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  • Natural Therapies for Cystic Fibrosis

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - May 1st 2024 11:33pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a severe genetic disorder marked by excessive, thick mucus in the lungs and other organs, leading to chronic inflammation and reduced lung function, necessitating daily breathing treatments Nutritional support, including vitamins A, C, E, zinc, omega-3 (DHA), garlic, ginseng and curcumin, is commonly recommended for CF patients Vitamin D […]

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  • Maine Attorney General Sues Monsanto Over PCB Contamination

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - May 1st 2024 11:32pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey filed a 47-page complaint against Monsanto, accusing the company of selling polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) despite being aware of their dangers to human health, wildlife and the environment He claims he has copies of Monsanto internal memos verifying his claims — that the company was aware of the risks […]

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  • Boil Your Unpeeled Carrots for Maximum Nutrition

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - May 1st 2024 11:31pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE One of the best examples of how crucial it is to cook carrots correctly is that it boosts their cancer-fighting capabilities by 25% due to a compound called falcarinol Carrots contain high amounts of carotenoids, which are converted into vitamin A in your body, helping improve your eyesight and more Scientists say carrots […]

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  • More Evidence Showing Vitamin D Combats Cancer

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Apr 30th 2024 11:33pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Evidence continues to accumulate showing that vitamin D is a strong ally to combat cancer Low vitamin D levels are linked to an increased risk of cancers, while vitamin D can attach to the vitamin D receptor (VDR) in your cells, setting off a series of signals that may affect how they grow, […]

  • How One Woman’s Mission to ‘Rewild’ Urban Spaces Is Saving Native Bees

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Apr 30th 2024 11:32pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Pollinator Advocates (PA) is an advocacy program founded by Andrea Montoya to reintroduce thousands of native plants to public spaces around Boulder, Colorado. The goal is to provide wild pollinators with a natural habitat that allows them to thrive for many generations to come With 35% of the world’s crops and 75% of […]

  • You Really Don’t Need to Drink Eight Glasses of Water Each Day

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Apr 30th 2024 11:31pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE The recommendation to drink eight 8-ounce glasses (known as 8×8 for short) of water a day is not scientifically backed The best way to determine how much water you need is to listen to your body and let thirst be your guide It’s a myth that waiting to drink until you’re thirsty is […]

  • How Your Calcium-to-Phosphorus Impacts Your Health

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Apr 29th 2024 11:33pm EDT

    By: Ashley Armstrong STORY AT-A-GLANCE Many people have an imbalanced calcium-to-phosphorus ratio (Ca:P), consuming high levels of phosphorus and low levels of calcium, which can be detrimental to optimal health Western diets typically provide ample phosphorus due to high levels in meat, grains, beans, and processed foods, but often lack sufficient dietary calcium An ideal […]

  • Food Additive in Pizza, Pancakes Linked to Lower Sperm Counts

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Apr 29th 2024 11:32pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Dr. Naomi Wolf sounded an alarm about a food additive — sodium aluminum phosphate — that contains a known neurotoxin, and which has demonstrated the ability to cause reproductive damage in mammals after ingestion Dietary exposure to sodium aluminum phosphate has a higher bioavailability of aluminum than drinking water. There are multiple pathways […]

  • Should You Microwave Your Underwear?

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Apr 29th 2024 11:31pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Washing your clothes may present challenges you did not imagine, as detergents deposit toxic chemicals without killing bacteria, which means your machine is not sanitizing or cleaning your clothes like you may have believed Although some research demonstrates using a microwave for five minutes on clean, damp undergarments may kill yeast and some […]

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  • Doctors Predict Epidemic of Prion Brain Diseases

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Apr 28th 2024 11:33pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Mounting research suggests a serious side effect of the COVID mRNA jabs could be dementia, and the prions that cause it may be contagious Frameshifting, as we now know occurs in the COVID shots, can induce prion production and lead to neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) Sid Belzberg’s prions.rip […]

  • The Ins and Outs of Organic Food Labeling

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Apr 28th 2024 11:32pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE The top reason people choose organic foods is to avoid pesticides, yet the myriad of regulations makes it difficult to know exactly what you are eating, especially when it comes to chicken, eggs and dairy The U.S. Department of Agriculture describes four categories of organic foods: those that are 100% organic, 95% organic, […]

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  • What Happens When You Don’t Brush Your Teeth?

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Apr 28th 2024 11:31pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Taking good care of your teeth, which includes brushing them twice a day, affects not only your oral health but also your physical health and well-being Failure to care for your teeth properly can result in bad breath, plaque, yellow teeth, tooth decay and other health problems Some of the common mistakes you […]

  • Oxalates — The Hidden Dangers in ‘Healthy’ Foods

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Apr 27th 2024 11:33pm EDT

    Download Interview Transcript | Download my FREE Podcast STORY AT-A-GLANCE Oxalates, or dicarboxylic acids, are natural compounds found in many foods like leafy greens and nuts. Despite their simple carbon dioxide-based structure, they can form harmful crystals in the body and disrupt biological processes Oxalates can bind to calcium to form insoluble crystals that may […]

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  • How to Fatten a Mammal?

