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How to Become an Expert at Recycling
Do you recycle? If you do, the tips in this article will help you do it better, and if you don’t, why not make it a point to start this year, armed with the essential do’s and don’ts? It’s worth remembering that mankind had a zero-waste lifestyle up until about 100 years ago. There were no plastic wraps around the foods and items you bought, and virtually every scrap — be it fabric, paper, wood or metal — was repeatedly reused and creatively repurposed into new products. Today, we’re figuratively drowning in...
read moreMore Pets, Fewer Allergies
True allergies are mediated by exposure to foreign proteins in the environment, triggering immunoglobulin-e (IgE) antibodies. According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology,1 up to 40 percent of the global population are sensitized to some type of foreign protein. According to Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America,2 more than 50 million Americans experience some type of allergic reaction each year, and it is the sixth leading cause of chronic illness in the U.S. Allergic conditions, seasonal allergies and food...
read moreDental Fillings Linked to Pregnancy Risk
Mercury is a toxic heavy metal, one that can cause harmful effects to your nervous, digestive, respiratory and immune systems. It’s known to damage both the kidneys and the lungs in humans, and the World Health Organization (WHO) notes that health effects from mercury exposure include tremors, impaired vision and hearing, emotional instability, paralysis, insomnia and developmental deficits during fetal development.1 Mercury exposure has also been linked to attention deficit and developmental delays during childhood, with WHO noting,...
read moreCAFO California — One of the Most Polluted Places on Earth
California’s San Joaquin Valley is an agricultural powerhouse in the U.S., producing more than $17 billion a year in crops on some 7 million acres of fields.1 The region is also home to CAFO (concentrated animal feeding operation) animals, including cattle. At the valley’s largest feedlot, Harris Ranch, 100,000 cattle are packed in over a stretch of 800 acres. While it’s no secret that California is saddled with a sizable problem of air pollution, many people picture urban traffic as the source of the area’s ever-present smog. Lesser known is...
read moreCan Beavers Clean Our Water and Restore Wild Salmon Populations?
Beavers are intriguing animals found throughout North America. The largest living rodents in the region, beavers were hunted for their pelts to near extinction in the 1800s, but have made a comeback and are now relatively common along rivers, streams, lakes and marshes. Beavers have an ingenious ability to change the landscape to suit their needs, building dams in order to create deep, calm water, or ponds, in which to build their homes, known as lodges. It’s their natural inclination to build dams that has led to conflicts with humans, as...
read moreTop 5 Signs of Vitamin D Deficiency
Last year’s 30-day new year’s resolution guide was a big hit. This year, for the month of January, we will revisit this tip-a-day format by looking back at 30 of the most-read Mercola.com articles of all time, reviewing the topics readers have found most valuable over the years. First on the list, and the topic of this article, is vitamin D deficiency. What are the risks? How can you determine if you’re deficient? And what are the benefits of raising your vitamin D level? Vitamin D deficiency is incredibly common around the world, but many...
read moreDamaged Skin Can Be Prevented With Moringa Extract
Your skin, the largest organ in your body, is exposed to environmental toxins and pollutants every day. What you eat has a lot to do with the appearance of your complexion, but you also have options to protect your skin from the outside. Although your skin may seem relatively impenetrable, it has an incredible capacity to absorb small molecules from your personal care products and even air pollution. In a society that values youth, many work hard to retain a youthful complexion, using personal care products filled with toxic chemicals...
read more10 Potential Benefits of Echinacea
Echinacea, also known as the American coneflower, is a brightly colored medicinal plant named for the prickly spines in its large cone-shaped seed head. Based on those spines, its name is derived from the Greek word ekhînos, meaning hedgehog. Although used widely to treat all kinds of diseases and infections prior to the introduction of antibiotics in the U.S., this popular herb is now prized for its ability to shorten the duration of colds and flu. Echinacea is available in many forms — capsules, dried, essential oil and tea, to name a few —...
