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Is Ghee Better Than Butter?
By Dr. Mercola For anyone unfamiliar with the term ghee, another name for it is clarified butter. One difference between ghee and regular butter is that the former doesn’t have as many dairy proteins, and there are a host of health advocates who maintain that ghee is the healthier option. Starting with pure butter made from cow’s milk, the ghee-making process involves heating and separating liquid fats from the milk solids, which become caramelized, and removing the milk solids (which also removes most of the lactose). Ghee has been used in...
read moreWeekly Health Quiz: Baking Soda, Oatmeal and Wine
1 Recent research has discovered a novel medical benefit of baking soda, showing that drinking baking soda infused water can be helpful for which chronic health condition? Arthritis and other autoimmune diseases Research funded by the National Institutes of Health suggests baking soda may be a safe and effective treatment for autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, by priming your immune system against inflammation. Learn more. Sports-related pain Alzheimer’s disease Parkinson’s disease 2 Which of the following...
read moreVitamin D Saves Malnourished Children
By Dr. Mercola Millions of children around the world suffer from malnourishment. While the worst problems are in Asia and Africa, “severe acute malnutrition” is the most extreme and very obvious when you see the physical toll it takes. Scientists from Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) and University of the Punjab in Southern Pakistan recently focused on the latter region, where nearly 1.5 million children are dangerously malnourished, to analyze the effectiveness of vitamin D3 supplementation in restoring the health of such children. The...
read moreImportant Facts on Appendicitis: Types, Symptoms and Treatment
Of all the organs inside the human body, the most misunderstood one is probably the appendix. It’s often described to be “useless” and “unimportant,” and is thought to be a remnant of human evolution. Charles Darwin concluded that it may be an organ that cavemen used to digest tree bark and other fibrous plant materials.1 Today, when talk of the appendix arises, most people tend to think of it as a “good for nothing” body part that may potentially lead to painful inflammation. But there’s actually more to this organ than what most people...
read moreIf You Love Dessert, You’ll Surely Adore This Creamy Mint Chocolate Pudding
Many people often skip dessert, afraid that they might not only add inches to their waist but also trigger a sugar overload. But if you carefully select the right ingredients and exercise your creativity, any recipe, even sweet treats, can become healthy and wholesome. Our featured recipe today is a delicious and guilt-free variation of a dessert favorite: pudding. Traditional pudding recipes often use dairy milk and sugar, and are cooked and thickened with cornstarch, but this one doesn’t need all those items. You don’t even have to turn...
read moreHappy Mother’s Day Wishes From Dr. Mercola
By Dr. Mercola I want to wish all of you moms out there a Happy Mother’s Day today. If you’re a mom, I want you to know I think you have one of the toughest jobs in the world. You play a key role in building our next generation. Mothering is a full-time job, in addition to whatever career or commitments you have outside of your home. Your job doesn’t end when your kids leave home either. Your adult children of all ages can still find comfort and strength from your words and embrace. Mother’s Day, Without Mom Today is...
read moreIs Oatmeal Really Good for Your Skin?
By Dr. Mercola You may have noticed oatmeal listed as a principal ingredient in several skin cleansers and lotions, ostensibly because clinical studies expounding the merits of oatmeal would make it a beneficial, as well as natural, component. After all, oatmeal, aka Avena sativa, grown in Russia, Europe, Asia, North and South America and Down Under, has been used for thousands of years as a topical lotion for aggravated skin from dryness or even insect bites, a study in the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology,1 sponsored by Johnson &...
read moreWhy Sleeping Less Than Seven Hours a Night Is a Recipe for Ill Health and a Shortened Life Span
By Dr. Mercola In the featured video, Joe Rogan interviews 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,”1 in which he shares the latest discoveries about sleep and how it impacts virtually every area of your physical and mental health. I read Walker’s book last fall, and share his view that sleep is profoundly important — even more important than diet and exercise. After all,...
read moreMatcha Green Tea: A Potent Tea With Amazing Health Benefits
You’ve probably heard of matcha, a type of green tea that’s been around since the 12th century,1 but only recently gained significant popularity. Matcha-infused recipes have become the trend nowadays. But what exactly is this bitter, green powder, and what can it do for your health? Read on to find out why matcha green tea deserves all the hype that it gets. What Is Matcha Green Tea? Known for its vibrant green color, rich grassy taste and numerous health benefits, matcha is the powdered form of green tea that’s traditionally used in Japanese...
read moreHow to Grow and Care for Cyclamen
By Dr. Mercola Cyclamen is a vibrant flowering plant that’s particularly popular as a houseplant, in part because it blooms during the winter months of January, February and March. The word cyclamen is Greek and comes from the word “kyklos,” meaning circle, which refers to the round shape of its tuber (a short underground stem) or the twisted, curved shape of its main flower stalk.1 It’s best known for its striking blossoms that come in shades of pink, white, purple and red along with their impressive foliage, which includes heart-shaped or...
read moreHow (and Why) to Grow Avocados
By Dr. Mercola Avocados are one of the healthiest foods you can eat every day. They’re rich in monounsaturated fat that your body can easily burn for energy, and the fat helps your body absorb fat-soluble nutrients from other foods as well. Research1 has shown consuming a whole fresh avocado with either tomato sauce or raw carrots significantly enhanced absorption of the carotenoids and facilitated the conversion of them into an active form of vitamin A. Another study2 found that adding avocado to salad allowed the volunteers to absorb three...
read moreDark Chocolate Reduces Stress and Inflammation, Boosts Memory and Mood
By Dr. Mercola Throughout its history, which dates back at least 4,000 years,1 chocolate has been a symbol of luxury, wealth and power. During the 14th century, the Aztecs and Maya even used cacao beans as currency. Modern research has also revealed chocolate has significant health benefits — provided you’re willing to give up the now-familiar sweetness of modern day milk chocolate. Its cacao content — which is bitter, not sweet — the amount of sugar added, and the processing chocolate undergoes, makes a huge difference in terms of...
read moreCyclamen: This Vibrant-Looking Plant Has Homeopathic Uses
You’ve probably seen cyclamen gracing the shelves of flower shops during the winter season. This perennial plant is cherished for its beautiful flowers, which come with upswept petals in varying shades of white, pink, red and purple. Even its foliage is attractive, with patterned dark-green leaves that are usually heart-shaped or round.1 The cyclamen plant grows from a tuber (a short underground stem) and can reach a height of up to 12 inches when in bloom.2,3 Even though the term “cyclamen” is broadly used to refer to the plant itself, it...
read moreEarly Bird Gets the Worm; Night Owls Catch an Early Death
By Dr. Mercola Your chronotype, or what time of day you prefer to conduct your daily activities, is the result of both innate and environmental factors. Many people identify as being more of an “early bird” or “night owl” but fall somewhere in the middle of the spectrum. True night owls, however, described as later or evening chronotypes, tend to go to sleep later, and both later bedtimes and having an evening chronotype have been associated with an increased risk of health problems ranging from metabolic dysfunction to heart disease.1 Recent...
read moreBooze Causes Bad Breath
By Dr. Mercola Science is only beginning to unravel the importance your gut and oral microbiome have in relationship to your overall health. With nearly 700 microbial species colonizing the hard surfaces of your teeth and soft tissue, your mouth houses the second most diverse microbial community in your body. The complexities of the oral microbiome have given scientists new insights into the role it plays in both health and disease. Modern-day lifestyle choices may have detrimental consequences allowing disease-promoting bacteria to thrive...
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