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Weekly Health Quiz: Fillings, Anxiety and Omega-3
1 To reap optimal health benefits, which of the following omega-3 sources is the best? Omega-3-rich plant foods such as flaxseed, flaxseed oil, chia seeds, walnuts and leafy greens Fish oil supplements Krill oil supplements Small, fatty fish such as sardines, anchovies and herring The health benefits of DHA and EPA are well-established. However, this research refers to fish consumption only. A number of studies have failed to find benefit when studying the effects of fish oil supplements. Reasons for such poor results include studying dosage...
read moreThe Benefits of Bitters
By Dr. Mercola Bitter flavors are perhaps the least appreciated and sought-after, yet bitter herbs and spices offer valuable benefits and can go a long way toward improving your overall health. Historically, bitter herbs have been primarily used as cleansing agents, vitality builders and digestive support.1 According to a paper published in the European Journal of Herbal Medicine:2 “With so many bitter herbs, most with a long history of medicinal use in multiple cultures, it is not surprising to read that ‘the urinary system seems...
read moreHow to Properly Store Bulk Herbs and Loose Tea
By Dr. Mercola Herbs and teas contain a wide variety of minerals, vitamins and antioxidants that help maximize the nutrients you consume each day. They help to upgrade your nutrient intake without adding calories. One 8-ounce cup of tea contains only 2 calories. Both herbs and teas have unique medicinal value as well. For instance, herbal teas may help you relax before bed, making you feel drowsy, allowing you to fall asleep faster. However, some may also cause sleep disturbances, so it’s important to know the actions you might expect...
read moreWhat Are the Benefits of Chamomile?
By Dr. Mercola Herbal teas can be a rich source of beneficial compounds like polyphenols and flavonoids, which have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. One of the most soothing of all herbal teas — with a long history of beneficial use dating back to ancient Egypt — is chamomile. Chamomile is the common name for several daisy-like plants belonging to the Asteraceae family, namely German chamomile (Matricaria retutica) and Roman or English chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile). While you are very likely familiar with the tea, you may not...
read moreDr. Cowan on Vaccines, Autoimmunity and the Changing Nature of Childhood Illness
By Dr. Mercola In this interview, Dr. Thomas Cowan, a practicing physician and founding board member of the Weston A. Price Foundation, shares his perspective on vaccines and autoimmune disease, which is the topic of his latest book, “Vaccines, Autoimmunity, and the Changing Nature of Childhood Illness.” The book was an outgrowth of answering a rather simple question: How do we recover from illness? “When we get sick, there’s a very certain sequence of events that happens, which I describe as, ‘We’re fine,...
read moreTasty Keto Breakfast Burger
Recipe by Paleohackshttps://blog.paleohacks.com/keto-breakfast-burger/ People all over the world enjoy burgers, as they can be interpreted in several ways depending on how creative you can get. But have you imagined yourself eating a burger in the morning? It might sound unusual, but with the right ingredients, a breakfast burger is a great way to jump-start your morning and set the mood for the rest of the day. And do it with not just any burger, but a ketogenic breakfast burger using bacon, avocado and assorted vegetables. This recipe from...
read moreLearn More About Psoriasis: An Introduction to This Disease
Some people tend to overlook the fact that the skin is your body’s largest organ, and that it performs vital functions such as retaining body fluids, avoiding dehydration and shutting out harmful microbes. Moreover, your skin is one of the most visible body parts that typically come into contact with your surroundings.1 Maintaining skin health and keeping it well-nourished may work wonders not just for your body, but for your confidence too. Unfortunately, there are certain conditions, such as psoriasis, that can severely affect you on both a...
read moreChaga Tea: Benefits of This Unusual but Health-Boosting Beverage
Are you tired of drinking the same old tea over and over? Chaga mushroom tea may be a good option for you. Chaga tea has been used in Russia and other Baltic countries for hundreds of years to boost immunity and improve overall health.1 It is now gaining popularity in Western countries, as numerous studies are touting the nutritional components of chaga mushrooms. Continue reading this article to learn more about the impressive health benefits of chaga tea and how you can include it in your daily routine. What Is Chaga Tea? Chaga (Inonotus...
read moreDairy Debate: Should Nondairy Beverages Be Labeled as ‘Milk’?
