Today, I haven’t had a drink in almost two years—not a little. Not on occasion. Not at all. Most surprising? I’m happy about it. Here are a few reasons why I no longer drink: So daily drinking snuck up on me. It really started with my career in marketing. It was made clear to me that the networking opportunities at the bar were very important. So I began to drink at work functions and business trips....
As psychologist and dream expert Rubin Naiman, Ph.D., previously told mbg, “Dream interpretation is about decoding the dream. It enlightens us and expands our awareness psychologically, [offering an] expansion of consciousness.” And that decoding, he explains, is all about feeling into the emotions the dream brought up for you. Stressful dreams, for example, are often a manifestation of stress we’re experiencing in our real, waking lives. So, when you can figure out the emotion the dream evoked in you and think about what was happening in the dream as well as what’s going on in your life, you can get a clearer picture of its potential message....
You wouldn’t be alone if you did: According to a survey conducted by the Associated Press, 41% of people have gotten back together with an ex. But whether or not that’s the right decision for you is a different story. Whether you admit it or not, your loved ones may be a better judge of character than you are. They notice qualities that your ex may have that are easier for you to ignore, and they can point out ways they have seen you change through the relationship....
According to Rachelle Robinett, RH (AHG), registered herbalist, holistic health practitioner, and founder of Pharmakon Supernatural, milk thistle has been used across Europe since the 13th and 14th centuries to support liver function.* It also has a widespread and archaic history of use in traditional Indian (Ayurveda) and Chinese modalities. From the powerful, targeted support it provides to our hardworking liver to its ability to stimulate the immune system and even promote skin health—milk thistle has a slew of health benefits that can be harnessed to bolster whole-body health....
We asked nutrition experts about the health profile of coconut oil—and they agree that its perks outweigh its risks. Here’s what you need to know about the benefits of coconut oil. Recent research5 also shows that coconut oil and its MCTs may help combat a handful of chronic diseases, including cancer6, diabetes7, and Alzheimer’s disease8. It also has antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties9 and may help alleviate oxidative stress. Like most foods, coconut oil is best consumed in moderation as part of a nutrient-dense diet....
While plenty of people subscribe to the mentality that any old multi off the shelf will do, the reality is that your multi needs to check a few boxes before you make this relationship exclusive. So, what are the must-haves for a quality multi? Premium ingredients, efficacious doses, a clean label, and, of course, a complete array of essential vitamins and minerals plus some perhaps lesser-known bioactives that can take your multi to the next level....
Don’t believe the narcissist’s dire and threatening predictions about your future, but also don’t ignore their threats. Take steps immediately to protect yourself both physically and psychologically. Taking action can help defuse your fear. Change the locks on the doors, open a separate bank account, close or remove your name from all the joint credit cards, and stop making any requests for help from the narcissist. Don’t respond to hostile emails or texts, and keep copies of any verbal and written threats in a notebook....
