• Life Lessons From 100-Plus-Year-Olds

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Dec 28th 2023 10:31pm EST

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Three centenarians share their life stories and share words of wisdom on longevity Although each is unique, they share an impressive amount of fortitude and emotional resilience Positive attitude, gratitude and an appreciation for living is apparent in the film and likely play a major role in the subjects’ longevity Advertisement Editor’s Note: […]

  • Top Supplements for Mitochondria Function

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Dec 27th 2023 10:33pm EST

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Mitochondria are the structures inside your cells that produce about 90% of the energy generated in your body Mitochondria are key to health and disease prevention; without mitochondrial health, your well-being and longevity may suffer Supplements you can use strategically to support your mitochondria include vitamin K2, glycine, coQ10, B vitamins and niacinamide, […]

  • This Spicy Japanese Plant Can Improve Cognitive Function

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Dec 27th 2023 10:32pm EST

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Research from Tohoku University in Japan demonstrated that the primary bioactive compound in wasabi — 6-methylsulfinyl hexyl isothiocyanate (6-MSITC) — improved long-term and short-term memory in community-dwelling older adults The compound is known to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that the researchers believe positively affected the hippocampus and caused an 18% jump in […]

  • Gulf of Mexico Now Largest Dead Zone in the World, and Factory Farming Is to Blame

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Dec 27th 2023 10:31pm EST

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE By 2017 nitrogen fertilizers and sewage sludge runoff from factory farms were responsible for creating a dead zone in the Gulf of Mexico spanning more than 8,700 square miles — at that time the largest recorded dead zone in the world Seven million Americans have levels of nitrates in their drinking water that […]

  • What Are the Health Benefits of Sweating?

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Dec 26th 2023 10:33pm EST

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE When your body temperature rises, sweat glands release water at your skin’s surface, which quickly evaporates and cools your skin and the blood underneath In traditional Persian medicine, sweating is used for both preventive care and disease treatment Sweat glands secrete antimicrobial peptides that help restrict the growth of various microbes on the […]

  • How Does Ear Piercing Change Your Skin’s Microbiome?

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Dec 26th 2023 10:32pm EST

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Ear piercing represents a catastrophic environmental disturbance, one that drastically changes the microbial communities living there Microbial changes start when the skin is sterilized for the procedure, while piercing “reshapes the skin’s physical topology” and the insertion of jewelry further alters the microbes’ environment Skin piercings create “hospitable niches” where bacteria can thrive, […]

  • Higher Vitamin D Levels Lower Cancer Risk

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Dec 26th 2023 10:31pm EST

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Vitamin D is involved in the biology of all cells in your body, including your immune cells. A large number of studies have shown raising your vitamin D level can significantly reduce your risk of cancer Most recently, researchers found vitamin D and calcium supplementation lowered participants’ overall cancer risk by 30% Having […]

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  • The Amazing Benefits of Dairy Fat

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Dec 25th 2023 10:33pm EST

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Studies have repeatedly failed to find an association between full-fat dairy and cardiovascular events. Instead, full-fat dairy actually reduces your risk of cardiovascular events and deaths thereof. Dairy products are also associated with lower risks of Type 2 diabetes, liver disease and more Whole-fat dairy contains the odd-chain saturated fats (OCFAs) pentadecanoic acid […]

  • The Broad-Spectrum Antiviral Effects of Willow Bark Extract

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Dec 25th 2023 10:32pm EST

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Willow bark is perhaps most widely known as aspirin’s forerunner, but it appears to have powerful antiviral effects as well Willow bark extract has broad-spectrum, antiviral effects against coronaviruses and enteroviruses Willow bark is effective against both enveloped and nonenveloped viruses, causing the viruses to cluster together rather than spread apart In a […]

  • What Is the Best Position for Sleep?

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Dec 25th 2023 10:31pm EST

    By: Dr. Peter Martone STORY AT-A-GLANCE If you frequently toss and turn during sleep, chances are you’re a side sleeper or stomach sleeper. For sound, healthy sleep, you need to sleep on your back, in a neutral position, with a pillow under your neck, not your head, to maintain proper spinal curve Poor sleeping position […]

  • Don’t Let Stress Steal Your Joy This Holiday Season

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Dec 24th 2023 10:33pm EST

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Many people report increased stress during the holidays due to extra obligations, financial pressure and family drama Practicing relaxation strategies can help relieve stress and help you focus on what really matters during this holiday season Exercise, visualization, meditation, living in the present and proper breathing can all help to make your holidays […]

  • Why Aged Cheese and Mushrooms Are so Good for Your Heart (and Make You Live Longer Too)

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Dec 24th 2023 10:31pm EST

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Polyamines such as spermidine, spermine and putrescine are derivatives of amino acids, found both in food and your gut microbiota, and are critical for cellular growth and survival Polyamines have potent anti-inflammatory activity, protect your DNA against free-radical damage and have been linked to longevity In one study, those who had the highest […]

