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Who Makes It Rain?
By Dr. Mercola The artificial manipulation of the weather, known as weather modification, seems like something out of a science fiction novel, but more than 50 countries worldwide already participate in one type of weather modification known as cloud seeding.1 The U.S. Government Accountability Office predicts that in just the next decade, 40 U.S. states will experience some type of water shortage, which stems, in part, from droughts.2 The prospect of using cloud seeding to increase rainfall — its most popular usage — is an enticing one, but...
read more20 Tips for 20 Years
By Dr. Mercola To help commemorate 20 years of offering the most up-to-date health information we can, here are 20 tips to help you on your journey. The topics are all-encompassing, so while you may not be able to do all of them right now, beginning with a few will improve your overall health, as well as your sense of well-being. What to Do More of or Get More of to Optimize Your Health 1. Get eight hours of sleep every night. You’ve heard it since you were a kid but that eight hours of shut-eye is serious business. Believe it or not,...
read moreLutein — An Important Nutrient for Eye and Brain Health
By Dr. Mercola Eating plenty of dark leafy greens, rich in carotenoids like lutein, can go a long way toward maintaining healthy vision and keeping cognitively fit into old age. Lutein, which you have to get from your diet as your body cannot manufacture it, is well-known for its vision-enhancing properties. Along with zeaxanthin, it’s found in high concentrations in your macular pigment and macula lutea,1 the small central part of your retina responsible for detailed central vision. High levels of these carotenoids help stave off...
read moreWhat Are the Health Benefits of Aronia (Chokeberries)?
By Dr. Mercola In today’s growing consciousness of health and well-being, more people are paying attention to the foods they put in their bodies. As such, aronia berries, with the traditional moniker chokeberries, are emerging on the scene. It’s not surprising, really, when you look at all the antioxidants and nutrition-rich compounds packed in each little bright blue berry, which looks like a cross between a small Concord grape and either a blueberry or cranberry, depending on the variety. They grow in dense clusters and have a...
read moreSpice Up Your Foods With These Healthy Hummus Variations
The word “hummus” is literally the direct translation of the Arab word for chickpeas. It’s believed that hummus goes back hundreds of years ago, with the earliest confirmed source dating back to 13th-century cookbooks.[i] Many countries claim to have created hummus, but the exact origin has been lost. Today, nations such as Turkey, Lebanon, Syria and Egypt enjoy hummus as an important part of their cuisine and diet.[ii] If you haven’t tried hummus yet, it’s a great way to get more flavor from your other foods. Furthermore,...
read moreThe Plant Paradox: The Hidden Dangers in ‘Healthy’ Foods That Cause Disease and Weight Gain
By Dr. Mercola Are you eating a healthy, whole food diet yet still struggle with weight gain and health problems? Part of the problem might have to do with lectins. Dr. Steven Gundry,1 author of “The Plant Paradox: The Hidden Dangers in ‘Healthy’ Foods That Cause Disease and Weight Gain,” makes a strong case for a lectin-free diet. While trained as a cardiothoracic surgeon, Gundry now specializes in treating patients holistically, focusing on food. He’s been director of The International Heart and Lung Institute...
read moreMust-See Documentary Reveals Dangers of Smart Meters
By Dr. Mercola While largely unknown and rarely discussed, there’s evidence to suggest a significant percentage of the diseases we now face is related to electromagnetic interference (EMI), so-called “dirty electricity,” and microwave radiation from cellphones, routers, portable phones, smart meters and more. In a nutshell, these kinds of exposures impact your biology, specifically your mitochondrial function, which we’ve now come to appreciate is at the heart of virtually all chronic disease. Sunlight is a natural or...
read moreWhat Does the Expiration Date on Your Medication Really Mean?
