The study explored how psilocybin, the natural active psychedelic in magic mushrooms, affected people with depression when administered in a therapeutic setting. Researchers out of the Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center administered the drug to 24 adults over the course of two randomized, controlled trials. The first group received it right away, while the other group had delayed treatment. Rooted in sound scientific practice and published in major peer-reviewed journals, this research shows that psychedelics—most of which were made illegal schedule 1 drugs in the mid 20th century—might soon have a role to play in Western medicine....

As licensed marriage and family therapist Shane Birkel, LMFT, tells mbg, you can take as much time as you need to process before letting them know, whether it’s a couple of hours or a couple of days. “You’ll have the ability to experience all those emotions without there being any pressure,” he says. She also adds you’ll want to pick a time and place when and where you can share in the joy at your own speed with no interruptions, so it’s not a bad idea to make sure your partner knows you want to set aside time to talk....

Finally the day came. Michael walked through the glass door, and Jessica’s heart sank. He looked like his picture, but something seemed to change for Jessica. Unfortunately, all those butterflies she had been feeling for the previous three days seemed to just fly away. Interestingly, research has also found that if we had positive childhood experiences, we’re more likely to be attracted to individuals who have similar characteristics to our opposite-sex parent....

This has always been frustrating and unfair, but in the wake of COVID-19, the amount of work that needs to be done around the house has increased substantially with more meals to cook, more clothes to launder, kids to home-school, and trying to do this all while working a full-time job remotely in many cases. For many women, this pandemic has been uniquely overwhelming. The conversation will likely be uncomfortable for both of you, but on the other side of it is something better....

So, how does it work? First, each of you will get your own individual copy of a lonnnng list of sexual activities, fantasies, kinks and fetishes, accessories, and more. There are lots of versions of this on the internet (we link some of our faves below), but some possible line items that might appear on the list include: Next to each item, you’ll have the opportunity to write in your own personal interest level: Each person will fill out their copy of the list separately and in private—and the privacy is key here because you want to feel open to answer totally honestly without feeling influenced by the way your partner reacts to a certain line item....

Whether you eat plant-based once per day or a few times per week, Simple Feast meal kits make going vegan-ish a whole lot easier, so we can get right to the benefits. Research has shown1 that a plant-based diet is connected to lower BMI, blood pressure, and cholesterol. It’s supportive of our longevity2 and also the planet’s: Our plant-based choices help reduce carbon emissions and waste byproducts while saving water....

When I do vision boards, I like to cut out images and print out personal pictures to include. I also write out words, paste in quotes or phrases in marker, and sometimes watercolor colors in between the pictures to make it look like one larger image. Some people also write affirmations. —Paulette Sherman M.A., PsyD, marriage coach and author of Marriage and the Law of Attraction: The Secret to Creating Your Perfect Relationship I usually use vision boards for manifesting big-picture dreams that feel like a bit of a stretch at the time....

I share this list not to imply that eating meat should be against your religion; everyone has the right to make their own food choices. But it is interesting to consider how plant-based eating has long appealed across time periods and ideologies. The Book of Daniel is also viewed as showing religious support for vegetarianism. When the prophet Daniel and three fellow slaves were in captivity, they were offered the King’s rich diet but refused and asked for only “vegetables to eat, and water to drink....

As spiritual author of The Self-Love Experiment Shannon Kaiser explains, free spirits often don’t live by the rules or follow traditional paths. And it’s not because they want to be troublemakers, renegades, or rebels, she adds, but rather because “they live from their heart and are comfortable living outside their comfort zone.” Professional intuitive and the author of Self-Care for Empaths Tanya Carroll Richardson explains that free spirits are one of many “soul archetypes,” like the warrior or the healer....

But technology has changed our lives in ways we could never have predicted—these changes are nowhere more perceptible than in the way our relationships evolve. Reconnecting with a childhood neighbor, high school sweetheart, or the workplace crush you never spoke to is as easy as a few clicks of a button. So rather than debating whether or not to make that first move while you try to imagine all the possible outcomes (from best-case scenario to worst-case scenario), why not just make an informed decision?...

