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Important Facts on Depression: Types, Symptoms and Treatment
It’s normal for people to sometimes feel sad, disappointed or disheartened, especially when they experience low points in their life. However, these “blues” usually go away when any happy circumstances occur. But in some people, this low mood becomes persistent and lasts a long time — for weeks, months or even years. And if it comes with other hallmark symptoms, such as lack of interest in enjoyable activities, a feeling of hopelessness or thoughts about self-harm or even suicide, then watch out: You may be suffering from depression....
read moreUpdate on the Movement Against Water Fluoridation
By Dr. Mercola In this interview, Paul Connett, PhD, toxicologist, environmental chemist and the founder FAN, Fluoride Action Network (FAN), an organization that has fought to remove toxic fluoride from water supplies across the world, provides an important and exciting update on FAN’s progress during this past year. FAN is an organization that has fought to remove toxic fluoride from the water supply across the world. Over the past 18 years, FAN has helped hundreds of communities around the US, Australia, Canada, England, Ireland,...
read moreDoes a Full Moon Affect Human Behavior?
By Dr. Mercola This natural phenomenon takes place once every 29.53 days, or roughly once a month. As it did in March 2018, it sometimes appears twice a month. It occurs when the moon is completely illuminated by the sun’s rays as a result of the Earth being nearly directly aligned between the sun and the moon. By now, you probably know what it is: a full moon. Urban legend suggests the full moon brings out the worst in both people and situations. If you talk to emergency room (ER) personnel, firefighters, paramedics and police...
read moreWhat Happens to Your Body When You Eat Gluten?
The word “gluten” has become such a buzzword in recent years, most likely because of the sudden popularity of the gluten-free diet that’s been endorsed by famous personalities. Before you consider trying this diet, read this page first to learn about gluten, and how it can negatively impact your body and health in the long run. What Is Gluten? A type of protein, gluten is composed of glutenin and gliadin molecules that form an elastic bond when mixed with water. Gluten is highly noted for its adhesive abilities that can maintain a compact...
read moreElectromagnetic Radiation Specialist Reveals the Hidden Dangers of Electric Fields
By Dr. Mercola In the featured video, Xiren, host of Know How Things Work, interviews Oram Miller, building biology environmental consultant, electromagnetic radiation specialist in Los Angeles, and director of learning and development for the Institute for Building Biology and Ecology (IBE, www.hbelc.org). Many of Miller’s clients have electromagnetic sensitivities, but some simply want to have as healthy an environment as possible. In some cases, he’ll assess electromagnetic field (EMF) levels in a home before the client purchases the home...
read moreWhat Happens in Your Brain When You Experience Pleasure?
By Dr. Mercola Your brain is a powerful instrument that often seems to have “a mind of its own.” This is certainly the case when it comes to how it handles pleasure, which has been shown to affect both the nucleus accumbens, or reward center, and frontal cortex regions of your brain. If you’ve ever wondered about the roots of addiction and the role played by your brain, you should know that all addictions — whether it be food, sex, drugs or alcohol — have a similar hijacking effect on your brain. Fortunately, most addictive...
read moreHow Negative Emotions Can Affect Your Health
By Dr. Mercola Did you know that every feeling you have affects some part of your body? While positive emotions such as gratitude have been scientifically linked to a number of beneficial health effects, negative emotions and stress can wreak havoc — especially if you’re not exercising or eating right, as both of these can ease pessimism and help keep stress in check. It’s interesting to note that certain emotions are known to be associated with pain in certain regions of your body, even though science cannot explain exactly why...
read moreMyrrh Oil: Benefits of This Holy Oil
You may have heard of myrrh from Biblical stories, as it’s one of the precious gifts (together with gold and frankincense) offered by the three wise men to the newborn Jesus. This valuable element actually has a long history of use, especially in ancient civilizations. Today, myrrh is most commonly known — and used — as an essential oil. Keep on reading to learn more about its many benefits. What Is Myrrh Oil? Myrrh oil comes from a dried resin extracted from the Commiphora myrrha tree, which belongs to the Commiphora plant genus.1 Like...
read moreCan Cannabis Fight Tumors?
By Dr. Mercola Medical cannabis has a long history as a natural analgesic,1 and is now legal in 30 U.S. states,2,3 the majority of which allow limited use of medical marijuana under certain medical circumstances. The medicinal qualities of marijuana are primarily due to high amounts (about 10 to 20 percent) of cannabidiol (CBD), medicinal terpenes and flavonoids. Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is the psychoactive component of marijuana that makes you feel “stoned,” but it too has valuable medical benefits, so depending on your...
read moreHave You Ever Seen a Smoker’s Lung?
By Dr. Mercola Despite decades of warnings by the Surgeon General,1 the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) continues to call tobacco the “single largest preventable cause of cancer and disease in the United States,”2 and the tobacco industry’s revenue in 2014 was $744 billion — greater than the gross domestic product of all but 18 nations in the world.3 To date, cigarette smoking kills more than 480,000 people in the U.S. each year; nearly 41,000 of these are from exposure to secondhand smoke....
read moreShould You Remove Skin Tags on Your Own?
By Dr. Mercola Your skin is the largest and fastest growing organ. It essentially protects your body from the outside. It regulates your temperature and allows you to experience your environment through your senses. Many people care for the skin on their face by regularly exfoliating, cleansing and moisturizing. However, the skin on the rest of the body is often overlooked. The appearance of your skin has a lot to do with your environment, irritation and nutrition. Healthy fats help to promote beautiful and healthy skin. Getting enough...
read morePolluting Pigs Hit With Big Penalty
By Dr. Mercola People who live near industrial pig facilities, or concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs), are bombarded with noxious smells, polluted air and water and noise, to say nothing of their plummeting property values. The industries running these facilities often get off scot-free, destroying families’ lives and finances while padding their own pockets. In what’s being described as a historic case, however, Murphy Brown LLC, a subsidiary of Smithfield Foods, the world’s largest pork producer, has finally been...
read moreBrain Tumors Double, Prompt Warning on Cellphones
By Dr. Mercola Worldwide, 5 billion people now have cellphones, which represents about two-thirds of the people on the planet.1 Since their inception, concerns have been raised that holding these radiation-emitting devices so close to our bodies, for so many hours a day, could cause health problems, including cancer. One of the latest studies to date, conducted in England and involving an analysis of more than 79,000 malignant brain tumors, has only added to the accumulating evidence that cellphones may be carcinogenic. The study, published...
read moreToxic Weed Killer Found in Most Foods Sold in the US
By Dr. Mercola Earlier this year, researchers from University of California San Diego School of Medicine reported there’s been a dramatic increase in glyphosate exposure in recent decades and, subsequently, the level found in people’s bodies.1 As one would expect, the introduction of so-called “Roundup Ready” genetically engineered (GE) crops led to a massive increase in the use of Roundup, the active ingredient of which is glyphosate. Glyphosate has also become a popular tool for desiccating non-GE grains, legumes and beans, which has...
read moreProbiotics Can Lower Blood Pressure and Protect Your Liver
By Dr. Mercola Your intestinal bacteria are part of your immune system and researchers have discovered that microbes of all kinds play instrumental roles in countless areas of your health. Beneficial bacteria also control the growth of disease-causing bacteria by competing for nutrition and attachment sites in your colon. This is of immense importance, as pathogenic bacteria and other less beneficial microbes can wreak havoc with your health if they gain the upper hand. It can also affect your weight. Moreover, your gut microbiome — which...
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