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Dog Almost Dies From Human Hair Dye — What Does That Tell You?
By Dr. Mercola Just because a product is sold over-the-counter in stores, it does not mean it’s safe. There are nearly 13,000 chemicals found in personal care products sold in the U.S., and only 10 percent have been tested for safety. To compound the problem, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has the ability to regulate personal care products only after a product has demonstrated harm.1 Additionally, the FDA has handed over the responsibility of ensuring public safety to manufacturers whose financial health is dependent upon...
read moreCDC Director Resigns Following Public Exposure of Tobacco Investments
By Dr. Mercola In 2016, evidence emerged showing Barbara Bowman, Ph.D., then-director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention, assisted a Coca-Cola representative in efforts to influence World Health Organization officials to relax recommendations on sugar limits.1 Just two days after her betrayal of the public trust was exposed, Bowman vacated her post.2 Dr. Brenda Fitzgerald took her place, but it didn’t take long before we learned the newly instated CDC director...
read moreLab-Made Mosquitoes Released in Miami
By Dr. Mercola In January 2018, lab-bred Aedes aegypti mosquitoes carrying wolbachia bacteria were released in South Miami, Florida. It was the first phase of the Miami-Dade County Mosquito Reduction Test Program, which targeted a one-half square-mile treatment area that received the altered mosquitoes and a corresponding control area within the city. After initial monitoring, more wolbachia mosquitoes will be released into South Miami each week for several months1 — 666 million in all2 — with the ultimate goal of reducing mosquito...
read moreWildflowers Are the Best Pesticide
By Dr. Mercola In the U.S., about 1 billion pounds of pesticides are used annually, 90 percent of which are used by the agricultural sector.1 There are many problems with the indiscriminate use of these toxic chemicals, like the fact that 82 percent of domestic fruits and 62 percent of domestic vegetables contain pesticide residues,2 to say nothing of the risks of pesticide poisoning faced by the 2.5 million farmworkers in the U.S., about 60 percent of whom live in poverty.3 Crop land does not exist in a bubble, which means some of the...
read moreHere’s the Latest on Nattokinase
By Dr. Mercola If you’re not familiar with nattokinase, you’re not alone. CliffsNotes on the term might describe it as an enzyme that’s purified and extracted from the bacterium Bacillus subtilis (aka natto), a traditional Japanese food made from fermented soybeans and eaten for millennia. How is nattokinase significant for health? The answer is multifaceted, as it’s been found to be significant in both disease treatment and prevention. Benefits include a dramatic effect on blood clots; more recently, research has...
read moreRhodiola — A Powerful Adaptogen That Boosts Vitality and Performance, Eases Depression and Combats Burnout
By Dr. Mercola The perennial plant rhodiola rosea, sometimes called “golden root,” “roseroot” or “arctic root,” is a powerful adaptogen known to enhance vitality by helping your body adapt to physical, chemical and environmental stress. In other words, it helps your body maintain homeostasis. The plant has a long history of use in traditional folk medicine in Russia and Scandinavian countries,1 and modern science has shown rhodiola:2,3,4,5,6,7 Has antidepressant and antianxiety benefits8 and helps improve symptoms of burnout Enhances...
read moreVitamin D3 Is a Powerhouse for Your Heart
By Dr. Mercola It’s no surprise to see vitamin D making headlines again, this time related to research suggesting it is a powerhouse to prevent and restore damage done to your heart.1 Previously, scientists linked changes to your endothelium — a unique organ system that lines your entire circulatory system — with serious health conditions, such as atherosclerosis, diabetes, high blood pressure, insulin resistance and tumor growth. Now, a new study2 suggests vitamin D3 plays a vital role in protecting and restoring the damage those...
read moreWeekly Health Quiz: IBS, Memory and Chickens
1 Which of the following nutrients has been scientifically demonstrated to improve symptoms associated with irritable bowel syndrome? Vitamin C Vitamin D Recent research shows about 75 percent of people with IBS have insufficient levels of vitamin D, and about 70 percent report improvement when taking vitamin D supplements. Learn more. Animal-based omega-3, DHA, EPA Polyphenols like berberine 2 Which of the following is the third leading cause of death in the U.S., after heart disease and cancer? Medical errors Research published in 2016...
