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- Can Grapefruit Lower Your Cholesterol? - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2006 from Joseph MercolaA recent study found thatone grapefruit a day can significantly lower your blood cholesterol levels, which are a major risk factor for heart disease. Red, White, or None The new study showing this adds to the mounting evidence of the heart benefits of citrus fruits. Nearly 60 patients who ...
Views: 10883 - Cats Need Wet Food - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2005 from Joseph MercolaBy Beth Taylor and Steve Brown The natural diet of cats is meat. Cats are meat eaters, designed to thrive on a wide variety of small prey animals, eaten fresh and whole. Their natural diet is high in water and protein, with a moderate amount of fat, and a very low percentage of ...
Views: 7695 - A Natural Energy Boost for Older People - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2005 from Joseph MercolaBy Christine Wheeler, MA Our population is aging and many of us find ourselves caring for our elderly parents. It is difficult watching their energy and vibrancy fade before your eyes... even with medications. You may even feel like there is nothing you can do to help. However, a new no-meds ...
Views: 4925 - A New Way To Lower Your Blood Pressure Naturally - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2006 from Joseph MercolaThe first human clinical trial examining the effects of grape seed extract on metabolic syndrome found that the extract can reduce high blood pressure. Metabolic Syndrome Metabolic syndrome is a combination of ailments including high blood pressure, excess abdominal weight, high blood ...
Views: 2605 - Treat Kidney Stones Naturally By Doing Nothing - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2006 from Joseph MercolaRoughly 1 million Americans develop kidney stones each year, and they can be extremely painful. However, the best way to deal with them may be to simply let them pass on their own, without additional treatment. Kidney stones form out of the chemicals present in urine. If they get wedged intoa ...
Views: 2525 - Lying With Your Eyes - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2005 from Joseph MercolaThe traditional wisdom that states you can tell a person is lying by looking in their eyes may have some merit to it. While it cannot work as a lie detector, which is effective 100 percent of the time, eye movement is closely connected with cognition and thought. When a right-handed person ...
Views: 1907 - Angels Want to Help You - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2006 from Joseph MercolaBy Carol Tuttle Carol Tuttle is a Master Energy Therapist and the author of the best-selling book, Remembering Wholeness: A Personal Handbook for Thriving in the 21st Century. Knowing how to call upon the powers of heaven will dramatically change your life. Imagine that you have a whole crew ...
Views: 1702 - Everything You've Been Told About Exercise Might be Wrong - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2006 from Joseph MercolaBy Ryan Lee Ok, you've probably heard by now exercise is good for you. I'm not going to spend time going over all of the benefits-- I want to cut to the chase. (Update! Dr. Mercola recently mentioned exercise can slash your risk of cancer.) So if exercise is so good for you, why isn't everyone ...
Views: 1662 - The Toxic Parabens Hiding in Your Bathroom Products - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2006 from Joseph MercolaParabens are commonly used as a preservative in personal care products such as shampoos, soaps, toothpastes, deodorants, and many other products. They are also present in many prepared foods, like mayonnaise, mustard, salad dressings, and candy. The only ingredient used more frequently is ...
Views: 1627 - Time To Exercise With Cool Workout Equipment - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2006 from Joseph MercolaForbes.com has reviewed the latest review of state-of-the-art fitness equipment -- and I'm pleased to say I was one of the experts they interviewed on the topic. The machines they reviewed range from the relatively inexpensive Bowflex SelectTech 552 Dumbbell set ($399) to the pricey ...
Views: 1596 - Use Medicine Balls to Explode Out of That Exercise Rut - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2005 from Joseph MercolaBy Paul Chek, HHP, NMT Founder, C.H.E.K Institute When chicken soup was the preferred antidote for the common cold and Rocky Marciano was boxing's heavyweight champion (1952-56), medicine ball training was the method of choice for power development. This seemingly forgotten conditioning tool is ...
Views: 1582 - MSG is Why You Want to Avoid McDonald's Like the Plague - by Submitted on May 16, 2006 from Joseph MercolaA close reading of a list of classic McDonald's recipes from the '50s through the '70s reveals a disturbing amount of Monosodium Glutamate (MSG), a chemical whose potential health effects have caused considerable controversy. However, the use of MSG in McDonald's food is not solely a matter of ...
