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May 19, 2019

Why Glucose and Glutamine Restrictions Are Essential in the Treatment of Cancer

It's not the way to detect - or manage - a tumor, even a benign one. Offers no inherent value and a whole lot of risk. Especially risk of turning marginally aggressive tumor cells into wildly aggressive ones. Instead, do this first. Typically, it...

Cooking Kale: The Best Ways to Prepare This Superfood

Kale is a superfood that can be eaten raw or cooked in different ways. But what’s the best way to bring out its sweet flavor and sidestep the bitter taste? Here’s a guide to help you out.

Understanding Schizophrenia and Its Common Misconceptions

There's a significant lack of understanding and education on how to cope with mental diseases like schizophrenia. Although it develops slowly, there are some early indicators you can watch out for. Here are facts about schizophrenia you should know.

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Soy Protein Can ‘Boost’ Heart Health: Fact or Fiction?

Just as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is planning to remove soy from its list of heart-healthy foods , a recent meta-analysis suggests rethinking the notion . Published in the 2019 Journal of Nutrition, this new study claims that soy protein...

May 19, 2019

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May 18, 2019

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The Secret Ingredients in a Nonorganic Diet Harm You

Could you be doing everything you've been told is healthy and still be poisoning your loved ones?? This former triathlete's experience says yes, but she made this switch and saw dramatic results within weeks - and all the chronic health problems...

An Unrecognized Sign of High Blood Pressure

Although high blood pressure often has no symptoms, if it is uncontrolled it may silently cause significant vascular damage. If you have this symptom get your blood pressure checked and consider making these recommended changes.

Does Banana Tea Really Help With Sleep Problems?

Banana tea has been touted to help with sleep ailments, but does it really live up to the hype? Before you brew yourself a cup, learn important facts about this beverage, and be the judge if it's worth your time and effort.

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Top 12 Drinks and Soups for Managing High Blood Pressure Levels

Are you looking for a way to deal with high blood pressure levels without burning a hole in your pocket? You’re in luck, because you can address this health issue by making simple but healthier food choices! These eight teas and juices not...

May 18, 2019

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May 17, 2019

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Cannabis Found to Increase Exercise Enjoyment and Motivation

The fear is it may worsen your health, making you lazy, unmotivated and lethargic - but nothing could be further from the truth according to recent research - showing those who use it enjoy far more minutes of exercise on a weekly basis.

Do You Know the Importance of Strong Pelvic Floor Muscles?

Pelvic floor muscles support your lower spine, help control your bowel and bladder and are often accidentally ignored. Strong pelvic muscles can help reduce pain and improve quality of life. I'll share simple exercises you may do anywhere.

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The Most Effective Form of Stretching — Are You Doing This?

You’ve probably heard that stretching is an important part of injury prevention, but that’s not the only benefit it offers. Flexibility is likely the most overlooked part of a workout routine. Even if you’re not a professional...

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Soda Sales Plummet — Thanks to This

It’s no secret that soda and other sugary drinks are terrible for you. They wreak havoc on your body from the inside out. It seems that the health risks alone aren’t enough to deter some people from downing soda, but a recent study shows...

May 17, 2019

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May 16, 2019

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Sleeping Pills Get Black Box Warning Following Accidental Deaths

If you have trouble sleeping, please don't do this. It can increase your risk of death by up to 5.3 times, yet the benefits are negligible at best. Is it really worth the side effects, including headache, dizziness, fatigue, memory impairment and...

How Obesity Affects the Brain

Studies show obesity is linked to lower volume in the brain's gray matter, as well as changes in brain areas related to motivation, action and cognitive function. It also appears to increase the risk of neurodegeneration via multiple pathways,...

Purslane: The Weed With Wholesome Health Benefits

Purslane has always been regarded as an unwelcome guest in the gardening world, but it actually has numerous health benefits that you shouldn’t ignore.

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3 Foods to Avoid and 5 to Chow Down on if You Want to Eat Healthy

It needn’t be difficult or expensive to eat healthy. Ease into it by eliminating three bad foods and adding a few good foods to your diet. This will help maintain your weight while lowering your risk of developing a number of chronic diseases,...

May 16, 2019

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May 15, 2019

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USDA Sued Over Failure to Address High Rates of Fecal Bacteria on Chicken

Of all the foods you eat, this one is most likely to land you in bed (or the hospital) with food poisoning - tainted by Campylobacter, Salmonella and E. coli. A full 48% of them tested positive for E. coli, commonly found in poop. How much of this...

Your Doctor's Lab Coat Is Likely Contaminated

A doctor's white coat has long been a part of medical tradition, sometimes imparting anxiety and other times improving patient satisfaction. It may be time to ditch the coat in favor of patient safety and reducing bacterial contamination.

Why You Should Never Buy Precut Fruit

It's time to steer clear of the precut fruit at the grocery store. While slightly more convenient, there have been two outbreaks of Salmonella poisoning in precut fruit in as many years. I'll share ways to clean your produce and support your immune...

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The Irony of the FDA’s Role as ‘Protector of the Public’

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced it will end alternative summary reporting, a program that allowed medical device companies to keep reports of harm and malfunction from the public. The FDA announced the conclusion of the program a...

May 15, 2019

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May 14, 2019

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What’s the Truth Behind MMR Vaccine Testing?

Worse, the study group sizes were too small, much smaller than trials for medications. On top of that, alarming levels of subjects became ill within the 42-day follow-up period (also too short). But they're forcing people to comply anyway or be...

Bayer Loses Third Trial - Jury Awards $2 Billion!

Bayer's $63 billion pesticide company merger in 2018 came riddled with liability in the form of glyphosate's toxic legacy. As courts continue to award multimillion-dollar judgments to those who have been harmed by this chemical, investors expressed...

