Peak of the Pandemic, and It Isn’t Going Anywhere
Read More at Well+Good There was a time when we were told that it didn’t matter how good a beauty product smells or feels on our skin; its efficacy had little to nothing to do with any of that. But now, there seems to be a shift in that way of thinking. With an increasing interest in the connection between beauty and mental health comes a rise in products that give you the results you want while also appealing to your senses: sensory beauty. According to clinical psychologist Jeshana Johnson, Ph.D., sensory beauty is the creation of beauty products intended to stimulate our senses—sound, sight, taste, smell, and/or touch—for a calming and positive effect. “Living’ sensually’ means we are stimulating all of our senses,” she says. “It grounds us in the ‘now,’ back into the body, so the mind can…
Luxury Brands Are Going ‘Sustainable,’ But Is It Really Making a Difference?
Read More at Well+Good When you’re shopping for a luxury beauty product, you want the luxury experience. But though all that pretty packaging looks great on a bathroom counter, it comes with an ugly consequence: increased waste production. The cosmetics industry produces 120 billion units of packaging each year, and these containers are often made from materials that are either difficult or impossible to recycle. The good news is that luxury brands are starting to become more mindful of their environmental impact, but the bad news is that creating sustainable products is expensive and incentivizing sustainable practices is difficult. “Beauty products in general, high-end beauty products especially, tend to be very heavy-packaging laden,” says Randi Kronthal-Sacco, senior scholar of marketing and corporate outreach at the NYU Stern Center for Sustainable Business. “So any opportunity to reduce the plastic, carbon, and energy…