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Meet the Sacklers: The Family That’s Killing Millions (Maybe More Than Stalin)
By Dr. Mercola The U.S. has a massive opioid addiction problem. According to the U.S. surgeon general, more Americans now use prescription opioids than smoke cigarettes,1 and addiction to narcotic pain relievers now costs the U.S. more than $193 billion each year. The Manchester, New Hampshire, fire department recently said it now responds to more calls for drug overdoses than fires.2 That’s not so surprising when you consider that opioids are now the leading cause of death among Americans under the age of 50.3 The following graph by...
read moreDo We Really Need Opioids for Pain?
By Dr. Mercola The U.S. is in the midst of an opioid crisis, with more than 91 Americans fatally overdosing on the powerful drugs every day.1 The statistic includes prescription opioids, heroin and fentanyl, but many of the deaths stem from prescription drug use. In fact, of the more than 33,000 Americans killed by opioids in 2015, nearly half of them involved a prescription for the drugs.2 Even the U.S. National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) states:3 “In the late 1990s, pharmaceutical companies reassured the medical community that...
read moreEPA Refuses to Ban Neurotoxic Pesticide Found in 87 Percent of Newborns
By Dr. Mercola Exposure to pesticides, herbicides and insecticides has dramatically increased since the introduction of genetically engineered (GE) crops. Urine output of glyphosate, the active ingredient in the herbicide Roundup, shot up by more than 1,200 percent between 1993 and 2016.1 Unfortunately, glyphosate is not the only chemical of concern. Chlorpyrifos (sold under the trade name Lorsban) — an organophosphate insecticide known to disrupt brain development and cause brain damage, neurological abnormalities, reduced IQ and...
read moreGMO Apples Arriving at Grocery Stores
By Dr. Mercola Apples genetically engineered to resist browning when sliced or bruised are on their way to about 400 grocery stores in the U.S. Midwest. Developed by Okanagan Specialty Fruits, the apples are engineered to suppress the production of the enzyme — polyphenol oxidase (PPO) — that causes browning. The first two varieties of the so-named Arctic Apple — Arctic Golden and Arctic Granny — were deregulated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in 2015. A third variety, Arctic Fuji, joined the mix in 2016.1 Their arrival in stores is...
read moreBlueberries and Dark Chocolate Hold Powerful Properties
By Dr. Mercola If you’re one who swoons over chocolate, you may be pleased to know there may be a scientific reason for it. In fact, researchers say potent compounds in dark chocolate as well as blueberries may contain secrets to staying youthful. Scientists from Exeter University in England, supported by colleagues at Brighton University, identified the compounds as a “secret” wrinkle-fighting substance because they help rejuvenate old cells. In fact, lab research showed old cells both looking and “behaving” like younger cells,...
read moreCoQ10 — The No. 1 Supplement Recommended by Cardiologists
By Dr. Mercola According to the industry publication New Hope,1 coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) and the reduced version, ubiquinol, are among the most popular supplements for mitochondrial health. Between 2000 and 2016, the number of Americans using CoQ10 increased from 2 million to 24 million, and the number of brands featuring CoQ10 has increased from 18 brands to 125. This rapid growth suggests people are becoming increasingly familiar with the importance of mitochondrial health, which is great news. Even better, a recent poll2,3 reveals CoQ10 is now...
read moreDr. Mercola’s Weekly Quiz
1 What vitamin decreases vitamin D toxicity, including helping to remove calcium from your blood vessels and deposit it into your bones? Vitamin E Vitamin A Vitamin K2 Vitamin K2 works synergistically with calcium, magnesium and vitamin D to impart a number of important health benefits. Learn more. Vitamin K1 2 What is the main argument against allowing hydroponics to be certified organic? Hydroponics do not use soil, and maintaining or improving soil organic matter is a key feature of organic agriculture As organic standards are being...
