Nuts are one of the most popular snacks out there, and for good reason! They not only satisfy a salty craving but can fit into almost any diet. They are the perfect balanced food for a vegan or paleo diet and can be a healthy part of a weight-loss diet1. They provide a balance of fat, protein, and carbs as well as other health benefits such as: When incorporated into a healthy diet, nuts may help reduce risk factors for many chronic diseases including diabetes2 and cardiovascular disease....

As psychiatrist Anna Yusim, M.D., explains to mbg, the idea of manifestation was popularized by Rhonda Byrne’s book and movie, The Secret, describing the universal principle that our thoughts create our reality. “We are what we think, consciously and unconsciously. In other words, what we attract into our lives reflects the contents of our mind,” she explains. Or as spiritual author Shannon Kaiser puts it, “We are all like magnets, both reflecting and attracting what we hold in our thoughts....

Unfortunately, mattress recycling is not accessible everywhere because it’s an expensive and labor-intensive process. Programs like Earth911 and Bye Bye Mattress make it easier to find any local recycling programs that do exist near you—but don’t be surprised if the closest center is 10 cities or a state away. If recycling your mattress isn’t in the cards, there are a few other ways to give it a second life including donating it, repurposing it into home goods and furniture, and selling it to someone else....

Here, secondhand fashion buyers, sellers, and execs spill market-tested tips for making a sale, plus share their favorite places to sell, both online and IRL. Ready, set, go give that pile of clothes in your closet a sustainable second life. Photos that you take yourself will typically be better than stock photography pulled from online, as it shows you actually own the garment and are not just selling new garments directly from a brand (a growing concern in the secondhand space, called “drop shipping”)....

I’d woken up in a mood, but aside from a few too many glasses of Christmas Champagne the night prior, there was little I could point to as to why. The holidays had been surprisingly enjoyable. I was leaving the next day for a girls’ trip to a secluded beach in Jamaica. January was filled with work projects I was excited about. And just prior to the holiday, a friend had introduced me to someone who I really liked....

If you tend to pick more during stressful events or periods in your life, any means of lowering your cortisol levels and increasing endorphins and other feel-good, healing molecules can help bring you relief and curb your urge to pick, says Wechsler. This can be accomplished with anything from stretching to jogging to yoga to visiting a friend to having sex. Basically, to pick less, move your body more. “Due to its beneficial actions on glutamate and dopamine, NAC can be an effective part of treatment for behavioral disorders,” integrative neurologist Ilene Ruhoy, M....

There’s so much to consider when deciding when to move in together because so much will change. Here’s some expert advice to help you figure out if you and your partner are ready for this transition or if it might be too soon. She suggests talking about practical matters such as: According to Paul C. Brunson, a professional matchmaker and host on UK dating shows Married At First Sight and Celebs Go Dating, the No....

The role of the brain and mind are dismissed or even denigrated in many New Age interpretations of spirituality. The brain is seen as a mere machine, and the mind is considered unruly. We are told that the wandering mind is the cause of suffering, and we are instructed to tame it. We are led to believe that silencing the mind is how we become transcendent. The mind both listens and speaks....

The six-month cycle of this Cancer moon began back with the new moon in Cancer over the summer, just after the solstice, and now, we’re freshly coming off the winter solstice, highlighting big milestones, as well as the milestones we’ve yet to reach. Cancer is also a water sign, making this a particularly emotional moon, and as Pennington puts it, we will all get wet, with some of us getting drenched....

For our whole lives, the dominating stretch paradigm has taught us to go to our edge, then try to go farther. But here’s the deal: Our concept of stretching may be outdated. “There is a neuromuscular inhibitory response to static stretching,” Malachy McHugh, the director of research at the Nicholas Institute of Sports Medicine and Athletic Trauma at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City, told the New York Times....

Now I see that it was all a story I was telling myself. A completely optional story. It’s all subjective. Case in point: I’ve coached women who believed stories similar to the ones I used to tell myself, and yet there are plenty of women who told themselves very different stories about their motherhood decision, as illustrated in Meghan Daum’s anthology Selfish, Shallow, and Self-Absorbed: Sixteen Writers on the Decision Not to Have Kids....

It’s easy to get stuck in the tunnel vision of our next goal or milestone, but tapping into the power of community is the ticket to true transformation. And nothing proves that like nutritional brand Quest’s mission to champion inspirational individuals who are on a personal quest to make an impact in their local communities. Quest recently awarded grants to four lucky recipients who are making a difference in their local communities....

A solar eclipse, on the other hand, happens when a new moon sits directly between the sun and Earth. If this happens during the daytime in an area where the eclipse is visible, you can see the moon fully blot out the sun for a few moments. While the image of a total solar eclipse (cue Bonnie Tyler) is probably the one you’re most familiar with, there are two other types of solar eclipses: partial and annular....

Devon’s first book, Earth Women, is coming soon. To learn more, join the mailing list, and receive updates, head to www.devonbarrowwriting.com.

If you can’t reach orgasm with your partner, you’re not alone. I spent close to 10 years being able to reach orgasm easily and reliably on my own but never having a single orgasm with a partner. I felt all of the things that most women feel when they struggle to reach orgasm during sex: I felt alone, broken, embarrassed, ashamed, frustrated, and hopeless. I truly believed that I would never be able to learn how to reach orgasm with a partner....

Researchers from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) have found an association between genetic liability for ADHD and the development of AD pathophysiology1 in a new study published by Molecular Psychiatry today. This groundbreaking study is the first of its kind to establish a scientific correlation between ADHD and cognitive decline. A series of cognitive imaging tests and assessments were performed at the baseline of the study (then six months later, one year later, and annually after that) to track cognitive decline and AD pathology....

The problem is, the supplements keep piling up. And when your mornings are tight, this can quickly become a time-consuming routine. Based on how extensive your routine is—having to unscrew, dispense, and swallow close to a dozen pills won’t fly when you’re racing out the door! That’s why we were stoked to learn about Blueshift Nutrition, the brand that’s ushering in a new wave of supplements. Thanks to Blueshift, you can now consume an array of skin-loving ingredients in one delicious, supplement-infused beverage....

Physically, the act of chanting can also relax the body1, slow down the nervous system, and calm the mind. Lastly, chanting AUM is a way to open and close a practice—to delineate it from the rest of our day and designate it as a special time in which we care for ourselves and practice being mindful. All in all, beginning and/or ending your spiritual practice with AUM can help you connect to it in a deeper way....

“As a gardener, my only concern lies in knowing that they’re an invasive species in some areas,” master gardener and wild forager Brianne Dela Cruz tells mbg of pampas grass. Since the grass’ signature fluffy plumes grow so quickly and densely, you need to pay attention to them to ensure they don’t get out of control. “My hope is that the fascination of pampas grass isn’t having a negative impact on the environment by encouraging this plant to be grown in inappropriate landscapes,” Dela Cruz adds....