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Why Fish Is the Ultimate Superfood
By Dr. Mercola You’ve heard fish is good for you. Avid fishermen on the thousands of lakes and rivers across the U.S. enjoy catching fish for dinner. In the U.S., folks on both the Pacific and Atlantic coasts have found fish to be plentiful, delicious and a good source of protein. But a new study shows that eating fish is better than first realized: It seems to be a factor that raises the odds of becoming pregnant, not only because couples who included fish on the menu had sex more often, but because they also conceived more quickly compared...
read moreCooking Tomatoes Increases Lycopene and Beneficial Bacteria
By Dr. Mercola It’s gardening season in the U.S. and therefore no surprise tomatoes are beginning to appear in gardens across the land. Given the right conditions, they are easy to grow and highly productive plants. There is nothing quite like eating a ripe, garden-grown tomato right off the vine, and tomatoes are great additions to salads and sandwiches. The health benefits of cooked tomatoes, which are amplified when combined with a healthy fat like olive oil, continue to make news. This gives me the opportunity to underscore the...
read moreWeekly Health Quiz: Depression, Sunscreen and Showers
1 Which of the following has been shown to protect against heart attack and stroke, even when traditional risk factors for atherosclerosis are present? 3 to 5 eggs per week Probiotic-rich fermented foods Metabolites produced by certain gut microbes have been linked to an increased risk of atherosclerosis, heart attack, stroke and early death. Among patients with traditional risk factors, having low amounts of these metabolites appear to protect against clot-related events. Learn more. Wheat germ Biodynamic fruit 2 Which of the following is...
read moreBest Foods for Healthy Lungs
By Dr. Mercola Flavonoids are a group of polyphenols, phytonutrients found in most fruits and vegetables. There are more than 6,000 unique flavonoids, but as a group, they’re most well-known for their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects and have been found to lower the risk of many chronic conditions rooted in inflammation. Anthocyanins,1 specifically — found in red-blue plant pigments that give berries and other foods their red, blue and purple color — have been shown to: Improve blood sugar control Normalize blood pressure and enhance...
read moreRefreshing Asian Marinated Kale and Kraut Salad Recipe
Recipe From Marisa Moon of My Longevity Kitchen With summer fast approaching, you and your family are probably looking forward to enjoying as many barbecues and picnics as you can, to enjoy the beautiful weather. And what good is a picnic without a delicious and healthy side dish, like a salad? If you’re looking for an Asian inspiration, this Marinated Kale and Kraut Salad from Marisa Moon of My Longevity Kitchen is a great choice. The tanginess of the sauerkraut and rice vinegar combines well with the sesame oil and mustard powder, creating...
read moreThe Dorito Effect — The Surprising Truth About Food and Flavor
By Dr. Mercola In his book “The Dorito Effect: The Surprising New Truth About Food and Flavor,” award-winning journalist and author, Mark Schatzker, investigates the introduction of flavor into the industrialized food supply. An investigative journalist by profession, Schatzker’s curiosity about flavor led him to eventually write two books addressing this issue. The first, “Steak: One Man’s Search for the World’s Tastiest Piece of Beef” was, as the title implies, about steak. “I got deep into...
read moreAnxiety: An Introduction to This Potentially Debilitating Disorder
Your life isn’t just defined by the happy highs, such as graduation or getting your first paycheck, but by the lackluster lows, too, including divorce or physical injuries. Although it is normal to be concerned about aspects of your life such as your job, relationships, bank account or health, too much stress and worry can be devastating for your body. At first glance, this may look like a simple rise in your stress levels or an increase in tiredness, but if there are bodily changes that are physical, mental or emotional, or a combination of...
