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Is Peru Balsam Oil a Wise Choice for Healing Wounds?
Peru balsam oil, which is also known as black balsam, quina, tolu, Balsam fir oil and balsamo, comes from the balsam of Peru, a resinous substance obtained from the tree called Myroxylon balsamum or Myroxylon pereirae.This tree grows in the wild in countries like El Salvador and Belize,2 although it also grows in other South and Central American countries such as Panama, Mexico, Argentina, Colombia and Guatemala.3 The said tree is cultivated in Ghana, Sierra Leone, Fiji, India and Sri Lanka, too. The oily resin from the balsam of Peru smells...
read moreThe Uncommon Type of Heart Attack That Kills Healthy, Young Women
By Dr. Mercola As noted in recent news, the symptoms of an uncommon type of heart attack known as spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD)1 is dangerously easy to overlook, as few SCAD patients have any history of or risk factors for heart disease. SCAD is a leading cause of heart attacks in healthy women under 55; the average age of SCAD patients is 42. ABC News recounts the stories of two women whose sudden heart attacks were triggered by SCAD.2 Five weeks after giving birth to a healthy baby girl, Maryn Cox suddenly developed...
read moreWalking While Counting Backward Could Diagnose Dementia
By Dr. Mercola About 0.2 percent of people in their 70s, and close to 6 percent of those in their 80s, suffer from idiopathic normal-pressure hydrocephalus (iNPH),1 a neurologic disorder caused by excess fluid on the brain that leads to disturbances in gait, urinary incontinence and dementia. When identified in its early stages, iNPH is treatable and the disease can often be reversed. Unfortunately, it often goes undiagnosed or, because the symptoms mimic other neurological conditions, may be misdiagnosed, often as progressive supranuclear...
read moreCan You Taste Pesticides in Your Food?
By Dr. Mercola As I have reported in the past, while fruits and vegetables are among the healthiest foods you can eat, nonorganic varieties are commonly contaminated with pesticides. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), reports more than 75 percent of the U.S. population has detectable levels of organophosphate pesticides in their urine.1 In a survey conducted in 2013,2 71 percent of Americans expressed concern over the number of chemicals and pesticides in their food supply. Studies linking long-term pesticide exposure...
read moreExposure to Cleaning Products Are as Bad as Pack-a-Day Smoking
By Dr. Mercola With a growing understanding of the dangers of air pollution, the automobile industry has significantly reduced emissions and Americans are producing less obvious pollution than ever before. However, as air pollution does not recognize borders and can travel thousands of miles, much of the smog on the West Coast of the U.S. originates in Asia.1 A collaborative effort of more than 40 researchers looking at data from 130 countries has called air pollution the “largest environmental cause of disease and premature death in the...
read moreIs It Dandruff or Dry Scalp?
By Dr. Mercola By age 20, nearly 50 percent of the worldwide population, and 20 percent of Americans, will have suffered from dandruff.1 While a small amount of flaking on your scalp is normal, some people experience an unusually large amount, either chronically or as the result of specific triggers. If you have experienced problems with flaking scalp, then you’re likely familiar with the embarrassment it brings. Flecks of dead skin on your shoulders, in dark hair and on your clothes may result from giving in to an uncontrollable urge...
read moreCritique of Proposed Regulations of Homeopathic Medicines and Alternative Proposals
By Dana Ullman, MPH, CCH In December 2017, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced their interest in protecting consumers from “potentially harmful, unproven homeopathic drugs.”1 The FDA is proposing to nullify its previous guidelines by which homeopathic medicines can be marketed. Instead, the FDA would deem all homeopathic medicines to be “unapproved new drugs,” which would make them subject to enforcement based on the perceived “risk/benefit” of a specific drug. Some legal analysts and health writers initially wondered...