read moreWhy so Many Cancer Drugs Are Made From Periwinkle
Many modern drugs are derived from purified and concentrated plant compounds (although compared to 20 years ago, few drug companies expend time and money looking at medicinal plant chemistry these days). Rosy periwinkle (Catharanthus roseus), for example, a perennial plant native to Madagascar, is the basis for a number of commonly used cancer drugs that have been in use since the 1960s.1 Of the 70 different alkaloids found in periwinkle, the two primary compounds used in anticancer drugs are the powerful vinca alkaloids2 vinblastine and...
read moreThe Complete Guide to Fasting: A Special Interview With Dr. Jason Fung
Fasting is one of the oldest dietary interventions in the world, and modern science confirms it can have a profoundly beneficial influence on your health. Dr. Jason Fung, a nephrologist (kidney specialist) with a practice in Canada, has written an important landmark book on this topic. “The Complete Guide to Fasting: Heal Your Body Through Intermittent, Alternate-Day, and Extended Fasting,” co-authored with Jimmy Moore, details how to implement fasting and overcome some of the most common challenges that might arise, including...
read moreKeto Cinnamon Blueberry Fritters
Recipe by Megan Patiry of Paleohacks Cooking fritters is an easy and convenient way of incorporating fruits, vegetables and meat into your diet. You can prepare your own version with the help of basic ingredients such as herbs, spices and a binding agent, to serve as a light appetizer or snack. Instead of veggies, why not try and make a simple but appetizing dessert out of fritters? Check out this keto-friendly recipe by Megan Patiry of Paleohacks: Keto Cinnamon Blueberry Fritters Makes: 4 servings Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes...
read moreHow Can Melatonin Supplements Benefit You?
Table of Contents What Is Melatonin? Uses of Melatonin in Your Body 6 Ways to Optimize Your Melatonin Levels Naturally Studies Regarding the Use of Melatonin Supplements Benefits of Melatonin Supplement Do Not Take Melatonin if You Have These Conditions Side Effects of Melatonin Consider Optimizing Your Melatonin Levels Naturally Before Taking a Supplement Frequently Asked Questions Sleeping is an essential human function, and at the heart of it is your circadian rhythm, also known as your body clock. It’s a natural, biological timer...
read moreCan You Believe There Are Cockroach Farms in China?
The featured video, produced by the South China Morning Post, opens with these words: “If cockroaches make you uncomfortable … this could be your worst nightmare.” Indeed. Most of us would do almost anything to avoid a daily work environment that involves contact with millions of teeming roaches. In China, however, cockroaches are big business. A number of Chinese cities contending with explosive population growth are finding cockroaches to be a helpful solution to the ever-increasing problem of food waste disposal. With landfills...
read moreChrysanthemum Tea Helps Soothe Your Senses and Promotes Optimal Health
Table of Contents What Is Chrysanthemum Tea? 7 Health Benefits of Chrysanthemum Tea Does Chrysanthemum Tea Have Caffeine? How to Make a Perfectly Brewed Cup of Chrysanthemum Tea How to Store Chrysanthemum Tea Potential Side Effects of Chrysanthemum Tea Make Sure You’re Using Only Organic Chrysanthemum Tea Chrysanthemum Tea FAQs For some people, chrysanthemums — also known as mums — may be nothing more than a hardy flowering plant commonly found in garden beds and flowerpots. For others, however, this pretty flower is known to provide an...
read moreTop Five Health Benefits of Marjoram
Sweet marjoram (Origanum majorana) is an aromatic herb native to the Mediterranean region known for its aromatherapeutic and culinary uses. Its botanical name means “joy of the mountain” in Greek, and was used to make wedding wreaths, as Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love, was believed to wear wreaths made with marjoram.1 Marjoram is classified as a perennial, and can grow as high as 2 feet tall, and sometimes a little bit higher. It has woody square stems, an upright appearance and opposing pairs of leaves.2 It’s closely...
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