“Anything alive has an aura,” explains Kathryn Grace, founder of Aura Shop, an aura reading shop in Santa Monica, California. The different colors of your aura are thought to provide insight into your emotional and spiritual well-being. While Grace says that it’s not always possible to see aura colors with the naked eye, we can usually feel them. Think about how certain people give off a super warm and friendly vibe (or really negative energy) even before they say a word; that’s the aura at work....

They’re not super widespread right now, but you’ll probably start seeing hard kombuchas at your local liquor stores and trendy bars (think: the ones with the great craft beer selections) soon. A few brands are available at some online alcohol retailers, too. Even cooler: The kombucha is fermented with an adaptogenic base of ginger, turmeric, ashwagandha, and astragalus. This brand also clocks in at 4.5 percent ABV, about that of a light beer, which is just my style....

“It has a tangy, nutty taste and firm texture,” women’s health dietitian Valerie Agyeman, R.D., tells mbg. After they’re cooked and fermented, the soybeans are packed into a brick-like cake, she explains. Less traditional tempehs use other types of beans, and may add whole grains and seasoning into the mix, registered dietitian and spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Amy Kimberlain, RDN, says. These alternative options are helpful for people with soy allergies....

Footwear is responsible for as much as a third of the environmental impact generated by the entire fashion industry, despite accounting for less than a tenth of the industry’s total value. In other words, your shoes are probably leaving a big footprint, and footwear brands have been heading back to the drawing board for solutions to offset the damage. Some, like the Santa Barbara, California–based company SeaVees, are racing to do it....

While you can always embrace a slicked-back look, we asked experts how to lift some of the grease and salvage your style. Ahead, find the best tips to mattify your ‘do: Next, spritz on some flexible-hold hair spray and gently blow dry your strands using a paddle brush. “This will help you restore some bounce and remove some of the weight the oil left behind,” Oriol notes. Make sure to use a low-heat setting on your blow dryer, or feel free to use completely cool air—it’s more about diffusing the product than molding your strands with heat....

But I realize the vast majority of women aren’t quite as passionate about their periods. In fact, most women don’t like their periods—and that’s putting it mildly. The biggest problem is likely not that you have symptomatic cycles, it’s that you believe a bad piece of mythology that has you believing that suffering is part of the deal. But it’s true: Your period can provide valuable clues about not only what your hormones are doing in real time each month, but they might also help identify your risk for disease after menopause....

Colon hydrotherapy, otherwise known as a colonic, is a natural alternative medicine treatment. The Association of Registered Colon Hydrotherapists describes it as “a gentle wash out of the colon or large intestine, using warm water to remove waste matter, rehydrate, and exercise the bowel.” While this procedure is not safe for all bowel conditions, I decided to try it since Western medicine provided me with no relief, and my body had just about had enough....

With your ruling planet, Jupiter, moving through your fifth house of romance, fame, and self-expression until May 16, you may be particularly magnetic to admirers. And speaking of the houses, there’s going to be another important placement in your fifth house this year: the North Node. As the twins explain, it’s returning to Aries (and your fifth house) for the first time in almost 20 years. “And frankly, you’ll be more than ready for the playful, frisky vibes this cycle brings,” they add....

Here, sleep experts unpack the factors that affect dream recall and share tips on how to remember more of your dreams going forward. According to research, the sleeping brain reactivates or “replays” new learning and memories1 while we dream, as a way to reorganize the new data and integrate it into our long-term memory. So, what does that mean for people who can’t remember their dreams? Well, first you need to identify why you’re not remembering them....

To help you out, I’ve put together a bodyweight workout that targets your entire core with an emphasis on obliques. All you’ll need to do it is a mat and a small amount of space to complete these 10 oblique exercises. Try it at home, or grab a friend and work your core outdoors in a park (socially distanced, of course), and feel the burn! From trying her first push up in college, to teaching herself to do pull ups and handstands, Krista is living proof of her philosophy that everybody is an athlete....