read moreHow Antibiotics Created the Chicken Industry — And Turned It Into a Source of Lethal Infections
By Dr. Mercola Maryn McKenna is an investigative journalist and senior fellow at the Schuster Institute for Investigative Journalism at Brandeis University who has written a number of health-related books. Her latest, “Big Chicken: The Incredible Story of How Antibiotics Created Modern Agriculture and Changed the Way the World Eats,” exposes many aspects of the chicken industry that most people are completely unaware of. The book grew out of an interest in antibiotic resistance, which she began investigating about 10 years ago. As noted by...
read moreThis Keto Hot Cocoa Is Perfect for Chilly Days and Nights
By now, you may be familiar with cocoa’s versatility. Cocoa, which is harvested from the plant of the same name, refers to roasted cacao or cocoa beans that are ground into a powder where most of the fat has been removed.[i] Throughout the years, it has become a staple ingredient in sweet treats, and has been featured in beverages like hot cocoa. While you can buy cocoa powdered drinks from groceries or pre-blended in coffee shops, these do not compare to the satisfaction and flavor that you get when you make hot cocoa from scratch,...
read moreAchoo: Sneezing Facts and Fiction
By Dr. Mercola The tickle at the back of your nose lets you know that within seconds you’ll be sneezing. A sneeze is also called a sternutation. This explosive release of fluid and air from your lungs, mouth and nose is involuntary and many times your body’s response to irritants in your nasal cavity. During a sneeze your soft palate comes down and the back of your tongue rises to close off your mouth, routing most of the air from your lungs through your nose. But, since you can only partially close of your mouth with the soft...
read moreFormer CIA Officer Will Teach You How to Spot a Lie
By Dr. Mercola A person lies an average of 10 times a day, according to Susan Carnicero — and she’s one to know. As a former CIA officer who spent more than 20 years interrogating, interviewing and polygraphing suspects, she’s learned a thing or two about how to spot a liar. In fact, Carnicero has also developed behavioral screening programs used by the U.S. government and co-written the book “Spy the Lie,” which teaches you how to detect deception. She’s also a co-founder of QVerity, which is a provider of behavioral...
read moreCurcumin Supplementation May Impart Long-Term Cognitive Benefits
By Dr. Mercola Turmeric, a yellow curry spice used in Indian cuisine, has a long history of medicinal use in traditional Chinese medicine and Ayurvedic medicine. Modern science has confirmed many of its ancient claims, and curcumin alone — one of the most well studied bioactive ingredients in turmeric — has been shown to have over 160 potentially therapeutic activities. Studies suggest it can be a powerful ally in the treatment of depression, cancer, inflammatory bowel diseases and rheumatoid arthritis, for example. Many of curcumin’s...
read moreHow Stress Can Affect Your Blood Sugar Levels
By Dr. Mercola Stress does not act as a singular force on your body but rather acts like a snowball rolling down a mountain, gradually building in size and speed until it’s virtually impossible to control. As stress builds in your body, it influences everything from your mood and brain function to your heart health and risk of both acute illness and chronic disease, including cancer. When you become stressed your body also secretes cortisol and glucagon, both of which affect your blood sugar levels as well.1 On a metabolic level, when...
read moreThe ‘Hot’ Health Benefits of Chili Peppers
Known for their hot flavor, chili peppers (Capsicum annuum) are primarily used for culinary purposes, as a spice added to various dishes and sauces.1 The chili is a fruit pod of the capsicum pepper plant belonging to the nightshade family (Solanaceae). Cayenne, jalapeno, habanero and serrano peppers are some of the most popular varieties of chili peppers.2 Chili peppers were first cultivated by ancient farmers in Central and South America, regions whose cuisines are famous for their piquant flavor.3 Today, chili peppers are grown all over the...
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