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The Perps Behind COVID-19

Posted by on May 14, 2020 in Dr. Mercola | Comments Off on The Perps Behind COVID-19

“I am not saying that China deliberately released this, shooting itself in the foot. But it was clear they were developing an extremely dangerous unknown biological weapon that had never been seen before, and it leaked out of the lab… I personally believe that until our political leaders come clean with the American people, both at the White House and in Congress and our state government, and publicly admit that this is an extremely dangerous offensive biological warfare weapon that we are dealing with, I do not see that we will...

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COVID-19 Triggers Increased Use of Antidepressants

Posted by on May 14, 2020 in Dr. Mercola | Comments Off on COVID-19 Triggers Increased Use of Antidepressants

With financial experts predicting the COVID-19 pandemic response will result in an economic crash worse than the Great Depression of the 1930s,1 it’s no wonder that depression and suicide statistics are ticking upward. According to a Kaiser Family Foundation poll,2 between March 25 and March 30, 45% of respondents said the pandemic has disrupted their lives “a lot,” with women (49%) being disproportionally affected than men (40%); 27% say their lives have been impacted to “some” degree. Most also say...

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New App Detects COVID-19 From Your Voice

Posted by on May 13, 2020 in Dr. Mercola | Comments Off on New App Detects COVID-19 From Your Voice

According to many public health experts, testing for COVID-19 is key to stopping the pandemic. Testing leads to quick identification, isolation and treatment of COVID-19 cases, including those who came into contact with infected people. It stops the spread of the virus.1 Unfortunately, widespread testing in the U.S. has been limited by logistic and personnel problems, lab capacity, cost and the availability and reliability of the tests themselves. That’s why researchers at several universities and medical centers are exploring the use...

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Bill Gates’ and Rockefeller Foundation’s Plan to Track Americans

Posted by on May 13, 2020 in Dr. Mercola | Comments Off on Bill Gates’ and Rockefeller Foundation’s Plan to Track Americans

Bill Gates — who illegally invests in the same industries he gives charitable donations to, and who promotes a global public health agenda that benefits the companies he’s invested in — has gone on record saying life will not go back to normal until we have the ability to vaccinate the entire global population against COVID-19.1 To that end, he is pushing for disease surveillance and a vaccine tracking system2 that might involve embedding vaccination records on our bodies. One example of how this might be done is using an...

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Are Meat Inspectors Super Spreaders of Disease?

Posted by on May 12, 2020 in Dr. Mercola | Comments Off on Are Meat Inspectors Super Spreaders of Disease?

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is tasked with conducting inspections on U.S. meat supplies. This requires inspectors to travel to slaughterhouses, processing plants and other facilities across the U.S., many of which have been hotspots of COVID-19 outbreaks. FSIS inspectors speaking to Government Executive criticized the agency’s handling of the inspection process during the pandemic, detailing unsafe working practices that are likely contributing to the spread of disease.1 Prior to...

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Junk Food Companies Responsible for COVID-19 Susceptibility

Posted by on May 12, 2020 in Dr. Mercola | Comments Off on Junk Food Companies Responsible for COVID-19 Susceptibility

Underlying health conditions like obesity, heart disease and diabetes have emerged as key factors in fatalities due to novel coronavirus, COVID-19. In one study, more than 99% of COVID-19 fatalities occurred among people who had underlying medical conditions.1,2 Among the fatalities, 76.1% had high blood pressure, 35.5% had diabetes and 33% had heart disease.3 What’s more, another study revealed that among 18- to 49-year-olds hospitalized due to COVID-19, obesity was the most prevalent underlying condition, just ahead of hypertension.4...

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Bioweapon Labs Must Be Shut Down and Scientists Prosecuted

Posted by on May 12, 2020 in Dr. Mercola | Comments Off on Bioweapon Labs Must Be Shut Down and Scientists Prosecuted

The idea that SARS-CoV-2 originated in a bioweapons laboratory is gaining traction. May 3, 2020, The New York Times reported1 that during an ABC “This Week” interview Secretary of State Mike Pompeo had stated “the coronavirus originated in a lab in Wuhan.” Pompeo also accused China of covering up the leak. “Mr. Pompeo, the former C.I.A. chief and one of the senior administration officials who is most hawkish on dealing with China, said that ‘there’s enormous evidence’ that the coronavirus came...

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Astaxanthin Helps Alleviate Cytokine Storm

Posted by on May 11, 2020 in Dr. Mercola | Comments Off on Astaxanthin Helps Alleviate Cytokine Storm

Part of what makes COVID-19 such a dangerous disease in severe cases is because it can trigger a cytokine storm reaction leading to sepsis, organ failure and death. I’ve written a number of articles discussing a variety of natural supplements known to inactivate viruses, quell inflammation and regulate the inflammatory process. Examples include vitamin C, melatonin and licorice root. You can find them all on my Coronavirus Resource Page. Blocking Cytokine Storm Is Crucial Most recently, the paper1 “COVID-19: Potential of...

