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Raw Milk Farmers Are Going to Prison
By Dr. Mercola In Canada, it’s illegal to sell or give away raw milk, a law that’s enforced in many provinces. In Ontario, distributing raw milk was long considered to be a regulatory offense punishable by fines, but as of January 2018 an order issued by Ontario’s Superior Court changed that. Now, anyone who distributes or sells raw milk in the area can face years in prison. As Karen Selick, litigation director for the Canadian Constitution Foundation, wrote in the Financial Post, “[T]he province of Ontario appears eager to fill its empty...
read moreThe US Opioid Epidemic — A War of a Different Kind
By Dr. Mercola The opioid epidemic — which between 2002 and 2015 alone claimed an estimated 202,600 Americans’ lives1 — shows absolutely no signs of leveling off or declining. On the contrary, recent statistics suggest the death toll is still trending upward, with more and more people abusing these powerful narcotics. The most common drugs involved in prescription opioid overdose deaths include2 methadone, oxycodone (such as OxyContin®) and hydrocodone (such as Vicodin®).This dangerous class of drugs promises relief from pain and is filling a...
read moreWhy Some Nitrates Are Healthy While Others Are Harmful
By Dr. Mercola Nitrate-rich plant foods are a valuable part of your diet as they help promote heart health. Meanwhile, the nitrates in cured and processed meats such as bacon and hotdogs are known to be carcinogenic. So, what’s the deal? Why are plant-based nitrates healthy and animal-based nitrates harmful? The answer to that question has to do with biochemistry — how the nitrates are processed in your body based on cofactors found in their source. Plant- Versus Animal-Based Nitrates In a recent Nutrition Action article on this topic, Gunter...
read moreFasting Regenerates Your Pancreas
By Dr. Mercola Fasting is a powerful tool nearly anyone can use to take control of their health. Animal research indicates a fasting-mimicking diet not only can help your pancreas regenerate itself, but it can also reverse diabetes symptoms. In another study, also involving lab mice, restricting daily calories to a six-hour window significantly reduced levels of a particular mutant protein known to play a role in Huntington’s disease. Given these results, as well as other research, the tremendous benefits of fasting continue to emerge....
read moreSiberian Ginseng Benefits
By Dr. Mercola Siberian ginseng may be the common term for the versatile root recognized in ancient Eastern cultures as a powerful medicinal, but the botanical term, or at least part of it, is eleuthero. The entire scientific designation is Eleutherococcus senticosus, and it’s been used for thousands of years for overall longevity, endurance and to boost immunity. These and a multitude of other benefits have made the odd-looking root a very expensive commodity all over the world. It’s right behind gingko as the most popular herbal...
read moreWeekly Health Quiz: Vitamin D, Cherries and Concussions
1 Which of the following nutrients is required for the activation of vitamin D in your body? Vitamin K1 Vitamin C Calcium Magnesium Magnesium is necessary for the activation of vitamin D. Without sufficient amounts of it, your body cannot properly utilize the vitamin D you’re taking. Learn more. 2 Health officials often claim getting an annual flu shot will lessen your symptoms should you contract influenza. Recent research from France found influenza vaccination resulted in: Significant reduction of all flu symptoms Complete avoidance...
read moreWhy Some Nitrates Are Healthy While Others Are Harmful
By Dr. Mercola Nitrate-rich plant foods are a valuable part of your diet as they help promote heart health. Meanwhile, the nitrates in cured and processed meats such as bacon and hotdogs are known to be carcinogenic. So, what’s the deal? Why are plant-based nitrates healthy and animal-based nitrates harmful? The answer to that question has to do with biochemistry — how the nitrates are processed in your body based on cofactors found in their source. Plant- Versus Animal-Based Nitrates In a recent Nutrition Action article on this topic,...
