Newsletter 3/22/18: You Can Freeze Your Appetite (Literally)

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Up Your Health Game

Molar Bear White

Brushing your teeth with turmeric is one of the best ways to get a whiter smile. Bonus: turmeric has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties that can keep your mouth healthy and help protect your gums. Mix it with coconut oil for max results. [Swirled]

Brush It Off

Dry brushing can give you the results you want if you’re looking to exfoliate your winter skin. The whole process takes just five to 10 minutes and it can also increase your blood circulation. Some say it helps to smooth cellulite too. [Swirled]

Weight Til You See This

Dieting as you know it may soon be a thing of the past thanks to a new procedure that promises to freeze your appetite (literally). It’s quick and painless: the procedure works by freezing the nerve that carries hunger signals to the brain. Initial research on the innovation looks promising. [Time]

Live Like A Boss

Weird Line Of Credit

Magicians like to make things disappear, but that’s probably not what they wanted when a magician-sponsored credit card went poof. Yes, that kind of plastic exists and the only thing that rivals it in craziness may be the Hello Kitty Visa card or the NASA credit card. The cards sound nuts, but they come with some interesting perks. As it relates to us, we’ll stick to our good ol’ cash back cards for now. [Swirled]

Time To Thrive

More women are “thriving” in Western Europe than anywhere else in the world. The reason? Financial security, good health care and accessible education give women the resources they need to lead balanced and happy lives. Seventy-one percent of women in Finland and 69 percent of women in Iceland describe themselves as having a great quality of life. [Moneyish]

So-Fa-Bulous

Remote jobs are becoming increasingly popular, and FYI, you can make serious bank working from your sofa. Client service directors, the most common remote job, according to research, make on average just below $90k a year. The average salary of a remote biz dev manager just tops $70k. You can earn a lot more from home than you think.[CNBC Make It]

Savor Each Bite

Magic-Dipped

Just when we thought the unicorn trend was on the wane, Target rolls out Unicorn Magic Ice Cream. Blending together a fruity pink ice cream base with a sour blue raspberry swirl and glitter candy bits, this creamy treat is pure magic. [Swirled]

Good Vibrations

Innovative mixologists in Washington D.C. have discovered how to stir a cocktail with the pure power of sound alone. The process is fascinating: sound waves stir a punch-style cocktail in a large singing bowl, blending it to perfection. The results are totally delish and just the right amount of boozy. [Swirled]

Recipe Of The Day

Healthy doesn’t have to mean boring, and this avocado kale caesar salad is proof. [Swirled]

Pack Your Bags

Destination: Dream Vacation

Paris is officially the best destination in the world, according to TripAdvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards. And, it’s just one of the places you should add to your hit list. The top 10 include London, Bali, Crete and Marrakesh. NYC is the only U.S. city to make the cut, so feel proud, New Yorkers. [Swirled]

Flying High

If you’ve ever wanted to fly on a private plane, this Welsh Airbnb is the next best thing. A decommissioned private jet complete with a double bed, barbecue and WiFi, you’ll feel like you’re sleeping at 40,000 feet without ever leaving the ground. And at $180 a night for two people, flying private has never been more affordable. [Swirled]

Deal Of The Day

If you’re tired of this dreary winter, a trip to Hawaii could be just what you need. You can fly from LA or SF to Honolulu starting at just $177 roundtrip. Aloha, beaches! [Travel + Leisure]

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