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September 19, 2019

The Chemical Imbalance Myth and Antidepressant Harm

It's unfathomable how infants who can't even talk or walk yet could end up on addictive, dangerous and mind-altering anti-anxiety medications and antidepressants. But that's exactly what's happening, according to this mental health watchdog group.

Top Nine Tips for Coping With Social Anxiety

Social anxiety disorder is an intense fear of being judged or embarrassed in public situations. This complex anxiety can wreak havoc on your life, but natural strategies - from healthy breathing tips to eating fermented foods - may help reduce the...

What Is Wormwood Tea?

The wormwood plant, which grows in temperate regions, is valued for its medicinal uses. It can be made into oils, extracts and even tea. If you've heard of wormwood tea and are interested to learn about its benefits, read and see what it may offer...

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This Is What Actually Triggers Your Flight-Or-Flight Response

You’re probably familiar with the fight-or-flight response — your body’s physiological reaction to a perceived threat. During times of extreme fear or anxiety, certain hormones including adrenaline and cortisol are released,...

September 19, 2019

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September 18, 2019

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Illegal Levels of Radiation Emitted by Popular Cellphones

This newest cellphone testing reveals some stunning results that many people won't want to hear, especially if they're fans of tucking their phone into a pocket or, worse, a bra. And because it involves some of the most popular cellphones, that...

40% of IVF Treatments Are Unnecessary

As a result of her own struggle with infertility, one scientist designed an at-home test for women to determine if they were affected by low progesterone levels. Without enough progesterone, a woman's body is unable to support pregnancy, and...

Artificially Sweetened Drinks Can Lead to an Early Grave

Some drinks are offered as a more sensible choice for those concerned about how much they're eating. While sugar has been linked to an increase in chronic disease, researchers have now found sugar-substitute drinks raise your potential for an early...

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Cancer-Causing Chemical Found in Heartburn Medication

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration released a press statement last week alerting the public of carcinogens found in ranitidine medications, including those sold under the popular brand name Zantac. According to the FDA, the drugs contain low...

September 18, 2019

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September 17, 2019

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Vaccine Injuries and Legal Mandates

It appears that we now live in an era where facts no longer matter. And if you ask for more evidence because you care about your health, watch out. They'll view you as a conspiracy theorist, which places you in the category of a domestic terrorist...

The Statin Mafia Censors Pharmaceutical Harm

Statins are among the most commonly prescribed, often recommended for people without heart disease. Their true risks and effectiveness are hidden from the public, as the UK-based Cholesterol Treatment Trialists' (CTT) Collaboration is holding all...

Why I'm Paying Farmers to Convert to Biodynamic Cotton

I'm partnering with organic farmers in India to help them transition to biodynamic cotton crops, a key step to curbing some of the environmental damage caused by textile production and manufacturing. The textile industry is one of the most polluting...

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EPA Approves Fungicide Intended to Help Save Bees

Since 2007, North American honey bees have been disappearing without a trace, in a phenomenon known as Colony Collapse Disorder. In 2010, the U.S. and the U.K. both reported losing a third of their honey bees. One of the largest causes of CCD is the...

September 17, 2019

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September 16, 2019

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Ashitaba — A Most Powerful yet Unknown Herb

Is this why the Japanese are famous for their longevity? They use this plant and its medicinal flavonoid DMC to fight aging, protect from liver damage and inhibit tumors. What's more, it grows fast and furious, regrows itself when harvested and is...

Resveratrol Improves Blood Sugar

The naturally occurring phytonutrient resveratrol has a well-documented ability to improve blood sugar and insulin levels as well as help prevent neurodegenerative illnesses and some malignancies.

Omega-3s Protect Your Lungs and Mitochondria

Omega-3 fats are essential fatty acids you must get from your food. In analyzing the blood and lung function of first responders from 9/11, researchers found those with higher levels of omega-3 had a reduced risk of suffering from obstructive airway...

Weekly Health Quiz: Vertigo, Muscles and Statins

Take this week's quiz to see how well you remember what you read on Mercola.com last week.

September 16, 2019

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September 15, 2019

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How to Increase Metabolic Autophagy and Why You Should

Even if you're eating high-quality food, if you're doing this on a regular basis throughout the day, you're sabotaging your health. And please, whatever you do, don't do this within three hours before bed

What You Need to Know About Your Thyroid Health

The thyroid hormones affect almost every physiological process in your body, so when their levels fall out of balance, your health can suffer. Discover what you need to know about the thyroid gland - a vastly important yet often underappreciated...

Easy and healthy fruit pizza recipe

Served as a snack or dessert, this healthy fruit pizza recipe is a yummy treat you can share with your loved ones any time of the day. One tip: Make sure you use fresh, organic produce to reap the most nutritious benefits.

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Researchers Find Possible Key to Osteoporosis Treatment

Osteoporosis affects around 10 million Americans, while another 44 million suffer from low bone density, placing them at an increased risk of developing the condition. Doctors often try to combat the problem by prescribing oral bisphosphonate...

September 15, 2019

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September 14, 2019

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Documentary — Nebraska Retiree Uses Earth’s Heat to Grow Oranges in Snow

Most people would consider this impossible: growing oranges in sub-zero temperatures without spending a fortune on energy costs. Even in this frigid climate, they maintain heat at 52 degrees F or more with no backup heat. What would it take to do...

Graphene to Fight Mosquitoes — What Are the Risks?

Graphene, a carbon-based nanomaterial, is being heralded as the material of the future for a wide range of applications. Graphene helps to prevent mosquito bites by acting as a mechanical and chemical barrier, but little is known about the short-...

