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December 18, 2018

Judge Rules False Advertising Lawsuit Against Sanderson Poultry CAFO Will Proceed

It might appear natural, but dive a little deeper and it means absolutely nothing - as there are no rules governing its use. Considering they're the third largest producer, there's a good chance you'll have come into contact with it this month....

Study: Microplastics Were in the Gut of Every Sea Turtle Tested

Tiny plastic particles are now so widespread in the world’s oceans that sea turtles are consuming them as a matter of course. Every one of more than 100 sea turtles tested contained the plastic particles, with unknown consequences to their health...

All Civilizations Collapse if They Depend on This

Civilizations that depend on annual grain crops eventually collapse, according to Mark Shepard, founder of New Forest Farm, a 106-acre perennial 'agricultural savanna.' The solution is a system based on regenerative agriculture practices that...

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4 Remedies for Constipation — But Do They Work?

Although it’s not something we like to talk about in everyday life, constipation is all-too-often a fact of life. While we don’t always know what causes it, for the most part you can get relief from constipation with a change in...

December 18, 2018

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December 17, 2018

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Protein in Royal Jelly Shows Promise in the Facilitation of Stem Cell Research

Recent Stanford University findings about a protein it contains could lead to pills that regenerate healthy tissue in damaged organs - be it your heart, eyes, skin or spinal cord. Also used to promote hair growth, can it boost your longevity,...

Essential Oils — Highly Effective at Destroying Lyme Bacterium

Researchers from Johns Hopkins have shown essential oils from garlic and other herbs and medicinal plants can help treat the bacterium that causes Lyme disease. Some essential oils were more effective than standard antibiotics in addressing...

Can Drinking Okra Water Help Fight Diabetes?

There's a new slant on okra. For the last few years, okra water has been shown to have possible benefits for people with high blood sugar and metabolic syndrome. Okra pods soaked in water and consumed as a beverage is one way to get the...

Weekly Health Quiz: Cholesterol and Life Expectancy

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

December 17, 2018

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December 16, 2018

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Why Cancer Needs To Be Treated as a Metabolic Disease

Make no mistake, the established dogma is wrong - and this popular treatment should be avoided at all costs as it impairs the immune system designed to keep you alive. Truth is, more people die from the treatment than the disease itself.

Try This Flavorful Paleo Cabbage Soup Recipe

If you want to treat yourself to something warm and tasty, but you also want to get a health boost, try this delicious and filling cabbage soup recipe.

An Introduction to High Blood Pressure

A condition that's prevalent in people 25 years old and over worldwide, high blood pressure is typically symptomless until after it has done significant damage to your cardiovascular health. Find out its causes and how you can lower your risk for...

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Is CBD Oil All It’s Made Out To Be?

With more states than ever approving marijuana in various forms, cannabidiol (CBD) oil has become a hot topic and commodity. Touted as an elixir for everything from epileptic seizures to inflammation to sleeplessness, CBD is the nontoxic extract of...

December 16, 2018

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December 15, 2018

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Is Macular Degeneration Preventable?

Forget aging and genetics, according to this leading ophthalmologist, it's gone from being an extremely rare disorder more than a century ago to one that's being found at increasingly alarming rates because most people are eating too much of this...

Restaurants Banning Cellphones During Meals

In an effort to recapture social connections, restaurants are putting pressure on patrons to put away their cellphones when dining out. At home or in a restaurant, family mealtimes are a wonderful way to connect with those you love, while promoting...

Help Ease Anxiety With Lemon Balm Tea

If you want to try boosting your health, brew a fresh batch of lemon balm tea. Research has linked this soothing beverage to a number of health benefits, such as helping reduce inflammation, easing digestive problems and promoting white blood cell...

December 15, 2018

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December 14, 2018

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Common Fasting Regimens Reviewed

The problem is you think it's normal, and are told it's actually the right thing to do - despite the fact it causes your body to store flab and wreaks havoc on your insulin levels. Do this to stop the attack.

Best Foods to Eat to Gain Muscle Mass and Strength

Gaining mass is not usually a problem. However, gaining the right kind, namely muscle, takes a bit of planning. I’ll share strategies to help you trim adipose tissue and gain muscle definition, while improving your health.

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4 Big Fat Sunscreen Lies

It’s summertime in the Southern Hemisphere and, with the holidays upcoming in the Northern Hemisphere, many people may be headed to a beach somewhere. So, no matter where you live (or what time a year it is, for that matter), SBS Australia has...

December 14, 2018

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December 13, 2018

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Opioid Addiction and Suicides Have Caused Decline in US Life Expectancy

You need to know what's going on, to be alert for signs you or a loved one may be at risk, because 50 percent of the time it comes out of nowhere. And cases are definitely on the rise. This reaches far beyond the tentacles of the opioid crisis.

Duration of Sleep Can Increase Risk of Falling

Sleeping too much or too little may increase your risk of recurrent falls, or falling two or more times in a year. Tending to your sleep health and seeking to sleep for seven to eight hours a night may lower your risk of this leading cause of...

Star Anise: Add This Special Spice to Your Meals

Although star anise has been predominantly used in Asian dishes, its health benefits and uses deserve worldwide recognition. Learn more about this unique spice today.

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Here Are 4 Reason to Turn Off the Kids’ Smartphones

In the old days before smartphones and iPads weren't even an idea, kids usually lost sleep when they sneaked a flashlight under the covers in their bedroom to read a can’t-put-it-down book. Today, however, books are passé and...

