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Awkward Flu Jabs Attempted at Golden Globes
In what can only be described as a new level of propaganda, hosts Andy Samberg and Sandra Oh featured a flu shot stunt during the 76th Golden Globe Awards ceremony. They told the audience to roll up their sleeves, as they would all be getting flu shots, while people in white coats stormed down the aisles, syringes in hand. Most of the audience looked thoroughly uneasy at the prospect of having a stranger stick them with a needle in the middle of an awards show. But perhaps the worst part of the scene was when Samberg added that anti-vaxxers...
read moreTop 6 Reasons to Support Regenerative Agriculture
30 Tips in 30 Days Designed to Help You Take Control of Your Health This article is included in Dr. Mercola’s All-Time Top 30 Health Tips series. Every day during the month of January, a new tip will be added that will help you take control of your health. Want to see the full list? Click here. It’s easy to forget that at one point, not so long ago, all food was organically grown in a way that supported the ecosystem and environment. This all changed in the 1940s when the Green Revolution took hold and industrial,...
read moreEU Infiltrated by Pesticide Industry Plagiarizes Safety Study
Controversy over glyphosate has reached an all-time high in the European Union (EU), after researchers accused the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) of plagiarizing a report supporting its safety. The plagiarized sections were largely lifted from a paper written by the pesticide industry, raising serious concerns about the legitimacy of the findings. The scandal asserts that the German risk assessment of glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup herbicide, contains sections “copy pasted” from industry...
read moreCurcumin Helps Patient Recovery
For those who appreciate the unique spiciness of turmeric, it’s serendipitous to learn there are several layers of extraordinary health benefits included with the active ingredient known as curcumin. One of the latest was revealed in a study in which scientists tested the powerful compound for its effects on heart failure patients. Heart failure, experienced by nearly 6 million people in the U.S., weakens your heart and affects its ability to pump sufficient oxygen. Patients no longer have the ability to participate in activities and...
read more6 Aloe Vera Juice Benefits
Aloe, often referred to as aloe vera, is an attractive, spiky, succulent plant that many grow indoors to have a soothing, ready-to-use gel to put on burns and cuts. Its use as an ointment is as easy as slicing the long, tapered leaves to access the gel inside. Aloe vera, which belongs to the Liliaceae family of plants, is derived from the Arabic word “alloeh,” which translates to “shining bitter substance,” while the Latin “vera” means “true.” Aloe grows best in tropical or otherwise arid...
read moreTop 7 Kitchen Essentials
30 Tips in 30 Days Designed to Help You Take Control of Your Health This article is included in Dr. Mercola’s All-Time Top 30 Health Tips series. Every day during the month of January, a new tip will be added that will help you take control of your health. Want to see the full list? Click here. Eating well and taking care of your health is easier when you have the right ingredients and utensils on hand at all times. Following are some top essentials with which to stock your kitchen — healthy fats, medicinal and health-promoting spices...
read moreWeekly Health Quiz: Pushups, Planks and Glyphosate
1 The following nutrient deficiency is a powerful predictor of heart disease; recent research shows even subclinical deficiency of this nutrient can compromise your cardiovascular health. Magnesium Low magnesium is a powerful predictor of heart disease, and recent research shows even subclinical magnesium deficiency can compromise your cardiovascular health. Learn more. Vitamin D B vitamins Vitamin C 2 Based on the number of people killed each year, the third leading cause of death in the U.S. is: Heart disease Medical errors Medical errors...
read moreTop Tips to Detox Your Body
30 Tips in 30 Days Designed to Help You Take Control of Your Health This article is included in Dr. Mercola’s All-Time Top 30 Health Tips series. Every day during the month of January, a new tip will be added that will help you take control of your health. Want to see the full list? Click here. Dr. Dietrich Klinghardt is well known for his successful treatment of neurological illness and Lyme disease with integrative medicine. Originally from Berlin, Germany, Klinghardt has practiced medicine in the U.S. for over 35 years. He also sees...
read moreCostochondritis: An Introduction to This Painful Condition
Chest pain is never a good thing, and in some cases, it can be particularly alarming, as it may be a sign of heart problems. However, there are instances when chest pain, albeit very uncomfortable, is relatively harmless and not life-threatening. One particular example is costochondritis. Basically, costochondritis is the medical term that refers to inflammation specifically found on the cartilage that connects your ribs to the breastbone or sternum.1 But to get a better idea of why and how this ailment manifests, it’s important for you to...
read moreChicken Oregano Recipe
Recipe from Susie of Real Food Real Fitness (http://realfoodrealfitness.com/oven-roasted-chicken-oregano-a-family-favorite/) Along with the new year comes the desire to be a better person, and I’m sure many of you have made resolutions to improve your overall well-being. While it might take a lot of effort to fulfill your health objectives, in the long run you’ll reap important benefits your body will be grateful for. This low-carb chicken oregano recipe from Susie of Real Food Real Fitness may look simple, but it contains vital nutrients to...
read moreChamomile: Still a Top Choice for Improved Well-Being
Table of Contents 5 Notable Chamomile Health Benefits Common Uses of Chamomile How to Grow Chamomile What Is Chamomile Tea Good For? Make Chamomile Oil a Staple, Too Storage Tips for Chamomile Chamomile May Come With Side Effects People are familiar with chamomile as a flower with a daisy-like appearance.1 However, this member of the Asteraceae or Compositae family is actually a potent herb. There are two known chamomile plants today: German chamomile (Matricaria recutita) and Roman chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile).2,3 Some German chamomile...
read more8 Fruits and Veggies That Could Be Considered Poisonous
What do ackee, cassava, cycad, lychee, potatoes, red kidney beans, starfruit and sugar cane have in common? While that question may sound like the opening line of an offbeat joke, the health-related similarity these fruits and vegetables share is no laughing matter. Plants, like animals, employ various strategies to ensure their survival, and naturally occurring toxins help some plants resist disease and insects. While you may think everything in nature is suitable for human consumption, each one of the fruits and vegetables mentioned above...
read moreTop 7 Tips to Balance Your Hormones
30 Tips in 30 Days Designed to Help You Take Control of Your Health This article is included in Dr. Mercola’s All-Time Top 30 Health Tips series. Every day during the month of January, a new tip will be added that will help you take control of your health. Want to see the full list? Click here. Hormones have far-reaching effects in your body, and hormone deficiencies can wreak total havoc on your health. When you think about unbalanced hormones, “hot flashes” are but one of many possible effects. For example, a series of...
read moreA Bigger Belly Could Lead to a Smaller Brain
Belly fat, also known as visceral fat, is often viewed as an aesthetic problem, but if you’re carrying extra weight around your middle your physical health, including that of your brain, could be at risk. Excess belly fat is already well-known to play a starring role in the development of chronic diseases like heart disease and Type 2 diabetes. Even in people who aren’t obese, excess belly fat increases the risk of death from cardiovascular problems.1 The risks of belly fat, however, do not stop there. Researchers at Loughborough University...
read moreRose Absolute Oil: An Elegant Fragrance in a Bottle
Table of Contents What Is Rose Absolute Oil? Uses of Rose Absolute Oil Composition of Rose Absolute Oil 3 Health Benefits of Rose Absolute Oil How to Make Rose Absolute Oil How Does Rose Absolute Oil Work? Is Rose Absolute Oil Safe? Side Effects of Rose Absolute Oil With its elegant appearance and rich fragrance, rose has definitely achieved prime status when it comes to romance — a symbol of love and devotion. Aside from its delicate appearance, this bloom is valued for making a highly useful essential oil: rose absolute oil.1 Read on to...
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