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Banned Drugs Found in Your Meat
By Dr. Mercola Factory farmed chicken has been identified as the food responsible for the greatest number of foodborne illnesses, thanks to the presence of pathogenic bacteria, many of which are resistant to antibiotics. Now, testing reveals chicken and other meats may also contain drugs that are banned for use in food animals. As reported by Consumer Reports,1 drugs such as ketamine, phenylbutazone and chloramphenicol are all found in the U.S. meat supply. “The data — as well as Consumer Reports’ review of other government...
read moreWeekly Health Quiz: Pesticides, Exercise and EMFs
1 To prevent the creation of cellular oxidative damage, decrease your risk of cancer and optimize your mitochondrial function, you should: Avoid eating food two to three hours before bedtime Avoiding food at least two to three hours before bedtime will help you optimize your mitochondrial function, which is key for optimal health and chronic disease prevention. Learn more. Eat several small meals a day, spaced a couple of hours apart Eat your last meal as close to bedtime as possible Eat three square meals a day but no snacks in between 2...
read moreBaby Poop Can Help Treat Disease
By Dr. Mercola There’s been a lot of press lately regarding the advantages of tweaking your gut health, which involves your gut microbiome. You could call a healthy microbiome a normal or optimal gut environment. That you can improve your microbiome at all is almost as incredible as some of the means being used nowadays; that said, one of the more novel approaches involves baby poop. You read that right. The term “fecal transplants” isn’t completely unfamiliar in the medical world, but the premise behind why baby poop specifically is useful...
read moreUK Guidelines Recommend Honey for Cough, Not Antibiotics
By Dr. Mercola Given the growing concern about antibiotic resistance, it’s no surprise the U.K. Department of Health has proposed new guidelines recommending the use of honey and over-the-counter (OTC) remedies as the first line of treatment for coughs. Antibiotics do little to improve colds and flu or symptoms like coughs and sore throat because they are not designed to treat viral infections. Viral infections typically run their course within a week or two. The new recommendations are designed to support doctors toward the overall goal of...
read moreWho’s Behind the Claim That Coconut Oil Is Pure Poison?
By Dr. Mercola Chances are you’ve seen the recent headlines claiming coconut oil is “pure poison.”1,2,3 That declaration was made in a lecture posted on YouTube by Karin Michels, Ph.D., professor at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and director of the Institute for Prevention and Tumor Epidemiology at the University of Freiburg in Germany. In the lecture,4 which is given all in German and was posted on YouTube July 10, 2018, Michels proclaims that coconut oil is “one of the worst foods you can eat.”...
read moreThe Use of EMF Filters for Electromagnetic Hypersensitivity
By Dr. Mercola In this interview, Magda Havas, Ph.D., discusses the benefits of electromagnetic field (EMF) filters. These devices are particularly important for those who are electrosensitive. Most people just don’t want to believe EMFs are problematic because electricity and electric, wireless devices are so incredibly convenient and provide us with many logistical benefits. Most public health authorities also insist EMFs are safe. I was initially a skeptic myself, as was Havas. I intellectually acknowledged there might be cause for...
read moreMouthwatering Braised Pork Shanks Recipe
Recipe by Pete Evans There’s nothing more comforting than a hearty, slow-cooked meal like this braised pork shanks recipe from world-renowned chef Pete Evans. It’s the perfect dish to keep you and your family warm during cold winter days, but you can enjoy it any time of the year. Its mouthwatering sauce and fall-off-the-bone meat are surely a treat for your taste buds. Plus, it can boost your overall health, thanks to its nutritious ingredients. You can find other delicious and keto-approved recipes in the “Fat for Fuel Ketogenic Cookbook,”...
read moreWhat Is Plantar Fasciitis?