Views: 1551 - Your Fat Cells Are Listening - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2006 from Joseph MercolaBy Carol Tuttle Carol Tuttle is a Master Energy Therapist and the author of the best-selling book, Remembering Wholeness: A Personal Handbook for Thriving in the 21st Century. At a quantum level, we are all just big bundles of energy. Our thoughts are energy, our words are energy, and our ...
Views: 1498 - Your Pillow Is Likely Infected With Fungus and You Don't Even Know It - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2005 from Joseph MercolaAccording to researchersyour pillows may be home for millions of fungal spores, . Aspergillus The fungus Aspergillus fumigatus, which is the species most commonly found in pillows, is also the most likely to cause disease. The resulting syndrome, aspergillosis, has become the leading ...
Views: 1445 - How to Gently Alleviate Grief and Guilt - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2005 from Joseph MercolaChristine Wheeler, MA Grieving is such a personal experience... your grief is like nobody else's.Any type of loss can leave you feeling empty and alone ... the end of a relationship, the death of a pet, or the loss of a child through miscarriage. In the last several months, thousands of ...
Views: 1437 - Ketek: Why Did the FDA Approve This Deadly Antibiotic? - by Submitted on May 23, 2006 from Joseph MercolaFive years ago, the FDA did not approve Ketek, an antibiotic with the generic name telithromycin, for use in the United States. In their decision, they cited toxic effects such as liver damage. Arrests and Prison Terms However, in response to the FDA's decision, the drug's manufacturer ...
Views: 1192 - Preparing Your Brain to Remember - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2006 from Joseph MercolaThe successful formation of memory depends on your frame of mind not only during and after an event occurs, but also beforehand. If your brain is 'primed' to receive information, you will have better recall later on. Brain Activity Before an Event Researchers scanned the brains of ...
Views: 1185 - The Science Behind Losing Weight on a High-Protein Diet - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2006 from Joseph MercolaA brain signal system that controls appetite responds to specific amino acids found in meat. This discovery could lead to new weight-loss techniques. Leucine Animals injected with the amino acid leucine ate 20 percent less food the following day, and only gained a third of the weight of their ...
Views: 1185 - The Hidden Danger From Whirlpool Baths - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2006 from Joseph MercolaA new study shows that whirlpool bathtubs are a breeding ground for bacteria. More than 40 samples were tested from both private and hotel whirlpool tubs, and each one exhibited some amount of microbial growth. Fecal Bacteria in 95 Percent The researchers found that:Feces-derived bacteria were ...
Views: 1182 - New Bedside Treatment Soothes Pain, Anxiety And Fear - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2006 from Joseph MercolaBy Christine Wheeler, MA Note: As Dr. Mercola frequently states, hospital confinement can be largely avoided with healthy lifestyle changes. Nonetheless, hospital stays are necessary in some cases and this article is designed to provide relief for those in such circumstances. What kind of gift ...
Views: 1178 - How Vitamin D Protects Your Heart - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2005 from Joseph MercolaA new study has linked a lack of sunshine, the body's most natural source of vitamin D, to the prevalence of cardiovascular disease. Factors that affect sunlight, and therefore vitamin D production, are tied to a patient's cardiovascular risks. In other words, the more sunlight you get, the ...
Views: 1176 - Three Reasons Why You are Struggling Financially - by Submitted on May 24, 2006 from Joseph MercolaBy Carol Tuttle Carol Tuttle is a Master Energy Therapist and the author of the best-selling book, Remembering Wholeness: A Personal Handbook for Thriving in the 21st Century. 1. You are holding on to old, limiting beliefs about money. Most of the thoughts about money you think in a day are ...
Views: 1171(1 vote) - Why You Should Avoid Frozen Foods - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2006 from Joseph MercolaThose who use frozen diet meals sometimes argue that their portion-controlled nature makes them an easy way to get a healthy low-calorie meal. However, they are likely not your best option.. MultipleProblems Some such meals have so few calories that they are actually too low for most people, ...
Views: 1157 - How Schools Influence Your Teen's Eating Habits - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2006 from Joseph MercolaEarly lunches, combined with single-food sales, may be causing bad eating habits among high schoolers. 10:30 or Before Out of more than 200 high schools in Pennsylvania, nearly a quarter had lunch periods that began at 10:30 a.m. or even earlier. Such schools typically have higher sales of a ...
Views: 1151 - The Fallacy of Vegetarian Diets - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2006 from Joseph MercolaA study of the diets of 22,000 people over five years found that all of them gained weight, but those who switched to a vegetarian diet gained the least amount. Over Four Pounds in Five Years On average, study participants gained just under 4.5 pounds over the course of the study. None of the ...
