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March 25, 2019

Three Nutritional Supplements That Can Lower Your Cardiovascular Disease Risk if You Have Elevated TMAO Levels

Elevated levels suggest your liver is not clearing this substance efficiently, which is congruent with hepatic insulin resistance - which may also be predictive of cardiac events and diabetes. Get the lowdown here. Has your doctor run these numbers...

Top Six Benefits of Colostrum

Colostrum is the first milk produced by human and animal mothers after a baby is born. Full of antibodies and rich in growth factors, researchers find it is useful in promoting health in adults as well, but should not be used if you are fasting.

Eight Signs You Might Be B12 Deficient

Fatigue, anemia, nausea and digestive issues are among the signs that you may have vitamin B12 deficiency, which affects nearly half of adults. It can also lead to symptoms that affect your central nervous system. The downsides of deficiency can be...

Weekly Health Quiz: Measles, Agriculture and Carbon Dioxide

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

March 25, 2019

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March 24, 2019

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Why Fake Meat and Eliminating Livestock Are Really Bad Ideas

It's Wall Street's latest darling, and a heavily-hyped menu item in many restaurants - having raised $257 million from investors, including Bill Gates. But it's yet to be proven healthy or safe, so what are the risks of swallowing up the hype?

This Mouthwatering Pan-Fried Fish Recipe Might Be Your New Favorite

If you want some Mexican flair in your meal, try this fried fish with fiery pico de gallo salsa recipe.

The Ultimate Guide to Antioxidants

Antioxidants are found in many foods, they are your body’s defense against free radicals that can damage your cells and put you at risk of premature aging, tumors and other health issues. Read this article to learn more about the benefits of...

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Does Johnson & Johnson Baby Powder Cause Cancer?

Terry Leavitt, a California woman who claims the asbestos in Johnson & Johnson Baby Powder caused her cancer, was awarded $29.4 million by an Oakland jury earlier this month. The jury determined that the popular product was indeed a contributing...

March 24, 2019

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March 23, 2019

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We’re Running Out of Time to Reverse Desertification

We're learning more about this potent cause of climate change, but hardly anyone focuses on it. Instead, they point fingers elsewhere. But we're running out of time on this one. There's a single solution that can turn it around and thank goodness...

A Tesla for Less Than $10,000?

Tesla electric cars are more expensive than their gas-powered counterparts, but one man managed to salvage one at a cost of $6,500. Now he's sharing his story on YouTube and even planning to open an electric vehicle repair shop to make the vehicles...

What Happens to Your Body When You Eat Too Much Sugar?

Most people in this country consume about 17.4 teaspoons of this daily, yet the human body is not made to metabolize such excessive amounts. How does this play a role in the development of numerous diseases that are so widespread? Discover the...

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Here’s Your Chance to Ask Dr. Mercola All Your Questions on Ketofasting

There’s no question about it: Keto diets are in the news. Fasting is too, and if you’ve paid attention at all, you know that fasting is often combined with “going keto.” But what is ketofasting anyway, and how do you know...

March 23, 2019

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March 22, 2019

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Planting ‘Forest Gardens’ Can Promote a More Sustainable Food System

This unconventional garden takes only a few hours of maintenance per month. Yet it grows 500 different edible plants and trees. Its master shows you how to create your own self-sustainable and renewable ecosystem without making a full-time job of it...

How to Grow Eggplant

Rather than being an intimidating proposition, learning how to plant eggplant is as simple as sunshine, water, a growing medium and either eggplant seeds or seedlings. Here are helpful tips showing how to grow several eggplant varieties or just one...

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GMOs Have Got to Go: 10 Ways to Avoid Them

The thought of going GMO-free might seem daunting — especially if you have unanswered questions. Is it expensive? Are GMO-free foods hard to find? Is it even worth all the hype? Genetically modified organisms are those that have been altered...

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7 Health Benefits of Walnuts

More often than not, it’s the simplest foods that are best for your health. A handful of raw organic nuts is one of the best snack choices you can make. Walnuts in particular offer numerous benefits for your health. A 1-ounce serving of...

March 22, 2019

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March 21, 2019

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How a Stroke Can Happen When You're Young Like Luke Perry

Without proper and prompt treatment, a stroke can be lethal. It's now the fifth leading cause of death and the leading cause of long-term disability. A stroke occurs with no warning and minutes count, so learn this life-saving acronym. It may enable...

Over 1 Trillion Trees Need To Be Planted in the Next 10 Years

Planting 1.2 trillion trees in the next 10 years would capture so much carbon dioxide from the atmosphere that it would cancel out a decades' worth of human-made (CO2) emissions. Billions of trees have already been planted, and you can join in to...

Marjoram: A Versatile Herb for Cooking and Aromatherapy

Marjoram is an herb used in many dishes, thanks to its sweet aroma and flavor. Learn how to use it, how it can benefit your health and how to distinguish it from its cousin, oregano.

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Mercola Staff Takes the Pushup Challenge

The Study If you subscribe to the Mercola newsletter, you may have read this article a few weeks ago that highlighted a recent study on a possible link between pushups and heart disease. The study involved 1,100 male firefighters with an average age...

March 21, 2019

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March 20, 2019

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Measles Propaganda Can Have Dire Public Health Ramifications

This recent hearing that may determine your fate and well-being centered around the testimony of five witnesses, all knownn to be supportive of the issue. Meanwhile, more than 500 people, a majority of them mothers, remained unheard in a crowded...

12-Minute Presentation on How to Reverse Diabetes

In a simple 12-minute presentation to the UK Parliament, Zoe Harcombe, Ph.D., exposes the truth of how nutrition impacts diabetes and the role dietary recommendations have played. I'll share decisions to help you take control of your health.