  • Mission Be — Teaching Children Mindfulness

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Dec 23rd 2023 10:33pm EST

    Download Interview Transcript | Download my FREE Podcast | Video Link STORY AT-A-GLANCE Mission Be, a nonprofit organization that brings mindfulness into schools, was founded in 2013 by social worker and yoga instructor Carin Winter Mission Be’s curriculum is based on evidence-based practices like breath, movement, visualizations, affirmations, sharing circles and silent seated meditation Ideally, […]

  • The Microbiome Solution — Healing Your Body From the Inside Out

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Dec 23rd 2023 10:31pm EST

    Download Interview Transcript | Download my FREE Podcast | Video Link STORY AT-A-GLANCE One of the worst things you can do during pregnancy is to take an antibiotic. Young children also need to be shielded from antibiotics, as they devastate the microbiome Other medications best avoided, due to their devastating impact on your microbiome include […]

  • Space: The New Frontier for the Control Grid

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Dec 22nd 2023 10:33pm EST

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Investigative journalist Corey Lynn speaks with James White, Host of NorthWest Liberty News, about her bombshell report — Space: The New Frontier for the Central Control Grid After extensive research, Lynn says she’s “100% convinced” that globalists are building out the central operation for the control grid in space Organizations such as the […]

  • Ligamentous Laxity and Vaccine Injuries

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Dec 22nd 2023 10:32pm EST

    By: A Midwestern Doctor STORY AT-A-GLANCE Ligamentous laxity is found to be commonly associated with a variety of complex illnesses, and is frequently seen in patients who have an increased sensitivity to their environment A variety of unrecognized (and often treatable) factors in the modern environment have caused ligamentous laxity to become much more common […]

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  • Are C-Sections Contributing to Autism?

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Dec 22nd 2023 10:31pm EST

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Studies have found an association between C-sections and autism. In one, children born by C-section had a 21% higher risk for developing autism Folate deficiency has been shown to raise a child’s risk of autism by inhibiting detoxification of pesticides. Optimizing folate intake during pregnancy has been shown to ameliorate this risk Women […]

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  • Could Your Thymus Be the Key to Fighting Cancer?

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Dec 21st 2023 10:33pm EST

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Your thymus is a thyme leaf-shaped double-lobed organ located in the center of your chest, directly beneath your breastbone at the level of your heart The two types of cells that make up the thymus are reticular cells and lymphocytes, which include thymus-derived cells (T cells), thymus-independent lymphocytes (B cells) and natural killer […]

  • Ukraine War: What Happens Next?

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Dec 21st 2023 10:32pm EST

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Lex Fridman interviews John Mearsheimer, an international relations scholar at the University of Chicago, about how the war in Ukraine may end In the best-case scenario, Mearsheimer predicts a ceasefire leading to a frozen conflict In the event of a frozen conflict, Mearsheimer believes it will be unstable, with Ukrainians attempting to weaken […]

  • Can Valerian Root Help You Sleep Better?

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Dec 21st 2023 10:31pm EST

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Valerian root has a sedative effect and has a long history of use to promote relaxation and sleep. Studies show it helps improve the speed at which you fall asleep, depth of sleep and sleep quality Melatonin is another helpful sleep aid, with lower doses being more effective than larger ones For chronic […]

  • Major Shift About Whole Milk — Now a Health Food?

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Dec 20th 2023 10:33pm EST

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE For decades, Americans have been told to avoid whole milk due to its saturated fat content, which has been falsely accused of clogging arteries and causing heart disease. This guidance goes back to the first edition of the dietary guidelines, issued in 1980, and most studies performed since then have exonerated full-fat whole […]

  • An Herbal Guide to Natural Pain Relief

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Dec 20th 2023 10:32pm EST

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Chronic pain is debilitating, affects millions of people each year, and is a growing public health problem. In 2010, it was costing the nation up to $635 billion each year. The number of people suffering has grown and the economic cost is likely much higher The pharmaceutical industry is pouring money into a […]

  • Vitamin C Doubles Effectiveness of Chemotherapy and Radiation

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Dec 20th 2023 10:31pm EST

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Vitamin C is selectively toxic to cancer cells, especially when administered intravenously (IV) or in liposomal form in high doses. Administering it with chemo and radiation also significantly improves the effectiveness of these treatments Vitamin C in combination with nutritional ketosis and fasting prior to administering chemo radically improves the effectiveness of chemotherapy […]

  • Are You Drinking GMO Yeast Milk?

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Dec 19th 2023 10:33pm EST

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Synthetic dairy products, including milk made from genetically engineered yeast, are being touted as environmentally friendly health foods that should replace real milk from cows and other animals Along with missing important micronutrients that are abundant in real milk, fake milk contains compounds that have never before existed in the human diet Ninety-two […]

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  • Thousands of Miles of Pipeline Trying to Push CO2 Underground

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Dec 19th 2023 10:32pm EST

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Thousands of miles of pipeline are currently in use, and more are planned to transport highly acidic liquified carbon dioxide (CO2) from ethanol plants to deep well injection sites where CO2 is currently used to increase oil production A 2020 leak in a CO2 pipeline in Biloxi, Mississippi, hospitalized 49 people, some of […]