11/11/24: 🏋️ Best senior exercise, PTSD therapy, Ayurvedic cognitive herb

Happy Monday my friend,

🇺🇸 In the US we honor Veteran’s Day today, and I invite you to a moment of gratitude for the selfless service of those involved in any country’s military. Let us envision a future where diplomacy prevails, and our young people are no longer summoned to face the nightmare of battle. The only real victory in war is to prevent it. I hope you find a way to support a veteran.

🙏 Thanks to all who shared your ECL newsletter referral link. Our first ever drawing goes to 🎉 Stina J. 🎉 to choose the Purity Coffee or Wild Orchard Tea bundle!

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🧠 MIND: Bacopa monnieri is an herb used in Ayurvedic medicine for centuries to improve cognitive function. Studies show it may help with memory, attention, and learning. It appears promising as a natural way to boost brain health, so if you’re exploring cognitive support, THIS is one to have on your radar.

🏃 BODY: As you get older, what form of exercise is best? This AARP article argues the most important exercise for seniors. Hint: it involves major muscle groups in the upper and lower body, improves balance and prevents falls. It’s strongly linked to longevity, so it’s a simple move we should all be doing, regardless of age. Check it out.

🧘 SPIRIT: Those who’ve seen combat and return with physical injury aren’t the only veterans scarred. 18-27% of vets experience flashbacks, depression, sleep problems, social avoidance, substance abuse and/or increased risk for suicide. Some believe nature-based therapies offer hope, though large randomized trials are difficult to perform for conclusive evidence. One project, called VetHike, at the University of Washington studies how group nature hikes may help. Researchers are exploring how this may reduce stress and improve overall well-being for veterans struggling with PTSD.

🧗 BE THE CHANGE: Yvon Chouinard, Founder of Patagonia, isn't just a successful businessman; he's a dedicated environmentalist who's used his platform to promote eco-solutions he believes in. His company has been a pioneer in better practices, from fair labor to environmental conservation. He famously donated close to $3B in stock to support healing ecosystems.

🍄‍ RECIPE OF THE WEEK: Do you crave something creamy and comforting, but trying to reduce or eliminate dairy? Check out this mushroom risotto packed with healing herbs and veggies and that special umami flavor. As always, swap in whatever butters, oils, or broths that align to your preference.

🧡 SUPERFOOD SPOTLIGHT: Camu camu is a small, round fruit native to the Amazon rainforest. It's among the most vitamin C-rich fruits in the world. It’s vibrant orange and often consumed as juice or powder, added to smoothies, yogurt, or other dishes. While it may not be as widely known as other superfoods, its high C content makes it a powerful antioxidant. Learn 7 evidence-based benefits HERE.

Autoimmune Rebalance

When most people see signs of their first autoimmune disease, they often go down the path of taking pharmaceuticals…

But some experts argue this mostly suppresses symptoms, causing further stress on the immune system.

Forcing yet another system or organ in your body to struggle. 

The next condition could appear in months, years, or even decades, but the chain reaction of endlessly ignoring your root cause compounds pressure on your immune system. 

30 world-renowned medical doctors and health experts have contributed to THIS video collection of immune-rebalancing tools and techniques. 

You’ll find cutting-edge, innovative, and safe approaches to healing.

Sometimes, identifying and fixing ONE chain link can lead to the healing of the whole system.

It may not be adopted widely, but you deserve to hear from those sharing evidence of healing conditions like Multiple Sclerosis, Psoriasis, Crohn’s Disease, Lupus, and others…

GO HERE to judge for yourself the validity of these real-life uplifting stories that defy common beliefs about “incurable” conditions. 

When you land on that page, you’ll also get support on how you can get highest amounts of vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and antioxidants that are crucial for good health and a well-functioning immune system. 

With the latest breakthroughs, decades of expertise, and real-life stories from these 30 world-renowned experts… 

You can be better empowered to stop the chain reaction of autoimmunity in its tracks. 

😊 Conscious Corner

Other earth-conscious stories you may have missed…

🌞 EVEN MORE EVIDENCE: The role of Vitamin D keeps mounting (more)

🥫 ALUMINUM HUNTERS: How AI and robots are helping recycle (more)

🌱 SOIL BASICS: Really cool chart to simplify soil amendments (more)

🤔 WISE GUY: What characteristics do those we commonly referred to as wise have in common (more)

🐸 DISCOVERY CONTINUED: Did you know just last year, there were 100s of new species discovered? Scientific knowledge is far from complete (more)

To a healing future,

— Rob