Supernatural News | Nature’s Ozempic, cancer in millennials, new botanical magazines & more
The weeds I’m in lately ...
Supernatural News is a publication about herbalism and holistic health, the industry of wellbeing, and resources from Pharmakon Supernatural. Aka: The weeds I’m in lately. In inboxes since 2015.
IN THE NEWS
The Truth About “Nature’s Ozempic”, What experts know about berberine, the chemical compound purported to help induce weight loss.
Try it for yourself in an actually great supplement: Berberine GT features berberine, an alkaloid compound found in the roots, rhizomes, stems and bark of several plants commonly used in botanical and Chinese medicine for centuries.
The unexplained rise of cancer among millennials. Spoiler: The microbiome, which is affected by diet and lifestyle, is central. “He points to other changes that occurred from the 1950s onwards: more sedentary lifestyles, changes to sleep patterns and repeated exposure to bright light at night that can affect circadian rhythms and metabolism. ‘All these changes are happening in a really parallel way so it’s hard to tease out the culprit. There are likely multiple culprits which work together,’ he says.”
See above on berberine and far below on smart light exposure.
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SUPERNATURAL PRESS & UPDATES
Read my new story in the latest issue of Open Spaces (issue 03), a magazine I love and am very pleased to contribute both words and photos to!
Other magazines I disappear into with new issues out now: The Plant, Blumenhaus.
Listen to or watch my conversation with Elephant Journal’s Waylon Lewis, here.
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A Formula for Skin & Eye Health*
Did you know eyes have their own immune system? So does the skin. This is a recipe for better vision, super-happy skin, and stronger immunity—aka supporting the nature within us while we’re out in it.
Morning:
Lean all the way into antioxidant rich foods (look for color)! Herbalism actually considers blueberries a medicine. Goji too.
Take two of Big Bold Health’s Skin & Eye Health*—crafted from sustainably sourced Alaskan salmon and Hawaiian algae to create a potent blend of astaxanthin & lutein, a spectrum of omega-3s, naturally occurring vitamins, and pro-resolving mediators (PRMs).
Astaxanthin has been linked to protection against eye strain from screens, which is awesome considering that the average American now spends most of the day interacting with digital devices. 👀
Always see some daylight! Get it on your face and skin early in the day when it’s most gentle.
Midday:
Use protection.
Stay hydrated!
Reach for natural ingredients that support the cause. Some of herbalism’s favorites include Ginkgo**, Chrysanthemum, Chamomile …
Evening:
Quit screens (or blue-block with browser extensions and/or glasses)
See dusk if possible (circadian rhythm sync)
Wind down in a way that’s restorative to eyes, skin, and beyond
*20% off Big Bold Health’s Skin & Eye Health supplement (and everything else!) with code Rachelle20