Happy Friday {{first name | my friend}},

⛺️ My wife and I are heading camping this weekend…and honestly…I need it. Time outside, unplugged, is important for all of us. Here are 12 benefits of camping you might not have considered.

ECL TRIVIA: What is the term for the body’s internal 24-hour clock that helps regulate sleep and wake cycles? (Answer below)

🦠 PLASTIC BACTERIA: How are antibiotic resistance and microplastic trash connected? Emerging research shows HERE that “microplastic particles in the environment are colonized by bacteria, and those bacteria develop antibiotic resistance at an unprecedented rate,” and this issue is affecting low-income countries where plastic trash is abundant, but sanitation facilities and wastewater treatment plants are not as prevalent.

🦊 ETSY’S FUR BAN: Online marketplace Etsy will implement a “fur ban” in August, a change in policy that impacts products that can be sold online. “Etsy prohibits products made from or containing natural fur from animals killed primarily for their pelts, regardless of age or origin,” the website states. Learn more about the conversation HERE.

🧜‍♀️ OCEAN MERMAID: Since she was a few days old, this (now) teenager has been in the ocean with her dad. As a skilled diver, she’s removed over 15K lbs of plastic waste from the ocean. She says “everyone can choose something — an animal, a bird or a tree. Protect it.”

🌿 PURSLANE POWER: My mother-in-law just discovered something growing wild in her backyard, and when she looked it up to identify it, she couldn’t believe the health benefits. Most people think it’s “just a weed!” This quick video shows you everything you must know about this nutritious wildly growing gem.

🤖 AI THERAPIST: Nearly 1 in 5 young adults have turned to AI chatbots such as ChatGPT for mental health support, according to this recent article. USC researchers tested the responses of certain AI models against real licensed human professionals to determine how safe it really is to use an AI bot as your “therapist.” Read all about the study HERE.

👟 WALK THIS WAY: This interesting new discovery reveals older adults in their 80s who naturally walk faster were about 50% less likely to experience cognitive decline, leading researchers to suspect gait speed may be a simple early marker of brain health. Find out what a “super mover” is HERE.

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The Bon Charge Red Light Devices come in a variety of sizes, including the powerful full-body panel. Choose whichever fits with your lifestyle and space. They combine both red and near-infrared wavelengths for deep cellular support—ideal for recovery, inflammation, energy, skin health, and circadian balance.

What I love most of the big one? It covers your whole body at once, so you’re not wasting time moving around or targeting one spot at a time. If you value efficiency, that’s a great option, but choose the size that you’ll actually use.

It’s what I personally recommend to anyone serious about natural performance and recovery, or brain and hormone health. A great tool to have at home.

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What is the term for the body’s internal 24-hour clock that helps regulate sleep and wake cycles?

Answer: Circadian rhythm. Light exposure, meal timing, and daily habits can all influence how well it stays aligned.