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Peppermint Oil: A Potent Oil With the Power of Menthol

by Dr. Joseph Mercola STORY-AT-A-GLANCE Peppermint oil is often used in aromatherapy or the use of essential oils to support health. Studies show that peppermint oil may help improve memory and raise alertness, and alleviate pain and nausea Peppermint oil has antiviral, antimicrobial, antifungal, analgesic, radioprotective, anti-edema and antioxidant capabilities Talk to your doctor before […]

Honey and Coffee Better than Steroids for Persistent Cough?

by Dr. Valerie Donaldson via Regenerative Medicine Center An interesting and well-done research article published in 2013 was brought to my attention entitled “Honey plus Coffee vs Systemic Steroid in the treatment of persistent post-infectious cough (PPC): a randomized controlled trial”.  The study was done at Baquyatallah University Hospital Tehran, Iran, and published in the […]

Rhonda Patrick on Vitamin C

by Dr. Joseph Mercola STORY-AT-A-GLANCE Rhonda Patrick, Ph.D., discusses vitamin C in-depth, covering everything from its effects on immune function and viral infections to the bioavailability of different vitamin C forms and administrations, such as oral or intravenous — plus much more Vitamin C, even in small quantities, protects proteins, lipids and even DNA and […]

Top Five Tips to Avoid Dangerous Chemicals

by Dr. Joseph Mercola STORY-AT-A-GLANCE Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are linked to many negative health effects and it is important to avoid exposure as much as possible EDCs lurk in food packaging, nonorganic food, nonstick cookware, detergents, cosmetics, medicines, fabrics, pesticides, carpets and furniture that are treated with flame retardants An endocrine-disrupting chemical that exerts permanent […]

The Worst Ingredient for Your Immune System

by Dr. Joseph Mercola STORY-AT-A-GLANCE There’s an even worse offender than sugar for your immune system and overall health: industrially processed seed oils, often referred to as “vegetable oils” At the root of the harmful biochemical reactions triggered by seed oils is linoleic acid, the primary fatty acid found in polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) The […]

Probiotics Improve Long COVID

by Dr. Joseph Mercola STORY-AT-A-GLANCE Probiotics reduced muscle fatigue and brain fog, two symptoms of long COVID, after only 14 days; this may have a significant impact on the nearly 12 million people who experience long COVID symptoms Poor gut microbiome diversity also predicts greater severity of COVID-19; some health experts recommend postbiotics in the […]

Long Haul Covid and Thymosin Alpha 1

by Dr. Valerie Donaldson via Regenerative Medicine Center Long Haul Covid Definition It is estimated approximately 25-40% of individuals who have recovered from Covid will continue to experience Covid symptoms.1   These same Covid symptoms can also be seen after vaccinations.  Most commonly symptoms are severe joint pains, cognitive decline, shortness of breath especially with exertion, […]

Junk Food Promotes Hunger and Overeating

by Dr. Joseph Mercola STORY-AT-A-GLANCE While the food industry has become notorious for funding anti-obesity programs that focus on physical activity, research clearly shows that processed foods, sugary beverages and high-carbohydrate diets are a primary concern Processed vegetable oils, which are a staple ingredient in processed foods, also promote obesity and ill health. Soybean oil, […]

How to Help Prevent a Cytokine Storm

by Dr. Joseph Mercola STORY-AT-A-GLANCE 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 Astaxanthin, a potent antioxidant supplement derived from microalgae, has many health effects that render it an ideal candidate as an adjunct therapy […]

What Is the Key to Japanese Centenarians’ Long Lives?

by Dr. Joseph Mercola STORY-AT-A-GLANCE Data from a group of centenarians whose average age was 107 revealed gut microbiota that include Odoribacteraceae, which reliably produces a bile acid called isoallo-lithocholic acid, are important to preventing illness A strong balance of beneficial gut microbiota may also help lower chronic inflammation, which is associated with atherosclerosis, cardiovascular […]

Behavioral Modification: What You Need to Know

by Tessa Lena via Mercola.com STORY-AT-A-GLANCE Neuroscientists have been working on a number of advanced techniques with military applications Magnetogenetics is a technique of using magnetic fields to remotely control cell activity In human experiments, scientist experimented with reducing religious feelings In animal experiments, researchers were able to induce specific behaviors in mice using genetically […]

What Happens When You Exercise With a Mask?

OSHA SAYS MASKS DON’T WORK AND VIOLATE OSHA OXYGEN LEVELS – TheHealthyAmerican, Peggy Hall by Dr. Joseph Mercola STORY-AT-A-GLANCE Some have found that wearing a mask while exercising reduces your oxygen intake and drives CO2 levels high Symptoms of high CO2 levels include headache, dizziness, fatigue, poor concentration and nausea; two schoolboys in China died […]

Gum Disease Increases Risk of Mental Health Problems by 37%

by Dr. Joseph Mercola STORY-AT-A-GLANCE A collaborative study led by the University of Birmingham discovered patients with periodontal disease have a 37% higher risk of developing mental health illness The study also found gum disease was linked to a higher risk of cardiovascular disease, cardiometabolic disorders and autoimmune conditions, which supports past research Gingivitis is […]

Magnesium L-Threonate for Depression and Anxiety

by James DiNicolantonio, Pharm.D via Mercola.com STORYS-AT-A-GLANCE Social confinement can lead to feelings of anxiety, stress and depressed mood and this can lead to other negative health consequences. Although people can exercise and seek counseling, nutrients can make a difference with the most important one being magnesium A substantial percent of the population is likely […]

Pfizer to Roll Out Omicron Shot in March

by Dr. Joseph Mercola STORY-AT-A-GLANCE Omicron is rapidly overtaking other SARS-CoV-2 variants and currently accounts for 95% of all COVID cases in the U.S. Research shows current COVID shots cease to provide any protection against Omicron 30 days’ post-injection, and at 90 days offers negative protection, actually making you more prone to Omicron infection This […]

Can These Foods Help Combat COVID?

by Dr. Joseph Mercola STORY-AT-A-GLANCE COVID-19, which may cause blood clotting degradation of elastic fibers in your lungs, may be positively influenced by vitamin K, known for its role in blood clotting Both thromboembolism, which occurs when a blood clot obstructs a blood vessel, and coagulopathy, which is a condition in which your blood’s ability […]

Statins Do More Harm Than Good

by Dr. Joseph Mercola STORY-AT-A-GLANCE Data from a study published in January 2021 were converted into a graphic and published on Twitter in December 2021, revealing that in 28,025 participants there were more cardiac events in people taking statins than in those with the same risk factors who didn’t take statins The writers believe the […]