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2017-2018 Flu Vaccine Update
By Dr. Mercola It’s that time again. Flu season. And with it, a constant barrage of reminders to get your annual flu shot. Interestingly enough, what you’re being told about the influenza vaccine’s effectiveness and the reality are two very different stories. In January 2015, U.S. government officials admitted that, in most years, flu shots are — at best — 50 to 60 percent effective at preventing lab confirmed type A or B influenza requiring medical care.1 At the end of that same year, a Centers for Disease Control and...
read moreLiving With Narcolepsy and Cataplexy
By Dr. Mercola It’s estimated that up to 200,000 Americans have narcolepsy, a disorder that involves the loss of hypocretin-producing neurons.1 Hypocretin, also known as orexin, is a neuropeptide hormone involved in helping people stay awake; without it, people with narcolepsy experience extreme sleepiness and, often, related conditions such as cataplexy, the sudden loss of voluntary muscle control that’s frequently brought on by strong emotions. Ironically, while those with narcolepsy may nod off without a moment’s notice,...
read moreMint: Learn More About This Refreshing and Invigorating Herb
If you want to add a refreshing and cooling twist to your salads, soup, tea or even plain water, a few mint leaves may just do the trick. Known for its sweet-smelling aroma and cooling flavor, mint is a highly-celebrated herb in the culinary world because of its many uses. But did you know that mint offers potent health benefits as well? This calming and soothing herb has one of the highest antioxidant capacities of any food.1 Because of this, mint can help alleviate a variety of ailments. Keep on reading to learn more about mint — its uses,...
read moreChanging EPA Policies May Increase Your Risk of Living in a Toxic Town
By Dr. Mercola There are 100 synonyms for chloroprene, the chemical produced in the manufacture of neoprene.1 In liquid form it is less dense than water and in gas form it is heavier than air. The liquid and vapor are highly flammable and toxic if swallowed or inhaled. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) report the chemical has cytogenetic properties and may cause DNA damage.2 Chloroprene is the liquid monomer in the production of the polymer neoprene. The product is used mainly in the rubber industry but, as a...
read moreHow Oysters May Help Reduce Nitrogen Pollution
By Dr. Mercola A raw oyster has an unpalatable appearance and generally a high, visual “ick” factor. However, before humans began destroying the oyster’s natural habitat, this little saltwater, bivalve mollusk provided a nutrient-rich source of calcium, iron, protein and zinc.1Oysters have also been prized for their aphrodisiac qualities, as they increase sperm and testosterone production and play a role in the libido of both genders. High levels of zinc in the oyster are likely responsible for the aphrodisiac quality and...
read moreState Vaccine Legislation in America 2015-2017: What the Media, Medical Trade and Pharma Don’t Want You to Know
By the NVIC Advocacy Team State vaccine laws and the legal right to vaccine exemptions are hot topics in America. Between 2015 and 2017, the National Vaccine Information Center (NVIC), a nonprofit charity, closely monitored state legislation and analyzed and issued positions on 454 vaccine-related bills through the NVIC Advocacy Portal (NVICAP). The NVICAP is a free online vaccine choice advocacy network launched by NVIC in 2010 to protect and expand the legal right to exercise informed consent to vaccination in the U.S. NVIC’s mission...
read more1,200 Percent Increase of Weed Killer in Your Body
By Dr. Mercola Glyphosate, the active ingredient in Monsanto’s Roundup, is the most heavily used agricultural chemical of all time. In the U.S., over 1.6 billion kilograms of the chemical have been applied since 1974, with researchers stating that, in 2014 alone, farmers sprayed enough glyphosate to apply 0.8 pound per acre on every 2.47 acres of U.S. cultivated cropland along with 0.47 pounds/acre on all cropland globally.1 It’s a mind-boggling amount of usage for one agricultural chemical, and it was only a matter of time before...
