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How to Cook Broccoli
Broccoli (Brassica oleracea var. italica) is a vegetable that means “branch” or “arm,” which pertains to its small, tree-like appearance. It belongs to the cruciferous family of vegetables, which also includes Brussels sprouts, cabbage, kale and cauliflower. It is considered to be one of the healthiest foods available, and research has shown that the nutritional value of broccoli is unmatched, as it may help: Fight Cancer Broccoli’s ability to fight cancer is arguably its most well-known benefit thanks to its naturally occurring...
read moreOld Wives’ Tales: True or False?
By Dr. Mercola Given their unflagging popularity, you have very likely heard of or applied a few old wives’ tales to matters of health, perhaps without checking to see if the advice was true or false. Based on two articles published in Reader’s Digest,1,2 I am highlighting eight tales that dispense some type of medical advice. Separating fact from fiction with respect to these timeless tales is just one more way you can take control of your health. No. 1: An Apple a Day Keeps the Doctor Away Somewhat true. Although you’ll...
read moreExtreme Life Extension and the Search for Immortality
By Dr. Mercola If you want to live to celebrate your 100th birthday, you’re not alone. Some are going to great lengths to achieve extreme life extension — if not immortality itself. Statistically, the younger you are right now, the greater your chances of living to 100 and beyond, thanks to improvements in 3D printing, stem cell research and nanotech technology. At present, about one-quarter of children born today are expected to live beyond 100,1 and research shows the number of centenarians in the U.S. has been doubling every decade since...
read moreIs Your Gut Causing Sleepless Nights?
By Dr. Mercola You share your body with trillions of microorganisms, the bulk of which reside in your gut, including your stomach and small and large intestines. There, however, they are not restricted to influencing only the goings-on of your digestive process. Far from it, these microorganisms, collectively known as your microbiome, influence your body’s homeostasis daily and are intricately tied to other body systems via a number of complex pathways, including the gut-brain axis and a recently revealed gut-brain-bone marrow axis, the...
read moreBerberine May Ease Symptoms of Anxiety and Depression — And Much More
By Dr. Mercola Berberine — a yellow-colored alkaloid compound found in several different plants, including European barberry, goldenseal, goldthread, Oregon grape and tree turmeric — has antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antiproliferative, antidiarrheal, antineoplastic, antidiabetic and immune-enhancing1 properties. It has a long history of use in traditional medicine, including traditional Chinese medicine, and many of its historical uses now have scientific backing. For example, it’s effective against a wide range of bacteria,...
read moreAlfalfa: Beneficial to Both Humans and Livestock Alike
Alfalfa (Medicago sativa) is a crop that is also known as the “Queen of the Forages.” It is primarily grown in northwestern states such as Idaho, Oregon, Wyoming, Washington and some parts of Nevada and California.1 Historically, the alfalfa plant was discovered by Arabian horsemen who noticed that their horses gained a boost in energy and performance once it was eaten. People who ate alfalfa also received similar benefits, which helped spread its reputation around the world. What does alfalfa look like? Fully grown, it produces flowers that...
read moreThe Top Cause of Disability Is Usually Mistreated
By Dr. Mercola Up to 80 percent of adults will experience low back pain at some time in their life.1 Multiple studies have demonstrated complaints of lower back pain have risen dramatically over the past decades. Ranking 12th as a cause of disability in 1990,2 it has risen to the leading cause of disability in nearly all high income countries in the Global Burden of Disease study from 2017.3,4 Central Europe, Eastern Europe, North Africa and the Middle East experience the same level of back pain disability. Estimates suggest 1 million years...
read moreWhy Do 90 Percent of People Eat Garbage?
By Dr. Mercola Junk food is a multibillion-dollar industry. In his book, “Fast Food Nation,” Eric Schlosser, investigative journalist and best-selling author, describes how nearly 90 percent of America’s budget is spent on junk food.1 What is more appalling is that nearly 60 percent of food eaten in America are ultra-processed,2 convenience foods that can be purchased at your local gas station. These processed foods also account for nearly 90 percent of the consumption of added sugar in the U.S. The industry doesn’t depend upon...
read moreVitamin D Can Significantly Lower Your Risk of Metabolic Syndrome
By Dr. Mercola Vitamin D is a steroid hormone that influences virtually every cell in your body, which is why maintaining a healthy level is important not just for your bones but also for heart and brain health, optimal immune function and general disease prevention. In fact, there’s an important connection between insufficient vitamin D and insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome and diabetes, both Type 11 (insulin dependent diabetes) and Type 2.2 According to recent research,3 vitamin D may actually be key to addressing metabolic syndrome, a...
read moreIs the MMR Vaccine a Fraud or Does It Just Wear Off Quickly?
By Dr. Mercola In 1986, public health officials stated that MMR vaccination rates for kindergarten children were in excess of 95 percent and that one dose of live attenuated measles, mumps and rubella vaccine (MMR) would eliminate the three common childhood diseases in the U.S.1 In 1989, parents were informed that a single dose of MMR vaccine was inadequate for providing lifelong protection against these common childhood diseases and that children would need to get a second dose of MMR.2 Today, 95 percent of children entering kindergarten3...
read moreAmplified EMFs Coming to Your Neighborhood Soon
By Dr. Mercola The 5G, or “5th Generation,” wireless network is the latest generation of mobile technologies that the industry is rallying behind, touting it as a way to create faster internet and streaming services, provide better cellphone coverage and even create “vibrant ‘smart’ cities” with reduced commute times and energy usage and improved public safety courtesy of smart grid efficiencies.1 Unlike the “4th Generation” (4G) technology currently in use, which relies on huge 90-foot cell...
read moreSurprising Way to Massively Cut Pollution
By Dr. Mercola Raising cows on concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) to produce beef is one of the most environmentally destructive practices on the planet. Unfortunately, while far healthier and environmentally friendly grass fed beef has the potential to solve many of the problems that CAFO meats have caused, CAFOs remain the primary method of livestock agriculture in the U.S. Rather than quickly phasing out their use to stave off environmental and public health decline, their use is actually growing. From 2002 to 2012, the total...
read moreOmega-3 Level Is the Best Predictor of Mortality
By Dr. Mercola Omega-3 has once again been validated for its usefulness to not only lower your risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) but also your risk of all-cause mortality. Beyond that, the new research, funded by the National Institutes of Health, suggests measuring your omega-3 blood level may be a better predictor of your risk of death than your serum cholesterol. Omega-6s also recently made the news for similar reasons, giving me an opportunity to remind you of the importance of balancing your intake of these two essential fatty acids....
read moreThe Many Health Benefits of Pau D’Arco
By Dr. Mercola Pau d’Arco — made from the bark of a large evergreen tropical tree found in the rainforests of the Amazon, South America and Latin America1 — is a potent antiparasitic remedy with a long history of use by indigenous populations. It also has antimicrobial, antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal and anti-inflammatory properties, as well as analgesic, antioxidant, astringent and laxative effects. It’s one of the supplements I take on a daily basis for its mitochondrial, immune-boosting and antiaging benefits. Uses and Benefits...
read moreWhat Are the Benefits of Hearts of Palm?
By Dr. Mercola Even if you’re not a vegetarian, foods that pack a punch in the protein department often earn high marks for people savvy enough to manage their sources through something other than meat. One overlooked source is hearts of palm, which was cultivated and consumed at least as early as the ancient Mayans, who lived in Mesoamerica from around 2600 B.C. Among other types of palms, one of the sources for this little-known food is a sabal palm, which incidentally is the official state tree of Florida. Other palm trees that produce...
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