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How Long Does It Take to Have an Empty Stomach?
By Dr. Mercola The question posed in the headline is a common one heard by doctors everywhere: “How long does it take to have an empty stomach?” It’s an important question for anyone taking prescription drugs because what you eat and drink, as well as the timing of your meals, can affect the way certain medications work. Beyond that, there is value in becoming aware of the health benefits associated with regularly emptying your stomach. If your first thought, when you hear the words “empty stomach,” is a negative...
read moreHow to Grow Flax for Seeds and Fiber
By Dr. Mercola Flax (Linum usitatissimum1) is among the most ancient of superfoods, with a history of use spanning over 10,000 years. Remains of flaxseed have been found in Stone Age dwellings in Switzerland, and in Egypt, where the ancient Egyptians used it in the manufacture of linen. Flax reached the U.S. in the 1800s with the arrival of European settlers. Flax can be grown for a nutritional seed harvest, and its fiber is used in the making of linen. The plant grows to about 3 feet tall and has narrow, pale green leaves and small blue...
read moreAdd Some Drama to Your Garden With Ornamental Amaranth
By Dr. Mercola Growing your own fruits and vegetables is one of the best ways to ensure access to fresh, chemical-free food. An annual National Gardening Survey1 finds the proportion of older gardeners is holding steady while younger individuals who enjoy gardening is reaching an all-time high. Container and landscape gardening are also setting new records. Gardening provides a sensory experience and may help improve your mood.2 A study from the Netherlands suggests gardening may fight stress better than other leisure activities. A study from...
read moreFlotation Therapy — Health Benefits of Sensory Deprivation
By Dr. Mercola If you’ve ever considered flotation therapy, you’re not alone. In fact, this sensory deprivation technique is becoming more popular, and has benefits ranging from simple relaxation to recovery after a traumatic brain injury. Most flotation tubs or tanks are about the size of a queen-sized bed and contain no more than 1 foot of water that has been supersaturated with 850 to 1,000 pounds of Epsom salt to 200 gallons of water. According to Graham Talley, founder of Float On, which hosts an annual Float Conference, this makes the...
read moreFiber Can Delay Brain Inflammation and Aging
By Dr. Mercola I recommend consuming 25 to 50 grams of fiber per 1,000 calories consumed, daily, as a foundation of optimal health. Though your body can’t digest it, fiber is an incredibly important carbohydrate because it aids in digestion, helps regulate blood sugar levels, plays a role in weight maintenance and much more. You may be familiar with the two types — soluble fiber, which dissolves in water and is the type linked to benefits to blood sugar levels, and insoluble fiber, which does not dissolve but rather increases bulk in your...
read moreAstragalus: Boosting Your Immune System the Natural Way
By Dr. Joseph Mercola Astragalus, or Astragalus membranaceus, is an herb that has been utilized in Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) for centuries prior to its introduction to the Western world. The astragalus plant originated in China and is native to the northern provinces of Yunnan and Sichuan.1 In China, the herb is called different names, including Huang Qi and Hwanqqi, depending on the region where it is normally harvested. It’s also called the “yellow leader,” a direct translation of its Chinese names.2 The herb...
read moreAspirin — Surprising Alternative to Get the Benefits Without Harm
By Dr. Mercola There are a number of conditions that come under the umbrella term of cardiovascular disease. The term includes diseases of the blood vessels, which increase the potential for developing coronary artery disease, arrhythmias and stroke.1 Each year, heart disease is on the list of serious health conditions and one of the leading causes of death in the U.S. According to the American Heart Association, nearly 84 million people in the U.S. suffer from some form of cardiovascular disease, which now kills 1 in 3 people.2 The direct...
read moreWhat’s Behind the CDC Claiming 80,000 Died From Flu Last Winter?
