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  • Probiotics Help Reduce Symptoms of Depression

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Feb 9th 2024 10:31pm EST

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Scientific advances suggest your state of mind is strongly influenced by the microflora in your gut, and that probiotics (beneficial bacteria) can alleviate symptoms of depression A small study involving adults diagnosed with IBS and depression found the probiotic Bifidobacterium longum provided depression relief. At six weeks, 64% of the treatment group had […]

  • What’s Your Score on This Sit-to-Stand Longevity Test?

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Feb 8th 2024 10:33pm EST

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE The sitting-rising test (SRT) measures non-aerobic aspects of physical fitness, namely muscle strength and power, flexibility, balance and body composition To receive the highest score of 10, you must be able to not only sit and rise from the floor without any support but also do so without showing instability or loss of […]

  • Can Chewing Affect Blood Glucose for Diabetics?

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Feb 8th 2024 10:32pm EST

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE The ability to chew, and how long you do it, appear to affect glucose metabolism, insulin secretion, dietary factors and other elements that influence diabetes risk A strong connection was found between the ability to chew and blood glucose levels in 94 patients with Type 2 diabetes Subjects who had difficulty chewing, due […]

  • Top Foods to Help Lower Blood Pressure

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Feb 8th 2024 10:31pm EST

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Arugula is extremely healthy leafy green that helps decrease your blood pressure due to the minerals potassium, calcium and magnesium, which help relax your blood vessels and, in turn, help reduce blood pressure Other foods that can help lower your blood pressure levels include flaxseeds, beets, celery, olive oil and cooked tomatoes High […]

  • Changing the Food System From The Bottom Up – Interview with Ashley Armstrong

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Feb 8th 2024 1:00am EST

    An interview with return guest Ashley Armstrong, a certified personal trainer with a Ph.D., MS and BS in engineering, and cofounder of Angel Acres Egg Co., which specializes in low-PUFA (polyunsaturated fat) eggs. On average, her eggs contain 17 to 20 milligrams of linoleic acid (LA), which is about one-quarter of the LA found in […]

  • The Military Routinely Disperses Aluminum-Coated Fiberglass Into the Air

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Feb 7th 2024 10:34pm EST

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Militaries around the world routinely disperse tiny bits of aluminum-coated fiberglass and plastic — known as “chaff” — into the air column, to shield aircraft and ships from enemy radar Chaff has been used for decades, without clear evidence that it’s safe for humans and the environment In response to a United Nations […]

  • Does Your Finger Length Reveal Psychopathic Tendencies?

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Feb 7th 2024 10:32pm EST

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE The index finger-to-ring finger-ratio (2D:4D-ratio) is linked to exposure to hormones, specifically testosterone and estrogen, in the womb A lower 2D-to-4D ratio — meaning the ring finger is longer than the index finger — signals an increased likelihood of certain psychiatric disorders In one study, people with psychiatric conditions had significantly lower 2D-to-4D […]

  • Chemotherapy Spreading Cancer

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

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Preoperative chemotherapy may increase the likelihood of metastasis in breast cancer cases by increasing what are known as “tumor microenvironments of metastasis” When mice with breast cancer were given preoperative chemotherapy, it altered the tumor microenvironment in ways that made them more conducive to cancer spread In mice, chemotherapy treatment doubled the number […]

  • Is Zinc Deficiency Behind the Dramatic Spike in Yeast Infections?

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

    Download Interview Transcript | Download my FREE Podcast | Video Link STORY AT-A-GLANCE Three out of four women will have a vaginal yeast infection in their lifetime and an estimated 140 million women worldwide suffer recurrent infections According to recent research, vaginal yeast infections may be triggered by zinc insufficiency. Candida feeds on zinc, and […]

  • Poison Centers Received One Call Every 44 Minutes for This

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

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Data show that despite a public awareness campaign after the Tide Pods Challenge, children, adolescents and adults continue to be poisoned by liquid laundry detergent packets. The most common age group affected is children less than 6 years, but annual exposure rates in adults and adolescents rose dramatically from 2014 to 2022 Liquid […]

  • The Case Against Yoga Pants and Other Technical Athletic Wear

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

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Nonorganic cotton is a chemical-dependent crop. While making up only 2.4% of global cropland, it receives 10% of all agricultural chemicals and 25% of all insecticides Athletic wear such as yoga pants and fleece jackets shed copious amounts of microscopic plastic fibers each time they’re washed; 1.7 million tons of microfibers enter the […]

  • You’ve Been Genetically Hijacked to Produce Pfizer’s Pfrankenstein Proteins

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

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Pfizer’s mRNA COVID-19 shots instruct cells to produce additional “off-target” proteins that could pose significant health risks The finding was revealed by a team of U.K. researchers, who found a “glitch” occurred due to the way the COVID-19 shots were genetically modified According to the study, off-target cellular immune responses occur in 25% […]

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  • Can This Molecule Boost Fertility and Longevity in Aging Humans?

