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September 24, 2018

Eight Important Health Screens Commonly Overlooked

Odds are your doctor doesn't measure or even think about these. Like this one, highly linked to all-cause mortality, sudden cardiac death and iron toxicity. They often reveal fatal flaws found even in those doing everything right. So I recommend...

Fennel Seeds Are a Potent Booster of Nitric Oxide

Fennel seeds, popular as a post-meal breath freshener, have been shown to boost your body’s production of nitric oxide, a free radical that promotes healthy blood flow and lowers your blood pressure. If you’ve never eaten fennel seeds, I’ll share...

Is Full-Fat Dairy Good for Your Heart?

The medical community at large is acknowledging that full-fat dairy can be considered 'acquitted' thanks to results of a new study showing that it lowers your risk of both death from cardiovascular disease and a major, nonfatal, heart-related event....

Weekly Health Quiz: Soreness, Curcumin and Life Expectancy

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

September 24, 2018

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September 23, 2018

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NVIC Vaccine Updates

Get ready because it's almost certainly on its way. Despite the fact they haven't stopped to do the science, and 80 percent of cases are caused by something else - they want to force this upon you against your will. Get ready to tell them to take a...

How to Make Healthy Hoisin Sauce at Home

Hoisin sauce is a popular condiment used to flavor many foods in Chinese cuisine. Add an Asian flair to your cooking and learn how to make your own hoisin sauce at home using healthy ingredients.

Preventing This Hereditary Disease Isn't Possible, but You Can Ease Its Effects

Cystic fibrosis is a life-threatening respiratory condition that affects children and adults, and significantly impairs quality of life. Check this guide to know more about cystic fibrosis' causes, how it's diagnosed and common ways to alleviate...

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People Like You More Than You Know

If you think nobody likes you, think again: Research shows that many of us fail to realize just how much even strangers appreciate our company. We all can underestimate what others think of us, Scientific American says, and one reason is because...

September 23, 2018

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September 22, 2018

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Accountant Quits Day Job and Starts a Chicken Farm

It was about as far from his mind and plans as the moon is to Earth. But life can take surprising turns, and this stands as a shining example. You don't need to jump in as deeply as they did. Just sticking your toe in this emerging trend could be...

The Perfect Position to Poop

If you sit on a toilet to poop, with your legs at a 90-degree angle to your body, you could be doing your bowel movements a disservice. A different position is more natural for pooping, and it's still used throughout the world. By adopting this...

Get Loads of Antioxidants With Every Cup of Rooibos Tea

Rooibos tea is a traditional herbal tea from Southern Africa that's slowly gaining popularity for being rich in antioxidants. Find out more about the health benefits that this delightful tea has to offer.

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Join Me Live on Facebook Wednesday and Ask All Your Keto Questions

Do you have questions about the keto diet? Is there something you want to know about which foods are included and which ones are not? Are you afraid you’ll be relegated to eating nothing but bacon the rest of your life if you decide to...

September 22, 2018

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September 21, 2018

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12 Foods to Eat to Avoid Sore Muscles

Combining either of these with working out is asking for trouble. Both spark inflammation and can cause muscle soreness. Plus, 8 foods and beverages to consume after a workout to help prevent the muscle soreness that often comes with new or intense...

What Is the Ideal Sport to Increase Your Life Span?

Health and longevity are goals often linked with exercise programs. Did you know certain sports offer greater longevity gains? You may want to try these, and incorporate one more to enjoy greater benefits.

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Coke Eyes Cannabis-Infused Drink Market

As its fast dance with soda slows to a sway, Coca-Cola is eying a new partner in the form of cannabis, which would be infused into its drinks in the form of cannabidiol (CBD), the nonpsychoactive form of marijuana. If they can manage it, the new...

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MDMA, the Main Ingredient in Ecstasy, Could Be Key in Helping Veterans With PTSD

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a challenge in and of itself to treat, but when it manifests in war veterans who present with other problems such as physical injuries that include brain trauma, it can be a killer, literally. One such vet,...