Inoculating Against Manipulation

Teenagers are notorious for rebelling against authority. New research shows you can use this to their advantage by revealing the true motives behind junk food advertising. Learning they're being manipulated prompts teens to make healthier food...

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How to Catch Rays Safely

You know how good it feels when you’re in a lawn chair or on the beach, soaking up the sun? Well, that’s not your imagination. Sunlight is known to boost your serotonin level, a neurotransmitter thought to play an important role in...

May 14, 2019

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May 13, 2019

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Top 8 Tips to Optimize Your Blood Sugar Level

This substance is essential to staying alive, and when your body loses its ability to utilize it properly, the aging process and onset of degenerative disease speeds up. Many trigger this without even realizing it. Becoming aware and making these...

Highest Quality Study Proves Eating This Way Is A Pollution Solution

Pollution is rising concerns as it impacts global and local environmental health. By making small, but significantly changes to your food selections you may impact your local environment and be part of a pollution solution.

New Immune Cells Found in Mother's Milk

The field of stem cell biology continues to reveal innumerable benefits babies gain from being breastfed. Two of the latest discoveries concern the millions of immune cells known as innate lymphoid cells, or ILCs, which not only protect against...

Weekly Health Quiz: Fruit, Soil and Cholesterol

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

May 13, 2019

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How Functional Genetics Can Help You Take Control of Your Health

This isn't a diagnosis, but it tells you where to start looking. Like a beacon in the dark, it helps you get well. Instead of the ongoing struggle, this points to the issues that hamper detoxification and wellness. Most people are blissfully unaware...

This Tasty Sauce Requires Minimal Effort, but Delivers Maximum Flavors

Whether you prefer the French or the New Orleans or Louisiana-style version, a delicious remoulade goes well with various dishes, making it a worthwhile addition to your cooking arsenal. Get the recipe for this simple yet delicious sauce.

Lyme Disease: An Introduction

Lyme disease is a potentially debilitating bacterial infection transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected tick. Read these pages to learn more about its causes, symptoms and the precautionary measures you can take to protect yourself agai...

A Film About the Impending 5G Apocalypse

You may think you're getting by fine. Maybe even for years. But eventually you have to pay the piper. When you do, it can be nasty. It pummels your brain, predisposing you to Alzheimer's and autism. Add pain and heart disease. This new version is tr...

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Whitening Strips or Soda? Which Is Worse for Your Teeth?

Teeth whitening is a $1 billion industry, but are the products safe? Could cheaper baking soda be as effective at removing plaque and stains? I'll share other ways to use baking soda and how oral health contributes to your overall health.

Vitamin B12 Food Sources — Vitamins Supplements

How Can You Benefit From Vitamin B12?

Vitamin B12 is a B vitamin found in most animal-based products. This means that vegans and vegetarians are at risk of being deficient in this essential vitamin, and may benefit from supplementation. Read on to learn how you improve your B12 levels t...

How to Grow Jackfruit

Cook for an hour and this odd fruit gains the flavor and texture of pulled pork. And it's loaded with key nutrients that offer antioxidant, vision and heart benefits. Reduces LDL, cholesterol and triglycerides, improves sodium to potassium balance a...

Scallions Are Easy to Grow in Your Kitchen or Garden

Scallions, part of the onion family, are packed with nutrition and easily grown in your garden. They can also be easily regrown in your kitchen. Discover how to pick, store and slice them for the best flavor.

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Low Cholesterol May Raise Your Alzheimer’s Risk

Why would doctors recommend something that's actually been shown to increase your risk of depression and suicide - while also raising your risk for Alzheimer's and wreaking havoc on your memory? Turns everything you've been told on its head.

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Why Glucose and Glutamine Restrictions Are Essential in the Treatment of Cancer

Cooking Kale: The Best Ways to Prepare This Superfood

Understanding Schizophrenia and Its Common Misconceptions

Soy Protein Can ‘Boost’ Heart Health: Fact or Fiction?

The Secret Ingredients in a Nonorganic Diet Harm You

An Unrecognized Sign of High Blood Pressure

Does Banana Tea Really Help With Sleep Problems?

Top 12 Drinks and Soups for Managing High Blood Pressure Levels

Cannabis Found to Increase Exercise Enjoyment and Motivation

Do You Know the Importance of Strong Pelvic Floor Muscles?

The Most Effective Form of Stretching — Are You Doing This?

Soda Sales Plummet — Thanks to This

Sleeping Pills Get Black Box Warning Following Accidental Deaths

How Obesity Affects the Brain

Purslane: The Weed With Wholesome Health Benefits

3 Foods to Avoid and 5 to Chow Down on if You Want to Eat Healthy

USDA Sued Over Failure to Address High Rates of Fecal Bacteria on Chicken

Your Doctor's Lab Coat Is Likely Contaminated

Why You Should Never Buy Precut Fruit

The Irony of the FDA’s Role as ‘Protector of the Public’

What’s the Truth Behind MMR Vaccine Testing?

Bayer Loses Third Trial - Jury Awards $2 Billion!

Inoculating Against Manipulation

How to Catch Rays Safely

Top 8 Tips to Optimize Your Blood Sugar Level

Highest Quality Study Proves Eating This Way Is A Pollution Solution

New Immune Cells Found in Mother's Milk

Weekly Health Quiz: Fruit, Soil and Cholesterol

What Is Rosemary Good For?

Creamy Keto ‘Potato’ Salad Recipe

Bipolar Disorder

What Is Copper Sulfate Used For?

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

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

Burdock Root: Bitter in Taste, but Sweet on Health Benefits

Apple Cider Vinegar Benefits and Uses