Anyone can have controlling tendencies and behaviors, including friends, family members, co-workers, and romantic partners. A person doesn’t necessarily need to be a “bad” person to have controlling tendencies. As somatic psychologist and author of Reclaiming Pleasure, Holly Richmond, Ph.D., tells mbg, controlling behavior often looks like insecure anxious attachment. For example, “If you’re not with me, I can’t soothe myself, so I have to know where you are every second....

Here are 20 signs that you are living your purpose: 2. You have gone from being stuck to knowing that you are on a meaningful path that gives you true fulfillment. 3. Work brings joy instead of sucking energy out of your life. 4. You stopped doubting yourself. You feel confident and good about your choices. 5. Uncertainty, insecurity and worry are old patterns. You feel purposeful and know that the world needs you to be your best....

A frozen meal delivery service is an easy way to ensure you always have a convenient, nutrient-packed option on hand. Unlike the frozen meals of your childhood, which are chock-full of excess sodium and preservatives, these modern-day options incorporate fats, proteins, and carbohydrates into a balanced offering that’s bound to leave you feeling recharged and satiated. Of course, not all frozen meal services offer the same caliber of ingredients or even nutritional content....

Functional medicine nutritionist Dana James shares how she helps her clients shift their mindset to create healthier eating patterns. For more great tips from Dana, check out her video course, How to Ditch Sugar. As a functional medicine nutritionist and cognitive behavioral therapist, I’m privy to the inner workings of a client’s mind and behavior around food. What trips them up from consistently following a clean diet is not lack of willpower but rather a reflexive action to use food as a distraction, a reward, or to placate an emotion....

That’s certainly one reason many athletes and everyday exercisers have turned to pre-workout supplements and beverages ahead of a tough exercise session. However, the research is still a bit inconclusive when it comes to the potential benefits of these fitness aids. One study, for example, found pre-workout supplements1 didn’t have any impact on sprint, verticals jump, or bench press performance for female athletes—and another study didn’t see performance benefits2 for cycling....

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....

The perfect mattress will do even more than support the planet: It will provide you with superior spine support; feel like a big, comfortable sanctuary; and last you more than a decade (seriously!), even under the weight of daily use. The Avocado Latex Mattress is propped up by 9 inches of 100% GOLS organic certified Dunlop latex. This latex is sourced directly from the Avocado Green organic farm in India to produce springy, firm, yet bouncy mattresses....