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

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Spermidine, a polyamine compound originally isolated from semen, encourages autophagy, a cellular ‘self-eating’ process known to positively affect aging and longevity Spermidine, an antiaging molecule, has the potential to reverse declining fertility in older mice, with potential ramifications for humans as well Older mice not only had less spermidine in their ovaries compared […]

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  • 5 Ways Grains Can Destroy Your Skin

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

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE While you may take great care with the outside of your skin each day, the foods you’re eating may be doing greater damage Close to 6% of people in the U.S. are gluten-sensitive, affecting your blood glucose, insulin resistance and triggering skin damage Some grain products can act like wheat, increasing gut permeability […]

  • Liposomal Carnosine Is Essential for Detoxing Linoleic Acid

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

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Carnosine is a dipeptide found in meat. The highest concentrations of carnosine are found in your muscles, brain, central nervous system and gastrointestinal tract If you’re a vegetarian or vegan, you will have lower levels of carnosine in your muscles. This is one reason why many strict vegans who do not properly compensate […]

  • Do Heart Attack Symptoms Vary Between Men and Women?

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

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Heart attack symptoms may vary significantly between men and women Both women and men reporting chest pain and chest tightness or pressure as the most common symptoms upon arrival at a hospital Women are more likely to experience atypical heart attack symptoms from men, including nausea, vomiting, dizziness and fear of death Compared […]

  • Following the Advice of Ancient Philosophers Can Make You Happier

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

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Reading about how to be happier will not make you happier — you have to practice, ideally every day. The ancient philosophers knew this, and prescribed rituals to train your mind to respond to life in a positive way Techniques that can help raise your level of happiness include changing your perception or […]

  • Mike Adams Interviews Dr. Mercola About Chase Debanking

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

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Debanking is the weaponization of finance for the purpose of social control, which simply doesn’t happen in a free society By debanking me, my CEO, CFO, their spouses and children, Chase Bank is giving people a foretaste of how central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) will be used to control the masses In the […]

  • The Importance of Electromagnetic Field Remediation in the Treatment of Chronic Disease

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

    Download Interview Transcript | Download my FREE Podcast | Video Link STORY AT-A-GLANCE According to Dr. Dietrich Klinghardt, women should take drastic steps to lower their EMF exposure during pregnancy to reduce the risk of having an autistic child Microwave radiation from cellphones, Wi-Fi routers and similar devices concentrate twentyfold in the womb, meaning whatever […]

  • Traveling Back in Time — Life Lessons From the Amish

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

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE The documentary, “The Lives of the Amish in the U.S.,” shares how “an encounter with the Amish is like traveling back in time” and why, in this day and age, this could be a very smart move The Amish typically avoid technology and other modern-day conveniences like electricity and cars There are significant […]

  • Unraveling the Mysteries of mRNA Vaccine Shedding

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Feb 2nd 2024 10:32pm EST

    By: A Midwestern Doctor STORY AT-A-GLANCE Over the last two years, we have collected a significant amount of data that suggests a sizable number of unvaccinated people will become ill around individuals who were vaccinated in a fairly consistent and repeatable manner Since shedding of mRNA vaccines in theory should not be possible, whenever those […]

  • Cholesterol Isn’t the Problem in Heart Disease: Inflammation Is

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

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Long vilified as the chief trigger for heart disease, cholesterol is actually an essential component in nearly every cell in your body and has a protective effect in your respiratory and gastrointestinal systems Research has again underscored the importance inflammation plays in the development of chronic diseases, including heart disease, atherosclerosis and coronary […]

  • The Good News and Bad if You Suffer From Back Pain

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

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Back pain is one of the most common health complaints across the globe, with an estimated 80% of people experiencing back pain at some point in their life. It’s also the No. 1 cause of job disability According to a recent systematic review and meta-analysis, a majority of people who experience back pain […]

  • Study Shows Tea Can Reduce Risk and Progression of Diabetes

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

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Compared with those who never drank tea, daily dark tea consumers had a 53% lower risk of prediabetes and a 47% lower risk of Type 2 diabetes Bioactive compounds in dark tea may influence glucose excretion in the kidneys, potentially explaining some of tea’s beneficial effects Daily dark tea drinkers had an increase […]

  • American Grass Fed Certification Now Assures the Highest Quality for Beef and Dairy Products

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

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE While the beef checkoff program began with the best of intentions, to help ranchers by pooling their money to pay for the promotion of beef, misappropriation of funds has grown over the years Many cattle ranchers feel they are being forced to pay for activities that go against their financial interests and environmental […]