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Dr. Mercola Answers Your Ketofast Questions
Today I was happy to answer your questions about my upcoming book, “Ketofast.” Click on the video above to watch now. >>>>> Click Here <
read moreMore Legal Troubles for Zuckerberg, and Why I’m Leaving Facebook
Facebook and its founder Mark Zuckerberg are facing legal problems on multiple fronts these days. There’s the class-action complaint alleging lax security measures increased users’ risk of identity theft, following the 2018 hack of 50 million user accounts.1,2 Then there’s the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) probe into Facebook’s compliance with a 2011 consent agreement to safeguard users’ personal information, which has been ongoing for the past year. According to Fortune Magazine,3 if the company is found...
read moreWhy Did CNN Rename Mumps?
A U.S. warship, the USS Fort McHenry, has been kept at sea for more than two months due to an outbreak of parotitis, which is swelling of one or both of the salivary glands. Parotitis can be caused by both viruses and bacteria, with bacterial parotitis most commonly associated with Staphlococcus aureous infections.1 The parotitis outbreak on the military ship is reported to be viral. Viral parotitis is commonly seen during mumps infection. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “Mumps usually involves pain,...
read more250 Scientists Highlight Concerns With Earbuds
Wireless headphones, like Apple’s popular AirPods, could be dangerous to human health, according to a petition signed by 250 scientists.1 The devices, which include not only AirPods but also other wireless Bluetooth headphones, bring a new level of function and convenience to those looking to listen to music, podcasts, audio books and more while on the go. Since their introduction, more than 44 million AirPods have been sold,2 with another 55 million predicted to be sold in 2019 alone. Forecasts are that 80 million will be sold in 2020.3 It’s...
read moreGhost in the Machine Part 6: Mainstream Media Censors News That Threatens Its Financial Interests
In this Mercola article series, we look at the “Ghost in the Machine” –– the murderous forces in our health care system that harm patients instead of help them. This series exposes the deceptions that occur in almost all facets of health care today for no reason other than money. It also exposes the identities of the ghost’s “puppet masters” who perpetrate health misinformation and unethical drug marketing for profit, whether it’s Big Pharma or its helpers in academia, government and nongovernment agencies....
read moreGhost in the Machine Part 6: Mainstream Media Censors News That Threatens Its Financial Interests
In this Mercola article series, we look at the “Ghost in the Machine” –– the murderous forces in our health care system that harm patients instead of help them. This series exposes the deceptions that occur in almost all facets of health care today for no reason other than money. It also exposes the identities of the ghost’s “puppet masters” who perpetrate health misinformation and unethical drug marketing for profit, whether it’s Big Pharma or its helpers in academia, government and nongovernment agencies....
read moreWeekly Health Quiz: Measles, Agriculture and Carbon Dioxide
1 The following statement is False, having no scientific evidence to support it: Switching to a ketogenic diet can cause a condition known as “keto crotch” “Keto crotch” is fake news, based on a handful of anecdotes from old reddit discussion boards. There is no medical evidence to suggest nutritional ketosis can cause offensive vaginal odors. Learn more. Nutritional ketosis mimics the life span-extending properties of fasting A ketogenic diet improves glucose metabolism, lowering your risk for Type 2 diabetes A...
read moreEight Signs You Might Be B12 Deficient
When you experience symptoms like fatigue, numbness, faint nausea, foggy vision or an increased tendency toward forgetfulness, you might entertain many different scenarios. Some of them might be scary, but a possibility you may not consider is that of a vitamin B12 (aka cobalamin) deficiency. Nearly half of the American population has less-than-stellar blood levels of vitamin B12, but the symptomology is so varied that it’s hard to pin down just how many people suffer from it, according to Harvard Health, which describes the “sneaky”...
read moreTop Six Benefits of Colostrum
Your natural immune function is a key component of your health and disease prevention. An integral part of this system is your natural killer (NK) cells, a type of white blood cell important to your innate immune system.1 Your immune system has two branches — cell mediated immunity (innate) and humoral immunity (adaptive). As you contract a viral illness, the pathogen infects your cells. Immediately, your cell mediated immune response activates NK cells2 along with chemicals to attract the cells to the site of infection. The white blood cells...
read moreThree Nutritional Supplements That Can Lower Your Cardiovascular Disease Risk if You Have Elevated TMAO Levels
In recent years, research has suggested trimethylamine-N-oxide (TMAO) might be a therapeutic target for insulin resistance and gastrointestinal (GI) cancers. As noted in one 2017 scientific review:1 “Through the digestion of animal protein and other constituents of animal products, the commensal bacteria in the gut (the gut microbiota) forms metabolites that can contribute to the development of both insulin resistance and cancer. Trimethylamine-N-oxide (TMAO) is such a molecule and has recently drawn a lot of attention as it may be a risk...
read moreThis Mouthwatering Pan-Fried Fish Recipe Might Be Your New Favorite
South America is a melting pot of cultural and culinary traditions, as the different countries in the region have their own takes on ingredients like vegetables and meats. In particular, fish and seafood dishes are popular because of the countries’ proximity to the Amazon River and the Caribbean Sea.[1] If you want to try a South American-inspired dish, look no further than this Mouthwatering Pan-Fried Fish With Fiery Pico de Gallo Salsa recipe. The tender and juicy fish and the fresh yet spicy salsa offer a flavorful balance of the land...
read moreWhy Fake Meat and Eliminating Livestock Are Really Bad Ideas
By Ronnie Cummins As noted in “Ditching Nature in Favor of Fake Food Is Not the Solution to Destructive Factory Farming” by Dr. Joseph Mercola: “Industrial agriculture is one of the most unsustainable practices of modern civilization. The ‘bigger is better’ food system has reached a point where its real costs have become readily apparent. Like water running down an open drain, the Earth’s natural resources are disappearing quickly, as industrialized farming drives air pollution, water pollution, deforestation, rising carbon emissions...
read moreThe Ultimate Guide to Antioxidants
Table of Contents What Are Antioxidants? The Health Benefits of Antioxidants: How Do They Stop Free Radical Damage? Different Types of Antioxidants Antioxidants You Should Not Miss Out On 6 Antioxidant Food Sources You Should Add to Your Diet Recommended Antioxidant Supplements 6 Lifestyle Changes That Help Maximize Your Antioxidant Intake Antioxidants are, without a doubt, an essential part of optimal health. Even conventional Western physicians now acknowledge the significance of getting sufficient antioxidants from your diet or taking...
read moreA Tesla for Less Than $10,000?
Buying a Tesla new will set you back anywhere from $42,900 to $137,000, depending on which model you choose.1 The Model S, Tesla’s midpriced sedan, starts at $85,000, but Rich Benoit, a 30-something father of three and IT worker, got one for $6,500. It’s the topic of his now infamous YouTube page, Rich Rebuilds, which has racked up more than 39 million views.2 The sought-after electric cars have been growing in popularity along with the U.S. electric vehicle industry, which experienced an 81 percent jump in sales in 2018 compared...
read moreWe’re Running Out of Time to Reverse Desertification
The Savory Institute documentary “Running Out of Time,” features ecologist and international consultant Allan Savory, who in a 2013 TED Talk discussed how grazing livestock is the solution to our ever-growing climate change problem. Born and raised in Zimbabwe, Savory is a passionate conservationist. He founded the Africa Centre for Holistic Management1 (ACHM) in 1992, to support the adoption of holistic land management practices in Southern Africa in order to reduce and reverse land degradation2 that threatens the very survival of mankind,...
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