By Dr. Mercola In 1979, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) required drug companies to publish expiration dates on the drugs they produce. Prior to that, after drugs were sold, people used them until they felt it was time to dispose of them. As you’re likely well aware, I’m not a fan of using prescriptions drugs for just about any reason. However, we are each on our own journey to health and it may be that you are transitioning from using prescription medication to manage health conditions, to providing your body with the...
read moreHow to Grow and Enjoy Arugula
By Dr. Mercola While known as a salad green with a tangy, slightly peppery kick, arugula1,2 is actually a relative of the cruciferous family, which includes radishes, Brussels sprouts, kale, cauliflower and broccoli. Like other members of this family, arugula contains a number of medicinal nutrients, including cancer-fighting compounds and carotenoids known for their importance for good eyesight. It’s an excellent source of fiber, vitamins A, C and K, folate, calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium and manganese. Arugula also...
read moreIt’s Worth Your Time to Grow Thyme
By Dr. Mercola When someone decides to begin growing an herb garden, thyme is one of the most often-chosen herbs, in part because it’s very useful in a number of dishes to create depth and complexity. It’s becoming more and more clear how beneficial thyme is to health and, serendipitously, as a perennial thyme reappears year after year. There are several thyme varieties that are delicious in a range of dishes from soup to eggs, bruschetta and in savory sauces and salad dressings. Recipes can be enhanced by using different thymes...
read moreHelichrysum Oil Can Offer Heaps of Health Benefits
It’s heartbreaking to see your kids come home crying because of some bumps and bruises they got from playing outside. Instead of holding them back from playing outside and frolicking in the sun, just keep helichrysum essential oil on hand. What Is Helichrysum Oil? There are over 600 species of helichrysum. However, the most common helichrysum essential oil is Helichrysum italicum. It’s native to the Mediterranean area and Asia, and it’s harvested mostly in Italy, the Balkans, Spain and France.1 The name...
read moreStudy Reveals Previously Unknown Mechanism Behind Acupuncture’s Ability to Reduce Pain
By Dr. Mercola When it comes to treating ailments such as chronic pain, I definitely prefer nontoxic options to drugs and surgery. Americans use 80 percent of all the opioids sold worldwide1 — a testament to the pervasiveness of pain in this country — and with drug overdoses now being the ninth leading cause of death in the U.S., we clearly need safer alternatives. Acupuncture is one such alternative. Research shows it can be an effective option for a number of health problems, but pain in particular. Contrary to allopathic, symptom-based...
read moreGiving to Others Makes You Happy
By Dr. Mercola Fewer than 1 in 3 Americans say they are very happy, according to The Harris Poll Happiness Index, which put their annual U.S. Happiness Index at a rather dismal 31 (out of 100) in 2016.1 With so few having found their road to contentment, it may seem happiness is an unattainable, or at least an elusive, goal. In reality, small tweaks can add up when it comes to your feelings of happiness, and one of the first steps to take is one that is a win-win for everyone: being generous. You may have been taught as a child that doing...
read moreEarth Is Drowning in 9 Billion Tons of Permanent Pollution
By Dr. Mercola Plastic is everywhere. Bottled water, grocery bags, shower curtains, garbage cans and kitchen utensils are just a few of the ways plastic has made its way into every aspect of our daily lives. Our throwaway mentality, bred and fed by the mass production of plastics, has created a pollution problem that now threatens the very future of humanity. You likely do not directly experience the impact of the garbage you create while going about day-to-day life. Much of what is produced every day is picked up by a garbage truck and...
read morePromoting Advances in Managing Cancer as a Metabolic Disease Need Your Support
By Dr. Mercola Cancer has become Americans’ No. 1 health concern. It is easy to understand why. Fifty percent of men and 41 percent of women will develop cancer during their lifetimes. But what if you didn’t need to fear cancer because you knew it was a metabolic disease that you could treat and recover from like other conditions? Did you know that according to the American Cancer Society over 1,600 people die every day from cancer in the U.S.? That’s over 600,000 people each year. And when you include the entire world...
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