Organic Psyllium Husk’s Many Health Benefits

People struggling with issues related to digestion can boost their fiber intake by adding psyllium husk to their meals. See how you can use psyllium husk to your advantage by reading about its uses and benefits.

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Can Zero Gravity Kill Cancer Cells?

Australian researchers are gearing up to send cancer cells to outer space, following promising study results . Joshua Chou, a biomedical engineering researcher at the University of Technology Sydney, conducted a study to investigate the potential...

September 14, 2019

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September 13, 2019

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Study Reveals It's Never Too Late to Start Exercising

Even if you're completely untrained and getting on in years, you have the same capacity to build muscle as lifelong athletes your age. Simply do this - just like my mom (see a video of her strength and training routine).

Study — How Resistance Training Can Change Your Brain

This type of training can literally change your brain, reduce blood pressure and glucose, and even help with low back pain. Try this now and see the benefits - it even acts as a natural antidepressant.

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Alzheimer’s Linked to This Common Health Issue

An estimated 5.8 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease — a devastating, progressive brain condition with no cure. Research has linked Alzheimer’s to genetic factors, diet and lifestyle factors, and a recent study...

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Anxiety During Pregnancy May Lead to Hyperactive Children

In a recent review of more than 3,000 children, scientists linked maternal anxiety to hyperactivity in children. According to the study , children of women who suffer from anxiety during pregnancy or in the first several years of their child’s...

September 13, 2019

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Do You Have Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)?

Dizziness can wreck your life and be accompanied by nausea, vomiting, headache, tinnitus, confusion and more. It can be triggered by this treatable condition - with a solution you can try at home.

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The Link Between Fast Food and Teenage Depression

Adolescents who eat processed foods high in salt and low in potassium are more likely to have symptoms of depression. The consumption of junk food has also been associated with psychiatric distress and violent behaviors in children and teens, highli...

What Is Garam Masala and How Can You Use It?

While its name literally translates to 'hot spice mixture,' garam masala isn't technically spicy, but it does have warming properties that may help boost your health, thanks to its unique blend of spices. Discover the benefits of this spice mixture,...

Statins Shown to Extend Life by Mere Days

Is it really worth it to take a chance that you'll live a few days longer when you have to suffer with serious side effects? Up to half of people taking statins may be forced to live with muscle pain, hearing problems, impotence, cognitive impairmen...

Why You See 9 Pharmaceutical Ads a Day

Advertising drives profit, a concept the pharmaceutical industry learned well when regulations shifted in 1997. Today direct-to-consumer ads result in self-diagnosis and medication requests based on the promise of benefits. Be informed about the ads...

Vaping Lung Injury Cases Rise to Nearly 300

The vaping industry markets their highly addictive nicotine products to a vulnerable population, likely in response to the number of people who have quit smoking traditional cigarettes. A recent outbreak of respiratory conditions has been associated...

The Opioid Crisis — A Case of Mass Homicide?

It makes absolutely no sense - especially when you consider there's zero evidence it's actually effective in treating the problem and the side effects are deadly, with an estimated 700,000 likely to die as a result of it between 2015 and 2025. Pleas...

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Little Timmy vs. Google Spies

Google-owned YouTube has been fined a record $170 million for collecting children's personal information without parents' consent. YouTube also uses nudge techniques to encourage children to stay online longer, tracking personal preferences to creat...

This 1950s Video Demonstrates Where Best Food Comes From

A video from the 1950s extols the virtues of grass farming, stating that it helps with weed problems, benefits soil and 'makes farming easy all around.' Raising animals on pasture continues to be the best way to produce food, leading to superior nut...

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The Chemical Imbalance Myth and Antidepressant Harm

Top Nine Tips for Coping With Social Anxiety

What Is Wormwood Tea?

This Is What Actually Triggers Your Flight-Or-Flight Response

Illegal Levels of Radiation Emitted by Popular Cellphones

40% of IVF Treatments Are Unnecessary

Artificially Sweetened Drinks Can Lead to an Early Grave

Cancer-Causing Chemical Found in Heartburn Medication

Vaccine Injuries and Legal Mandates

The Statin Mafia Censors Pharmaceutical Harm

Why I'm Paying Farmers to Convert to Biodynamic Cotton

EPA Approves Fungicide Intended to Help Save Bees

Ashitaba — A Most Powerful yet Unknown Herb

Resveratrol Improves Blood Sugar

Omega-3s Protect Your Lungs and Mitochondria

Weekly Health Quiz: Vertigo, Muscles and Statins

How to Increase Metabolic Autophagy and Why You Should

What You Need to Know About Your Thyroid Health

Easy and healthy fruit pizza recipe

Researchers Find Possible Key to Osteoporosis Treatment

Documentary — Nebraska Retiree Uses Earth’s Heat to Grow Oranges in Snow

Graphene to Fight Mosquitoes — What Are the Risks?

Organic Psyllium Husk’s Many Health Benefits

Can Zero Gravity Kill Cancer Cells?

Study Reveals It's Never Too Late to Start Exercising

Study — How Resistance Training Can Change Your Brain

Alzheimer’s Linked to This Common Health Issue

Anxiety During Pregnancy May Lead to Hyperactive Children

Inform Yourself About Pasteurized Milk

Creamy Keto ‘Potato’ Salad Recipe

Introduction to Shin Splints

Optimizing Your Chromium Levels May Help Regulate Blood Sugar

Cleanse Your Mind, Body and Soul With the Fragrance of Frangipani Oil

Ginger Tea: An Ancient Solution to Today’s Common Ailments

Help Regulate Blood Pressure With Celery Seeds

Apple Cider Vinegar Benefits and Uses