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

Do you know little ones celebrating Halloween? Meet the Switch Witch! She swaps kids’ Halloween candy for a “boo basket” of goodies like crafts, books, and cozy socks (less sugar and food dyes.) My brother-in-law has successfully tried this with their 3-year-old and it’s their new tradition. 🎃

ECL TRIVIA: What are the aromatic compounds released by many trees, especially in conifer forests, that can help reduce airborne microbes? (Answer below)

🌳 DEFORESTATION DROP: Brazil’s Amazon deforestation rate has fallen to the lowest level ever recorded since monitoring began in 1988. “Without a doubt, what we are seeing is very positive,” climate scientist Carlos Nobre says. See the inspiring yearly bar graph HERE.

🍄‍🟫 MASSIVE FUNGUS: It has the largest known fruiting bodies of its kind, and it weighs nearly 5 lbs. THIS is the newly discovered giant fungus in China that likely emerged 65M years ago!

🌊 HOPE SPOT: In the 9-island Azores of the north Atlantic Ocean, this “hope spot” is where science and community action unite to protect marine life. Learn HERE how local leadership can inspire global change and safeguard the ocean and the critters who inhabit it.

🧠 BRAIN INJURY: Can ultra-processed foods cause brain damage? A study found adults consuming the most ultra-processed foods were 40% more likely to show signs of brain injury linked to stroke and cognitive decline. While these observational findings don’t prove causation, it’s a reminder to be aware of which ready meals, processed meats, or packaged snacks in your lifestyle could be swapped for whole, real foods.

😌 SOUND BATH: Does an immersive experience with frequencies produced by “singing bowls” really work? Some ideas posit “humans have an internal rhythm that vibrations can alter,” and so a meditative sound healing “bath” may improve our feeling of well-being. Let me know if you’ve ever attended one and how you felt after!

🍿 LATE NIGHT SNACKS: 200k people were studied and researchers say there’s a link between late-night eating and a 20-30% higher risk of liver disease. Can cutting off food intake a few hours before sleeping at night help protect your liver? Learn more here.

Between travel, gatherings, and the usual full calendar, fall can sometimes make it harder for me to keep up with the habits that help me feel my best.

So I started adding something simple to my routine: Pique’s Daily Immune which combines liposomal vitamin C with an elderberry complex in a berry-flavored daily pouch. It’s so good.

Vitamin C supports normal immune function, but it also helps your body make collagen, which plays a big role in maintaining skin’s structure and elasticity. 

Take a closer look at what’s in Daily Immune here.

I love that Pique’s liposomal formula is specifically designed to support absorption, and the individual servings are easy to pack for a trip or keep handy at home. Elderberry adds the antioxidant support that we could all use.

If you're looking for a good vitamin C supplement, this is really a convenient option that doesn't take extra planning, and it’s easy to stick with in a busy life.

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What are the aromatic compounds released by many trees, especially in conifer forests, that can help reduce airborne microbes?

Answer: Phytoncides. Breathing them in is one reason forest air can feel so crisp and restorative.

To a healing future,

— Rob