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The Chemistry of Wanting: How Dopamine Drives Desire, Love, and the Pursuit of More
Psychiatrist Daniel Z Lieberman, MD, and writer Michael E Long explain how dopamine drives desire, ambition, romance—and the restless pursuit of more.

Your Body on Copper: The Missing Mineral Behind Fatigue
Morley M Robbins explores how copper and ceruloplasmin shape iron balance and cellular energy—and why breakdowns in this system may fuel fatigue and disease.

The Quiet Power of Moss: Micro-ecologies, Folk Remedies, and Healing the Earth
Herbalist Robert Dale Rogers explores the remarkable biology of moss—and its long history in wound care and environmental restoration.

The Blue Light Signal: How Modern Lighting Resets the Body’s Clock
Circadian rhythm scientist Martin Moore-Ede, MD, PhD, explains how sky-blue light controls the body’s internal clock—and why blue-rich light at night disrupts sleep.

Pregnancy, Folic Acid, and Your Child’s Brain: When Blocked Folate Pathways Lead to Missed Milestones
Naturopathic physician Ben Lynch, ND, explains how disrupted folate transport to the brain can affect neurological development—even when blood folate levels appear normal.

What Your Hair Can Tell You About Your Health: How Scientists Are Using Hair Analysis to Uncover Hidden Environmental Exposures
In this interview, allergist Dean Mitchell, MD, speaks with environmental epidemiologist Manish Arora, PhD, about how a single strand of hair can reveal a timeline of chemical exposures in the body.

Are Cell Phones the Cigarettes of the 21st Century?
Physician and health researcher Joseph Mercola, DO, examines research on electromagnetic field (EMF) exposure from modern wireless technologies—and concerns about long-term health risks.

The Enzyme Advantage: A Natural Strategy for Calming Allergies
Natural health educator Michelle Schoffro Cook, PhD, DNM, ROHP, explores how digestive and proteolytic enzymes may calm inflammation, regulate mucus, and support immune balance in allergic conditions.

Cilantro in the Kitchen Pharmacy
Herbalist and cook Brittany Wood Nickerson explores cilantro as both a flavorful culinary herb and a gentle everyday medicine.

Feed the Soil That Feeds You: Manure and Urine in a Closed-Loop Garden
Permaculture educators Natalie Bogwalker and Chloe Lieberman show how returning nutrients to the soil—from manure to human urine—can help rebuild resilient, living gardens.

Bounce Your Way to Better Lymph Flow
NaturoPath Christopher Vasey, ND, explains how the lymphatic system supports immune health and the body’s internal terrain. He shows how gentle rebounding on a small trampoline stimulates lymph flow, clears stagnation, and supports natural detoxification.

Detox Your Bathroom: Natural Cleaning for a Healthier Home
Nutritionist and environmental health advocate Daniella Chace, MSc, CN, shares simple natural cleaning strategies and recipes to reduce chemical exposure and create a healthier bathroom.

In Brief: Health & Wellness

Bottled Water, Endocrine Disruptors, and the Price You Pay • BPA in Baby Pacifiers: When “BPA-Free” Falls Short • Almonds and Adult Acne: A Food-Based Boost for Skin • Vegan Eating and Insulin Costs in Type 1 Diabetes • Walking More Steps, Lowering Heart Risk • Aloe Vera and Thyme Honey Rinses for Diabetic Dry Mouth