By Dr. Mercola According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the 2017-2018 flu season was the deadliest flu season in the U.S. in four decades, hospitalizing 900,000 and killing 80,000, including 180 children. According to CNN,1 “ … [F]lu-related deaths have ranged from a low of about 12,000 during the 2011-2012 season to a high of about 56,000 during the 2012-2013.” While that sounds ominous, it’s worth remembering that what they’re counting as “flu deaths” are not just deaths directly caused by the influenza virus,...
read moreCholesterol Does Not Cause Heart Disease
By Dr. Mercola Cholesterol is a waxy substance found in nearly every cell of your body, vital for optimal functioning. For instance, your body uses cholesterol in the construction of cell membranes and in regulating protein pathways required for cell signaling. Without sufficient amounts of cholesterol in your body you may experience a negative impact on your brain health, hormone levels and heart disease risk. Your body also uses cholesterol to manufacture vitamin D after exposure to the sun. Most of the cholesterol in your body is...
read moreRoundup Weed Killer Called Out as a Bee Killer
By Dr. Mercola Use of glyphosate, a weed killer registered in 130 countries, has risen exponentially since the introduction of genetically engineered (GE) glyphosate-resistant crops. Between 1974 — the year glyphosate entered the U.S. market — and 2014, glyphosate use increased more than 250fold in the U.S. alone. Today, an estimated 300 million pounds are applied on U.S. farmland annually. Globally, nearly 5 billion pounds (over 2 billion kilograms) of glyphosate are applied to farm crops each year.1 While GE crops were the catalyst for this...
read morePetition to Stop Weedkiller in Cereal
By Dr. Mercola Most of the more than 250 million pounds of glyphosate sprayed on U.S. crops annually is used on genetically engineered (GE) crops,1 like Roundup Ready corn and soybeans that are engineered to withstand the chemical’s otherwise lethal effects. (Glyphosate is the active ingredient in Roundup herbicide.) Lesser known is the fact that glyphosate is also used by farmers as a desiccant. About two weeks prior to harvest of grain crops like wheat, oats and barley, glyphosate is sprayed onto the crop, which accelerates the drying...
read moreHow Most of Our Water Gets Polluted
By Dr. Mercola In the U.S., agriculture poses the greatest threat to water quality and is single-handedly impairing drinking water supplies across the country. The key culprits are nitrogen, phosphates and other toxins that run off from industrial cropland (i.e., genetically engineered corn and soy) and concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs). In the Midwest, Iowa is at the heart of the storm, as the leader in U.S. corn and soy production and a major producer of CAFO hogs, eggs, cattle and chickens. In fact, more than 85 percent of...
read moreWeekly Health Quiz: Agriculture, Cholesterol and Dreams
1 What initiates the oxidation of LDL cholesterol, a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease? Oxidation of omega-6 linoleic acid inside the LDL particles Oxidation of LDL cholesterol is initiated by the oxidation of the linoleic acid inside the LDL particles, and oxidized LDL is associated with the development of atherosclerosis. Learn more. Oxidation of omega-3 EPA inside the LDL particles Oxidation of omega-3 DHA inside the LDL particles Insufficient amounts of omega-6 linoleic acid bound to cholesterol 2 While CAFOs pose an...
read moreTry These Home Remedies for Eczema Relief
By Dr. Mercola If you’ve never experienced eczema symptoms before, suffice it to say that many people who do suffer from this skin condition describe chronic bouts of a nearly unbearably itchy, cracked, inflamed rash — sometimes with rough, “weepy” blisters — so serious it can make both concentration and sleep very difficult. Duration of the “flare-ups” can come and go, but at its worst, it can be noticeable enough to be both unsightly and embarrassing. Areas of the skin that are affected, as well as the severity...
read moreOmega-3 Fat EPA Significantly Lowers Heart Disease Risk
By Dr. Mercola Omega-3 fats are essential polyunsaturated fats (PUFAs) your body needs for proper cell division and function of cell receptors, digestion, muscle activity, blood clotting, visual acuity, cognition, heart health and much more. Most omega-3s are considered “essential fats” as your body cannot make them. You have to get them from your diet. Omega-3 fats are found in both marine animals and plants, but each of these sources provides different types of omega-3, and they are not interchangeable. It’s really...
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