We’ve all felt nagging pains in our lower backs, necks and shins—and we’ve all ignored them. It’s easy for dancers to chalk these seemingly minor afflictions up to nothing more than #dancerprobz. But there comes a point when it’s time to stop pretending everything’s fine. “Most bigger dance injuries occur because of overuse, so dancers […]
When injury strikes, how do you deal with pain? For many dancers, coping involves generous amounts of ibuprofen and ice. But pain pills, like Advil or Tylenol, can be tough on your stomach, and icing requires time—and a freezer. That’s where homeopathic pain relievers come in. Homeopathy has been around for over 200 years. It […]
Vaseline Lip Therapy Love is in the air this month —but that air is positively frigid! When the weather is cold and dry, your lips can become chapped and cracked—not the ideal canvas for that candy-apple red lipstick you’ll wear for your next performance, or for a V-day date. We chatted with dermatologist D’Anne Kleinsmith, […]
Waltz your way around the kitchen while making these yummy drinks. Cranberry Apple Cider Ingredients: 64- ounce bottle 100 percent apple juice (no sugar added) 12- ounce bag fresh cranberries Small handful whole cloves 2 cinnamon sticks Directions: Put all the ingredients into a slow cooker and simmer for 4 hours. Strain out the cranberries, […]
Don’t you love it when foods you thought were guilty pleasures turn out to be good for you? Recently, scientists have called out two unlikely treats—chocolate and popcorn—for their health benefits. A new study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine shows that people who consume chocolate frequently have lower BMIs (body mass indexes). And […]
(via lemonandlyme.com) Oh, chocolate, how do we love thee? Let us count the ways. Chocolate helps us quell our PMS-induced cravings and nurse our wounds after heart-wrenching breakups—not to mention that it just tastes so good. To our delight, recent studies have the media singing the praises of this decadent dessert that’s previously had a […]