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  • Vitamin D Shows Promise in Targeting Aging’s Biological Mechanisms, Study Finds

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - May 5th 2024 11:32pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Vitamin D may help modulate many of the 12 hallmarks of aging, which is crucial in older adults who make less vitamin D, activate less vitamin D from food, supplements and sunshine, and need more vitamin D as an effective strategy to slow aging and protect health Each of the 12 hallmarks of […]

  • Factory Farming Contaminates Water in More Ways Than One

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - May 5th 2024 11:31pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Drug-resistant bacteria is a result of antibiotic overuse, especially in livestock. An investigation reveals antibiotic-resistant genes are being spread across the globe via animal feed, especially fishmeal A Wisconsin resident contracted MRSA from her well water, which turned out to be contaminated with MRSA-infected cow manure On August 20, 2017, Cooke Aquaculture suffered […]

  • The Keys to Trusting Your Gut

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - May 4th 2024 11:33pm EDT

    Download Interview Transcript | Download my FREE Podcast STORY AT-A-GLANCE Gary Vaynerchuk, a prominent entrepreneur and digital marketing expert, transformed his family’s liquor business from $3 million to $60 million in revenue through pioneering online marketing strategies Traditional Eastern European natural health practices have had a deep and lasting effect on his lifestyle and beliefs […]

  • Beyond Impossible — The Truth Behind the Fake Meat Industry

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - May 3rd 2024 11:33pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE The documentary “Beyond Impossible — The Truth Behind the Fake Meat Industry” argues that lab-grown and cultured meats, as ultraprocessed foods, could pose significant health risks, challenging the perceived benefits of these meat alternatives Fake meats lack essential nutrients found in natural meats, including specific amino acids that are crucial for muscle maintenance […]

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  • Security Expert Gavin de Becker Describes the Gift of Fear

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - May 3rd 2024 11:32pm EDT

    Download Interview Transcript | Download my FREE Podcast | Video Link STORY AT-A-GLANCE Gavin de Becker is one of the leading security resource experts in the world; his private security firm protects about 70 well-known U.S. families and individuals, including Robert F. Kennedy Jr. In our interview, we discuss the importance of paying attention to […]

  • Vitamin D3 Versus D2

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - May 3rd 2024 11:31pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Contrary to popular belief, vitamin D2, derived from plants, and D3, from animal products, do not have equal nutritional value, and deficiency is gaining ground, so study authors are asking governments to consider updating current guidelines Researchers found vitamin D3 to be twice as effective in raising levels in the body in comparison […]

  • The Great Osteoporosis Scam

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - May 2nd 2024 11:33pm EDT

    By: A Midwestern Doctor STORY AT-A-GLANCE One of aging’s most profound consequences is the gradual weakening of bones, which can lead to life-altering physical limitations and fractures. Currently, we wisely aim to prevent bone loss early on but unwisely rely on routine bone density scans, often leading to the indiscriminate sale of “bone-strengthening” drugs to […]

  • Experts Rip CDC for Redacting All 148 Pages of Information on Myocarditis After COVID Shots

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - May 2nd 2024 11:32pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE The Epoch Times sent a FOIA request to the CDC, looking to investigate a 148-page report on myocarditis after COVID-19 injection In response, the CDC sent a fully redacted copy, along with a second document that was “mostly redacted” The Vigilant Fox tweeted, “There’s obviously something very damning that they’re trying to hide” […]

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  • Do You Know How to Store Potatoes?

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - May 2nd 2024 11:31pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE When potatoes are chilled, an enzyme breaks down the sucrose (aka sugar) they contain and turns it into fructose and glucose, which combines with the amino acid asparagine to form acrylamide, a carcinogenic substance, when heated Differences between yams and sweet potatoes are their shape, size and color, but most people mistakenly refer […]

  • Security Expert Describes the Gift of Fear – Interview With Gavin de Becker

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - May 2nd 2024 9:32pm EDT

    Gavin de Becker is one of the leading security resource experts in the world. His private security firm, Gavin de Becker and Associates, protects about 70 well-known U.S. families and individuals, including Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who are at risk of assassination or other violence but don’t have Secret Service coverage. In our interview, we […]

  • The Keys to Trusting Your Gut – Interview With Gary Vaynerchuk

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - May 2nd 2024 9:31pm EDT

    In this video, I interview Gary Vaynerchuk about his family roots and how his upbringing contributed to his current success. Vaynerchuk, often known as Gary Vee, is a prominent entrepreneur, author, speaker, and internet personality. He’s best known for his work in digital marketing and social media, leading his own company VaynerMedia, a digital agency […]

  • 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 […]