read moreThe Concussion Repair Manual: A Practical Guide to Recovering from Traumatic Brain Injuries
By Dr. Mercola Dr. Dan Engle, board-certified in adult psychology and neurology, and who completed psychiatric fellowships in child, adolescent and forensic psychiatry, has written an indispensable guide to recovering from traumatic brain injury (TBI), “The Concussion Repair Manual: A Practical Guide to Recovering From Traumatic Brain Injuries.” TBI is incredibly pervasive. An estimated 80 to 90 percent of people have had some form of TBI. Military personnel and athletes such as football players and boxers tend to be at particularly high...
read moreYou’ll Go Nuts Over These Nutty Keto Cookies
Megan Olson from Paleohacks https://blog.paleohacks.com/no-bake-freezer-keto-cookies/[RS1] Recipe by Megan Olson from Paleohacks A plate of freshly baked cookies is a delightful, heartwarming treat that will remind many of their childhood days. But owing to today’s busy, fast-paced lifestyle, not many people have enough time to make their own pastry. To satisfy their cookie cravings, they turn to ready-to-eat varieties found on supermarket shelves. However, processed cookies, biscuits and other baked goods not only taste far inferior...
read moreCan Your Eyes Reveal Health Problems?
By Dr. Mercola Because dozens of diseases and illnesses are known to show symptoms in your eyes, ophthalmologists and optometrists are often among the first to help you recognize certain medical conditions.1 An internal study of 120,000 patients by insurance company VSP Vision Care highlights the value of vision care. Their data suggests an eye exam was the first indicator of problems in:2 62 percent of imbalanced cholesterol cases 39 percent of high blood pressure cases 34 percent of diabetes cases If you are unsure what your body might be...
read moreGMOs Revealed
By Dr. Mercola “GMOs Revealed” is a nine-part documentary series featuring more than 20 top experts in the field, including yours truly. In Episode 1, above, you’ll hear from Dr. Zach Bush, whose triple-board certification includes expertise in internal medicine, endocrinology and metabolism, Vani Hari, blogger and founder of FoodBabe.com, and Gunnar Lovelace, CEO of Thrive Market, an online non-GMO food store. While genetically modified organisms (GMOS), and the pesticides that go along with them, are touted as the solution to feed the...
read moreHow to Grow Cherries
By Dr. Mercola Cherries are a favorite summer treat with a number of valuable health benefits, thanks to their antioxidants and powerful anti-inflammatory compounds. If the steep price and limited availability of commercial cherries leaves you wanting each season, consider growing your own. General Growing Guidelines Cherry trees will grow about 1 foot per year, provided they get sufficient amounts of nutrients. They’ll start producing fruit in two to four years, and can produce anywhere from 150 to 300 pounds of cherries per tree per...
read moreTime for Tarragon
By Dr. Mercola Herbs improve taste and add flavor to many meals, as well as increase the nutritional density in the foods you eat. Many herbs provide protection against diseases, can clear toxins from your body and may provide you with vitamins and minerals. Each time you add flavor with herbs or spices you are essentially upgrading your food without adding a single calorie. Gram for gram, herbs rank even higher in antioxidant density than fruits and vegetables. They are often grown for culinary and medicinal purposes. Culinary herbs are...
read moreReal Food Is a Potent Ally Against Depression
By Dr. Mercola According to the World Health Organization, depression is now the leading cause of ill health and disability worldwide,1,2 affecting an estimated 322 million people globally, including more than 16 million Americans, 6 million of which are seniors.3 Statistics also reveal we’re not being particularly effective when it comes to prevention and treatment. Worldwide, rates of depression increased by 18 percent between 2005 and 2015.4 If you or someone you love is struggling with depression or some other mental health problem,...
read moreVolunteer Work Is Good for Your Brain
By Dr. Mercola Only about 25 percent of Americans volunteer,1 despite the fact that doing good for others stands to benefit everyone involved. Volunteer work is unique in that it often involves social, physical and cognitive dimensions, and research has shown that retired seniors who engage in activities that require moderate effort in two or more of these dimensions slash their risk of dementia by 47 percent.2 “An active and socially integrated lifestyle in late life protects against dementia and AD [Alzheimer’s disease],” the...
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