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August 22, 2018

Lyme Disease Now Found in All US States

With the risks greater than at any time in history, please tread carefully. Also mimics MS, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia and ADHD. You don't want to get caught in this 'web of misfortune,' it even puts your heart on the chopping block.

Obesity Impacts Flu Transmission

Research shows obesity impairs the immune system, increasing your risk for infection. A recent study shows it may also lengthen the time you spread the flu virus. Consider supporting your immune system using these strategies.

Asbestos and Benzene in Crayons and Markers

Back-to-school supplies may contain hazardous chemicals known to cause deadly diseases and reproductive issues. Be sure to look for this safety label when purchasing art supplies.

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Why Vitamin E Is in All Your Skincare Products

If you read the labels on your skincare products, you’ll find that many of them contain vitamin E. But did you ever wonder what it is about vitamin E that makes manufacturers want it in their products? Hum , a blog that talks about nutrition...

August 22, 2018

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August 21, 2018

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Toxic Algae and Red Tide — The Steep Cost of Factory Farms

It's killing wildlife at alarming rates - hundreds of manatees, a massive whale shark and more. It's a human hazard too, triggering respiratory distress, rashes, vomiting and kidney failure. It's so bad you could practically make a horror movie from...

Factory Farm Responsible for Lettuce Contamination

The multistate E. coli outbreak linked to romaine lettuce has been traced back to runoff from a nearby factory farm. Contaminated water was used to irrigate the lettuce fields. I’ll provide you with tips and strategies to minimize your risk of...

Is Using Your Smartphone or Tablet in the Kitchen a Food Safety Hazard?

According to scientists, cellphones and tablets typically harbor so many germs, they may actually pose a hazard when used in your kitchen during food preparation or when brought to the dinner table. I'll share commonsense strategies to minimize...

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Here's What Happens When You Flush Contact Lenses Down the Toilet (and Why You Shouldn't)

Science is showing that microplastics the size of a sesame seed and smaller are polluting our waterways and threatening aquatic life — and your contact lenses may be contributing to this pollution if you throw them down the sink or in the...

August 21, 2018

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August 20, 2018

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The Benefits of Bitters

There's a good chance you unconsciously avoid it, linking it to toxicity. Yet it actually stimulates bile, preventing the accumulation of waste in your liver - while also lessening symptoms of constipation, gas, bloating, loose stools and food...

What Are the Benefits of Chamomile?

While best known as a soothing herbal tea useful to induce relaxation and peaceful sleep, chamomile also plays a role in easing gastrointestinal complaints, reducing menstrual cramps and relieving cold symptoms. The presence of the flavonoid...

How to Properly Store Bulk Herbs and Loose Tea

Herbs and teas are packed with antioxidants and offer unique powerful benefits for your health. However, if you don't store your dried herbs and teas correctly, there may be a decrease in both flavor and benefits. I'll give you strategies to store...

Weekly Health Quiz: Fillings, Anxiety and Omega-3

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

August 20, 2018

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August 19, 2018

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Dr. Cowan on Vaccines, Autoimmunity and the Changing Nature of Childhood Illness

While it might be your first instinct, please don't do this unless it's absolutely necessary - it could cause it to get trapped in your body, leading to an avoidable chronic disease. Millions make this mistake, make sure you're not one of them.

Start the Day Right With This Tasty Keto Breakfast Burger

Burgers aren't usually considered breakfast food, but with this recipe, your mornings will definitely be tastier and healthier. Featuring avocados, organic bacon and a free-range egg, this keto burger has everything you need to start your day right.

How Does Psoriasis Impact People Affected With It?

Psoriasis can cause immense physical and emotional pain to anyone diagnosed with it. Learn more about what triggers this disease and the common symptoms you should be watching out for.

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Kids Living Near Forests Have More Diverse Diets

A study of 43,000 households spanning four continents shows that children living close to forests have a 25 percent greater diversity in their diets, according to ABC News . The parameters appeared to apply to those living within 2 miles of a...

