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What Is Aloe Vera Good For?
By Dr. Mercola When you think of aloe vera, you may remember it as a spiky plant with tiny spines along both sides of the thick, variegated leaves that fan out from their base. A succulent plant that grows wild in tropical regions, including the warmest areas and arguably thousands of households across the U.S., aloe vera has had a plethora of uses for thousands of years, both medicinal and nutritional. A blog called Biomed Central notes: “Such extensive human use of aloe vera is nothing new; historical sources suggest aloe vera trade...
read moreCatechins Are Key to Good Health
By Dr. Mercola If not for the fact it’s been scientifically proven, you might say the health advantages of green tea are legendary. You may have heard the proverb “History became legend, and legend became myth.” This is certainly something that could be said about green tea, as unfortunately it’s shifted far into the background for most Americans, undoubtedly because it pales in comparison in popularity to the bold brew known as coffee and the derivatives thereof. It’s unfortunate because green tea contains a...
read moreHow to Reduce Lectins in Your Diet
By Dr. Mercola Lectins1 — sugar-binding plant proteins that attach to cell membranes — may be a hidden source of weight gain and ill health, even in an otherwise healthy diet. In fact, since lectins are present in most plant foods, if you’re eating a whole food diet yet find yourself still struggling with weight gain and/or stubborn health problems, lectins may well be a hidden culprit. Many lectins are proinflammatory, immunotoxic, neurotoxic and cytotoxic. Certain lectins may also increase blood viscosity, interfere with gene...
read moreCrisp and Refreshing Apple, Fennel and Walnut Salad With Apple Cider Vinaigrette
Recipe From Catherine Katz For many people, one of their fondest summer memories is holding outdoor barbecue parties with their loved ones. Salads, of course, are always a welcomed treat when it comes to these get-togethers. Whether it’s a simple crunchy coleslaw or a “smashed” cucumber salad garnished with feta cheese, salads are a wonderful complement to any meal, providing a crunchy contrast to grilled meats and other savory food selections. Here’s a delicious but easy-to-prepare salad that you can enjoy: Crisp and...
read moreHow to Help Heal Mental Disorders With Nutrition
By Dr. Mercola Can you use specific nutrients to improve your mental health? Yes, you can. William Walsh, Ph.D., president of the nonprofit Walsh Research Institute in Naperville, Illinois, and author of “Nutrient Power: Heal Your Biochemistry and Heal Your Brain,” specializes in nutrient-based psychiatry and nutritional medicine. He and I are both fellows of the American College of Nutrition. He’s designed nutritional programs for Olympic athletes, NBA players and major league baseball players. More importantly, he’s spent a...
read moreBirthday Candles Increase Bacterial Count on Cake
By Dr. Mercola Like the rest of your body, the health of your mouth is dependent on the foods you eat. However, failing to develop the habit of brushing your teeth will also increase your risk of heart disease.1 Advanced gum disease may actually increase your risk of a fatal heart attack 10 times. Poor oral health also increases your risk of Type 2 diabetes by up to 700 percent, and to systemic inflammation that is linked to a number of different types of health conditions. Unbalanced microflora in your mouth is also responsible for tooth...
read more‘What the Health’ — Where This Vegan PR Film Went Wrong
By Dr. Mercola According to the sugar industry, sugar is harmless and may even be an important part of a healthy diet. Industry recommendations suggest getting 25 percent of your daily calories from sugar. This, despite research1 showing people who get 25 percent or more of their calories from sugar triple their risk of death from heart disease compared to those who get 7 percent or less of their calories from the sweet stuff. The sugar industry promotes the myth that saturated fat is to blame for weight gain and ill health, not sugar, along...
read moreExperience a Purifying Experience Like No Other With Tulsi Oil
Highly revered in India for over 5,000 years, tulsi, also known as holy basil, has been valued for its numerous health-promoting properties. This herb is said to purify the mind, body and spirit, and has been cherished for its protective and uplifting nature.1 There are numerous tulsi products available today, such as tulsi tablets, tulsi tea and even tulsi powder. But one of the most popular ways to maximize the potential benefits of this herb is by diffusing or inhaling tulsi essential oil. Here’s everything you need to know about...
read moreGratitude — The Hidden Key to Health and Happiness
By Dr. Mercola An ever-growing body of research confirms that gratitude has a number of potent health benefits. As noted by Dr. P. Murali Doraiswamy,1 an expert in brain and mind health:2 “If [thankfulness] were a drug, it would be the world’s best-selling product with a health maintenance indication for every major organ system.” Gratitude actually alters your brain in a number of beneficial ways, and helps:3 Improve physical health by having a general pain-lowering effect, lowering inflammation and blood sugar, improving...
read moreYour Gut Can Help Fight Depression and High Blood Pressure
By Dr. Mercola Trillions of bacteria live in your gut, influencing your body’s homeostasis daily. Far from being restricted to the confines of your intestinal tract, your gut microbiota is intricately tied to other body systems via a number of complex pathways, including the gut-brain axis and a recently revealed gut-brain-bone marrow axis, the latter of which may influence your blood pressure, mood and more. It’s becoming increasingly clear that your brain, your immune system and your gut microbes are intricately linked, so...
read moreBlood Pressure Testing Is Mostly Inaccurate
By Dr. Mercola About 29 percent of American adults suffer from high blood pressure, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),1 and it ranks as the second greatest public health threat. Of the one-third of adults who have high blood pressure, only half have the condition under control, even with medication.2 Your blood pressure is the force needed to push blood through your arteries coming from your heart to deliver oxygen rich blood around your body. When your blood pressure is measured, you get a high value...
read moreExperts Warn Statin Drug Trend Puts Lives at Risk
By Dr. Mercola The number of people continuing to suffer from heart disease and stroke rises each year, despite advancements in pharmaceutical intervention. Unfortunately, the misguided recommendation to eat a low-fat diet is only making matters worse. Cardiovascular disease was listed as the underlying cause of death in 33 percent of all deaths in the U.S.1 and remains the No. 1 cause of death. Someone has a stroke every 40 seconds and a stroke kills someone every four minutes. According to the American Heart Association (AHA), seven factors...
read moreSkyrocketing Male Infertility May Threaten Mankind’s Survival
By Dr. Mercola Human fertility is in a downward spiral, scientists warn and modern life — with its technological and chemical “progress” — is likely to blame. Female infertility tends to get the most attention, but in this case, it’s male infertility that has made headlines, as recent research shows sperm concentration and quality has dramatically declined in recent decades.1,2,3,4,5 According to the first of two recently published papers,6 a meta-analysis of 185 studies and the largest of its kind, sperm counts around the world...
read moreBen & Jerry’s — 20 Years of Greenwashing
By Dr. Mercola I recently wrote about the greenwashing of organic milk, and how organic dairies, such as Aurora Organic, are nothing but concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) in disguise that are unfairly putting true organic dairy farmers out of business with low quality milk. Few companies are as bad as Ben & Jerry’s, however, when it comes to greenwashing and failing to live up to stated mission goals. Ben & Jerry’s vision statement includes social, product quality, environmental and economic missions1 that aim...
read moreOver 267 Toxins Found in Public Tap Water
By Dr. Mercola Many people drink water straight from their tap, assuming it to be safe. Unfortunately, just because it’s clear and tastes normal does not mean it’s pure. Far from it, research conducted by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) revealed hundreds of contaminants coming out of the average U.S. faucet, many at levels above what may cause health risks but below the threshold of legal action. While the Safe Drinking Water Act was put into place in 1974 to presumably keep Americans’ tap water safe, not one chemical...
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