From Joseph Mercola, DO You may only think about it during the cold and flu season, but this essential mineral is needed throughout the year for healthy cell division, immune function, thyroid health, blood sugar balance, vision and much more. Learn the four signs that mean you may be deficient and the preferred way to […]
European countries are taking aim at curcumin supplements, showing why we should not follow in their footsteps with Sen. Dick Durbin’s disastrous, anti-supplement policy. Action Alert! Following a spate of adverse events purportedly linked to curcumin supplements, Italy has prohibited all health claims related to curcumin. This has led to concerns that European authorities are […]
An unlikely pesticide alternative shows how effective working with, rather than against, nature can be. A recent study found that, under certain conditions, ants can be more effective than pesticides at pest control and increasing crop yields over time. This is exactly the kind of practice we should be thinking about more seriously to reduce […]
From Ronald Hoffman, MD Poor childhood nutrition is one of the most critical problems that threatens the health, productivity, and even national security of America. Time was, during the mobilization of young men that accompanied World Wars I and II, a high percentage of recruits were underweight and undernourished; they had to be fattened up […]
From Joseph Mercola, DO Quercetin is an antioxidant flavonol that’s found in foods such as red grapes, green tea, elderflower and onions, to name a few. As the health benefits of the supplement become more widely known, the market has grown rapidly. According to market research, quercetin market was worth $261.12 million in 2020 and is […]
Many cosmetic and personal care products contain talc, which has been linked to cancer. Here’s how you can protect yourself. Action Alert! Recently, Johnson & Johnson announced it would stop selling talc-based baby powder globally; following a 2020 decision by the company to stop selling these products in the US and Canada. This stems from […]
Clinical trials testing estriol for the treatment of multiple sclerosis show great promise…but the FDA is threatening to ban the only way patients can access this critical medicine. Action Alert! Estriol is one of three main estrogens produced by the body, alongside estrone and estradiol. It is often used by integrative practitioners for its benefits to […]
A new study sheds light on whether you should exercise a little bit every day or for longer periods less often. The study found that just a little bit of daily activity could be the most beneficial approach for building muscle strength. Three groups of people were analyzed in the study. One group performed 30 […]
From Joseph Mercola, DO It is estimated that migraines affect 12% of the population of the U.S. Chronic migraines are the second most disabling condition and are associated with psychiatric disease, sleep disorders and cardiovascular disease. Migraines often start before the age of 40 and usually during adolescence. Women are more likely than men and people […]
