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🐿️ CREATURE FEATURE 🐿️

The Mudskipper

Meet the mudskipper—nature’s amphibious marvel and one of the only fish that can truly “walk” on land! With over 23 species found across the Indo-Pacific, West Africa, Australia, and Southeast Asia, mudskippers are perfectly adapted for life where water meets mudflats, mangroves, and estuaries. Their most striking feature? Strong, jointed pectoral fins that let them skip, crawl, and even climb roots and rocks—earning them their quirky name and a reputation as one of the strangest evolutionary wonders in the animal kingdom.

Mudskippers spend up to three-quarters of their lives out of water, breathing through both their skin and the lining of their mouth and throat—just like amphibians. Their protruding, independently moving eyes give them a panoramic view, perfect for spotting predators and prey above the mud. These fish dig burrows for shelter, breeding, and protection from the elements, and males perform lively displays to attract mates.

Omnivorous and opportunistic, mudskippers feed on algae, insects, worms, and small crustaceans. Their playful antics and incredible adaptability make them a favorite among biologists and anyone fascinated by the wild creativity of evolution.

🌎 INTO THE…🌎

Into the Sargasso Sea

Drifting in the heart of the North Atlantic, the Sargasso Sea is unlike any other sea on Earth. With no land boundaries, it’s defined solely by powerful ocean currents, creating a vast, calm gyre surrounded by the Gulf Stream, North Atlantic Current, Canary Current, and North Atlantic Equatorial Current. Its surface shimmers with golden mats of Sargassum seaweed, forming a floating rainforest that supports a stunning diversity of life.

These Sargassum rafts are nurseries for baby sea turtles, eels, shrimp, crabs, and over a hundred species of fish—including some found nowhere else. The Sargasso Sea is the only known spawning ground for both European and American eels, whose epic migrations remain one of nature’s great mysteries. It’s also a migratory corridor for whales, sharks, and countless seabirds, making it a true crossroads of the Atlantic (learn more about its unique ecosystem).

Despite its beauty and importance, the Sargasso Sea faces threats from plastic pollution, overfishing, and climate change. Conservation efforts, led by the Sargasso Sea Commission, are working to protect this iconic blue wilderness—a reminder of just how much wonder and fragility exists in the open ocean.

🌎 Subtle Earth Energies

Whether we know it or not, our body, mind, and spirit are yearning to reconnect to the rhythms and subtle energies of nature.

Everything that disconnects us from the cycles we evolved with is disruptive to our overall optimized health, as nature intended.

Especially during the changing of seasons, one way I weave natural healing into my life is through my “PEMF mat”.

Pulsed electromagnetic field therapy (PEMF) is growing in popularity, and studies show PEMF therapy can be effective in reducing pain, and improving function in people with low back issues or pain in the knees/hands from arthritis.

The heated mat has red light therapy built into the device, to combine multiple modalities in one session! It has become my daily routine to use it almost every morning.

Bon Charge's PEMF mats use this science-backed tech to deliver deep relaxation and soothe chronic pain. The mats come in a variety of sizes to fit your needs, and use different wavelengths of light for targeted therapy.

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🍎 NUTRITION 101 🍎

ELLAGIC ACID: Ellagic acid is a potent antioxidant and polyphenol found naturally in many fruits and nuts, especially raspberries, strawberries, pomegranates, walnuts, and pecans. It’s best known for its anti-inflammatory and cancer-fighting properties, with studies suggesting it may help slow the growth of certain cancer cells, protect brain function, and support heart health. Ellagic acid also helps neutralize free radicals, reducing oxidative stress and supporting overall cellular health (learn more about its antioxidant power).

🔎 EARTH CONSCIOUS DEEP DIVE 🔍

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The Science of Awe: Why Nature's Wonders Are Good for You

What is Awe?

Awe is a complex emotion that arises when we encounter something vast or profound, something that challenges the way we see the world. Psychologists define it by two core components: a sense of vastness and a need for accommodation—that is, reshaping our mental map to make sense of the experience.

Awe can come from a sweeping landscape, a towering redwood, or even the intricate geometry of a single snowflake. It’s different from simple pleasure or happiness—awe is transcendent and perspective-shifting.

Researchers like Dacher Keltner at the Greater Good Science Center have dedicated years to studying this elusive emotion. And they’re finding that these moments of wonder aren’t just good for the soul—they’re good for the body, too.

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