Dear Brain,
How do I love thee? Let me count the ways…

Two New Studies Show Boosting Vitamin D Levels Leads to Better Outcomes in COVID-19

COVID-19 is known to make a real mess of the immune system, suppressing some parts and over-activating others. This is known as immune dysregulation.

In 2016, professionals from prestigious universities and advocacy organizations across the U.S., the U.K., and Canada published a consensus statement of concern about the human health and environmental risks associated with glyphosate-based herbicides.¹ Yet, glyphosate, the active ingredient in the weedkiller Roundup, remains the most used herbicide in the world.

We generally don’t pay much attention to our digestion (unless something goes wrong) but the digestive process is a true biological wonder. Each time we eat, our food begins the journey that will progressively break it down into its most basic parts so nutrients can be absorbed and unusable parts can be excreted.

Once upon (almost) 5,000 years ago, an influential man of China sat beneath a tree and boiled water to drink when dried leaves floated into his pot.

Happy October everyone!

What a lovely time of year it is—perfect for making a pot of tea and having a chat. Shall we?

Affect Learning, Behavior in Offspring

The carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin are known to support healthy brain function in older adults, but recent research has found it may be equally important for supporting brain health and development in children.

A recent study published in Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine showed that propolis supplementation supports memory, information processing, attention, and concentration in elderly individuals with age-related cognitive decline and forgetfulness.

Hello September,

You’re back, and it’s SO good to see you! You missed our birthday party with August, but it’s ok—you’re here now, and we know you’re bringing many of our favorite things.

A recent study found that supplementing with the antioxidant Pycnogenol eases fibromyalgia symptoms and reduces the need for painkillers. This research is an encouraging start for people with fibromyalgia looking to naturally manage the intensity of their symptoms and reduce the need for medication.