Wildlife deepfakes, c*ncer accelerator, rebounding

Happy Friday my friend,

The 25th Winter Olympics, which began in 1924, celebrates Opening Ceremonies today in Italy. See the countries awarded the most medals here, and check the official schedule (and your favorite disciplines!) here. ⛸️

ECL TRIVIA: What is the water-saving photosynthesis strategy where plants open their stomata mostly at night? (Answer below)

🌎 Planet Health

🐅 WILDLIFE DEEPFAKES: Wild animal conservation hinges on accurate public perception and trust, but recent AI-generated false wildlife viral videos are blurring that line. From fake tiger attacks to “cute” AI animals shown in domesticated settings, how will this impact our minds and conservation practices? Click HERE to WATCH and see if you can tell the difference.

🌊 DEEP SEA GRAND CANYON: The “King’s Trough,” a massive Atlantic seafloor canyon (bigger than the Grand Canyon) didn’t form by erosion. Scientists this week say it was formed from tectonic plates pulling apart and deep mantle heat weakening the crust at this specific location. Learn more about Earth’s underwater canyons and inner dynamics here.

🐋 WHALE BABY BOOM: With a total known population of less than 400 North Atlantic right whales, having a “baby boom” of 21 new calves this year is a really big deal! See photos of all the mama whales and their babies!

🧑‍⚕️ Human Health

🥤 COCONUT NO-BRAINER: Known for its high potassium content and gut soothing properties, daily consumption of 400 mL of coconut water nearly doubled remission rates in patients with mild-to-moderate ulcerative colitis. Read this double-blind, randomized controlled trial about the results published in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology.

🧾 RECEIPT PAPER: A 2023 study found toxic hormone-disrupting bisphenols in 80% of paper receipts from large retailers. Washington state’s first-in-the-nation “BPA receipt ban” is now in effect, and retailers across the state have switched to BPA-free receipt paper. Do you touch receipts? What do you think about this receipt paper ban?

🤪 MINI-TRAMPOLINING: Do you remember bouncing on trampolines as a kid? Did you know: just 10 minutes of “rebounding” per day is up to 68% more effective than 30 minutes of jogging, according to this NASA study! It’s joint-friendly, strengthens balance skills, activates the lymphatic system, and it’s great for your health.

The #1 cancer accelerator ⚠️

If cancer has touched your life – or someone you love – you already know something most people don’t talk about:

Beating the tumor doesn’t always feel like beating cancer.

You can hear “all clear” and still carry the fatigue, nervous system tension, or quiet panic every time your body feels “off.” And that question nobody trains you for: What if it returns?

One reason this lingers is because so many approaches focus on what can be seen (the tumor) but ignore the internal conditions that shaped it in the first place: immune exhaustion, chronic inflammation, stress chemistry, metabolic dysfunction. In functional medicine, this is often called the terrain.

Starting February 9th at 8pm EST, a major event called Cancer Unraveled brings together 43 oncology and functional medicine experts (plus survivors) to share what they’ve learned – protocols, root causes, and real recovery stories that go beyond symptom management.

Inside, you’ll learn about:

• Terrain-building strategies used in clinics from Switzerland to Germany to the U.S.

• The “why” behind recurrence fear – and how to rebuild confidence in your body

• Key levers like inflammation, detox pathways, immune resilience, and blood sugar stability

When you register, you’ll also receive the guide “The #1 Cancer Accelerator.” Access closes after the premiere window.

CLICK HERE to secure your spot and get the guide

Photo of the week

Trivia Answer:

CAM photosynthesis. This adaptation helps desert plants conserve water by limiting daytime evaporation. (Crassulacean Acid Metabolism)

🎥 Tofu Crouton Recipe

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