9/6/24: 💫 Starlink, new pain therapy, and brain superfoods

Happy Friday my friend,

One of my fellow filmmaker buddies Nick Polizzi has been a leader in the movement of herbal and superfood education for many years. His new e-book is available for download for no cost and it focuses on 12 superfoods for brain health. Check it out HERE and learn more about his gorgeous and cinematically filmed series on healing foods.

ECL TRIVIA: What bird's diet of brine shrimp and algae causes them to change color? (Answer below)

🌎 Planet Health

🌲 ALASKA PUBLIC LANDS: 28M acres of public lands in Alaska maintained protection this week, “in an effort to protect cultural and subsistence resources,” according to the Interior Department. “Tribal consultation must be treated as a requirement – not an option – when the federal government is making decisions that could irrevocably affect Tribal communities,” said Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland.

🔨 TOOL LIBRARY: What if you had every tool you ever wanted to use for big (and small) home projects… at the library? Tool libraries are popping up in major cities, and the founder of the Buffalo, NY Tool Library says “many of the tools he lends out would have been dumped in a landfill.” Tool lending helps out individuals and neighborhoods, and also helps the environment… learn more here.

🌊 WATER EXEC WATCH: Britain just introduced a new law to crack down on water companies that pollute the environment, and the bill grants regulators more power to punish companies and their executives for failing to meet the environmental protection standards for sewage in waterways. It includes stricter penalties, but critics argue the bill does not go far enough to address the problem. What do you think?

🧑‍⚕️ Human Health

⭐️ STARLINK POTENTIAL: Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet service is seeking approval to provide free emergency phone coverage in wilderness areas. This could reduce death by helping rescue lost hikers or sports enthusiasts outside of normal coverage areas. Starlink could use T-Mobile's spectrum to give cell service in places without towers, similar to how it provided communication in war-torn Ukraine.

🏥 ALWAYS DOUBLE CHECK: A new JAMA study published results from a survey of over 1k people, showing that 1-in-5 US patients had a medical bill they disagreed with or could not afford. Over 73% who reached out about a mistake saw a correction, and over 61% negotiated a better price. A significant number of medical bills contain errors, leading to unnecessary costs for patients. This research highlights the importance of reviewing medical bills carefully and advocating for accurate charges to ensure fair treatment. Read more here 

🧠 NEW PAIN THERAPY: In a new study, mindfulness meditation was shown to “produce significant reductions in pain intensity and pain unpleasantness ratings, and also reduce brain activity patterns associated with pain and negative emotions,” and these findings show that “mindfulness meditation is able to directly modify how we experience pain in a way that uses no drugs, costs nothing and can be practiced anywhere,” says a UC San Diego professor of anesthesiology.

🧠 Elevate Your Brainpower with Superfoods

Your brain is a complex organ that controls every aspect of your life. From thinking and learning to remembering and feeling, your brain is essentially at the core of your existence.

But did you know that you can supercharge your brainpower with the right foods?

Just like your body needs fuel to function, your brain requires specific nutrients to thrive. That's where the power of superfoods comes in. These nutrient-dense foods can help improve memory, boost cognitive function, and protect your brain from age-related decline.

In my friend Nick’s ebook, learn the 12 superfoods that can revolutionize your brain health:

• Discover the ancient wisdom of monk's superfood for enhanced focus and mental clarity.

• Unleash the power of adaptogenic herbs to improve memory and prevent cognitive decline.

• Harness the antioxidant-rich benefits of brain-boosting teas.

Ready to unlock your brain's full potential? Download my longtime friend Nick Polizzi’s eBook today and embark on a journey of brain-boosting nutrition.

Click HERE to download <<

Remember, your brain is your most valuable asset. Protect its health today!

It’s being given away as part of the upcoming free screening of his brand new docuseries Healing Kitchen: Let Food Be Thy Medicine. This nine part exploration of potent medicinal foods and herbs covers all of the major health challenges of our time, showing you which ingredients are scientifically-proven to help. Do NOT miss that gorgeous series.

Get it all HERE <<

Creature Feature

🐟 TRIPOD FISH: The tripod fish is a deep-sea fish that uses its elongated fin rays to stand on the ocean floor. It is a benthic fish, meaning it lives on the bottom of the ocean. It has been observed to use its fins to knock food into its mouth. (Watch: under 2-min video with other facts on this unique looking deep-sea creature.)

Nutrition 101

🍎 BORON: Boron, a trace mineral essential for many bodily functions, is found in a variety of foods like fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, and dairy. Check out the top 10 boron foods so you can meet your daily needs and support bone health, brain function, hormone balance, and antioxidant protection.

💬 Poll

⬅️ Last poll’s results

Have you grown any food in 2024?

🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Yes! 🥕 (83.8%)

🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Not yet... (16.2%)

To a healing future,

— Rob

P.S. In Nick’s ebook, you’ll learn all about the latest research which now reveals the vital importance of the gut-brain axis, and how, when feeding your brain, you’ll also want to keep in mind foods that will keep your gut microbiota happy. Get it NOW HERE.