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Clear Your Mind—Strategies to Overcome Brain Fog
Memory champion Dave Farrow explains how stress, inflammation, and digital overload contribute to the growing epidemic of brain fog—and how to clear it naturally. Through nutrition, movement, rest, and cognitive “kick-start” techniques, he shows how novelty and mental stimulation can restore focus, mood, and mental sharpness at any age.

Taking Back the Reins on Real Self-Care
Psychiatrist and best-selling author Pooja Lakshmin, MD, exposes how modern “self-care” has been distorted into another source of pressure and perfectionism for women. She offers a compassionate, practical framework for reclaiming self-care as a daily act of integrity—rooted in boundaries, compassion, and connection to one’s authentic self.

Uncovering Dirty Genes— How MTHFR Shapes Your Mood, Mind, and Health
Cell and molecular biologist and naturopathic physician Ben Lynch, ND, explains how variations in the MTHFR gene can affect mood, energy, and overall health. Through clear examples and practical guidance, he shows how diet, lifestyle, and targeted nutrients can “clean” a sluggish methylation cycle—helping readers optimize brain chemistry, detoxification, and daily vitality.

Your Liver’s Hidden Power—The Body’s Master Detoxifier
Neurosurgeon and clinical nutritionist Russell Blaylock, MD, reveals how the liver’s two-phase detoxification system protects the body from the constant chemical stress of modern life. He explains how nutrients, plant compounds, and genetic factors influence detox efficiency—and how everyday foods like cruciferous vegetables, garlic, and green tea can strengthen this vital defense system.

The Sequence of Trauma—And the Art of Resolution
Physician and trauma specialist Aimie Apigian, MD, explains how the body instinctively follows a universal biological sequence in moments of threat—moving through startle, stress, freeze, and shutdown to survive. By recognizing this pattern, we can better understand our own reactions to stress and begin the healing process. Includes a guided drawing exercise, the Art Narrative Process, to help the nervous system find closure and restore safety.

B Vitamins for Vital Health
Biophysicist Monte Lai, PhD, explores how the family of B vitamins fuels energy, protects the nervous system, and supports heart, brain, and immune function. Drawing on decades of biochemical research, he explains how deficiencies develop— and how replenishing these vital nutrients can help prevent disease and sustain balance through the changing seasons.

Open Letter to the FDA—Why Thyroid Patients Deserve Options That Work for Them
Endocrinologist David Robertson, MD, issues a powerful call to action urging the FDA to protect patient access to natural desiccated thyroid extract (DTE). He explains how DTE differs from synthetic hormones and why millions depend on it for balanced thyroid function, vitality, and quality of life—and why preserving treatment choice is essential for true patient-centered care.

Healing Through Grief— Natural Remedies for the Heart and Mind
Herbalist Brigitte Mars, AHG, and health journalist Chrystle Fiedler offer natural ways to navigate the pain of loss and nurture emotional recovery. Drawing on herbal medicine, f lower essences, aromatherapy, and mind-body practices, they share comforting, practical tools to help calm the nervous system, restore strength, and invite peace back to the heart.

At the End of Your Fork— Simple Foods for Everyday Calm
Join nutritional psychiatrist Uma Naidoo, MD, on a mindful trip through the grocery store to rediscover how everyday foods can shape mood, energy, and focus. From produce to pantry staples, she reveals how small, intentional choices support brain health and emotional balance—one shopping basket at a time.

Metabolic Reset— Burn Fat and Restore Balance
Nutrition and metabolic health expert Ben Azadi shares how to retrain your body to burn fat efficiently, calm inflammation, and restore natural energy balance. By supporting liver function, avoiding hidden metabolic disruptors, and embracing nutrient-dense whole foods, you can build lasting metabolic flexibility and experience true vitality from the inside out. Includes four simple, fat-burning recipes perfect for the season.

The Power of Lazy Days— Finding Balance and Peace in Rest
Concert pianist and mindfulness author Jeeyoon Kim reminds us that rest is not indulgence but balance restored. Drawing inspiration from Zen master Thích Nh?t H?nh, she invites readers to embrace “lazy days” as a path to peace, self-connection, and renewed compassion—a quiet antidote to the urgency of modern life. Readers can enjoy a thoughtfully curated piece of music by the author via the QR code.

In Brief: Health & Wellness

Music Sets the Mood • Chronic Case of the Mondays? It May Not Be Your Fault • Easy Diet Swaps to Shrink Your Carbon Footprint • The Positive Mental Health Effects of Journaling • How a Cold-Water Protein Protects DNA—and Extends Life • Breathwork and the A52 Method • Could This Common Blood Marker Predict Pregnancy Risk? • Heavy Metals in Protein Powders—What Consumers Should Know