Views: 1150 - With Warmer Weather Comes The Sun Debate - by Submitted on May 31, 2006 from Joseph MercolaThis USA Today article covers both sides in the ongoing debate over whether sun exposure is healthy or harmful. Contradictory Messages At the same time as new studies suggest that vitamin D can reduce the risk of diabetes and cancer, a class-action lawsuit has been filed against sunscreen ...
Views: 1140 - Children and Pessimism - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2005 from Joseph Mercolaby Carol Tuttle Carol Tuttle is a Master Energy Therapist and the author of the best-selling book, Remembering Wholeness: A Personal Handbook for Thriving in the 21st Century. Children need emotional validation.If their negative feelings about what is happening in their lives are not ...
Views: 1131 - Another Antibiotic Exits the Consumer Marketplace - by Submitted on May 31, 2006 from Joseph MercolaTequin, an antibiotic which can cause serious blood sugar complications, is being pulled from the market by manufacturer Bristol-Myers Squibb. Increased Warnings In February of this year, the U.S. FDA required increased warnings on the label of the drug. It is most dangerous to diabetics, the ...
Views: 1125 - Atkins Wasn't Right About Carb Restriction - by Submitted on May 30, 2006 from Joseph MercolaA study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition demonstrates that the complete, ketone-producing carb restrictions popularized by Dr. Robert Atkins in his weight-loss program are not necessary for weight loss. Other Diets Just as Effective Severe carb restrictions cause the formation of ...
Views: 1125 - One-Size-Fits-All Diets Don't Work! - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2006 from Joseph MercolaRecently, a clinical study of 5,000 women seemed to indicate that low-fat diets do not reduce the risk of heart disease or cancer. However, experts say that the study is misleading. Very few women who participated in the study actually managed to reduce their fat intake down to 20 percent or ...
Views: 1122(1 vote) - Is Splenda in Your Drug? - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2006 from Joseph MercolaEightpercent of the artificial sweetener Splenda is currently sold to pharmaceutical companies for over-the-counter cold remedies, lozenges and vitamins sold in America. Tate & Lyle, Splenda's manufacturers, hopes to replicate their success in this product area in Europe. Increased ...
Views: 1121 - The Mind-Altering Benefits of Exercise - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2006 from Joseph MercolaResearch indicates that exercise may encourage brains to work at optimum capacity, by causing nerve cells to multiply, strengthening their interconnections and protecting them from damage. Benefits extend diseased and damaged nerves, which could result in new treatments for those with ...
Views: 1121 - The Omega-3 Way to Better Mental Health - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2006 from Joseph MercolaA study of more than 100 subjects has found that omega-3 fatty acids can influence mood, personality and behavior. Study participants with lower blood levels of omega-3s were more likely to have symptoms of depression and a more negative outlook, according to accepted tests for depression, ...
Views: 1105 - Antiperspirant Use Can Increase Your Breast Cancer Risk - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2006 from Joseph MercolaThe aluminum salts found in many antiperspirants could increase the risk of breast cancer. Other risk factors, such as shaving the armpits before using antiperspirants, may heighten the risk even further. Mimics Estrogen Aluminum salts, which account for 25 percent of the volume of some ...
Views: 1104 - We Are Making Progress - by Submitted on May 10, 2006 from Joseph MercolaMarketers are attempting to make unhealthy products seem more nutritious for health-conscious shoppers. 7Up, for example, is now being billed as "100 percent natural" now that it has been reformulated to remove an artificial preservative. TV ads will soon show 7UP cans being picked like ...
Views: 1094 - How Heart-Healthy is Alcohol? - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2005 from Joseph MercolaAlthough past research suggests that drinking a glass or two of wine a day may have some heart benefits, new findings suggest that those studies were flawed. Risks Outweigh the Benefits There is some evidence that heavier drinking provides heart protection -- alcoholics have relatively 'clean' ...
Views: 1072 - Worry: A Major Contributor to Poor Health - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2006 from Joseph MercolaA British survey conducted by BUPA insurance indicates that people are worrying more than they did five years ago. Health was at the top of the list of worries, particularly heart disease and cancer. Fears of bird flu and terrorist attacks caused less worry, according to the 1,800-person ...
