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  • What Lives in Your Gut?

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Feb 20th 2024 10:33pm EST

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Your gut is home to bacteria, viruses, fungi, archaea and eukarya; bacteria make up the vast majority of microbes in your microbiome While your highly acidic stomach may host only about 1,000 colony-forming units (CFU) of bacteria per milliliter (mL), your large intestine is home to up to 1 trillion CFU/mL Bacteroides are […]

  • How Papaya Can Help Your Gut

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Feb 20th 2024 10:32pm EST

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Papaya (Carica papaya) contains papain, a powerful proteolytic enzyme Papain is a natural digestive enzyme that’s historically been used not only for improving digestion but also to relieve pain, inflammation and diarrhea Papain was found to decrease potentially disease-causing proteobacteria while increasing beneficial Akkermansia muciniphila in mice, suggesting beneficial effects on the gut […]

  • Coffee Is Even More Beneficial for Those Over 45

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Feb 20th 2024 10:31pm EST

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Research has emerged showing benefits for regular coffee drinkers, but particular advantages were found for individuals age 45 and older Among those aged 45 and over, every two cups of daily coffee lowered the risk of dying during the study period by 30%; no such association was seen in younger adults The study […]

  • Tapping for Chronic Pain With Julie Schiffman

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Feb 20th 2024 7:31pm EST

    First published in 2015 In this video, Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) practitioner Julie Schiffman demonstrates how you can use EFT to relieve your pain, be it acute or chronic. 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: https://gab.com/Mercola Gettr: […]

  • Forever Chemicals Found in 88% of Kale Tested

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Feb 19th 2024 10:33pm EST

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Conventionally grown and organic kale may be contaminated with toxic per- and polyfluoroalkyl chemicals (PFAS) Out of eight kale samples purchased in four U.S. states, only one had no detectable PFAS Among the others, the highest level of total PFAS was found in conventionally grown kale purchased in a Georgia Publix store Overall, […]

  • Synthetic Humans — Should They Be Used for Risky Experiments?

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Feb 19th 2024 10:32pm EST

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Researchers have succeeded in creating synthetic embryos for the first time, without stopping to first answer the question of if they should be created at all The embryos exist without the need for egg, sperm or sexual reproduction of any kind They were engineered from stem cells and, while they do not have […]

  • Most Americans Suffer From Nature Deficiency Syndrome

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Feb 19th 2024 10:31pm EST

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Spending time outdoors can significantly lift your mood, and outdoors activities such as gardening and nature hikes have been found to be good therapy Americans spend 80% to 99% of their lives indoors — a trend that has led to “nature deficit disorder,” a term used to describe a lifestyle deficit that contributes […]

  • Defending Beef: The Case for Sustainable Meat Production – Interview with Nicolette Hahn Niman

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Feb 19th 2024 8:46pm EST

    2016 Interview Whether you believe it’s beneficial to eat beef or not, how it’s raised has a significant impact on human health and the environment. Nicolette Hahn Niman has an interesting skill set that has allowed her to see the issue of how we raise livestock from many different perspectives. Grazing cattle are important for […]

  • Child Injured in COVID Jab Trial Is Ignored

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Feb 18th 2024 10:33pm EST

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Maddie de Garay signed up to participate in Pfizer’s COVID-19 clinical trial for 12- to 15-year-olds in early 2021. Within 12 hours of her second dose, she suffered a severe systemic adverse reaction that left her wheelchair-bound and on a feeding tube Maddie’s severe adverse reactions have been ignored by Pfizer, the U.S. […]

  • Two Studies: COVID-19 Vaccines Trigger Autoimmune Graves’ Disease in Some Female Health Care Workers

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Feb 18th 2024 10:32pm EST

    By: The Vaccine Reaction STORY AT-A-GLANCE A post-vaccination reaction called “autoimmune/inflammatory syndrome induced by adjuvants (ASIA syndrome)” has been reported in three health care workers The women had no previous history of thyroid disease, upper respiratory tract infections or COVID-19, yet laboratory test results and imaging findings confirmed their new symptoms were consistent with subacute […]

  • Chinese Herb Shows Promise Against Tooth Decay

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Feb 18th 2024 10:31pm EST

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Water extract of the Chinese herb Galla chinensis has potent anticaries effects, effectively inhibiting acid production caused by caries-associated bacteria and increasing teeth’s resistance to acid The health of your teeth is largely dependent on your diet, which affects not only your gut microbiome but also your oral microbiome. Like your bones, your […]

  • Important Legal Wins by the Informed Consent Action Network

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Feb 17th 2024 10:33pm EST

    Download Interview Transcript | Download my FREE Podcast | Video Link STORY AT-A-GLANCE In 2023, ICAN won back the religious exemption from vaccinations in Mississippi that had been gone since 1979. It was the first state in the union to lose the ability to opt out. In 2023, Mississippians regained that choice COVID forced courts […]

  • DUTCH — The Most Informative Hormone Test Out There

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Feb 17th 2024 10:31pm EST

    Download Interview Transcript | Download my FREE Podcast | Video Link STORY AT-A-GLANCE The DUTCH test, which uses dried urine, is the simplest, most elegant and informative test for anyone considering bioidentical hormone therapy, or suspects they might have a hormone problem The test is done four times in a day, and the strips are […]

  • The Story of the Decade

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Feb 16th 2024 10:33pm EST

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE According to U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, author of “Deception: The Great COVID Cover-Up,” the COVID-19 pandemic, which killed millions of people, was the result of Anthony Fauci’s decision to fund dangerous gain-of-function research in China New evidence obtained by U.S. Right to Know (USRTK) further strengthens the theory that SARS-CoV-2 was made in […]

  • What Is the Current Evidence for mRNA Vaccine Shedding?

