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  • How Often Should You Poop?

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Mar 7th 2024 10:31pm EST

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE How often you empty your bowels can be a good indication of how healthy you are and whether or not your body is running like the well-oiled machine it’s intended to be Ninety-eight percent of the participants in one study had a bowel movement frequency ranging from three times weekly to three times […]

  • The Silent Epidemic of Excess Iron – Interview with Christy Sutton, D.C.

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Mar 7th 2024 8:17pm EST

    In this interview, Christy Sutton, D.C., reviews the dangers of excessive iron. While most doctors look for iron deficiency, few ever pay attention to elevated iron. Sutton is the author of two books, “Genetic Testing: Defining Your Path to a Personalized Health Plan: An Integrative Approach to Optimize Health,” and “The Iron Curse, Is Your […]

  • What Do L-Carnitine Supplements Really Do?

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Mar 6th 2024 10:33pm EST

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Your body needs carnitine for energy production; it helps transport long-chain fatty acids into your mitochondria where they’re oxidized and turned into energy in the form of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) Acetyl-L-carnitine has many beneficial effects on brain metabolism, protects against neurotoxic insults and has been shown to benefit certain forms of depression Carnitine […]

  • What’s the Most Germ-Ridden Object in Your Kitchen? It’s Not the Sponge

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Mar 6th 2024 10:32pm EST

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Out of the estimated 48 million cases of foodborne illness that occur every year in the U.S., up to 20% may be linked to food prepared at home In a study commissioned by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service, about 48% of the spice containers were contaminated Cutting boards […]

  • Guidelines Call for Introduction of Peanuts During Infancy to Reduce Risk of Allergy

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Mar 6th 2024 10:31pm EST

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Research suggests exposing children to peanuts early on can help reduce their risk of developing an allergy, while strict avoidance actually heightens the risk. Early exposure to peanuts may cut the risk of allergy by 80% or more Guidelines recommend introducing pureed food or finger food that contains peanut powder or peanut extract […]

  • Some of the Best Vegetables to Grow in Times of Crisis

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Mar 5th 2024 10:33pm EST

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE During times of crisis, staple foods and plants you know will grow well are ideal; it’s not the time to be trying out experimental varieties Choose vegetables that can be canned, fermented or pickled so you can eat them at your leisure, or those that can be stored for months without the need […]

  • The World’s Happiest People Share These 15 Things in Common

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Mar 5th 2024 10:32pm EST

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Americans’ satisfaction with their personal lives reached a near-record low in 2024, with just 47% expressing high satisfaction Journalist Dan Buettner spoke with Dan Witters, research director of the Gallup National Health and Well-Being Index, who revealed 15 interconnected elements that often signify authentic happiness These “cowbell metrics” often occur synergistically and, when […]

  • Can Magnesium Relieve Your Tinnitus?

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Mar 5th 2024 10:31pm EST

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Nearly 15% of the U.S. suffers from tinnitus — the perception of sound when no external sound is present, as a result of exposure to loud noises, medications, infection or disease Although not curable, there are treatments that may reduce the severity of symptoms, including supplementation with magnesium, zinc or ginkgo biloba Preventive […]

  • Media Twists Findings of Study Linking High Serotonin to Dementia

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Mar 4th 2024 10:33pm EST

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Serotonin, often misconstrued as the “happy hormone,” acts as an antimetabolite, hindering energy production in your mitochondria, which can result in fatigue, slowed metabolism and weight gain Mainstream media, influenced by pharmaceutical interests, distorts research findings to perpetuate the narrative of serotonin as the “happy hormone.” This is exemplified by recent misreporting on […]

  • What Are the Effects of Vitamins D3 and K2 on Coronary Artery Disease?

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Mar 4th 2024 10:32pm EST

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Vitamin K2 and vitamin D may reduce the development of coronary artery calcification (CAC), a buildup of calcium in your coronary arteries that’s a strong indicator of coronary artery disease Among high-risk patients, those supplementing with vitamins K and D had fewer safety events, including heart attack, procedures and all-cause mortality, compared to […]

  • Is Most Back Pain Caused by Repressed Emotions?

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Mar 4th 2024 10:31pm EST

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Worldwide, 1 in 10 people suffers from lower back pain and it’s the No. 1 cause of job disability. In the U.S., $90 billion is spent on back pain each year Few people want to be told that their pain is psychological or emotional in origin, but there’s quite a bit of evidence […]

  • Concentration and Power in the Food System: Who Controls What We Eat? – Interview with Philip Howard

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Mar 4th 2024 7:52pm EST

    2017 Interview Most of us have little to no idea how behind-the-scenes forces control the food we buy, and the depth of the corruption involved. Philip Howard, Ph.D., author of “Concentration and Power in the Food System: Who Controls What We Eat?,” studies food system changes, with an emphasis on visualizing these trends. The trend […]

  • Genetically Modified Ingredients in Most US Cheeses

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Mar 3rd 2024 10:33pm EST

    By: Ashley Armstrong STORY AT-A-GLANCE Traditionally, cheese was made with just four ingredients: milk, salt, starter culture and animal rennet Rennet is used as a clotting agent to curdle the milk into cheese, separating the liquid parts of milk from the solids. It’s an essential part of the cheese making process Today, there are four […]

  • A New Discovery on What’s Causing Itchiness

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Mar 3rd 2024 10:32pm EST

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Research led by Harvard Medical School scientists discovered that Staphylococcus aureus associated with itchy skin diseases activates sensory neurons that drive the perception of itch, which until now was believed to be driven by inflammation in the skin Eczema is not technically an autoimmune disease, but it is strongly associated with the development […]

  • What Are the Health Benefits of Aronia (Chokeberries)?

