For some people, slipping into bed at night can be the best part of a long day, but for anyone who struggles with chronic sleep issues, it can be, well, a nightmare.

Dear Earth Watch Readers,

We’d like to close out another year with a review of positive happenings involving people and the planet. May we all be inspired to do the best we can with what we know, and nurture hope rooted in action and evidence!

Probiotics May Offer Protection from PFAS Toxicity

Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as PFAS, or “forever chemicals,” are ubiquitous in our environment and have raised public health concerns due to their toxic health effects.

Have you ever noticed that your sense of smell has the ability to directly take you back to a certain time and place, to unlock memories from childhood, perhaps even more than looking at old photos?¹ Did you know that a smell can evoke a feeling of calmness, alertness, and wellbeing? Our olfactory sense is the ability to perceive smells; it is the only sense that is process

As the winds turn colder and darkness settles in a little earlier each evening, this time of year can feel a little dreary. On gloomy late-fall days, you might need a little pick-me-up to bring a little pep to your step.

"Ours is to share..."

As we approach another holiday season, we'd like to remember this motto that our mother (by birth, marriage, and choice), co-founder, and friend, Margaret Isely, taught us. Because as daily life picks up speed, it's easy for the consequential things to get lost in the shuffle. Things like pausing to share time when someone we love is reaching out for connection.

Discover six must-have mushrooms and reclaim your health

All over the world, mushrooms are beloved, treasured, and integrated into daily life for their incredible health benefits. Now is a great time to reap the rewards that mushroom supplements hold, to make your health goals all the more achievable.

What they are, how they affect health, and how to avoid them

Endocrine disruptors are all around us. They are in an array of consumer products that we use every day: personal care products, cookware, cleaning supplies, food containers and wrappers, even furniture and electronics. They are in our food and water. Our homes. They are everywhere.

A dash of cumin, a sprinkle of thyme, a shake of oregano and suddenly the kitchen is filled with mouth-watering scents. Layers of aroma transport you back in time to standing on a stool as a little one to reach the countertops and be the one to add in the secret ingredient—that special blend of herbs and spices that makes food come alive.

On a quiet street lined with tidy homes and manicured lawns lives a friend of mine. But Maria's front yard is unlike any other on the block. Hers is a riot of color and texture, a wild garden buzzing with life. And when I follow her out back on a warm Texas afternoon to sit beneath a vine-covered arbor, we're surrounded by an even greater variety of plants, birds, and insects.

Bacopa Enhances Cognition in Adults

Age-related cognitive decline is a major concern for many people and has sparked interest in the field of nootropics, which are compounds known to enhance cognitive function. Bacopa has been a leading contender in this research due to its reputation as a brain tonic in traditional medicine and its well-known cognitive benefits.

Ode to October—

Once upon a time in October, the air smelled of apples and cinnamon and the garden's long goodbye to summer. And, although the world had seemingly gone mad, we sat on the porch and watched the sun fade into hazy, fall dusk. We drank herbal tea and had conversations, both frivolous and profound. The topics didn't really matter—the non-digital connectedness did.