read moreIncreasing Fiber Decreases Major Health Risks
By Dr. Mercola It’s become increasingly clear in recent years that fiber intake is a more crucial “mover and shaker” in the fight against cancer and other serious diseases than was previously realized. A perfect example, a recent study1 reveals, is the discovery that people with colon cancer who add extra fiber to their overall food intake may have a lower risk of mortality compared to people who don’t consume much fiber. Adequate fiber intake is so crucial to health, asserts senior study author Dr. Andrew Chan of Harvard Medical...
read moreHow to Use Regenerative Farming Principles to Grow Healthier Food in Your Own Garden
By Dr. Mercola Gabe Brown is a pioneer in regenerative land management, which helps restore soil health. I had the opportunity to visit his farm in Bismarck, North Dakota, this past July. Brown travels widely to teach people how to build soil, without which you cannot grow nutrient-dense food. I previously interviewed him online but decided it was time to visit him on his farm and see his operation firsthand. Unfortunately, we had not anticipated the drought he had when we planned the visit. I believe he only had a quarter-inch of rain the...
read moreTry This Ketogenic, No-Grain Alternative to Traditional Fried Rice
Recipe From Pete Evans A very popular dish in Chinese cuisine, fried rice was said to have been invented in China sometime during the Sui dynasty (589-618 AD), in the city of Yangzhou in the eastern Jiangsu province. This is why typical Chinese fried rice is often called Yangzhou fried rice, sometimes referred to as Yeung or Yang Chow fried rice. However, take note that fried rice recipes are found all throughout China, with different ingredients and flavors.[i] This Cauliflower Fried Rice With Prawns Recipe is a healthy twist to traditional...
read more25 Most Shocking Medical Mistakes, and How You Can Protect Yourself
By Dr. Mercola Hospitals are typically thought of as places where lives are saved, but statistics show they’re actually one of the most dangerous places you could possibly enter.1,2 Each day, more than 40,000 harmful and/or lethal medical errors occur, placing the patient in a worse situation than what they came in with.3 According to a 2013 study,4,5 preventable medical errors kill around 440,000 patients each year — more than 10 times the number of deaths caused by motor vehicle crashes. A 2016 study6 calculated the annual death toll...
read moreHow Often Should You Poop?
By Dr. Mercola Yes, there really are standards for how often a person should be visiting the porcelain throne. Of course, nearly everyone is thrown off their game from time to time, but generally speaking, there’s a few telling criteria regarding this most private of events. How often it’s done is joined by several other aspects of what constitutes a healthy “evacuation” schedule. Points to ponder include not just what’s normal and abnormal, but how much is too much or too little? What might affect how often you go? Perhaps...
read moreCan You Stop Yourself From Blushing?
By Dr. Mercola When your face gets red after you’ve made an embarrassing mistake or social faux pas, or because you’ve suddenly been made the center of attention or seen someone you think is attractive, it can feel like your body is turning on you, giving away your innermost feelings to the world. But blushing is a perfectly natural phenomenon, one that may even offer benefits in how others perceive you, and more. The pink tinge to your cheeks is the result of a sympathetic nervous system response to stress, embarrassment or other...
read moreHow Bacopa Can Help Improve Your Cognitive Function
Bacopa (Bacopa monnieri), or moneywort, is a popular herb in Ayurvedic medicine that has been used in India for over three centuries. The bacopa herb is commonly known as a nootropic herb, which means that it can help repair damaged neurons and improve brain function. Nootropics are usually said to have the ability to “unlock” the brain when it comes to creativity and cognitive drive.1 In India, the bacopa herb falls under the category of the “Medhya Rasayana” — herbs that have the ability to improve memory and...
read moreWhat You Can Learn From Other People’s Regrets
By Dr. Mercola Regrets. We all have them — things said or done; things left unsaid or undone. Paths that weren’t followed; opportunities missed due to fear or insecurity. The list is long, but one of the biggest regrets in life reported by a large number of people is not being there for someone at the end of life.1 In other words, being too busy with “life” to tend to those near death. Interestingly, while a regret can be phrased either as an action or as an inaction (“I wish I had not quit high school,” versus “I wish I had stayed in...
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