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Can You Fight COVID-19 and Other Viruses With Water?

Posted by on May 11, 2020 in Dr. Mercola | Comments Off on Can You Fight COVID-19 and Other Viruses With Water?

Humidity is the concentration of water vapor in the air. This is an important and often overlooked variable in maintaining good health. During the winter months, cold temperatures and furnaces lead to dryer air with low humidity. High and low humidity extremes can trigger nasal congestion or the perception of congestion. Dry air with low humidity can increase feelings of being congested as your sinus membranes dry out and become irritated. The authors of one study found high humidity contributed to nasal patency, or the experience of...

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Weekly Health Quiz: Hyperbaric Oxygen and Ventilators

Posted by on May 11, 2020 in Dr. Mercola | Comments Off on Weekly Health Quiz: Hyperbaric Oxygen and Ventilators

1 Which of the following is the most prominent risk factor for being hospitalized with COVID-19? Heart disease Asthma Obesity After old age, obesity appears to be the most prominent risk factor for being hospitalized with COVID-19, doubling the risk of hospitalization in patients under the age of 60 in one study. Learn more. COPD 2 Which of the following sites censors content about the COVID-19 pandemic and remedies that might help prevent or treat the disease? YouTube Twitter Facebook All of the above Any content that questions or...

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Can UV Light Treat the Blood of COVID-19 Patients?

Posted by on May 11, 2020 in Dr. Mercola | Comments Off on Can UV Light Treat the Blood of COVID-19 Patients?

Is it possible that ultraviolet light (UV) might be an internal treatment for SARS-CoV-2? We know that it kills pathogens, especially on surfaces. And, it’s already used in food processing,1 wastewater treatment facilities2 and medical settings to kill germs3 — in fact, according to DukeHealth, it can cut the transmissibility of four major superbugs.4 William Bryan, acting head of the Science and Technology Directorate at the Department of Homeland Security, even hinted that UV light might kill the coronavirus.5 But there is also...

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The Well-Known Hazards of Coronavirus Vaccines

Posted by on May 10, 2020 in Dr. Becker | Comments Off on The Well-Known Hazards of Coronavirus Vaccines

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.,1 son of Sen. and Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy and nephew of U.S. President John F. Kennedy, both of whom were tragically murdered, has continued in the footsteps of these famously courageous men by standing up for the truth. He co-founded Waterkeeper Alliance — the world’s largest clean water advocacy group — and provides legal counsel for the Natural Resources Defense Council, which help protect organic producers. He has also fought legal battles on behalf of the Informed Consent Action Network,...

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Might Enzymes Help Blood Clotting Associated With COVID-19?

Posted by on May 9, 2020 in Dr. Mercola | Comments Off on Might Enzymes Help Blood Clotting Associated With COVID-19?

Aside from sepsis — which in one study1 was present in 59% of COVID-19 patients and 100% of those who died — blood clots also appear to be common in patients with severe COVID-19 disease.2,3,4,5 As reported by STAT news:6 “Doctors treating the sickest COVID-19 patients have zeroed in on a new phenomenon: Some people have developed widespread blood clots, their lungs peppered with tiny blockages that prevent oxygen from pumping into the bloodstream and body … Physicians from the U.S., the Netherlands, and China have...

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Soursop Tea: 13 Potential Benefits You Should Know About

Posted by on May 9, 2020 in Dr. Mercola | Comments Off on Soursop Tea: 13 Potential Benefits You Should Know About

Table of Contents What Is Soursop Tea? 13 Possible Health Benefits of Soursop Tea How to Make Soursop Tea Soursop Tea Side Effects and Contraindications Don’t Rely on Soursop Tea to Lower Your Cancer Risk Frequently Asked Questions About Soursop Tea According to the World Health Organization, cancer is the second leading cause of death around the world, claiming 9.6 million lives in 2018.1 The prevalence of this disease has led to a rise in remedies with supposed cancer-fighting capabilities, with soursop tea being a perfect example....

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Coronavirus May Reproduce in Eyes for Weeks

Posted by on May 8, 2020 in Dr. Mercola | Comments Off on Coronavirus May Reproduce in Eyes for Weeks

Information about the SARS-CoV-2 virus continues to unfold. Since this virus has never been seen before, researchers are scrambling to understand the infection and mortality rates, how it spreads and how it can be treated. Engineers from Johns Hopkins1 created an online digital database that gets updated every day with the number of confirmed cases, deaths and the total number of tests conducted for reporting countries. The mortality rate can be found by taking the total number of deaths and dividing by the total number of confirmed cases....

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