Table of Contents Causes of Plantar Fasciitis Who Is Most Prone to Having Plantar Fasciitis? Risk Factors for Plantar Fasciitis Symptoms of Plantar Fasciitis Signs Your Doctor Looks for if You Have Plantar Fasciitis Imaging Tests That Can Help Diagnose Plantar Fasciitis Plantar Fascia Could Progress Into Worse Complications How to Treat Plantar Fasciitis Use the Right Type of Footwear Stay Away From These ‘Ideal’ Treatment Methods Is Surgery Advisable for Plantar Fasciitis? Surgical Procedures for Plantar Fasciitis Potential Risks...
read moreGet Energy Boosts and Other Yerba Mate Tea Benefits Today
If you’ve ever been to South America, you’ve probably noticed a few people sipping a drink from a round cup with a metal straw. There’s a high chance that this is yerba mate, a popular energizing tea. What Is Yerba Mate Tea? Yerba mate is brewed from the stems and branches of the Ilex paraguariensis, a plant that originates from South America.1 Yerba mate tea, or simply “mate,” is especially popular in South American countries, such as Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Paraguay, as a shared caffeine-rich beverage. The...
read moreTeens Increasingly Choosing Screens Over Books and Reading
By Dr. Mercola I love to read and make it my practice to read 150 books a year. As a source of learning and entertainment, reading can be done nearly anytime, anywhere. When combined with exercise, reading becomes one of the healthiest recreational habits you can have. My favorite time to read is during walks on the beach, using my Kindle. Sadly, research suggests teens are spending more time texting and using social media than reading books. The fact that many teens seldom pick up a book is becoming widely accepted as normal behavior. Here’s...
read moreLead Trial Counsel Reveals Evidence That Led to Historic Win Against Monsanto
By Dr. Mercola August 10, 2018, a jury ruled in favor of plaintiff Dewayne Johnson1,2,3,4,5 in a truly historic case against Monsanto. Johnson — the first of over 8,000 cases pending against the infamous chemical company which has since been bought by Bayer AG6,7 — claimed Monsanto’s Roundup caused his Non-Hodgkin lymphoma. According to the ruling, Monsanto “acted with malice or oppression” and was responsible for “negligent failure” by not warning consumers about the carcinogenicity of this pernicious weed...
read moreCalm Your Body and Mind With Mandarin Orange Oil
What Is Mandarin Orange Oil? Mandarin orange oil is derived from the fruit peel of mandarin orange (Citrus reticulata Blanco), which has been widely cultivated in many parts of Asia, including Japan, China, India, the East Indies and the Philippines. Depending on the variety, mandarin orange tree can grow up to 7 meters (about 23 feet) high. Surrounded with fragrant white blooms, mandarin orange fruit is usually slightly oblate in shape and has an orange to red-orange color when it ripens.1 Aside from the common mandarin, some of the most...
read more1.2 Million-Person Study Shows How Much Exercise You Need to Benefit Mental Health
By Dr. Mercola It’s no secret that exercise is beneficial for your physical and mental health. Less clear, however, is how much exercise it takes to achieve meaningful benefits. Increasingly, we’re seeing that less is more when it comes to exercise, provided it’s done correctly and at high enough intensity. The latest research, published in The Lancet Psychiatry, seems to confirm this, finding that exercise three to five days a week for 45 minutes is the “sweet spot” that leads to the greatest mental health gains.1 Going beyond this and...
read moreHow Chronic Lack of Sleep Affects Economy, Productivity and Health
By Dr. Mercola In the short CNN Money segment above, Christine Romans talks to Arianna Huffington about the importance of sleep for health and productivity. Huffington, chairman, president and editor-in-chief of the Huffington Post Media Group, is well-acquainted with the ramifications of sleep deprivation. She collapsed from burnout in 2007, severely injuring herself in the process. Her path back to wellness and her renewed respect for sleep and other self-care imperatives are detailed in her book, “Thrive: The Third Metric to...
read moreAntibiotics Send 70,000 Kids to the ER
By Dr. Mercola Before the beginning of the 20th century, the average life expectancy was 47 years, even in the industrialized world.1 Infectious diseases such as pneumonia, syphilis and smallpox were rampant. The discovery of penicillin in 1928 marked the beginning of a revolution against microbes that had assailed human health for centuries. Discoveries of many new classes of antibiotics occurred during the antibiotic era. In the U.S., the leading cause of death became noncommunicable diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, cancer and...
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