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What Are the Benefits of Cyanidin?
By Dr. Mercola Cyanidin and its glycosides are among the six major anthocyanins, which is a large class of water-soluble plant compounds responsible for producing the brilliant blue, orange and red colors found in fruits and vegetables. Fruits such as blackberries, blueberries, cranberries and raspberries — as well as apples, peaches and pears — are rich in anthocyanins, as are vegetables like eggplant, radishes, red cabbage and red onions. The highest concentrations of cyanidin are found in the skin. Consumption of cyanidin-rich foods is...
read moreIs Black Salve a Problem or a Solution?
By Dr. Mercola You may have read about or heard the term black salve in terms of a “healthier alternative” to conventional options for remedying skin lesions, such as skin cancer, warts, moles and skin tags. It seems to be somewhat controversial because reports on its safety are contradictory. Black salve is derived from the perennial, flowering Sanguinaria canadensis, aka bloodroot, a plant native to northeastern America. A paste made from bloodroot is purported to be a “miracle cure” for the above conditions. Its active ingredient is zinc...
read moreWeekly Health Quiz: Autophagy, Toxins and Depression
1 Which of the following can predict whether you’ll contract influenza after exposure to the flu virus? Having a vitamin D level below 60 ng/mL Having an omega-3 index below 8 percent Having a natural killer cell ratio below 10 percent Recent research found people whose immune cells consisted of 10 to 13 percent NK cells remained disease free after exposure to the flu virus, whereas those below 10 percent became ill. Learn more. Having a natural killer cell ratio above 10 percent in combination with high vitamin D 2 CRISPR-Cas9 is a...
read moreHow to Cook Delicious Prime Ribs at Home
Nothing gets people’s appetite going like great-tasting prime rib. Also known as standing rib roast, prime rib is a primal cut made from the ribs of beef. It is classified as “primal” because it is one of the first sections that is cut from the carcass (hence the word “prime”) before it is broken down into other cuts.1 Prime rib is taken from the top part of the center section of the rib — specifically the sixth through the twelfth ribs. From there, butchers can derive other cuts such as ribeye steak.2 Cooking...
read moreFibromyalgia: Find Out More About This Chronic Condition
Do you experience constant pain and fatigue all over your body for months at a time? Does this feeling of exhaustion cause you to lose sleep, develop headaches or suffer cognitive problems1 (like mixing up or forgetting names) all the time? Beware: These could be symptoms of fibromyalgia. Characterized by musculoskeletal pain and tenderness all over the body, along with fatigue,2fibromyalgia is a chronic pain condition that’s said to be caused by an abnormal response to stress.3 As many as 4 million American adults are now suffering from this...
read moreRemediation Tips From an EMF Expert
By Dr. Mercola One of the most pernicious toxins we are exposed to isn’t something you can taste, see, hear or feel; it’s invisible electromagnetic fields (EMF) from electrical wiring and wireless technologies such as your cellphone and Wi-Fi. As with other toxins, you want to avoid it to protect your health, but just how do you effectively remediate against EMFs? This and related questions are answered by Alasdair Philips, founder of Powerwatch,1 a British organization committed to uncovering the details of how EMFs affect health and how we...
read moreOrganic Food — Hype or Hope?
By Dr. Mercola The 2018 documentary, “Organic Food — Hype or Hope?” analyzes the benefits of organically grown foods. How are they different from conventional and do they really live up to the promise of being healthier? One significant problem is the fact that many organic farms are growing their food near farms using conventional methods. They liken it to smoking — if a nonsmoker is sitting next to someone who lights up, the nonsmoker ends up inhaling toxins even though he or she has made the choice to live a healthier lifestyle. Pesticide...
read moreTake The Flavor of Green Tea to the Next Level With Jasmine Tea
Tea is one of the most widely enjoyed beverages around the world. In the United States, it can be found in almost 80 percent of households, and in 2017, Americans consumed over 84 billion servings of tea, or 3.8 billion gallons.1 Green tea is one of the most popular types, known for its health benefits and flavor. If your taste buds are looking for a new way to enjoy this beneficial beverage, then jasmine tea may be the answer for you. What Is Jasmine Tea? Jasmine tea is green tea scented with jasmine flowers, though the base tea can also use...
read moreWhere Have All Our Insects Gone?