December 13, 2018

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December 12, 2018

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Why Your Doctor is Wrong About Cholesterol

It's been vilified as the primary cause of heart disease for years, yet it has virtually nothing to do with it. Measure this instead, it's directly linked to Type 2 diabetes and chronic inflammation - two precursors that are brutal to your heart.

The STINK: Why Dangerous Chemical Fragrances Are Used to Make Clothes Smell

Documentarian Jon Whelan's production 'Stink' takes an unbiased look at the chemicals used in the manufacture of clothing. What he learned was disturbing, prompting his belief transparency is the best option to protect human health.

Melanoma Is a Disease of Office Workers

Vitamin D deficiency, known to contribute to chronic disease, is the result of avoiding sunlight. Two potential reasons the most aggressive skin disease is more frequently found in office workers may be related to work environment.

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5 Surprising Benefits of Using Coconut Oil

Coconut oil is the latest buzzword phrase in the world of natural products, and for good reason. From using it as both a cleanser and moisturizer to adding it to your list of dietary aids or even keeping it around for use as a safe product on your...

December 12, 2018

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Food Facts
What Is Black Pepper Good For?

Recipes
Stay Cool With These Berry Bomb Pops

Diseases Directory
Anxiety: An Introduction to This Potentially Debilitating Disorder

Vitamins and Supplements
What Is Copper Sulfate Used For?

Herbal Oils
Crafty Uses for Carrot Seed Oil

Teas
Black Tea May Be Good for Your Heart Health, Gut Flora and More

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

Body Hacks
Apple Cider Vinegar Benefits and Uses

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Factory Farmed Salmon Full of Disease and Hazardous Chemicals

Mortalities on fish farms appear to be on the rise, likely due to sea lice and infectious diseases that plague the captive fish. Worse still, farmed salmon pose risks to wild salmon populations and other marine life, and are not a healthy choice of ...

Senator Dies From Sepsis, a Common Complication of Infection, Including Influenza

You could be one medical decision away from writing your own death warrant, as suggested by this Thanksgiving-eve death. Gives new meaning to the idea of dying for your beliefs. He claimed it could be the difference between life and death. If so, wa...

More Bad News for CAFO Poultry

If you eat the chicken sold at most supermarkets, you should know that it probably contains pathogens that can make you sick, and it might contain medication residues as well. Testing continues to reveal that chicken raised on concentrated animal fe...

Getting Your Omega-3 to Omega-6 Ratio Right Is Essential for Optimal Health

Forget cholesterol, that's not what causes heart attacks. Rather it's the acid in this popular substance that when oxidized, hardens and narrows your arteries - and can also set off a chain of events leading to neurofibrillary tangles, which can see...

Weekly Health Quiz: Metabolism, Influenza and Fake News

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

Mannose: This Sugar Has Incredible Benefits

The simple sugar mannose has been shown to reduce the size of malignant tumors in lab mice as well as boost the effectiveness of chemotherapy medications. Naturally occurring in cranberries and other whole foods, mannose is commonly used in suppleme...

Top 5 Benefits of Cassava

While many people in the U.S. aren't yet familiar with this root vegetable, cassava is emerging as a prominent plant, both for its nutritional aspects, especially in areas where food is scarce, and its usefulness for manufacturing processes, such as...

Plague: One Scientist’s Intrepid Search for the Truth About Human Retroviruses and Chronic Disease

You may be infected right now and not know it. These infectious viruses from these surprising sources slip in and cut open your DNA like scissors to insert their own genetic material, which replicates and spreads throughout your body. Transmittable ...

Quick and Savory Fish Curry With Roasted Cauliflower and Okra Recipe

If you're looking for a dish with just the right amount of spice (and nutrients), try making this Savory Fish Curry With Roasted Cauliflower and Okra.

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Judge Rules False Advertising Lawsuit Against Sanderson Poultry CAFO Will Proceed

Study: Microplastics Were in the Gut of Every Sea Turtle Tested

All Civilizations Collapse if They Depend on This

4 Remedies for Constipation — But Do They Work?

Protein in Royal Jelly Shows Promise in the Facilitation of Stem Cell Research

Essential Oils — Highly Effective at Destroying Lyme Bacterium

Can Drinking Okra Water Help Fight Diabetes?

Weekly Health Quiz: Cholesterol and Life Expectancy

Why Cancer Needs To Be Treated as a Metabolic Disease

Try This Flavorful Paleo Cabbage Soup Recipe

An Introduction to High Blood Pressure

Is CBD Oil All It’s Made Out To Be?

Is Macular Degeneration Preventable?

Restaurants Banning Cellphones During Meals

Help Ease Anxiety With Lemon Balm Tea

Common Fasting Regimens Reviewed

Best Foods to Eat to Gain Muscle Mass and Strength

4 Big Fat Sunscreen Lies

Opioid Addiction and Suicides Have Caused Decline in US Life Expectancy

Duration of Sleep Can Increase Risk of Falling

Star Anise: Add This Special Spice to Your Meals

Here Are 4 Reason to Turn Off the Kids’ Smartphones

Why Your Doctor is Wrong About Cholesterol

The STINK: Why Dangerous Chemical Fragrances Are Used to Make Clothes Smell

Melanoma Is a Disease of Office Workers

5 Surprising Benefits of Using Coconut Oil

What Is Black Pepper Good For?

Stay Cool With These Berry Bomb Pops

Anxiety: An Introduction to This Potentially Debilitating Disorder

What Is Copper Sulfate Used For?

Crafty Uses for Carrot Seed Oil

Black Tea May Be Good for Your Heart Health, Gut Flora and More

Alfalfa: Beneficial to Both Humans and Livestock Alike

Apple Cider Vinegar Benefits and Uses