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Diseased Deer Farms Subsidized
By Dr. Mercola Chronic wasting disease (CWD) is a neurological disease that affects deer, elk and moose, leading to weight loss (wasting), stumbling and other abnormal behaviors, loss of bodily functions and eventually death. CWD belongs to the transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (TSEs) disease family, which also includes bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) or mad cow disease in cattle and variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (vCJD), the human version of mad cow disease. CWD is widespread throughout North America and has been detected...
read moreCRISPR Gene Editing Can Trigger Cancer, Two Studies Warn
By Dr. Mercola The discovery of the gene editing method known as CRISPR1 eventually led to a novel gene editing tool called CRISPR-Cas9,2 a form of molecular scissors that allows for far more accurate DNA editing for the removal, addition or altering of sections of a DNA sequence. A layman’s explanation of the technology is presented in the video above. CRISPR is the acronym for clustered regularly interspaced short palindrome repeat, and its function was initially discovered in 1993 by Spanish researcher Francisco Mojica.3 Mojica...
read morePharma Hiding Antibiotic Disaster
By Dr. Mercola Antibiotic-resistant disease is a major health threat around the globe, such that illnesses once easily treatable with the drugs are now becoming deadly. The cause of the antibiotic-resistance epidemic is quite straightforward: overuse of antibiotics. “Resistant bacteria are more common in settings where antibiotics are frequently used: health care settings, the community and food animal production,” the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states1 — and the latter category is of utmost importance. The majority...
read moreLumbrokinase for Lyme?
By Dr. Mercola Lyme disease is no respecter of persons and one bite from a deer tick may be the only thing separating you from this devastating illness. Canadian rockstar Avril Lavigne has been struggling with the illness for four years. When her battle with Lyme became public in 2015, Lavigne told People magazine, “I felt like I couldn’t breathe, I couldn’t talk and I couldn’t move. I thought I was dying.”1 She was bedridden for five months. If you or someone close to you struggles with Lyme disease, you may...
read moreHow to Improve Your Immune Function by Boosting Natural Killer Cells
By Dr. Mercola Natural killer (NK) cells, a specific type of white blood cell, are an important component of your innate immune system. Your immune system consists of two different branches — cell-mediated immunity (innate) and humoral immunity (adaptive). When you contract a viral disease, the pathogen enters your body and infects your cells. The subsequent disease process involves your cell-mediated immune response, which activates your NK cells, along with chemicals that attract them to the site of infection, where the white blood cells...
read moreWeekly Health Quiz: India, Seeds and Stress
1 Which of the following plant compounds has recently been found to inhibit formation of amyloid beta plaque in the brain — associated with Alzheimer’s disease — and to dissolve arterial plaque associated with heart disease? Resveratrol Anthocyanins Vitamin C Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), an antioxidant found in green tea, has been shown to dissolve arterial plaque and inhibit amyloid beta plaque formation in the brain, thereby lowering your risk for heart disease and Alzheimer’s. Learn more....
read moreEssential Oils May Replace Antibiotics
By Dr. Mercola It’s quite likely that whether you visit your doctor for back pain, anxiety or an ingrown toenail, you won’t leave without a prescription of some kind. Cold and flu symptoms are among the most common reasons why people visit their doctors and, often, antibiotics are the go-to remedy. Repeatedly taking antibiotics causes major problems, however, as overuse of this type of medication, both in the health care setting and in industrial agriculture, has resulted in increased resistance. In fact, every time you take...
read moreAll You Need to Know About Canker Sores: An Introduction
The term “canker sores” may not ring a bell for some, but most people have actually been affected by these types of mouth ulcers at some point in their lives. If you’ve experienced pain because of round or oval sores that have a grayish-white film and red, inflamed borders,1 this means that you’ve had canker sores. Fast Facts About Canker Sores Canker sores, which also go by the name of aphthous ulcers, are the most common type of mouth ulcers among people.2 These painful but noncontagious sores typically appear on the inner portion of the...
read moreHow to Make Miso Soup
If you’re a Japanese food enthusiast, you might be familiar with their focus on umami, or the “fifth” taste. A very popular source of umami is miso. This is one of the most utilized ingredients in Japanese cuisine, and is the main ingredient for miso soup, a staple in most Japanese households and restaurants.1 But aside from miso soup’s flavor, it is also an impressive source of nutrients and probiotics. Continue reading this article to learn about the benefits you can get from it, and how you can make this soup at...
read moreKratom as an Alternative for Opium Withdrawal
By Dr. Mercola With opioid overdose being the No. 1 cause of death of Americans under the age of 50, it’s quite clear we need safer alternatives to pain management. Rampant opioid addiction is so significant it has even led to a decline in life expectancy in the U.S. In this interview, Christopher McCurdy, professor of medicinal chemistry at the University of Florida College of Pharmacy and former postdoctoral fellow in opioid chemistry at the University of Minnesota under a National Institutes of Health (NIH) postdoctoral training...
read moreWhat’s Lurking in Your Dish Towel?
By Dr. Mercola Hand-washing is one of the simplest ways to reduce exposure to potential disease-causing germs.1 This may also reduce your chances of getting sick and/or spreading infection. Regular and proper hand-washing drastically decreases the number of germs having access to your body, especially at key times such as before eating or touching your mouth, eyes or nose, after using the restroom and while cooking in the kitchen. With drug-resistant infections on the rise, disinfecting your hands and your surroundings may seem like a good...
read moreThe Peril on Your Plate: Film Explores the Human Health Effects of Genetic Engineering and Chemical Agriculture
By Dr. Mercola After being told by her doctor that genetically engineered (GE) food and pesticides could be responsible for her son’s food allergies, Ekaterina Yakovleva set out to investigate. Her quest for answers was captured by the Russian Times in the featured film, “The Peril on Your Plate: Genetic Engineering and Chemical Agriculture.” The film shows Yakovleva and her team traveling the world to meet “the people who lift the lid on the perils of GMOs and the chemicals used in the industry,” as well as proponents of GMOs who argue that...
read moreThyme Tea: A Potentially Beneficial Beverage Worth Your Time
Thyme is a small herb belonging to the mint family of plants, and has a rich history of use spanning over hundreds of years. For example, people in the Middle Ages placed thyme under their pillows to inhibit nightmares. The ancient Romans, on the other hand, sprinkled it in cheese and alcohol for added flavor.1 Aside from its therapeutic uses, thyme is also used in cooking. Fresh or dried, its leaves and flowers are mixed into casseroles, soups, stews and sautéed vegetables to add a sprightly flavor. Another popular way of using thyme is as a...
read moreYour How-To Guide for Growing Astragalus
By Dr. Mercola Astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus), a member of the pea family, is an adaptogenic herb with a long history of use in Traditional Chinese Medicine as an immune strengthening tonic, where it goes by the name of Huang Qi and Hwanqqi. Another English name for this shrub is milkvetch. Adaptogenic herbs help your body adapt to physical, emotional or mental stress. The immune boosting, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties of astragalus also lowers your risk for infections and other diseases. The most important part of the...
read moreChia Is Easy to Grow
By Dr. Mercola If you were alive in the 1970s and 80s, you undoubtedly remember the “chia pet” craze. Cultivating one of these characters was easily accomplished by applying moistened chia seeds to a grooved terra cotta figurine and watering them daily until they sprouted. Because chia seeds become gel-like when wet, they adhered to the pottery in such a way as to create tuffs of green sprouts that mimicked fur, hair and beards. While the market for those terra cotta creations has waned, the interest in chia seeds and chia sprouts...
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