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Introduction to Hiatal Hernia: A Potentially Dangerous Digestive Condition
A hernia is a condition where an organ pushes through an opening that a certain muscle holds in place. There are four different hernias that typically occur in the human body: Inguinal hernia — This occurs when intestines push through the inguinal canal, a tubular passage found near the groin area. It helps hold up the testicles in men, and the uterus in women.1 Umbilical hernia — When the intestines pass through the abdominal wall, a bulge near the belly button occurs. Children younger than 6 months are the largest demographic of this...
read moreDark Choco-Dipped Cherry Bites Recipe
Recipe by Pete Evans Many people just can’t end a meal without dessert. After all, a satisfying dessert refreshes your palate and gives your lunch or dinner a sweet ending. Most people, however, would reach for a bowl of ice cream or a slice of cake to satiate their sweet tooth — but why do so when there are healthier dessert options to choose from? Case in point: these delicious cherry bites from Australian celebrity chef Pete Evans, with whom I co-wrote “The Fat for Fuel Ketogenic Cookbook.” This easy dessert recipe combines the freshness...
read moreFind Out How Fennel Tea May Work Wonders for You
Fennel, a unique herb with a crunchy, pale-green root and feathery carrot top-like fronds, is believed to have been first used by the Roman author and naturalist Pliny, who lived between 23 A.D. and 79 A.D.1 Centuries later, in 812 A.D., the emperor Charlemagne2 declared that fennel should be grown in every garden so people could take advantage of its potential healing properties.3 Apart from fennel bulb and fronds, the seeds may deliver some benefits when steeped and consumed as fennel tea. If you’re curious about what fennel tea tastes...
read moreGut Bacteria Enzyme Can Change Blood Type A Into Much-Needed Type O
By Dr. Mercola While all human blood is red when exposed to air, not all human blood is identical in nature. Every individual has a specific blood group inherited from your parents in much the same way you inherit other characteristics, such as eye color. Your blood group is determined by the presence or the absence of specific antigens on the surface of every red blood cell. These antigens determine several characteristics in your blood, including blood type, and may be either proteins or complex sugar molecules.1 There are four major blood...
read moreGeneration Zapped
By Dr. Mercola Mankind evolved on a planet where background microwave radiation was infinitesimal. Today, most live in a sea of microwave radiation and radiofrequencies (RF) emitted from wireless technologies — routers, smartphones, tablets, baby monitors, smart TVs, appliances, smart meters and more. Globally, there are now more than 6 billion cellphone subscriptions, which means we’re nearing the point where every single person on the planet has one of these devices, and most now get their first cellphone or tablet at a very early age....
read moreHow to Grow Kohlrabi
By Dr. Mercola Kohlrabi (Brassica oleracea) looks like a pale green or purple turnip with multiple stalks of green leaves. Although the plant looks like a turnip, it’s actually related to cabbage and broccoli.1 The bulb grows above ground and is not a root vegetable. Also known as a “space cabbage” from its appearance, this down-to-earth vegetable offers some of the same health benefits as others in the family, including broccoli, cauliflower, kale and mustard. But, unlike its relatives, the plant is easier to grow, matures...
read moreHow to Grow Cumin
By Dr. Mercola Cumin is the second most popular spice in the world, second only to black pepper. A member of the parsley family, cumin seeds have been prized for thousands of years and are best known in their ground form as a spice added to curry dishes. Widely cultivated and used in the cuisines of North Africa, the Mediterranean and Iran, cumin has a warm, earthy flavor that adds depth and a bit of spice to a wide variety of foods. Cumin is a popular spice for beef and lamb, but it’s also suitable for use on root vegetables and beans....
read moreSpearmint Oil: The Gentler Mint Oil
Peppermint oil is sometimes too strong for some people. It may induce allergic reactions and other side effects like heartburn and headaches.1 If you’re looking for a milder mint oil, look to peppermint’s cousin, spearmint (Mentha spicata), also known as the garden spearmint, green mint, fish mint or our lady’s mint.2 Spearmint is known for its distinct aroma. It is a favorite in the culinary world, added to dishes and beverages or used as a garnish. The essential oil made from the spearmint herb can also provide a number of important health...
read moreAre Happy People Healthier?
By Dr. Mercola Being happy feels great, both mentally and physically, and it’s often said that happy people are physically healthier than their unhappy peers. However, there are a number of reasons why this could be. Happy people may be more likely to eat healthy, exercise and engage in stress-relieving activities, all of which will affect overall health, for instance. Unhappy people may be more inclined to binge on junk food or alcohol or spend their leisure time sitting on the couch instead of being active, contributing to ill health on...
read morePlacebos Can Work Even When You Know You’re Taking a Dummy Pill
By Dr. Mercola By definition, a placebo is an inert substance that has no effect on your body. In medical research, placebos (such as sugar pills) are used as controls against which the effects of drugs are measured. However, the placebo-effect, in which a patient believes he or she is getting an actual drug and subsequently improves despite receiving no active substance at all, has become a well-recognized phenomenon.1 Some studies into the placebo effect have even concluded that many conventional treatments “work” because of the...
read moreThe Health Risks of Excessive Earwax
By Dr. Mercola Earwax, technically known as cerumen, is produced by glands inside your ear canal. It may be a gray, orange or yellow waxy substance, and is designed to protect, clean and lubricate the ear canal. It also provides protection against insects, water and bacteria. The wax consists of dead skin cells, hair and secretions from glands in the outer ear canal. Other substances include lysozyme, an antibacterial enzyme, fatty acids, alcohols and cholesterol. In fact, earwax really isn’t wax at all, but a mixture of water soluble,...
read moreInsect-Borne Chagas Disease Becoming More Prevalent in the US
By Dr. Mercola Triatomines, affectionately known as “kissing bugs,” have made headlines lately. According to U.S. health officials, disease caused by these insects is on the rise, and in the long term can be quite serious. Known as Chagas disease,1,2 the infection is contracted through a bite from a triatomine, a nocturnal insect that crawls around on your face while you’re sleeping. It will typically bite around the lips or eyes — hence the nickname “kissing bug.” Most people report they did not feel the bite. Like other bloodsucking...
read moreDiabetes Meds Are Infecting Genitals With Flesh-Eating Bacteria
By Dr. Mercola The number of individuals suffering from diabetes continues to rise. In 2012, 20 million Americans had diabetes or prediabetes.1 According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),2 the number is now over 30 million. This includes 23.1 million diagnosed and 7.2 million who are unaware of their condition. Statistics also indicate there are 84.1 million adults with prediabetes. Interestingly, the estimated percentage of those with Type 1 diabetes has remained stable at 5 percent.3 Total medical costs and lost work...
read moreMost Urinary Tract Infections Are Caused by Raw Chicken
By Dr. Mercola Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are incredibly common, affecting up to 60 percent of women during their lifetime1 and leading to close to 10 million doctor visits in the U.S. annually.2 Most UTIs (about 80 to 90 percent) are caused by E. coli bacteria, which can be introduced into your urinary tract in a number of ways. While many strains of E. coli live in your intestines, and can end up causing a UTI if introduced to your urinary tract via your own feces or during sexual intercourse, other strains of E. coli come from...
read moreSTDs Still Skyrocketing and Becoming Untreatable
By Dr. Mercola Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) continue to rise steeply in the U.S., and 2017 marked the fourth year in a row that this has been the case. In fact, the number of STDs in the U.S. in 2017 surpassed the previous record set in 2016 by more than 200,000 cases, such that close to 2.3 million cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis were diagnosed, the latest data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) showed.1 Dr. Jonathan Mermin, director of the CDC’s National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral...
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