read moreHarvest of Greed — The Merger of Bayer and Monsanto
By Dr. Mercola The featured documentary, “Harvest of Greed,” investigates a number of the many issues brought about by the merger of Monsanto and Bayer AG. The merger was initially announced in May 2016, when Monsanto accepted Bayer’s $66 billion takeover offer — the largest all-cash buyout on record.1,2,3 The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) approved the merger in April this year,4 following the European Union’s (EU) approval in March. As a condition of the DOJ’s approval, Bayer will sell some of its assets to BASF — its German competitor —...
read moreGinger Tea: An Ancient Solution to Today’s Common Ailments
Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is one the oldest cultivated plants currently in existence. Historians believe that ginger has been grown for more 5,000 years, ever since ancient Indians and Chinese discovered and used it as a tonic root to help treat a variety of ailments. The plant was introduced to the Western world when it was exported from India to the Roman Empire.1 Back then, ginger was considered to be an incredibly luxurious spice and was difficult to procure. During the 13th and 14th century A.D., however, Arab traders planted ginger...
read moreWhat Does the Color of Your Mucus Mean?
By Dr. Mercola Your body, even when it is healthy, produces about 1 to 1.5 liters of mucus every day. Though it’s unlikely you’ve noticed, the majority of your mucus trickles down the back of your throat, while some is blown out through your nose or coughed up. While mucus has important functions within your body, you are most likely to notice it only because you are producing more of it or it is showing up in a consistency or color that commands your attention. Even though it can be annoying to fill tissue after tissue with globs...
read moreUsing Sleep as a Tool for Creativity
By Dr. Mercola While many still approach sleeping as a waste of valuable time and hence something to be done as little as possible, overwhelming evidence shows sleeping more can actually boost both productiveness and creativity.1 In the video below, professor Matthew Walker, Ph.D., founder and director of the University of California Berkeley’s Center for Human Sleep Science and author of the book “Why We Sleep: The New Science of Sleep and Dreams,” explains what happens in your brain while you dream — and why this is so...
read moreHoneysuckle: More Than Just a Decorative Flower
Table of Contents What Is Honeysuckle? Uses of Honeysuckle How Can Honeysuckle Benefit You? How to Grow Honeysuckle Honeysuckle Recipes: How to Make Honeysuckle Tea How to Dry and Store Honeysuckle Honeysuckle Essential Oil There’s More to Honeysuckle Than Meets the Eye Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) incorporates thousands of plants and herbs, all of which offer healing properties. Even ornamental plants that are grown — and known — for their lovely flowers also have a place in TCM. One example is Jin Yin Hua or the Lonicera flower — more...
read moreDo You Know the Most Common Signs of a Brain Tumor?
By Dr. Mercola According to the National Brain Tumor Society, about 700,000 Americans are living with a primary brain tumor and upward of 79,000 more will be diagnosed with a tumor in 2018.1 At a minimum, a brain tumor of any kind will radically impact your quality of life, whereas the malignant variety affords you little more than a 1 in 3 chance of survival.2 Because the most common form of malignant brain tumor presents with a five-year relative survival rate of less than 6 percent,3 you’ll want to do all you can to safeguard your...
read moreYes, You Do Sweat Out Toxins
By Dr. Mercola When it comes to your health, sometimes the simplest strategies can have a tremendous impact. Sweating in a sauna is one simple change with many health benefits, including the ability to reduce cardiovascular risk and improve mitochondrial function. It also correlates well with a reduction in the risk for dementia. A Finnish proverb says, “The sauna is Finland’s medication … and a poor [person’s] apothecary.”1 Saunas have been used for nearly 2,000 years in Finland for stress relief and to improve...
read moreMany Sunscreens Are Toxic and Only Half as Effective as Claimed
By Dr. Mercola While regular, consistent, sensible sun exposure is vital for optimal health and well-being — having many benefits beyond vitamin D production — overexposure can result in skin damage that could raise your risk of skin cancer. This means if you’re spending the day at the beach or engaging in outdoor activities for hours at a stretch, you likely need to bring some form of sun protection. While clothing is an ideal choice, most people opt for sunscreen, which can have a number of adverse ramifications. Not only do many...
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