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6/17/24: 🐕 Animal therapy heals, K-pop fights pollution, and black garlic
Plus: study showing how belief changes your brain
Happy Monday my friend,
You may notice some changes in the Earth Conscious Life (ECL) newsletter design this week as we explore some new styles. As always, I welcome feedback. Just reply directly to this email and your comments go personally to me. :)
And don’t miss the Ora organic greens (more details below) because I met one-on-one with their founder to get you the lowest price anywhere.
Monday Motivation
🎵 BE THE CHANGE: Some of our most impactful nature activists are also… K-pop fans? Lovers of Korean pop music have been organizing, campaigning, social media influencing, and even shaping policy around environmental issues since 2021 – including one well known petition against a major car brand responsible for heavy coal pollution! - Read about this, their official group KPop4Planet, and more.
🍄 RECIPE OF THE WEEK: Forest foragers: rejoice. Cookbook author Alice Zaslavksy shares her “Forest Floor Fry-Up” recipe: delectable foraged mushrooms meet with the savory flavors of sour cream, potatoes, shallots, and dill for a simple yet healthy side dish. If you don’t have time for a walk into the woods (or need to brush up on your wildcrafting skills), you can swap out the wild mushroom options for all store-bought kinds like shiitake or enoki.
🧄 SUPERFOOD SPOTLIGHT: Gotta love garlic: for its heart healthy and immune-boosting superfood status… but not its powerful stench! If you’re always put off by garlic breath, you may want to explore the intriguing Black Garlic. This slow-roasted and fermented version of fresh garlic retains all its health properties, and while taking out the stink. It brings added benefits for gut health over fresh garlic, too.
🚭 MIND: Our beliefs can literally influence how our brains work— even how they react to physical substances, according to a recent study. Smokers were given e-cigarettes and told they were “varying potency levels.” But secretly, each cartridge contained the same level of nicotine as the next. A surprising thing happened: brain scans showed they responded to the substance based on what they were told, and what they believed! This data could have incredible implications for mental health— and substance use recovery, especially.
💆 BODY: The body’s largest organ? Hint: you’re looking at it more often than any other organ! While we may not think of skin as an organ, health experts make the case that skin health can indicate the health of other bodily organs —dubbing skin the “window to health.” Check out this interview that explains how skin can show us the state of our reproductive health, liver health, and more.
🐶 SPIRIT: When the spirit needs deep healing, many are turning to the healing power of animal connections and animal therapy. Read about how patients with PTSD and other mental health afflictions find spiritual resilience, satisfaction, and profound recovery dealing with the most challenging mental issues of the mind and soul—and the special way that animals like dogs, horses, cats, and many others play a healing role.
Are Greens Powders Really Worth It?
While greens powders can be a convenient way to boost your nutrient intake, not all are made equal—especially when it comes to organic ingredients. I trust and recommend Ora Organic's Easy Being Green—distinctly organic, unlike most other brands.
Why this particular greens powder?
🌿 Organic Excellence: Unlike many greens powders that contain non-organic ingredients and additives, Easy Being Green is crafted from 100% organic fruits, vegetables, and greens. It meets the strictest standards for organic certification and is rigorously third-party tested for purity, with results showcased on their website.
💚 Nutrient-Rich Benefits: Delivering the equivalent of three servings of greens per scoop, this powder supports digestive health, boosts energy levels, and strengthens the immune system.
🌱 Stress Relief and Digestive Support: It includes ashwagandha and Triphala for stress management and overall well-being, plus organic tapioca oligosaccharides to promote healthy digestion.
🍹 Refreshing and Versatile: Enjoy a delightful citrus flavor, perfect for enhancing smoothies or simply mixing with iced water and lemon for a refreshing drink (I was skeptical about mixing in plain water alone – as I’ve tried lots of green powders that claim to taste good, but this genuinely did!).
Take advantage of a special offer: Ora is giving Earth Conscious Life readers 30% off your first order. If you’re not satisfied, receive a full refund, no questions asked.
Discover the difference with Ora's fully organic Easy Being Green.
(Use code EarthConscious30 at checkout)
Faith and fear both demand you believe in something you cannot see. You choose.
To a healing future,
Rob
P.S. Every greens powder claims theirs tastes good, but I tested Ora’s personally in only water with nothing else and it was really quite good. Organic grass juice blend, organic greens and veggies, organic adaptogens and prebiotics. With 30% off, this is an unbeatable price to boost your nutrient intake and support your overall vitality. Check out their ingredients HERE.