12/16/24: ✴ Neuron anomaly, holiday stress, and techie monks

Happy Monday my friend,

If holiday stress of traveling or hosting is getting to you, it’s a good time to explore these well-studied compounds which clinically support a balanced stress response and overall mood resilience. Learn more about Ora’s Stress Release below.

⛰️ BE THE CHANGE: Indigenous and Latinx activist Xiuhtezcatl Martinez blends music, art, and activism through his work, and recently gave a powerful speech in advocacy for environmental protection at Illinois State University. “Environmental justice… actually applies to all of us, not just Native communities,” he says. (I had the pleasure of meeting Xiuhtezcatl and chatting briefly about my own eco-music about 10 years ago at a soil conference!) Read more of his powerful words, his work, and what led him to be chosen as one of Rolling Stone’s “25 under 25” for his passionate environmental stance.

🥣 RECIPE OF THE WEEK: Say “no more!” to painstaking hours in the kitchen… just to whip up a simple bowl of healthy soup. This Red Lentil soup recipe is incredibly easy to make, heartwarming, and brimming with healthful ingredients— including its namesake plus celery, garlic, onion, carrots, herbs, and spices galore.

🍙 SUPERFOOD SPOTLIGHT: “Open Sesame!” Sesame oil is a key flavor and spice across many Asian cuisines. It boasts many health properties: including lowering cholesterol, fighting inflammation, improving your skin health, and much more – besides making your veggies or rice taste so good!

🧠 MIND: Did you know? We are born with all the neurons in our brains we’d ever need to think, feel, and function. But, new science shows that our brains create mysterious all-new neurons as we grow older. These new neurons are rare… but what creates them? What can they help with—especially related to neurological disease like Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, and more? How can we make more of them? Explore this fascinating read!

🍻 BODY: Heading into the holidays, we can find ourselves tempted to enjoy a wine or cocktail more than usual. There has been little research on what happens after a night of excess alcohol— and why we feel hungover. Read this cheeky breakdown on what research has, so far, revealed about the “mysteries behind the hangover.” Plus, what foods help or harm.

🧘 SPIRIT: Who would’ve thought – some of the most compelling spiritual enthusiasts started out as IT professionals, computer engineers, and web coding masters! What’s the connection? What makes love of computer science translate into the calling to become a monk or guru? Read about the many figures who transitioned from tech life to teaching tenets of consciousness, enlightenment, and more… and how the worlds of code and spirituality are interrelated.

Combat Holiday Stress with Ora’s Stress Release

The holiday season can be magical—but let’s face it, it can also be overwhelming. From shopping lists to social events, the pressure of keeping up can leave anyone feeling stretched too thin. 

Enter Stress Release, Ora’s plant-based formula to help you feel calm, focused, and ready to thrive this holiday season.

🌿 Why Stress Release Stands Out

With 5 clinically-studied plant extracts, including revolutionary Botalys® Red Ginseng and Affron® Saffron, Stress Release supports:

• Stress resilience: Adapt to life's demands with ease.

• Mood enhancement: Feel emotionally balanced and uplifted.

• Relaxation without sedation: Stay calm and focused without feeling sluggish.

• Sharper cognition: Boost mental clarity and performance.

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✨ Inside Stress Release

Backed by years of meticulous research and developed in partnership with the world’s leading supplement innovators, Ora redefined what it means to create effective products. Every ingredient in Stress Release, is of unmatched potency, delivering results you can rely on.

These ingredients in particular are a must-have for managing stress effectively:

• Botalys® Red Ginseng: Sustainably grown with biomimetic indoor farming for pesticide-free purity, planet-friendly production and unmatched potency that’s consistent in every bottle.

• Affron® Saffron: Sourced from Spain, it’s the world’s most potent extract available to stabilize mood and reduce stress.

• Sensoril® Ashwagandha: Clinically shown to reduce cortisol levels and support long-term stress adaptation.

• L-Theanine + Lemon Balm: Promotes relaxation and mental focus without drowsiness.

Learn more about Stress Release here.

💆‍♀️ Support Your Mind and Mood This Holiday Season

Harness the most potent forms of saffron, ashwagandha, and ginseng and take on whatever life (or your extended family) throws your way. This holiday season, enjoy 30% off your first Stress Release capsules. 

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😊 Conscious Corner

Other earth-conscious stories you may have missed…

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🔬 MICROPLASTIC MOVEMENT: Study reveals slow travel in environment (more)

🐄 VIRTUAL FENCING: New fund promotes innovative conservation (more)

🧬 UNIQUE YOU: Research confirms individual biological uniqueness (more)

To a healing future,

— Rob