August 19, 2018

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August 18, 2018

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Mercury-Free Dentists — Pioneers and Catalysts for 21st Century Health Care

Half of all dentists in this country would cringe if they knew you were watching this video, or they would try to convince you it's 'nonsense.' But that's all part of the decadeslong consumer fraud that's been pulled over your eyes. See it for...

Dairy Debate: Should Nondairy Beverages Be Labeled as 'Milk'?

As the nation's No. 1 'health' agency takes steps to determine if nondairy alternatives like almond and coconut milk meet regulatory criteria to be labeled as 'milk,' it's time to address a central question: Is it necessary to differentiate dairy...

Chaga Tea: Benefits of This Unusual but Health-Boosting Beverage

For hundreds of years, chaga mushrooms have been used in folk medicine. Today, studies prove that they're filled with compounds and nutrients that may help achieve optimal health. Discover more facts about chaga tea.

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Ads for Fancy Adult Diapers Might Make You Think Incontinence Is Normal. It’s Not

There’s no question that all boundaries have disappeared when it comes to the subject of adult incontinence, with advertising in all sorts of venues sending the message that incontinence is not only common, but easily addressed. The message,...

August 18, 2018

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August 17, 2018

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Add Some Leeks to Your Life

This tall, leafy cousin to garlic and onions is loaded with antioxidants, vitamins and nutrients. It has a long history of culinary use around the world and adds important minerals to any meal.

Here's How to Grow Horseradish

Horseradish isn't just what you eat — it’s also what you plant. This easy-to-grow rhizome with a fiery rush of heat can add zest to more dishes than you can shake a root at: sandwiches and meats, on vegetables and in casseroles. With just a few tips...

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Weedkiller Found in Wide Range of Breakfast Foods Aimed at Children

In the wake of a landmark jury decision that Monsanto’s weedkiller, Roundup, caused a groundskeeper’s cancer, studies show the weedkiller is in breakfast products in alarming quantities. For example, Quaker Old Fashioned Oats measured at...

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Having a Baby Can Age You on a Cellular Level

If you’re a harried and sleepless mom who believes having a baby aged you, a study of 821 women in the Philippines shows you may be right about the aging part, Healthline reports. Researchers found that, while being pregnant appears to make...

August 17, 2018

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August 16, 2018

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Anxiety May Be an Inherited Trait

It's the most common mental illness in the nation for those over the age of 18 and is 800 percent more rampant than all types of this disease. As such, it should come as a true wake-up call for anyone who cares about a Millennial. Find out how you...

10 Reasons to Support Mercury-Free Dentistry

It's Mercury Awareness Week, when I focus on how and why we, together, can end the use of dental amalgam, a primitive, 50 percent mercury, pre-Civil War pollutant that has no role in 21st century dentistry.

Try Lobelia for Better Respiratory and Muscular Health

While the lobelia plant varieties are usually seen as ornamental plants, they can actually be used in more ways than people usually know. Learn more about this herb and the nutritional benefits it offers.

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We May Finally Know Why Marijuana Helps People With Chronic Gut Problems

As research pours in proving that medical marijuana has its place in healing and helping people with all sorts of health issues, a first-of-its-kind study shows how cannabis works in the gut to relieve inflammation. The findings validate claims by...

August 16, 2018

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Health Guides

Food Facts
The Health Benefits of Manuka Honey

Diseases Directory
An Introduction to Gonorrhea

Vitamins and Supplements
What Is Activated Charcoal Used For?

Herbal Oils
Atlas Cedar Oil: The Mood-Enhancing Oil

Teas
Discover Why Fenugreek Tea Has Stood the Test of Time

Herbs and Spices
Alfalfa: Beneficial to Both Humans and Livestock Alike

Body Hacks
What Happens to Your Body When You Eat Gluten?

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Too Many Ultra-Processed Calories and Wasted Food

Ultra-processed foods are contributing to expanding waistlines and the growing number suffering from poor health. Meanwhile, food waste across the supply chain and in your home is contributing to environmental damage. Here's how you can help.