Cough Medicine Is Ineffective and May Be Dangerous

While important to clear airways, coughing can disrupt sleep and spread infection. Cough medicines have not proven effective and side effects can be dangerous. I'll share practical ways to calm your cough without medications.

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The Great Debate: Egg-Cellent Choice or Not?

While it can be eaten any time of the day, this popular food is most often enjoyed at breakfast. And, if breakfast is your favorite meal of the day, this recent study isn’t one you’ll be egg-cited about. According to a study published in...

March 20, 2019

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March 19, 2019

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Degeneration Nation: GMOs, Toxic Chemicals and Factory Farms

Chemical farmers, food processors and food marketers alike are backing the primary driving force of deteriorating public health, as a growing number of people in this country die from antibiotic-resistant infections and the climate dangerously...

The Great Statin Debate — Why Cholesterol Is Misunderstood

So-called 'statin deniers' were recently targeted by the media for questioning the merits of cholesterol-lowering medications, but are these medicines really the solution for heart disease? Experts suggest there are other, more important, mechanisms...

50 Percent Fertility Reduction Because of These Household Chemicals

Male fertility is on the decline, with a 50 percent global reduction in sperm quality in the last 40 years. Using dogs as a sentinel, researchers revealed environmental chemicals like phthalates and PCBs are likely to blame - as is another...

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9 Little-Known Health Benefits of Green Tea

While water should be your go-to to help quench your thirst, tea is a close second. Herbal teas offer a multitude of health benefits, for everything from your heart and brain to your skin and even your mental health. Green tea in particular is...

March 19, 2019

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Lumbrokinase for Heart Health?

Fibrinogen is a protein enzyme involved when blood clots are formed, and lumbrokinase is a complex enzyme that reduces coagulation by decreasing blood viscosity and lowering the activity of clotting factors, including fibrinogen. This ability can ha...

Case Study Shows CBD Shrinks Tumor

CBD oil, a nonpsychoactive cannabinoid, was instrumental in shrinking lung tumors, a recent case study shows. Your body has cannabinoid receptors, meaning your body produces them. I'll share strategies to naturally boost these endogenous compounds.

Why the Media Went Crazy for Keto Crotch

Is it any coincidence that articles warning about this ketogenic side effect exploded online the exact same day this leading 'slimming' company lost 80 percent of its stock value? We think so, and the lack of medical evidence may confirm it.

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Introduction to Dysphagia: A Throat and Esophageal Disorder With Many Underlying Causes

Swallowing is a crucial biological process, so if you have this illness, you must address it right away. Elderly people and those diagnosed with neurodegenerative disorders must watch out for this disease, as it can cause alarming health complicatio...

Tempeh Reuben Recipe

Tempeh may not be as popular as tofu, but this protein-rich, fermented soy food can be a great meat alternative. Include tempeh in your meal plan by trying this tempeh reuben recipe today.

Wired for Healing: Remapping the Brain to Recover From Chronic and Mysterious Illnesses

This revolutionary method explores the connection between a common type of brain dysfunction and chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, food and substance sensitivities, Lyme, and other chronic illness. The best part? There's an affordable program to help y...

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Krill Oil: Make This Omega-3 Supplement Part of Your Health Regimen

There's a lot of controversy surrounding fish oils, but if you truly want a safe and beneficial option, you should turn to krill oil. This article gives helpful information on how krill oil stacks up against fish oil and why you should make it a top...

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Can You Guess the Top Five Dirtiest Items in Your Home?

You're wrong if you think the dirtiest item in your home is the toilet seat. Although it makes the top 10 list, it doesn't make the top five dirtiest items. I'll share what those are and how to disinfect each using safe and effective natural product...

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Three Nutritional Supplements That Can Lower Your Cardiovascular Disease Risk if You Have Elevated TMAO Levels

Top Six Benefits of Colostrum

Eight Signs You Might Be B12 Deficient

Weekly Health Quiz: Measles, Agriculture and Carbon Dioxide

Why Fake Meat and Eliminating Livestock Are Really Bad Ideas

This Mouthwatering Pan-Fried Fish Recipe Might Be Your New Favorite

The Ultimate Guide to Antioxidants

Does Johnson & Johnson Baby Powder Cause Cancer?

We’re Running Out of Time to Reverse Desertification

A Tesla for Less Than $10,000?

What Happens to Your Body When You Eat Too Much Sugar?

Here’s Your Chance to Ask Dr. Mercola All Your Questions on Ketofasting

Planting ‘Forest Gardens’ Can Promote a More Sustainable Food System

How to Grow Eggplant

GMOs Have Got to Go: 10 Ways to Avoid Them

7 Health Benefits of Walnuts

How a Stroke Can Happen When You're Young Like Luke Perry

Over 1 Trillion Trees Need To Be Planted in the Next 10 Years

Marjoram: A Versatile Herb for Cooking and Aromatherapy

Mercola Staff Takes the Pushup Challenge

Measles Propaganda Can Have Dire Public Health Ramifications

12-Minute Presentation on How to Reverse Diabetes

Cough Medicine Is Ineffective and May Be Dangerous

The Great Debate: Egg-Cellent Choice or Not?

Degeneration Nation: GMOs, Toxic Chemicals and Factory Farms

The Great Statin Debate — Why Cholesterol Is Misunderstood

50 Percent Fertility Reduction Because of These Household Chemicals

9 Little-Known Health Benefits of Green Tea

What Is Rhubarb Good For?

Paleo-Style Butter Chicken with Cauliflower "Rice"

Introduction to Hypoglycemia

What Are BCAAs' Benefits for Your Health?

Awesome Aloe Vera Oil

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The 'Hot' Health Benefits of Chili Peppers

Apple Cider Vinegar Benefits and Uses