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Growing Meyer Lemons at Home
By Dr. Mercola Lemons are not just for cooking and drinking. In fact, there are multiple ways to use the rind, zest and juice in your cooking, laundry, cleaning and beauty regimen. Lemons are rich in vitamin C your body uses to build collagen, protect against cancer and relieve symptoms of asthma.1 Lemons have been grown in Florida since the 16th century, when Christopher Columbus brought them to the New World. The fruit is not only high in vitamin C but also antioxidant flavonoids, which may play a role in the prevention of heart disease,...
read moreHow to Grow Mushrooms at Home
By Dr. Mercola Mushrooms contain some of the most potent natural medicines on the planet. Of the 140,000 species of mushroom-forming fungi, about 100 of them have been studied for their health-promoting benefits. Of those, about a half dozen really stand out for their ability to deliver a tremendous boost to your immune system. Mushrooms are excellent sources of antioxidants in general as they contain polyphenols and selenium, but they also contain antioxidants that are unique to mushrooms. One such antioxidant is, which scientists are now...
read moreFeelings of Loneliness Linked to Lack of Sleep
By Dr. Mercola Lack of sleep has been scientifically linked to a wide array of health problems — including obesity, high blood pressure and heart problems — and has been identified as a public health epidemic by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. According to the American Sleep Association,1 up to 70 million Americans have a sleep disorder, nearly 40 percent unintentionally fall asleep during the day at least once a month and nearly 5 percent have nodded off while driving at least once. A review of hundreds of sleep studies...
read moreBlueberries Give Your Brain a Boost
By Dr. Mercola If you’re in the mood for a snack that’s as healthy for your brain as it is delicious, look no further than blueberries, a powerhouse of nutrition all wrapped up in a perfect bite-sized package. A much-cited Harvard study pointed out back in 2012 that higher intake of flavonoids, beneficial phytonutrients from plants — especially those from berries — reduced rates of cognitive decline in older adults.1 The berry intake delayed cognitive aging by up to 2.5 years, but the study participants consumed large amounts (up to six cups)...
read moreVervain: How This Vibrant Herb Works in Improving Health
By Dr. Mercola A member of the Verbenaceae family,1 vervain (Verbena officinalis) is an herb known for its multiple uses, potential capabilities and variety of names, such as:2 Common or European vervain Enchanter’s plant Herb of grace Herb of the cross Ma bian cao Pigeonweed Simpler’s joy Verbena Vervain was first brought from Europe to North America, but it’s also abundant in North Africa, China and Japan.3 It’s a perennial plant that can reach 1 to 3 feet, and has oblong-shaped leaves and thin, stiff stems.4 The...
read moreMedical Cannabis Offers New Hope for Those With Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
By Dr. Mercola The marijuana plant contains more than 60 different cannabinoids; chemical compounds the human body is uniquely equipped to respond to. The two primary ones are cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the latter of which is the psychoactive component. Cannabinoids interact with your body by way of naturally occurring cannabinoid receptors embedded in cell membranes throughout your body. There are cannabinoid receptors in your brain, lungs, liver, kidneys, immune system and more.1 The therapeutic (and psychoactive)...
read moreBlue Light Is Causing Blindness
By Dr. Mercola Before the invention and distribution of artificial lighting, the sun was the major source of light and determined how people spent their evenings. It is easy to take for granted the extended days and added lighting. However, humans and animals are paying a price as it throws off circadian rhythms, interrupts sleep and affects the development of disease and perpetuation of animal species. One pervasive light source comes from digital devices, which become more popular every year. Mobile device use varies, but research shows...
read moreVaping Shuts Off Protective Cells in Your Lungs
By Dr. Mercola Conventional tobacco cigarettes contain thousands of toxic chemicals released into your lungs and the surrounding air with each puff. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention1 calls tobacco use the “single largest preventable cause of death and disease in the United States,” killing more than 480,000 Americans every year and 41,000 from exposure to secondhand smoke. Additionally, smoking-related illnesses cost more than $300 billion, including direct and indirect costs. In 2016 an estimated 15.5 percent of...
read moreBreakfast With a Dose of Roundup?
