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This Super Berry Helps Stop the Flu Virus

by Dr. Joseph Mercola STORY AT-A-GLANCE Elderberry contains zinc and antioxidants, including vitamin C and anthocyanin (a flavonoid found in blue and purple fruits and berries), known for their ability to boost immune function and inhibit cold and flu A 2004 study found taking 15 milliliters (1 tablespoon) of elderberry syrup four times a day […]

What You Need to Know About Your Mitochondria

by Dr. Joseph Mercola STORY AT-A-GLANCE In simple terms, mitochondria are the powerhouse of your cells, producing about 90% of the energy being generated in your body Everything that happens in your body, each and every muscle contraction and relaxation, biochemical cascade, cellular regeneration, detoxification and so on requires energy Free radicals formed at the […]

Curcumin Supplementation May Impart Cognitive Benefits

by Dr. Joseph Mercola STORY-AT-A-GLANCE Curcumin, a bioactive ingredient in the spice turmeric, has over 160 potentially therapeutic activities, including anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective and anticancer benefits Research suggests curcumin may have long-term effects on your cognitive function by protecting against brain inflammation. By boosting mood, it may also help prevent depression Compared to controls, patients who […]

Four Powerful Adaptogens for Adrenal Support

by Dr. Joseph Mercola STORY-AT-A-GLANCE Your adrenal glands secrete more than 50 hormones, including aldosterone (which helps regulate your blood pressure), and cortisol and adrenaline, both of which can become overactivated by stress Exposure to chronic inflammation or long-term illness can result in hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis dysfunction, triggering symptoms associated with “adrenal fatigue” Adaptogenic herbs […]

Is Sunbathing More Important Than Vitamin D?

by Dr. Joseph Mercola STORY-AT-A-GLANCE The vast majority, 95%, of the melatonin your body produces is made inside your mitochondria in response to near-infrared radiation from the sun. Only 5% of melatonin is produced in your pineal gland at night During the day, near-infrared rays from the sun penetrate deep into your body and activate […]

The Many Benefits of Pau D’Arco

by Dr. Joseph Mercola STORY-AT-A-GLANCE Pau d’Arco has antiparasitic, antimicrobial, antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal and anti-inflammatory properties, as well as analgesic, antioxidant, astringent and laxative effects Traditionally, Pau d’Arco has been used for the treatment of wounds, aches and pains, malaria and other tropical diseases, colitis, respiratory infections, fever, inflammation, boils, ulcers and more Many of […]

Review of An International Covid Study

by Dr. Valerie Donaldson via Regenerative Medicine Center Looking at Hydroxychloroquine, Azithromycin, Zinc, and Vitamin D3 with or without Intravenous Vit C: An International, Multicenter, Randomized Trial Background Introduction Since the emergence of the Covid pandemic, various combinations of drugs and nutraceuticals have been used in attempt to decrease hospitalizations and help millions of people […]

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 […]

Are We at the End of the Pandemic?

by Dr. Joseph Mercola STORY-AT-A-GLANCE Many health officials and world leaders are finally acknowledging that the COVID shots cannot end the pandemic and that we must learn to live with the virus. Some have even started speaking out against repeated boosters A major driver for this U-turn in the pandemic narrative is the emergence of […]

Melatonin Significantly Reduces COVID-19 Mortality

by Dr. Joseph Mercola STORY-AT-A-GLANCE While most well-known as a natural sleep regulator, melatonin also has many other important functions. It boosts immune function, helps recharge glutathione and may improve treatment of certain bacterial diseases; it has anticonvulsant and antiexcitotoxic properties, and is a potent antioxidant with the rare ability to enter your mitochondria In […]

22 Top Tips for a Healthier 2022

by Dr. Joseph Mercola STORY-AT-A-GLANCE The start of a new year is often a good time to take stock and plan out beneficial lifestyle changes. Included are 22 tips for making 2022 your healthiest year yet Top tips include optimizing your vitamin D, targeting your immune system with immune-boosting nutraceuticals, treating COVID symptoms early, improving […]