The Danger of Undiagnosed Sleep Apnea
By Dr. Mercola Lack of sleep and poor quality of sleep have been linked not only to absentmindedness and accidents, but also to serious health risks such as Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes, heart disease and obesity. More than ever, Americans are sleeping less and suffering because of it. Of the many reasons you may be sleep […]
Maternal Fluoride Exposure During Pregnancy Correlates to Lower IQ in Their Children
By Dr. Mercola Many still do not realize the proven health risks inherent with fluoridated water, but the information is spreading. Beginning in 1945, it was claimed that adding fluoride to drinking water was a safe and effective way to improve people’s dental health. Over the decades, many bought into this hook, line and sinker, […]
What Happens When You Don’t Brush Your Teeth?
By Dr. Mercola Brushing your teeth twice a day is an indispensable health habit that affects more than just your teeth. The state of your oral health most definitely plays a role in optimizing your overall health and well-being. Regardless of your age or the number of years you’ve been using a toothbrush, it’s a […]
How to Grow Garlic
By Dr. Mercola Herbs and spices are among the healthiest, most nutrient-dense foods available. They’re really a “secret weapon” that just about everyone can take advantage of, regardless of your budget. Not only are they generally inexpensive to buy, they’re even less expensive if you grow them yourself. Garlic in particular has long been hailed for its […]
Fluoride: Poison on Tap
By Dr. Mercola Today, 74 percent of Americans on community water systems receive fluoridated water.1 Since 1945, it has been widely accepted in the U.S. that fluoride is “safe and effective” to prevent tooth decay. But is it really? The 2015 documentary, “Fluoride: Poison on Tap,” seeks to expose what may be one of the […]
Is Chronic Fatigue Real?
By Dr. Mercola Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a debilitating condition that affects up to 2.5 million Americans,1 incurring up to $51 billion in annual medical costs.2 There are actually a number of different names used for this condition, including myalgic encephalopathy/myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), post-viral fatigue syndrome (PVFS) and chronic fatigue immune dysfunction syndrome (CFIDS).3 […]
Is This Why You Crave Pumpkin Spice Every Fall?
By Dr. Mercola As the leaves begin to turn and the air cools in the Western Hemisphere, many begin to crave the scent and taste of pumpkin spice. You may be one of those people — and your craving is actually by design. Fall weather also heralds Halloween season, when pumpkins are cut, scooped and […]
Photopharmacology: Using Light for Health (Just Don’t Call Them Tanning Beds)
By Dr. Mercola According to new research published by Scientific Reports,1 a certain type of LED lighting is “more efficient and effective” at producing vitamin D in your skin than what can be obtained through the sun, “the sunshine vitamin.” News-Medical reported that in research conducted by scientists at Boston University School of Medicine, skin […]
How Dentistry Is Poisoning the Next Generation
By Dr. Mercola Since you read this newsletter, you probably already know that amalgam dental fillings are 50 percent mercury and that mercury-free filling choices are available. But not everyone can make that choice. Whether insurance companies refuse to pay for mercury-free fillings or vulnerable children are subjected to it without their parents’ knowledge, mercury-based […]