Home Hygiene, Insomnia Fix, GMOs

Happy Friday my friend,

What does an unlikely hero look like? Recently, 69 people were spared from an impending landslide in a mountain village, and they say they owe their lives to this furry little face.

ECL TRIVIA: What natural mineral, often found near hot springs, is known for its peculiar scent and detoxifying skin benefits? (Answer below)

🌎 Planet Health

👂 ACOUSTIC INTERACTIONS: New research shows moths can hear stressed plants, and change their behavior accordingly, revealing a hidden “acoustic language” in nature. This discovery could change the way we perceive ecosystems and intelligence in nature. Learn more here. 

🌺 BOTANICAL SAVANT: Sri Lankan botanist, Himesh Jayasinghe, is dubbed “the plant messiah” and has rediscovered over 100 species thought to be extinct, and identified 210 not previously recorded on the island. Could biodiversity conservation and well-studied ecosystems still hold secrets and optimistic good news? Click here to see Himesh’s photos of brand new and rediscovered flowers.

🥵 CITY HEAT INTO ELECTRICITY: With heat waves in dense cities affecting the globe, scientists have engineered a type of “thermoelectric concrete,” inspired by plants that can harvest excess heat, and turn it into electricity. TEDxGateway says this revolutionary cement technology could “turn every piece of infrastructure into a self-sustaining energy-smart system.”

🧑‍⚕️ Human Health

💤 INSOMNIA CURES: Can’t sleep? You’re not alone! It’s estimated a third of adults report problems with their sleep. Fortunately, a study of 1.3k people showed these 4 “low-effort” accessible exercises are most helpful to improve sleep. 

🧼 HOME HYGIENE: Can you guess the top 15 dirtiest items in your home? Kitchen sponges, remote controls, and toothbrushes are easy to imagine needing regular cleaning, but what about your watch strap, eyeglasses, or the water bottle on your desk containing 40k times more bacteria than a toilet seat?! Click here to read about the other 9. (P.S. This simple product makes a wonderful eco-friendly and health-friendly cleaning spray!)

🧘‍♀️ YOGA NIDRA: This type of guided meditation reduces stress, alleviates depression, improves sleep, and even reshapes cortisol rhythms. “One [study] surprise was that even the brief 11-minute meditation produced noticeable benefits— we often assume longer is better, but the short daily practice made a difference,” the study author says. Want to try it out? Here’s a 10-minute guided yoga nidra meditation.

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It’s what I personally use and recommend to anyone serious about natural performance and recovery.

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Photo of the week

Trivia Answer:

Sulfur — It has a distinct smell and has been used for centuries in baths to support skin health and reduce inflammation.

🎥 Intro to GMOs with Jeffrey Smith

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