From Organic Consumers Association For almost 30 years, OCA and our predecessor organization, the Pure Food Campaign, have been educating consumers and farmers about the hazards of genetically engineered (GE) foods and crops, calling special attention to the fact that these “Frankenfoods” and crops are always accompanied by and contaminated with toxic pesticides and chemicals […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
…and how natural medicine can help. Recently, the federal government declared monkeypox to be a public health emergency. This has caused some alarm among the population—are we entering another COVID situation, with lockdowns and efforts at forced vaccination? Are there natural interventions that can help protect us from this new virus? Contextualizing the threat from […]
Explore the often-ignored connections between oral health and chronic disease. Conventional doctors are starting to come around to what integrative practitioners have known for a long time, and that is the crucial importance of the gut microbiome to overall health. But what conventional doctors and dentists continue to miss is that gut health starts in […]
From Organic Consumers Association Now is the time to educate, search out new friends and allies, even in the most unlikely places, improve our health, strengthen our resolve, and prepare for any eventuality. A new 21st Century populist counter-culture and politics, potentially strong enough to overturn business as usual, is starting to emerge. Left and […]
How to optimize your body’s detoxification systems. The average person carries 91 toxic chemicals in their blood and urine. This is a testament to the fact that our exposure to new-to-nature chemicals is greater than it’s ever been during our evolution and how crucial it is to support our body’s ability to neutralize and remove […]
From Joseph Mercola, DO To commemorate 25 years of offering the most up-to-date health information available, I summarize 25 of my favorite health tips. To optimize your metabolic flexibility, consider implementing time-restricted eating and strength training. Blood flow restriction (BFR) training is an excellent method that can provide maximum benefits without the risk of injury […]