Views: 1067 - The Hidden Agenda Behind the Bird Flu Hoax - by Submitted on May 15, 2006 from Joseph MercolaA plan to quarantine sick airline and ship passengers in order to combat a potential bird flu outbreak has outraged health experts, airlines, and civil libertarians. Three-Day Quarantine Sick passengers would be identified by flight attendants, pilots and cruise ship crews. Passengers ...
Views: 1059 - Is It Best to Expect The Worst? - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2006 from Joseph MercolaWhat happens if you're one of those people who hope for the best but always expect the worst thing to happen? Does that negative outlook really soften the blow if the worst comes to pass? Researchers put those assumptions to the test by surveying over 80 students about their outlook -- good ...
Views: 1058 - Why Do Young Children Need Flu Shots? - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2006 from Joseph MercolaThe Federal Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has voted unanimously to recommend that all children between 6 months and 5 years old receive flu shots each year. Flu Shots for All? Some members of the panel believe this did not go far enough, and urged advising vaccination for all ...
Views: 1058 - Get Your Calcium From Natural Sources - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2005 from Joseph MercolaYoung girls who obtain extra calcium from food sources tend to gain more bone mass than those who get it from tablet supplements. However, children who already receive adequate amounts of calcium in their diets do not benefit from extra calcium in any form. Some 60 percent of adult bone mass ...
Views: 1057 - Super Charge Your Goals to Create What You Really Want - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2006 from Joseph MercolaBy Carol Tuttle Carol Tuttle is a Master Energy Therapist and the author of the best-selling book, Remembering Wholeness: A Personal Handbook for Thriving in the 21st Century. The tradition for the new year is to write-out goals for ourselves. Typically these goals are written as something ...
Views: 1039 - Three Reasons Why You are Struggling Financially - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2006 from Joseph MercolaBy Carol Tuttle Carol Tuttle is a Master Energy Therapist and the author of the best-selling book, Remembering Wholeness: A Personal Handbook for Thriving in the 21st Century. 1. You are holding on to old, limiting beliefs about money. Most of the thoughts about money you think in a day are ...
Views: 1021 - NutraSweet Shown to Cause Cancer - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2006 from Joseph MercolaThe final report of a seven-year study on aspartame (also known as Nutra-Sweet or Equal) has linked it to high rates of lymphomas, leukemias, and other cancers in rats. The rats were given the equivalent of four to five bottles of diet soda a day for a human. The carcinogenic effect of ...
Views: 1019 - Meditation Improves Your Attention - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2005 from Joseph MercolaBuddhist monks have claimed for centuries that meditation helps increase attention and concentration. New findings offer support for this notion. Increases Thickness of Brain Regions Researchers at Harvard Medical School examined Westerners who meditated for about 20 minutes every day, but ...
Views: 1018 - Vegetarianism Inside-Out - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2005 from Joseph MercolaBy Paul Chek, HHP, NMT Founder, C.H.E.K Institute People become vegetarians for many reasons. Some people do so for what they believe are sound health reasons. We are, for example, experiencing the greatest occurrence of cancer cases and other chronic diseases in history. Some people convert ...
Views: 1010 - How to Spend Less and Make it Your Most Memorable Holiday Season Yet! - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2005 from Joseph MercolaBy Carol Tuttle, Master Energy Therapist and the author of the best-selling book, Remembering Wholeness: A Personal Handbook for Thriving in the 21st Century. Every year your millions of people fall into the same trap. Overspending, getting stressed out and obsessing about presents, family ...
Views: 996 - Does Eating Chocolate Reduce Your Risk of Death? - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2006 from Joseph MercolaRegular cocoa consumption could lower your blood pressure and even cut your risk of dying of a heart attack in half. In a 15-year long Dutch study, over 450 men aged over 65 were divided into three groups based on their cocoa intake. The high-consumption group consisted of those who ate at ...
Views: 988 - Avoid an Emergency Room Visit by Correcting Your Vision Naturally - by Submitted on May 15, 2006 from Joseph MercolaA new study states that injuries related to wearing glasses could have sent as many as 27,000 people to emergency rooms in 2002 and 2003. Over1,000 of these cases required further hospital treatment. Falls, Sports Injuries, Eyeball Injuries The types of injury varied by age. Those over 65 were ...
Views: 953 - Are Americans Getting Any Wiser About GM Foods? - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2006 from Joseph MercolaAmericans are divided on the issue of Genetically Modified (GM) foods, but they have become somewhat more wary of them over the last three years. Rising Perception of Risk The perception of the risks of GM foods, according to a survey, increased from 5.4 (on a scale of 1 to 10) three years ago ...
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