Between Pathogens and Chemical Contaminants, Chicken Is Best Avoided

Public health scholar names it the riskiest thing in your kitchen, which can leave you with salmonella, campylobacter and listeria. Triggers more food poisoning deaths than any other food. So, how much of this unsavory food do you eat?

Are These Perilous Chemicals in Your Food?

In a strong statement, the AAP warns parents to limit exposure to chemicals found in plastics and foods as they damage hormones linked to metabolism, brain development and thyroid function. I'll share ways to make it happen.

EU bans dental amalgam use in children — Mercury Free Dentistry

The European Union Versus US Food and Drug Administration — One Protects Consumers; the Other Ignores Them

It took years to accomplish this across the pond, and as a result, millions will not have to endure the pernicious threat to their health like those living here. Protected by government agencies, practitioners here can continue to rake in fast profi...

The Organic Corporate Takeover

The Organic Trade Association (OTA), a leading organization dedicated to promoting and protecting the organic label, is filled with corporate members that produce toxic pesticides and genetically engineered (GE) foods. With mega-corporations increas...

How Factory Farms Pump, Poison and Pollute the Earth

Industrial agriculture, including concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs), or factory farms, receive some negative attention for their role in pollution and mistreatment of animals, but their crimes go even further, from poisoning non-farmlan...

Ginger Is Great for Bad Breath

Ginger is one of the most popular and potent spices, with the capability of bringing more than zing into your life. One discovery involves the chemical component responsible for eliminating bad breath. This sideways-growing rhizome is also celebrate...

Weekly Health Quiz: Anniversary Week Recap

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

Organic Egg Farmer Wages War on 'Health' Agency

A leading producer of organic eggs is taking on our nation's top regulating agency responsible for food safety and labeling. You may not realize the word 'healthy' is prohibited when it comes to labeling eggs, even though the makers of certain types...

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Lyme Disease Now Found in All US States

Obesity Impacts Flu Transmission

Asbestos and Benzene in Crayons and Markers

Why Vitamin E Is in All Your Skincare Products

Toxic Algae and Red Tide — The Steep Cost of Factory Farms

Factory Farm Responsible for Lettuce Contamination

Is Using Your Smartphone or Tablet in the Kitchen a Food Safety Hazard?

Here's What Happens When You Flush Contact Lenses Down the Toilet (and Why You Shouldn't)

The Benefits of Bitters

What Are the Benefits of Chamomile?

How to Properly Store Bulk Herbs and Loose Tea

Weekly Health Quiz: Fillings, Anxiety and Omega-3

Dr. Cowan on Vaccines, Autoimmunity and the Changing Nature of Childhood Illness

Start the Day Right With This Tasty Keto Breakfast Burger

How Does Psoriasis Impact People Affected With It?

Kids Living Near Forests Have More Diverse Diets

Mercury-Free Dentists — Pioneers and Catalysts for 21st Century Health Care

Dairy Debate: Should Nondairy Beverages Be Labeled as 'Milk'?

Chaga Tea: Benefits of This Unusual but Health-Boosting Beverage

Ads for Fancy Adult Diapers Might Make You Think Incontinence Is Normal. It’s Not

Add Some Leeks to Your Life

Here's How to Grow Horseradish

Weedkiller Found in Wide Range of Breakfast Foods Aimed at Children

Having a Baby Can Age You on a Cellular Level

Anxiety May Be an Inherited Trait

10 Reasons to Support Mercury-Free Dentistry

Try Lobelia for Better Respiratory and Muscular Health

We May Finally Know Why Marijuana Helps People With Chronic Gut Problems

The Health Benefits of Manuka Honey

How to Cook Broccoli

An Introduction to Gonorrhea

What Is Activated Charcoal Used For?

Atlas Cedar Oil: The Mood-Enhancing Oil

Discover Why Fenugreek Tea Has Stood the Test of Time

Alfalfa: Beneficial to Both Humans and Livestock Alike

What Happens to Your Body When You Eat Gluten?