By Dr. Mercola The recall of more than 145,000 containers of almond milk suspected to be tainted with dairy milk has again stirred the debate about how the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) defines “milk.” The FDA and American dairy industry contend beverages sourced from plant materials such as almonds and coconuts do not meet the criteria necessary to be labeled as milk. FDA commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb has gone on record saying, “Almonds don’t lactate,” citing federal regulations suggesting liquids sourced from lactating cows be...
read moreMercury-Free Dentists — Pioneers and Catalysts for 21st Century Health Care
By Dr. Mercola We finish up this, our eighth, Mercury-Free Dentistry Week, with a documentary by Elizabeth Hong and Daniel Montoya. “Mercury Undercover” exposes the very real dangers of mercury toxicity, and its connection to amalgam fillings. Amalgam, also called “silver fillings,” is in fact a massive consumer fraud. By referring to the color of the compound rather than its content, consumers everywhere have been tricked into placing a known neurotoxin in their mouths. Think about it: If your dentist said, “OK,...
read moreAdd Some Leeks to Your Life
By Dr. Mercola If you’ve never tried leeks, you may be interested to include them in your fall garden this year. Actually, you can grow leeks year-round, but given their hardiness to cold, they make a great fall crop. If you live in an area with mild winters, you can even leave leeks in the ground during winter and harvest them in early spring. Now is the time to consider growing (and eating more) leeks. Taking a Peek at Leeks, the Tall, Leafy Cousin of Garlic and Onions Leeks (Allium ampeloprasum porrum) are a member of the allium...
read moreHere’s How to Grow Horseradish
By Dr. Mercola You can get a 6-ounce jar of extra hot, “feels like your hair is falling out” Atomic brand horseradish sauce on Amazon for $5.99. If you’re a horseradish lover, that might not be a problem, but can you imagine growing your own spicy horseradish roots to produce your own horseradish sauces, saving money and learning the tricks of this easy-to-propagate, fast-growing crop? Horseradish tolerates nearly every climate, but generally requires full sun or part shade. Starting with “crowns” or roots acquired either by a generous...
read moreAnxiety May Be an Inherited Trait
By Dr. Mercola Anxiety has exponentially risen in recent years. Not only do more than half of all American college students report anxiety,1,2 research3 also shows anxiety — characterized by constant and overwhelming worry and fear — is now 800 percent more prevalent than all forms of cancer. Data from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) suggests the prevalence of anxiety disorders in the U.S. may be as high as 40 million, or about 18 percent of the population over the age of 18, making it the most common mental illness in the...
read moreLobelia May Help in Respiratory Health and Muscle Relaxation
Lobelia (Lobelia inflata), or Indian tobacco, is a flowering herb that is named after the Belgian botanist, Matthias de l’Obel.1 It was formerly used as a substance to aid in smoking cessation, but has since been discontinued because of mixed results. In a broader sense, lobelia can refer to a wide variety of flowering plants, with some botanists claiming that these varieties belong to a separate family, Lobeliaceae.2 One of the most common and popular variety of lobelias is the Lobelia inflata variety. Other varieties of lobelia plants...
read more10 Reasons to Support Mercury-Free Dentistry
By Dr. Mercola It’s Mercury Awareness Week — a time when I focus on how and why we, together, can end the use of dental amalgam, which has no role in 21st century dentistry. By now you likely know that amalgam dental fillings are 50 percent mercury — a toxic heavy metal that has no place in the human body. But do you know about all the many other problems caused by this outdated dental product? Next time a pro-mercury dentist tries to illogically claim that the mercury in their amalgam is perfectly safe, as the Boy Scouts motto goes,...
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