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Mar 3rd 2024 10:31pm EST

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Native to North America, aronia berries had a long history of helping to keep Native American tribes alive for centuries due to the berries’ abundance and powerful nutritional properties Fiber is one of their greatest contributions to health because it helps slough old food particles from your colon as they move through, effectively […]

  • Unlocking Personalized Health: Navigating the Unique Terrain of Nutritional Individuality

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Mar 2nd 2024 10:33pm EST

    Download Interview Transcript | Download my FREE Podcast | Video Link STORY AT-A-GLANCE Recent advances in genetic sequencing bring us one step closer to being able to optimize health based on a person’s unique genetic mutations Polymorphisms that affect your metabolic pathways can alter your individual nutrient requirements The ideal approach to health can be […]

  • Discoveries May Unlock the Link Between Vitamin D Deficiency and Autism

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Mar 2nd 2024 10:31pm EST

    Download Interview Transcript | Download my FREE Podcast | Video Link STORY AT-A-GLANCE Vitamin D gets converted into a steroid hormone that regulates over 1,000 different physiological processes, and controls around 5% of the human genome Vitamin D regulates a gene responsible for the conversion of tryptophan into serotonin. Serotonin is crucial during fetal brain […]

  • Shocking Finding: Life Expectancy Continues to Plummet

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Mar 1st 2024 10:33pm EST

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Provisional estimates and finalized reports reveal a significant decline in American life expectancy with young adults bearing the brunt of excess deaths The gender life expectancy gap in the U.S. has reached its widest point since 1996, primarily driven by COVID-19 and the opioid crisis, highlighting systemic issues in health care and societal […]

  • Tasty and Healthy Bright Green Drink With No Powdery Aftertaste

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Mar 1st 2024 10:32pm EST

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Celery isn’t just a pretty, green vegetable perfectly formed to hold cheese or peanut butter. Instead, it’s a nutrient-packed piece of produce that you may want to ensure is part of your weekly dietary plan Celery is packed with vitamins and phytonutrients that can help lower your blood pressure and aid in gut […]

  • How Music Helps Unlock Memories and Improve Quality of Life for Dementia Patients

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Mar 1st 2024 10:31pm EST

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Music activates several brain areas, including the amygdala, which is involved in the processing of emotion, and the medial prefrontal cortex, which is involved in the retrieval of both long- and short-term memories Music can have a powerfully therapeutic effect on patients with dementia, helping them recall otherwise irretrievable memories, regain a sense […]

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  • The $7 Trillion Investment Proposal Set to Transform Everything

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Feb 29th 2024 10:33pm EST

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE A proposal by Sam Altman, chief executive officer of OpenAI, seeks to raise up to $7 trillion for a groundbreaking tech initiative aimed at revolutionizing chip-building capacity and expanding AI capabilities. Talks are underway with investors, including the UAE government If funded, Altman’s vision would set the stage for transformative shifts in technology […]

  • Could Your Blood Sugar Levels Be Hindering Your Exercise Performance?

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Feb 29th 2024 10:32pm EST

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Elevated blood sugar levels may interfere with certain aerobic fitness gains Mice with hyperglycemia had reduced aerobic capacity compared to their healthy counterparts, despite equal exercise levels Similar findings were observed in subsequent studies involving 24 young adult participants; those with higher blood sugar levels after ingesting glucose had diminished aerobic exercise capacity […]

  • Study Reveals Previously Unknown Mechanism Behind Acupuncture’s Ability to Reduce Pain

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Feb 29th 2024 10:31pm EST

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Research suggests acupuncture can be an effective treatment for pain. Clear and robust effects have been found in the treatment of back pain, neck pain, shoulder pain, osteoarthritis and headaches When properly administered to elicit de qi, acupuncture results in the release of nitric oxide (NO) at the acupuncture site, which in turn […]

  • Navigating the Unique Terrain of Nutritional Individuality- Interview with Chris Masterjohn, Ph.D.

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Feb 29th 2024 1:12am EST

    In this interview, Chris Masterjohn, who has a Ph.D. in nutritional sciences from the University of Connecticut, and I discuss nutritional individuality, and how to assess your own personal nutritional needs. Subscribe for FREE to the latest health news: https://bit.ly/3nuOvoP Website: https://bit.ly/3zhdkau Podcast: https://bit.ly/3zeWk4x Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doctor.health/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmercola Twitter: https://twitter.com/mercola Telegram: https://t.me/DoctorMercola Truth: https://truthsocial.com/@Mercola Gab: […]

  • Basic Tips for Optimal Health

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Feb 28th 2024 10:33pm EST

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Sun exposure is necessary for endogenous vitamin D production, which radically upregulates your immune system and improves your ability to fight infections, including COVID The near-infrared rays in sunlight also create structured water, which is important for cellular integrity and energy distribution, and trigger the production of melatonin — a powerful antioxidant — […]