read moreAir Pollution Is Becoming More Dangerous
By Dr. Mercola Pollution has been named the “largest environmental cause of disease and premature death in the world today” by a collaboration of more than 40 researchers looking at data from 130 countries. The study, published in The Lancet, revealed that 9 million premature deaths were caused by pollution in 2015, which is 16 percent of deaths worldwide — “three times more deaths than from AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria combined and 15 times more than from all wars and other forms of violence,” the researchers wrote.1 Virtually all of the...
read moreFrom Nuremberg to California: Why Informed Consent Matters in the 21st Century
By Barbara Loe Fisher Since I was asked to make a presentation about vaccine exemptions in 1997 at the Department of Health and Human Services in Washington, D.C., I have publicly defended the informed consent principle, which was defined as a human right at the Doctors Trial at Nuremberg in 1947.1 Informed consent means you have the right to be fully informed about the benefits and risks of a medical intervention and the freedom to make a voluntary decision about whether or not to accept those risks without being coerced or punished for the...
read moreBlack Tea Is Great for Your Gut
By Dr. Mercola A warming cup of tea offers many comforts, especially when the temperature begins to dip, but while the advantages of green tea are many and well noted, there’s another type — black tea — shown by recent research to positively impact not only your quest for weight loss but to lead to a healthier gut microbiome in the process. The precise benefit stems from the way black tea (and green tea, too) can change the ratio of gut bacteria, decreasing the percentages of a type previously linked to obesity, and increasing bacteria...
read moreDr. Mercola’s Weekly Quiz
1 Which vegetable did researchers recently suggested can be most helpful in the treatment of leaky gut? Broccoli When you eat broccoli, a compound called indolocarbazole (ICZ) is produced, which catalyzes a healthy balance not only in your gut but also in your immune system. Learn more. Cabbage Cauliflower 2 Class-action lawsuits have now been filed against Coca-Cola Co., PepsiCo, Dr Pepper Snapple Group and Dr Pepper/Seven Up Inc., charging them with false advertising for the deceptive use of this word. Healthy Diet Each of the three...
read moreHarvard Says This Is the Ultimate Meal Plan
By Dr. Mercola It stands to reason that if different foods offer unique nutrients to heal your body and maintain (or regain) health, it might be a good idea to change up your meals to include as many beneficial vitamins and minerals as possible if you’re not doing so already. Including as many types of nutrients in your overall daily meal plan has a fringe benefit: A little variety in your life really does spice it up, especially in the area of your food choices. Determining which foods provide the most important nutrients is a good...
read moreTop 22 Foods to Add Years of Healthy Life
By Dr. Mercola A foundational recommendation for healthy eating is simply to eat REAL food. To protect your health, I advise spending at least 90 percent of your food budget on whole foods, and only 10 percent, or less, on processed foods. This article will highlight 22 foods known for their potent health benefits. As a quick aside, while food selection is foundational for health, it’s important to realize that certain lifestyle choices have an equal if not greater impact. Four of the most important lifestyle strategies to protect your...
read moreHere’s a ‘Wild’ Twist to Your Usual Deviled Egg Recipe
Recipe from Pete Evans Hard-boiled, poached or soft-boiled — Are you tired of eating your eggs the ordinary way? This ketogenic wild salmon deviled eggs recipe from famous chef Pete Evans gives a twist and introduces loads of new flavors to your usual eggs. Not only that, but along with the health benefits of eggs, you also get essential nutrients that salmon has to offer. For other healthy recipes, stay on the lookout for our latest collaboration, the “Fat for Fuel Ketogenic Cookbook.” This book is filled with ketogenic recipes that are both...
read moreUpdate on the Orchestrated Attacks to Eliminate Vaccine Safety Exemptions
By Dr. Mercola I’ve written many articles discussing vaccine safety and freedom of choice. The encouraging news is that while we’ve faced more than 180 legislative attempts in the states to add more vaccine mandates and restrict or eliminate vaccine choices in the U.S. in the past two years, we’ve successfully defeated all but a few. As noted by Barbara Loe Fisher, co-founder of the National Vaccine Information Center (NVIC): “What we’ve seen in the last few years is a very orchestrated attack on vaccine laws...
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