read moreGoogle and WebMD Partner To Be Your Virtual Doctor
By Dr. Mercola Late last year, Internet Brands, a company under the global investment firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts (KKR & Co.) umbrella, announced its acquisition of WebMD Holdings. Purchase price: $2.8 billion.1,2,3 The company also bought the wellness company Nature’s Bounty Co. last year,4 and already owns a number of other health-related internet brands, including DentalPlans.com, eHealthForum.com, HealthBoards.com, AltMD.com and FitDay.com.5 And, since WebMD owns Medscape and MedicineNet.com, these sites now belong to...
read morePublic Health Agency Sued for Coke Collusion
By Dr. Mercola The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) should be cracking down on corporations promoting products linked to poor health and disease, including soda and other sugar-sweetened beverages. Instead, they appear to have taken the industry, and one of its flagship companies, Coca-Cola, under their protective wing. U.S. Right to Know (USRTK), a nonprofit consumer and public health watchdog organization, is conducting an investigation to find out just how cozy the ties are between Coca-Cola and the CDC. They filed six...
read moreAre Air Fryers Healthy?
By Dr. Mercola As you may imagine, I am not a fan of fried food. For that reason, I admit I have not paid much attention to the air fryer craze. Although these gadgets have been around for years, they have skyrocketed in popularity in recent months. Given the traffic on Amazon, Google and Pinterest alone, it’s clear air fryers are capturing the interest of people who love the taste of fried food but not all the calories associated with traditional deep frying. As part of their central marketing message, air fryers promise to provide you...
read moreAre Organ Meats Good for You?
By Dr. Mercola For thousands of years, people across the globe have eaten meat not only as a tasty food but to boost energy and vitality. Especially where plentiful, not only have tender fillets, roasts and juicy steaks been consumed, many have actively opted for organ meats such as liver, heart and kidney. They may not have realized it in earlier epochs, but there’s a good chance that their reliance on such “primitive” fare may have provided them with the energy, vitality and overall health to survive. Some experts contend that the...
read moreThe Many Health Benefits of Proteolytic Enzymes
By Dr. Mercola Enzymes are most known for their importance in digestion, but they’re actually necessary for all physiological processes.1 Enzymes, which are composed of amino acids, are secreted by your body to catalyze biological functions that otherwise would not occur at physiological temperatures, so they’re absolutely vital for optimal health and life. How Enzymes Work More than 3,000 different enzymes have been identified, and some experts believe there may be between 50,000 and 70,000 altogether. Each enzyme has a different...
read moreWeekly Health Quiz: Cabbage, Processed Foods and Sleep
1 What natural plant compound has been found to be a powerful remedy against cold, flu and other viral illnesses, and is a far safer alternative flu remedy than the antiviral drug Tamiflu? Resveratrol Quercetin Quercetin, a plant flavonol found naturally in apples, plums, red grapes, green tea, elder flower and onions, packs a powerful antiviral punch, inhibiting several strains of influenza, hepatitis B and C and other viruses. Learn more. Coffee Fruit Extract Berberine 2 Which of the following industry lobbying groups was in 2016 found...
read moreBiohacks to Boost Fitness and Improve Your Sleep
By Dr. Mercola Ben Greenfield, one of the top biohackers in the U.S. and founder of BenGreenfieldFitness.com, has intriguing insights into health and fitness. He has introduced me to a number of biohacks, including the Oura Fitness Ring. I believe it’s the best fitness tracker on the market, for a number of reasons. I’ve been using it for nearly two years now thanks to Greenfield. “I found it in Finland about three years ago. I was at a biohacking summit over there. I believe I was one of the first people to purchase one,...
read moreLow Carb Bacon and Cheese Cauliflower Muffins
Recipe by Ruled.Me Muffins are enjoyed by people all over the world as a snack or dessert. However, I generally don’t recommend eating them because they use grains as the core ingredient, which can lead to various health complications when consumed regularly and in large amounts. With this in mind, how can you enjoy muffins in a healthier manner? One easy trick is to change how muffins are perceived: Turn them into a scrumptious and succulent appetizer. Now, you have something healthier in your hands, and this recipe from Ruled.Me does...
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