September 21, 2018

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September 20, 2018

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Inspirational Speaker Claire Wineland Dies One Week After Lung Transplant

Just days after a long-awaited surgery, this extraordinary young woman died without warning. Please use her unstoppable spirit as inspiration to prioritize this, no matter how much stress or tension you are under right now. It will melt your heart.

Can You Decrease Jet Lag With Exposure to Light?

Jet lag occurs when your circadian rhythm is out of sync with local time zones, but properly timed light exposure (and avoidance) may hold the secret to getting your body clock back in balance. Light exposure from outdoors, light boxes or even...

Can Kava Be the Key to Good Health?

A prized herb native to the Pacific Islands, kava is renowned for its abilities in stimulating relaxation and treating various illnesses. Learn about kava's potential health benefits today.

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How to Get Motivated to Work Out, SCIENTIFIC WAYS!

If you just can’t seem to get yourself motivated enough to start or continue a regular workout program, Muscle Roast offers up some scientific ways to get your mind set to get up and get going. Surprisingly, the first key is to let loose of...

September 20, 2018

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September 19, 2018

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Phthalate Exposure Threatens Human Survival

It's at a 40-year low, and some project it could nosedive even further. And while some may ignore it or pass it off as unimportant, it's now linked to other health issues, including diabetes, heart disease, tumors and early death. Not to mention...

Catheters Are Spreading Superbugs

The spread of superbugs, sometimes resulting in fatal health conditions, is growing quickly. Antibiotic resistance is a public health threat triggered by antibiotic overuse and misuse. Consider this strategy if you are affected.

Common Painkiller Is Causing Many Heart Attacks

Pain is the leading cause of disability and a major contributor to rising health care costs. However, over-the-counter medicine may significantly increase your risk of heart conditions. Consider these nonpharmaceutically-based pain relief options...

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Pig Excrement Spills Into North Carolina Floodwater

North Carolina is a state with more hogs than New York City has humans, and in the wake of Hurricane Florence, it now has swells of pig poop swamping the sides of lagoons meant to hold it. Of the 4,000 lagoons across the state, two have confirmed...

September 19, 2018

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September 18, 2018

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Strange Bedfellows: GMO and Vaccine Partnerships

Designed to appear 'momsy,' these campaigns are wolves in sheep's clothing - and you are the target. Watch out for these 7 techniques designed to pull the wool over your eyes, and find out what you must know to recognize a con when you see it.

A Plastic Future — Recycle, Reuse and Avoid

Microplastic debris is accumulating in the world’s oceans, soil, waterways and air, much of it broken down from plastic bags, bottles, straws and utensils. It’s time to rethink throwaway, single-use plastics in favor of reusable items that protect...

The Zombie Chicken Business

Many chicken farmers work on contracts with poultry giants who act as puppet masters, controlling their every move in how the chickens are raised, fed and slaughtered. The contract farmers take on all the risk, including hefty debt and low pay,...

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‘Aspirin-a-Day Risky in Old Age’ — Major Study

Just when you thought the science was settled when it comes to taking an aspirin a day to keep heart attacks and strokes at bay, a new study has shown that the so-called proven benefits of this practice aren’t so beneficial after all. In fact,...

September 18, 2018

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Diseases Directory
All You Need to Know About Canker Sores

Vitamins and Supplements
Arnica: This Powerful Herb Promotes Various Kinds of Healing

Herbal Oils
Atlas Cedar Oil: The Mood-Enhancing Oil

Teas
Echinacea Tea's Immune-Boosting Benefits

Herbs and Spices
The 'Hot' Health Benefits of Chili Peppers

Body Hacks
Apple Cider Vinegar Benefits and Uses

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Weekly Health Quiz: Cumin, Autism and Insulin

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

Can Potatoes Be Considered Healthy?