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Feb 16th 2024 10:32pm EST

    By: A Midwestern Doctor STORY AT-A-GLANCE mRNA vaccine shedding is real, and people’s sensitivity to it greatly varies. Most people who are highly sensitive to shedding have already figured it out, so if you do not already believe it is an issue for you, you probably don’t need to worry about it We believe it […]

  • The Greatest Public Health Mistake of the 20th Century

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Feb 16th 2024 10:31pm EST

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE The recommendation to avoid sun exposure and always use sunblock when outdoors may be the greatest public health mistake of the 20th century Previous research has found vitamin D may prevent 30 deaths for each death caused by skin cancer For every skin cancer death in northern Europe, 60 to 100 people die […]

  • Why This CO2-Making Probiotic Is a Superstar

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Feb 15th 2024 10:33pm EST

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Carbon dioxide (CO2) is a driver of mitochondrial energy production, and improves the delivery of oxygen into your cells. It also protects against the harmful effects of lipid peroxidation CO2 is also part of the “magic” that makes fermented foods so good for you. During lacto-fermentation, certain lactic acid-producing bacteria break down sugars […]

  • New Study Shows Link Between Testosterone and Anxiety

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Feb 15th 2024 10:32pm EST

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Researchers have now identified the molecular connection between testosterone, genetic expression in the brain, and anxiety, calling the relationship a “mutual regulation” that may be positively affected by administration of testosterone Symptoms of low testosterone levels may be associated with physical conditions such as metabolic syndrome, Type 2 diabetes and obesity. Other factors […]

  • Automatic Brain: The Magic of the Unconscious Mind

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Feb 15th 2024 10:31pm EST

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE “Automatic Brain: The Magic of the Unconscious” is a fascinating documentary centered around the belief that your subconscious mind manages about 90% of everything you do whether you are asleep or awake To get an idea of the scope of influence your unconscious mind has over your life, think about brushing your teeth […]

  • Lower Your Blood Pressure With This Simple Exercise

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Feb 14th 2024 10:33pm EST

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Simple isometric exercises, including wall sits, offer a natural strategy to lower blood pressure Out of multiple forms of physical activity, isometric exercise came out on top as “the most effective mode in reducing both systolic and diastolic blood pressure” Broken down to individual exercises, wall squats (isometric) were the most effective for […]

  • Can Dark Chocolate Lower Your Blood Pressure?

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Feb 14th 2024 10:32pm EST

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE A team of cardiologists from two hospitals in China collaborated on research, finding an association between people who ate dark chocolate and a reduced risk of developing essential hypertension (high blood pressure) High blood pressure can cause damage to your arteries and heart, primarily by increasing the workload so the heart and arteries […]

  • How Organic Is Your Organic Milk?

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Feb 14th 2024 10:31pm EST

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Some organic milk brands contain omega-3-rich oil made from corn syrup-fed algae; while the microalgae are not genetically modified, they are fed corn syrup made from genetically engineered corn In 2012, USDA realized it had incorrectly interpreted the law when allowing the algae-based DHA oil in organics. A temporary rule allowed its continued […]

  • Dr. Mercola’s Recipe for Fat Burning Keto Coffee

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Feb 14th 2024 9:21pm EST

    First published in 2017 How to make a delicious fat burning Keto Coffee using Dr. Mercola’s Pure Power Ketone Energy, Organic Fair Trade Coffee and grass fed butter. 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: https://gab.com/Mercola Gettr: https://gettr.com/user/mercola […]

  • Think the Antibiotics in Your Food Are Decreasing? Think Again

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Feb 12th 2024 10:33pm EST

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE An estimated 35,000 Americans die each year from drug-resistant infections. Globally, the death toll attributed to drug-resistant infections is thought to be around 4.95 million annually When animals are given antibiotics, it causes unnatural growth by altering their gut microbiome. In the process, some of those gut bacteria become antibiotic-resistant. Contaminated meat can […]

  • Are These Strange Visual Symptoms a Sure Sign of Alzheimer’s?

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Feb 12th 2024 10:32pm EST

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE A rare disorder known as posterior cortical atrophy (PCA) may be among the earliest signs of Alzheimer’s disease The progressive impairment in visuoperceptual and visuospatial processing leads to a strange array of symptoms, such as difficulty following lines of text when reading, problems writing and trouble picking up objects While only an estimated […]