What does your stress look like? Our bodies and brains are wired to react to high stress situations as a safety net. If our brain perceives a threat, it signals the amygdala, the body’s “alarm” system, which tells our body to act without thinking. The amygdala responds to situations with the fight, flight, or freeze…
By Sarah Fielding mbg Contributor Sarah Fielding is a freelance writer based in New York City covering a range of topics with a focus on mental health, sex, and relationships. Image by PhotoMIX Company / Pexels January 28, 2023 Calling anyone with regular constipation: There’s cause to expand your grocery list next time you’re walking…
Is Green Chef Worth It? A Registered Dietitian Put These Popular Meal Kits To The Test Author: Expert reviewer: January 28, 2023 Registered Dietitian Nutritionist By Molly Knudsen, M.S., RDN Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Molly Knudsen, M.S., RDN is a Registered Dietician Nutritionist with a bachelor’s degree in nutrition from Texas Christian University and a master’s…
Integrative Health I Thought My COVID Symptoms Would Go Away After A Few Weeks— They Persisted for 3 Years Contributor By Lily Seibert Contributor Lily Seibert was born and raised in New York City and currently works as a publicist. Image by Sergey Filimonov January 28, 2023 It all started in March of 2020. We…
Astrologers By The AstroTwins Astrologers Ophira and Tali Edut, known as the AstroTwins, are professional astrologers based out of New York and Seattle. Their work has been featured in The New York Times, Elle Magazine, Vogue and Good Morning America and they are the authors AstroStyle, Love Zodiac, Shoestrology, and Momstrology. Image by Tanya Yatsenko…
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There is a joke that women sometimes get a dream before their partners find the courage to cheat or do something to hurt them. But is there an actual spiritual meaning behind this dream? Dreaming about a partner cheating can be confusing and unsettling, leaving you feeling scared and vulnerable. Fortunately, understanding the deeper spiritual…
Manipulating a narcissist has a lot of parallels with the Grimm Brothers’ Beauty and the Beast. Belle becomes trapped with an unimaginable creature and uses her wits while remaining true to herself. A narcissistic relationship is similar; only the prince turns into the beast, there is no happily ever after, and the locked castle could…
Did your partner decide to be a scapegrace and break up via text? You’re probably livid and ready to rake them through a heap of hot garbage. But before unleashing the fury, step back and think about how going full Targaryen could ricochet on you. In most cases, it’s best to let your cooler head…
Getting married is a beautiful and meaningful experience and writing your wedding vows to your husband is one of the most important tasks you will face on that special day. Your marriage vows for him should express how much you love and care for your husband-to-be. They should also reflect your commitment to making the…