Potatoes, depending on how they are prepared, have the potential to be a healthy food due to the fiber, vitamins and minerals they contain. Because they are grown in soil, keep in mind that even organic brands of potatoes are vulnerable to heavy met...

Can Okra Help Control Your Hunger and Diabetes?

When you think of okra, you may think of gumbo, but while you can stew, pickle, grill and oven-roast this quintessential Southern veggie, recent studies reveal it to have more than the average number of health advantages. Due in part to high vitamin...

How Curcumin Targets Cancer

Though different tumors have diverse molecular pathologies and you wouldn't expect one herb would work for almost all of them, you’d be wrong. This one is amazingly versatile. Is it part of your antitumor strategy?

How to End the Autism Epidemic

Slams the brain with an insult it cannot handle. While there are other known triggers, this may be the most pernicious one - and may even be secretly promoted by your insurance company. Don't decide without these facts or be blindsided. Your life co...

Love Dessert? You'll Enjoy These Choco-Dipped Cherry Bites

The sweet-tartness of cherries complements the bitter taste of raw cacao - giving you a burst of flavor in every bite. If you're looking for an easy-to-make healthy dessert, this one's for the books!

This Hernia Can Cause a Host of Digestive Problems

When the upper part of your stomach bulges through your diaphragm, you have a condition known as a hiatal hernia. This can cause eating and digestive problems, and even gastrointestinal bleeding if not treated right away. Learn how to detect the sig...

Find Out How Fennel Tea May Work Wonders for You

Fennel has been heralded for its multiple benefits for many years now. Tea made from fennel seeds has shown promise for helping ease certain conditions. Here's why fennel tea may benefit you.

Generation Zapped

It's fun and convenient, yet the effects may cause far more carnage than we currently suspect. Especially when you see how it impacts our mitochondria, suggesting you may also be staring down the barrel at heart disease and neurological disorders.

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Eight Important Health Screens Commonly Overlooked

Fennel Seeds Are a Potent Booster of Nitric Oxide

Is Full-Fat Dairy Good for Your Heart?

Weekly Health Quiz: Soreness, Curcumin and Life Expectancy

NVIC Vaccine Updates

How to Make Healthy Hoisin Sauce at Home

Preventing This Hereditary Disease Isn't Possible, but You Can Ease Its Effects

People Like You More Than You Know

Accountant Quits Day Job and Starts a Chicken Farm

The Perfect Position to Poop

Get Loads of Antioxidants With Every Cup of Rooibos Tea

Join Me Live on Facebook Wednesday and Ask All Your Keto Questions

12 Foods to Eat to Avoid Sore Muscles

What Is the Ideal Sport to Increase Your Life Span?

Coke Eyes Cannabis-Infused Drink Market

MDMA, the Main Ingredient in Ecstasy, Could Be Key in Helping Veterans With PTSD

Inspirational Speaker Claire Wineland Dies One Week After Lung Transplant

Can You Decrease Jet Lag With Exposure to Light?

Can Kava Be the Key to Good Health?

How to Get Motivated to Work Out, SCIENTIFIC WAYS!

Phthalate Exposure Threatens Human Survival

Catheters Are Spreading Superbugs

Common Painkiller Is Causing Many Heart Attacks

Pig Excrement Spills Into North Carolina Floodwater

Strange Bedfellows: GMO and Vaccine Partnerships

A Plastic Future — Recycle, Reuse and Avoid

The Zombie Chicken Business

‘Aspirin-a-Day Risky in Old Age’ — Major Study

What Is Amaranth Good For?

How to Make Hummus

All You Need to Know About Canker Sores

Arnica: This Powerful Herb Promotes Various Kinds of Healing

Atlas Cedar Oil: The Mood-Enhancing Oil

Echinacea Tea's Immune-Boosting Benefits

The 'Hot' Health Benefits of Chili Peppers

Apple Cider Vinegar Benefits and Uses