mbg Contributing Writer By Jack Byram mbg Contributing Writer Jack Byram is a freelance writer who covers health and wellness. He’s also spent a lot of time reviewing everything from tech gadgets to home goods, and writing about them for varying outlets. Image by Studio Firma / Stocksy August 2, 2022 A few extra inches…
Food has always had the capacity to bring me joy. Even in Auschwitz, barely existing on the prison regimen of thin broth and crusts of bread, we prepared feasts in our minds, arguing over how much caraway goes into the best rye bread, how much paprika in Hungarian paprikash, praising the ingredients and choreographing the…
If the term unfiltered slapped on the front of a food label leads you to assume it’s healthier, you’re not the only one. And at times this may even be true; take fruit juice, for example. Fresh-squeezed juice generally has more fiber and no added sugar, making it a healthier option. As much as this concept may…
Our editors have independently chosen the products listed on this page. If you purchase something mentioned in this article, we may earn a small commission. August 2, 2022 — 10:30 AM When wintertime rolls around, many people reach for a vitamin D supplement to balance out the increased time spent indoors. While we highly suggest…
Have you ever tried to pull on skintight clothing right after applying body lotion? Allow us to summarize the experience, in case you’re unfamiliar: You try to step into your garment only to find the fabric sticking to every inch of your body, thanks to the tacky residue your moisturizer left behind. If you’re not…
Are you a yes-person? Do you find yourself in a perpetual state of trying to make good on commitments you made and coming up short (but not for lack of want or trying!) Commitments you made when you thought you’d have enough time. Commitments you made without thinking about the time required. Tell me, does…
Most people I talk to have a clear opinion about what type of learner they are. The thing is, when they describe themselves using labels like “visual” or “tactile” learners, what they’re really referring to is their preferred modality of instruction. From the classroom to YouTube videos, most people associate learning with the kinds of…
Maggie Gyllenhaal leads us down a few false paths in The Lost Daughter. She takes the time for us to get to know the complex character Leda and addresses it with immense sensitivity, the pressure that weighs on mothers. But unfortunately, motherhood is not always synonymous with happiness. The way the main protagonist ( Leda,…
Chapter 4 in the book “Sustainability in The Future of Work & Entrepreneurship for the Underserved. Thrive invites voices from many spheres to share their perspectives on our Community platform. Community stories are not commissioned by our editorial team, and opinions expressed by Community contributors do not reflect the opinions of Thrive or its employees.…
In this series exploring complementary, alternative, and holistic therapies, Dr. Craig Beach interviews providers, probing for insights and background on these modalities in a spirit of curiosity. By Dr. Craig Beach and Summer Morse Dr. Beach: When I founded Open Mind Health, one of the things that I sensed was the idea that there had…
