8/30/24: 🌋 Volcanic Glow, Renewable Boom, Red Panda Rescue

Happy Friday my friend,

Is “blue lava” real? 🌋 This photographer’s stunning photos were taken at dusk, in a natural volcanic area where pure sulfur meets lava, which “emits an icy violet color as it burns.”

ECL TRIVIA: How many hearts does an octopus have? (Answer below)

🌎 Planet Health

♻️ REMARKABLE RENEWABLES: Clean energy is on a roll! For the first time ever, renewable sources like solar and wind power made up over 40% of global electricity generation in 2023, says a new report, which marks a significant shift in power origin. To learn about the top economies accounting for the highest renewable energy generation, click here.

🐼 RED PANDA PROTECTION: Nepal has established its first ever community-based red panda conservation area! With fewer than 15k individual red pandas remaining in the wild, this initiative— covering 200+ acres of broad-leaved community-run forests— aims to protect the endangered furry small mammal and promote ecotourism in the area.

🦟 CITY LIGHT FRIGHT: Are street lights “bugging out” the insects?! New research shows Beijing streetlights make nearby tree leaves tougher for insects to munch on. This might be good for the trees, but could disrupt the urban ecosystem. “Artificial light at night led to a lower carbon-to-nitrogen ratio, decreased tannin content, and smaller leaf size,” this Frontiers in Plant Science research paper states.

🧑‍⚕️ Human Health

🍿 SNACK-QUISITION: In the biggest acquisition deal of the year, candy giant Mars is buying Kellanova, the maker of Pringles, for $36B. The combined company says they’ll hold prices steady despite inflation, focusing on investing in its snacking division and will “introduce more healthy options through the deal, as the category is ‘attractive and durable.’” While processed snack food is not typically thought of as inclusive of “healthy options,” it’s important to keep an eye on mergers of this scale, and the further centralization of the convenience food market globally.

😴 SLEEP CATCH-UP: Is there a benefit to “catching up” on lost sleep? After studying sleep data from 90k people, scientists say the risk of heart disease decreased “about 20% for people who slept in on the weekends to catch up on sleep lost earlier in the week,” and the association becomes “even more pronounced among individuals who regularly experience inadequate sleep on weekdays," the study co-author adds.

🧠 CHILDHOOD INFLAMMATION: “There is really strong evidence that inflammation earlier on in childhood is a significant risk factor for developing schizophrenia, depression and insulin resistance in later life,” say researchers, in a new study published in JAMA Psychiatry. The lead author states that it’s “clear that the inflammation pre-dates instances of mental illness and potentially related metabolic dysfunction, and as such further research needs to be done into the mechanisms driving it.”

🌤️ Healing power of LIGHT

Modern indoor living often means a lot of excess screens and artificial human-made bulbs…with a lack of photons from the sun’s healing spectrum.

It’s one reason I’ve been using Red Light Therapy (RLT) for years.

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RLT is safe, effective, and clinically proven for a variety of conditions, including:

• Skin: Reducing wrinkles, scars, and blemishes, while promoting firmer, more youthful-looking skin.

• Hair loss: Stimulating hair growth and reducing inflammation of the scalp.

• Pain: Reducing pain caused by a variety of conditions, including arthritis, muscle pain, and neuropathic pain.

• Inflammation: Helpful for treating conditions such as arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, and asthma.

• Mood: Reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety.

• Cognition: Shown to improve cognitive function in people with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia.

• Athletic performance: Shown to improve athletic performance and reduce muscle fatigue.

How to use Red Light Therapy

Elevate your wellness routine with Bon Charge's cutting-edge RLT devices. These panels emit therapeutic wavelengths of red and near-infrared light, specifically 630nm, 660nm, and 850nm, known for numerous benefits.

Why choose Bon Charge?

• Science-backed tech: Their devices are backed by research and deliver proven results.

• Personalized options: Choose from a variety of devices to suit your needs, from targeted skin treatment to full-body relaxation.

• Stacking the hacking: Combine red light therapy with PEMF and infrared sauna for a truly transformative experience.

Ready to unlock your inner glow? Most devices require only 10-20 minutes per day, a few times per week!

Relaxing, simple sessions can lead to almost immediate relief from pain, or workout recovery…and more longterm benefits to skin, hair, mood and brain health.

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Creature Feature

🦓 OKAPI: This elusive creature, often referred to as the "forest giraffe," is a unique mammal native to the rainforests of the Democratic Republic of Congo in Central Africa. With its zebra-like stripes and giraffe-like neck, the okapi is a fascinating blend of two distinct species. Despite its striking appearance, it remains relatively unknown to many, as its remote habitat make it difficult to spot. 

Nutrition 101

🌿 LUTEOLIN: is a flavonoid found in various plants, including celery, parsley, and chamomile. It's a powerful antioxidant that has been linked to a variety of health benefits, such as reducing inflammation, improving brain function, and protecting against heart disease. Luteolin is also known for its potential anti-cancer properties. So, next time you're enjoying a fresh salad or a cup of chamomile tea, remember the luteolin that's working hard to keep you healthy! Learn 7 foods with luteolin and how they help the brain, as taught by my friend Uma Naidoo, MD.

💬 Poll

⬅️ Last poll’s results

☄️Did you see the August Perseid meteor showers?

🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Yes 🌠 (21.6%)

🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Not this year 🫣 (78.4%)

To a healing future,

— Rob

P.S. Red Light Therapy is meditative and relaxing and in just a few minutes it can lead to both immediate and longterm benefits to skin, hair, mood, pain, muscles, fatigue, and brain health.

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