By Dr. Mercola In August 2018, jurors ruled Monsanto (which was taken over by Bayer in June 2018) must pay $289 million in damages to DeWayne “Lee” Johnson, a former school groundskeeper who claimed the company’s herbicide Roundup caused his terminal cancer. The jury agreed, awarding Johnson not only in the form of monetary justice but also collaborating claims that Monsanto knew for decades that Roundup was dangerous — and acted with “malice or oppression” to cover up its risks.1 Thousands of people across the U.S. have now filed lawsuits...
read moreMedical Kidnapping by Mayo Clinic
By Dr. Mercola Hospitals aren’t prisons, and patients have a right to seek care elsewhere or leave the hospital against medical advice, even without signing any paperwork. Yet in more cases than you might expect, patients end up feeling intimidated, threatened or mistreated by hospital staff. In extreme cases, like that of Alyssa Gilderhus, the case escalates to the point of “medical kidnapping,” in which the patient is held at the hospital against their will and increasingly isolated from family. In Gilderhus’ case,...
read moreMonsanto’s Secrets Exposed — Will Bayer AG Survive the Fallout?
By Dr. Mercola Conspiracy is defined as “a secret plan by a group to do something unlawful or harmful.” Discussing conspiracies is one of the fastest ways to be labeled a nut job, but the fact of the matter is that conspiracies do happen. Toxic industries have a long history of conspiring against the public good, and lately we’ve seen more and more proof of this reality in regard to toxic pesticides. Of course, I’m talking about glyphosate, and Roundup in particular — Monsanto’s flagship product. Over the years, Monsanto has been accused of —...
read moreWhat Are the Benefits of Spermidine?
By Dr. Mercola Despite its somewhat sexualized name, spermidine, which one source1 calls the “most unappetizing-sounding health boon ever,” is a beneficial compound that so happens to have been first isolated in human semen. Well-known food sources of spermidine include aged cheese and fermented soy products, as well as chicken, mushrooms, pears and potatoes. If you eat any of those foods regularly, you’re likely getting healthy doses of spermidine. Let’s take a closer look at some of the benefits of spermidine, especially as it relates to...
read moreWeekly Health Quiz: Red Tide, Dehydration and Bitter Herbs
1 Bitter herbs and foods can help optimize health as a result of their ability to: Reduce risk of diarrhea Prevent fever Improve blood flow and trigger release of nitric oxide Improve digestion, gastrointestinal health and nutrient absorption Bitter herbs, spices and foods offer valuable benefits and can go a long way toward improving your overall health by improving digestion, gastrointestinal health and absorption of nutrients. Learn more. 2 Toxic algae blooms such as red tide, which have decimated wildlife in southern Florida, are...
read moreIndole 3 Carbinol in Broccoli Shows Major Healing Potential
By Dr. Mercola Science has repeatedly proven that food is a profoundly effective medicine that can activate many healthy nuclear transcription factors in your body. Broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables, for example, have been repeatedly shown to be one of nature’s most valuable health-promoting foods, capable of preventing a number of common health issues. Cruciferous veggies, which include broccoli, cabbage, collards, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, kale and bok choi, just to name a few, contain several plant compounds that are...
read moreEating Crickets Can Be Good for Your Gut
By Dr. Mercola Not everyone in the world shops at supermarkets for foods to fulfill their need for critical nutrients like vitamins, protein and fiber. Many international cultures have thrived on foods that most in the West wouldn’t think of ingesting, but new research has emerged that shows insects like crickets, grasshoppers and ants can supply not just sustenance, but beneficial compounds that promote gut health and fight inflammation.Crickets, in particular, were shown to provide a remarkably complex array of proteins and a unique...
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