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Apr 26th 2024 11:33pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Brad Marshall, a molecular biologist, farmer and chef, believes trees evolved to use mammals to move their seeds around for them Black oak acorns, which squirrels prefer, contain about 46% of calories from fat, 48% of calories from carbohydrates and 6.6% of calories from protein The acorns are very low in saturated fat […]

  • Study Review Shows Dozens of Health Problems From Ultraprocessed Food

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Apr 26th 2024 11:33pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE A 2024 systematic review of the literature confirms the results of past studies: the higher your exposure to ultraprocessed food, the higher your risk of adverse health outcomes, including 32 health parameters Exposure to ultraprocessed food had a dose-dependent response on metabolic, cancer, mental, respiratory, heart and gastrointestinal conditions, as well as declining […]

  • Best Home Remedies for Poison Ivy

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Apr 26th 2024 11:32pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Poison ivy, oak and sumac are closely related poison plants growing in different parts of the U.S., except in Hawaii, Alaska and parts of Nevada Poison ivy rash results from exposure to the plant’s urushiol oil that may be transferred from garden equipment, pets and other people; refrain from burning the plant as […]

  • Could Eating More Fermented Foods Help Improve Mental Health?

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Apr 25th 2024 11:33pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Fermented foods like sauerkraut and kimchi “offer an affordable dietary intervention strategy” for better mental health Fermented foods are rich in phytochemicals and microbial metabolites that include neurotransmitters and neuromodulators These compounds stimulate pathways of the microbiota-gut-brain axis, including those of the immune system and neuroendocrine, enteric nervous and circulatory systems Fermented foods […]

  • Vitamin D Reduces Menstrual Pain and Medication Use

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Apr 25th 2024 11:32pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Optimizing your vitamin D levels may relieve painful menstruation, or dysmenorrhea, according to research published in the journal Nutrients Vitamin D reduces both inflammation and prostaglandin levels — elevated prostaglandin levels may lead to more intense contractions of uterine muscles, a key contributor to menstrual pain A comprehensive review of 11 studies revealed […]

  • Why Constipation Is on the Rise

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Apr 25th 2024 11:31pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Constipation is more than an aggravating condition; this silent epidemic has led to millions of doctors’ visits and 700,000 emergency room visits, and costs billions of dollars in direct and indirect health care costs Factors that influence your risk include eating a low-fiber diet, using medications that affect your bowels, dehydration, lack of […]

  • Oxalates — The Hidden Dangers in ‘Healthy’ Foods – Interview With Sally K. Norton

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Apr 25th 2024 9:23pm EDT

    In today’s episode, I am thrilled to welcome back Sally Norton, an esteemed authority on oxalates, whose expertise is invaluable for anyone seeking to understand this topic. Norton has dedicated years to meticulously analyzing data and compiling an authoritative guide on oxalates, “Toxic Superfoods: How Oxalate Overload Is Making You Sick — and How to […]

  • MSG and Free Glutamate: Lurking Everywhere

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Apr 24th 2024 11:33pm EDT

    By: Sally Fallon Morell STORY AT-A-GLANCE Consuming MSG, even in seemingly innocuous dishes like crab cakes, can cause severe immediate symptoms such as headache, dry mouth, excessive thirst, muscle soreness mimicking arthritis, and discomfort and pain that can be mistaken for chronic illnesses like fibromyalgia or Lyme’s disease MSG is glutamine — an essential amino […]

  • Autism and ADHD Linked to Disturbed Gut Flora Very Early in Life

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Apr 24th 2024 11:32pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE The makeup of gut flora at birth and during the first year of life may play a key role in the development of neurodevelopmental disorders, including autism spectrum disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, communication disorders and intellectual disability The research connected changes in gut bacteria in early life to neurodevelopmental disorders and identified […]

  • Is Eating Eggshells Beneficial?

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Apr 24th 2024 11:31pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Eggshells contain protein, magnesium, selenium and numerous other trace compounds to help augment your bones and joints, negating the need to take a calcium supplement In spite of the calcium sources that are readily available, calcium deficiency is quite common, causing a condition known as hypocalcemia, evidenced by low levels of the mineral […]

  • Aspartame Classified as ‘Possibly Carcinogenic’

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Apr 23rd 2024 11:33pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Aspartame breaks down into methanol in your body, which is not safely bound like it is in fruits and vegetables. This can lead to symptoms of methanol poisoning, such as headaches, dizziness and vision problems Unlike animals, humans lack the protective mechanism to effectively convert methanol into harmless formic acid. Instead, it’s converted […]

  • HIV mRNA Vaccines Continue to Fail in Clinical Trials

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Apr 23rd 2024 11:32pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE The most recent mRNA failure was a phase 1 trial of Moderna’s mRNA human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) injection Larger trials were halted after a high rate of “puzzling skin side effects” occurred In a series of phase 1 trials, 7% to 18% of participants who received the experimental mRNA shots experienced skin reactions, […]