January 1, 2026 | Issue 54 | | |
“We must eradicate from the soul all fear and terror of what comes toward humanity out of the future. We must acquire serenity in all feelings and sensations about the future." Rudolf Steiner
We invite you to take a moment for yourself, pour a cup of coffee or tea, and immerse in the thoughtful information we have gathered for this edition of our E-Journal. May it inspire and nourish your inner journey as much as your curiosity about the world around you.
– The BRMI Team
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Welcome to Our 54th BRMI
E-Journal!
Happy New Year 2026, BRMI Tribe!
Welcome to our 54th E-Journal! We hope you enjoyed a blessed and restorative holiday season. As BRMI enters its ninth year, we are deeply grateful for your continued support, collaboration, and contributions to this growing community.
The Year of the Fire Horse Begins
According to the Asian calendar, February 17, 2026 marks the beginning of the Year of the Fire Horse. Astrologers describe this upcoming year as one charged with exhilaration and momentum—a time of rapid change, passion, and cultural depth. In Chinese tradition, the horse symbolizes strength, speed, swiftness, boundless freedom, and perseverance. When paired with the transformative element of Fire, these qualities are amplified, igniting bold movement, creativity, and innovation.
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How to Supercharge Mitochondrial Health
James Odell, ND, OMD, LAc
| One of the most strategic ways to improve energy, strength, stamina, and longevity is by enhancing mitochondrial function. Mitochondria, found in plants, animals, and fungal cells, are essential organelles that act as cellular power plants, providing energy for various bodily functions. When mitochondrial function declines due to aging, illness, or stress, the central nervous system and all organs become vulnerable, leading to fatigue, cognitive decline, and mood changes. | |
Boron’s Biochemical Brilliance: The Element That Builds Bones, Balances Hormones, and Fuels Innovation
BRMI Staff
| Boron is a small, electron‑hungry element whose unusual chemistry underpins a surprisingly broad range of medical and biological effects, from bone and joint support to modulation of inflammation and hormones. Its rarity in Earth’s crust and its role in both high‑tech materials and basic metabolism make it one of the most intriguing “bridge” elements between inorganic chemistry and human health. | | Help Us Protect Your Access to Uncensored Science | |
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Hovenia dulcis and Dihydromyricetin (DHM)
James Odell, OMD, ND, L.Ac.
Hovenia dulcis (commonly known as the Japanese raisin tree; alternatively referred to as the Japanese cherry tree or Chinese raisin tree) belongs to a small genus within the Rhamnaceae family and is indigenous to East Asia.
The tree is renowned for its numerous health benefits when consumed as a tea or extract, and it also produces edible fruit. It has been used for centuries in Traditional Chinese Medicine as a remedy for alcohol poisoning and hangover.
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ACIP Votes to Stop Recommending the Hepatitis B Vaccine to Newborns
Jennifer Margulis, PhD
For over two decades, health and safety advocates have been shouting from the rooftops about the clear and well documented dangers of giving every American newborn—regardless of birth weight, genetic susceptibility, and gestational age at birth—a hepatitis B vaccine.
Now, it seems, the powers that be have finally listened.
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The Pet Allergy Epidemic: Scratching More Than Just the Surface
Marlene Siegel, DVM
Pet owners are actively seeking better solutions for their pets’ allergies. Many pet owners are becoming increasingly aware of the potential risks and side effects associated with conventional veterinary interventions, including flea and tick preventatives, antihistamines, corticosteroids, immunotherapy, and antibiotics.
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The Hidden Link Between Hemorrhoids and Gallbladder Health
| At first glance, hemorrhoids and gallbladder problems seem completely unrelated. One affects the rectum, the other sits under the right rib cage. But Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) looks at the body as an interconnected system, not isolated parts. | | | |
The Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio (NLR): A Small Number with a Big Story to Tell
| If you’ve ever scanned your complete blood count (CBC) results and noticed something called the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), you may have wondered: Is this important—or just another lab value buried in the fine print? | | |
Book Recommendation | Total Load Theory
| Patricia S. Lemer’s new book, Total Load Theory, offers a comprehensive framework on how the intricate interplay of genetic, environmental, immunological, neurological, psychological, and toxicological factors contribute to a wide range of neurological conditions such as autism, attention disorders, learning disabilities, and anxiety. | | |
Book Recommendation | Mycelium Running: How Mushrooms Can Help Save the World
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Mycelium Running, by Paul Stamets—a world-renowned mycologist, author, and speaker—serves as both a manifesto and a manual—an invitation to rethink fungi not as background organisms, but as the living intelligence that quietly stabilizes life on Earth.
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How Stress Rewires the Body — and How to Reverse It
Stress isn’t just “in your head”—it’s written in your biology.
In this eye-opening episode of The Science of Self-Healing, we explore how the stress response transforms your body and brain, why modern life keeps our nervous systems on high alert, and how trauma imprints itself into our tissues. Moving from amygdala alarms to the quiet power of the vagus nerve, we uncover the hidden chemistry of burnout, anxiety, inflammation, and resilience.
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