By Dr. Mercola They creep along the ground, fly through the air and may sometimes sting you. It may seem as if the outdoor world has gotten more hospitable in recent years as the numbers of insects inhabiting your garden and splattering your windshield have drastically declined. However, reducing numbers and varieties of insects has a substantial overall impact on the environment and the future of the earth as we know it. Entomologists from around the world are tracking the rapidly declining number of insects, and are concerned by the data...
read moreWhat’s Driving the Decline in IQ Scores?
By Dr. Mercola Intelligence quotient (IQ) scores, which had been rising for decades throughout the 20th century, are now on the decline, and researchers with the Ragnar Frisch Center for Economic Research in Norway set out to determine why. The increasing trend, a phenomenon known as the Flynn effect, peaked in the 1970s and has been falling since. In fact, when the Norwegian researchers analyzed IQ scores from 730,000 men born between 1962 and 1975, IQ scores rose by about 3 percentage points a decade.1 Then, beginning with those born after...
read moreBurdock Root: Bitter in Taste, but Sweet on Health Benefits
Burdock (Arctium) is a flowering plant that has been a major part of various cultures for over hundreds of years. In Japan, its root is known as “gobo,” and is used in their cuisine.1 The Iroquois tribe of North America, as well as other Native American groups, dried and preserved burdock for food during the winter.2 In China, burdock is traditionally used to help ease inflammation, as well as promote urination and clear toxic heat.3 Fully grown, burdock can reach a height between 1 and 2 meters (3.2 to 6.5 feet), and produces purple flowers...
read moreMore Than 200 Commonly Used Drugs Are Known to Cause Depression as a Side Effect
By Dr. Mercola Historically, conventional science views depression as a side effect of a chemical imbalance in the brain. Most pharmaceutical-oriented solutions for depression still to this day revolve around this theory, even though the serotonin-hypothesis has been largely debunked.1 As noted in a 2014 paper on antidepressants:2 “Antidepressants are supposed to work by fixing a chemical imbalance, specifically, a lack of serotonin in the brain … But analyses of the published data and the unpublished data that were hidden by drug...
read moreE-Cig Flavoring Harms Blood Vessels
By Dr. Mercola Unlike traditional combustible cigarettes emitting an offensive odor, electronic cigarettes (e-cigs) are nearly odorless and usually misperceived as being harmless to your health. Tobacco companies have produced powerful advertising campaigns and print ads to forward this idea to children and adults. Alas, even bystanders are exposed to toxic nicotine, heavy metals, fine particulate matter and formaldehyde from these devices. While the number of people smoking traditional cigarettes has been dropping, the number of teens using...
read moreAutophagy Finally Considered for Disease Treatment
By Dr. Mercola Autophagy literally means “self-eating” and refers to your body’s process of eliminating damaged cells by digesting them. It’s an essential cleaning-out process that encourages the proliferation of new, healthy cells, and is a foundational aspect of cellular rejuvenation and longevity. Autophagy also destroys foreign invaders such as viruses, bacteria and other pathogens, and detoxifies the cell of harmful materials. Autophagy slows down with age, and autophagy defects are known to contribute to a wide...
read moreInfant Formula Alters Gut Microbiome
By Dr. Mercola In recent years, science has come to realize your gut microbiome is a significant factor driving genetic expression and supporting your immune system. Your body has nearly 1,000 different species of bacteria living in it and on it, as well as millions of viruses. Each of these organisms perform a multitude of functions, and need to be properly balanced and cared for in order to maintain good health.1 Research has linked the variety and makeup of your gut microbiome to specific health benefits and health conditions, including...
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