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Analysis by Dr. Joseph Mercola STORY AT-A-GLANCE Many have reflected on the fact that Big Pharma has a perverse incentive to promote ill health, as its financial bottom line depends on it. But few understand just how elaborate its efforts to that end are American podcaster and former professor of evolutionary biology Bret Weinstein describes the pharmaceutical industry as an intellectual property racket. Big Pharma patents molecules, compounds and technologies, and then looks for diseases against which their patents can be applied Pharma is engaged in a continuous effort to portray its intellectual properties as more useful and safer than they [More]

? Analysis by Dr. Joseph Mercola STORY AT-A-GLANCE There are about 10,000 publications showing that prolonged sitting is harmful to your health and promotes chronic diseases, including obesity and Type 2 diabetes. Within 90 seconds of rising from sitting to standing, the muscular and cellular systems that process blood sugar, triglycerides and cholesterol — which are mediated by insulin — are activated. All of these molecular effects are activated simply by carrying your bodyweight upon your legs Even if you get 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous exercise each week, there’s still a dose-response association of sitting with waist circumference, systolic [More]

Analysis by Dr. Joseph Mercola STORY AT-A-GLANCE KAATSU, also known as blood flow restriction (BFR) training, involves partially obstructing blood flow to your extremities while exercising The intermittent hypoxia generates an increase in anti-inflammatory myokines, the muscle version of cytokines, which in turn provides a whole host of beneficial hormonal responses Aside from dramatically improving muscle tone and preventing sarcopenia (age-related muscle loss), KAATSU is also a wonderful tool for post-surgical rehabilitation, allowing you to regain physical function in a fraction of the time that you would normally anticipate It will also improve your metabolic flexibility, as it increases the number [More]

? Analysis by Dr. Joseph Mercola STORY AT-A-GLANCE One of the worst things you can do during pregnancy is to take an antibiotic. Young children also need to be shielded from antibiotics, as they devastate the microbiome Other medications best avoided, due to their devastating impact on your microbiome include hormone treatments, including birth control pills, antibacterial products containing triclosan and proton pump inhibitors Fiber-rich vegetables are massively important. Not only do they provide valuable nutrients your body needs, they also provide nutrition to the microbes in your gut, which feed on fiber Editor’s Note: This article is a reprint. It [More]

? Analysis by Dr. Joseph Mercola STORY AT-A-GLANCE Photobiology is the therapeutic use of light to improve health. Heliotherapy is the therapeutic use of sunlight In the late 19th century, we started gaining a great deal of knowledge about how light acts on the human body, starting with the experiments of A. Downes and T.P. Blunt, who discovered that UV radiation kills bacteria From 1900 to 1950, phototherapy was a state-of-the-art therapeutic intervention in medicine. Today, much of what was common knowledge has been lost, and we’re now rediscovering the vital importance of sunlight Editor’s Note: This article is a reprint. [More]

? Analysis by Dr. Joseph Mercola STORY AT-A-GLANCE Most modern people live in constant fight-or-flight mode and find it hard to relax. GABA helps put you into parasympathetic mode, thereby promoting relaxation and stress reduction, indirectly Glutamate is the primary excitatory neurotransmitter and GABA the main inhibitory neurotransmitter. These two are always working in conjunction with each other to maintain a balance. Glutamate converts into GABA in your brain. If you have trouble converting glutamate into GABA, you’ll have excitatory-like symptoms, as the glutamate over-accumulates Underlying factors that can prevent the efficient conversion of glutamate to GABA include a lack of [More]

Analysis by Dr. Joseph Mercola STORY AT-A-GLANCE N-acetylcysteine (NAC) boosts production of glutathione, an important antioxidant that helps reduce free radical damage and plays a role in the detoxification of heavy metals and other harmful substances In emergency medicine, NAC is used as an antidote for acetaminophen toxicity resulting from an overdose. Mortality due to acetaminophen toxicity is largely eliminated when NAC is promptly administered The most common use of NAC is for liver support, but it’s also showing tremendous promise in the treatment of neurodegenerative disorders such as Parkinson’s disease NAC also shows particular promise in the treatment of mental [More]

Analysis by Dr. Joseph Mercola STORY AT-A-GLANCE Light exposure at night is linked to psychiatric disorders, according to the largest such study to date More light exposure at night was linked to an increased risk of depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, psychosis and self-harm Greater exposure to light during the day was beneficial and was associated with a reduced risk for major depressive disorder, PTSD, psychosis and self-harm Exposure to high amounts of light at night was linked to a 30% increased risk of depression, while exposure to high amounts of light during the day lowered depression risk by 20% Light [More]

Analysis by Dr. Joseph Mercola STORY AT-A-GLANCE Castor oil is considered one of the world’s oldest drugs, perhaps most well-known for its laxative effects and ability to induce labor in pregnant women — although I don’t recommend using it for the latter purpose While castor beans have notable anti-inflammatory, anthelmintic, antibacterial, wound-healing and laxative properties, they also contain ricin, a poison; fortunately, ricin isn’t found in castor oil Castor oil packs may help relieve symptoms of constipation in the elderly; the FDA considers castor oil as “generally regarded as safe and effective” for use as a stimulant laxative Topical application of [More]

Analysis by Dr. Joseph Mercola STORY AT-A-GLANCE Honey is the third most-faked food in the world. Tests have revealed 50% to 70% of all U.S. honey is fake or adulterated True Source Honey, a honey certification group, was created by the businesses it certifies. According to a class action complaint, True Source Honey is being used by these businesses “to fraudulently control the market, sell fake honey at substantially lower prices than honest beekeepers, and divert sales, revenue, and profits to themselves” Honey can be faked and adulterated in many different ways. Common strategies include diluting the honey with sugars or [More]

Analysis by Dr. Joseph Mercola STORY AT-A-GLANCE When children with ADHD inhaled vetiver essential oil three times a day for 30 days they had improved brain wave patterns and behavior and did better in school Other research showed vetiver essential oil to have particular promise for ADHD, as it led to changes in brain activity suggestive of increased alertness Other essential oils that may relieve ADHD symptoms include cedarwood, rosemary, ylang ylang, frankincense and more Editor’s Note: This article is a reprint. It was originally published January 26, 2017. About 11% of U.S. children (or 6.4 million) have been diagnosed with [More]

Analysis by Dr. Joseph Mercola STORY AT-A-GLANCE Many lectins are proinflammatory, immunotoxic, neurotoxic and cytotoxic. Certain lectins may also increase blood viscosity, interfere with gene expression and disrupt endocrine function Among the most problematic lectin-containing foods are corn, corn-fed meats, casein A1 milk, peanuts, cashews and unfermented soybeans. These are best avoided altogether High-lectin foods such as legumes and grains can be made safe to eat by proper soaking and cooking. Sprouting, fermenting and removing skins and seeds will also help reduce lectins in your diet Editor’s Note: This article is a reprint. It was originally published August 14, 2017. Lectins1 — [More]

Analysis by Dr. Joseph Mercola STORY AT-A-GLANCE Exposure to e-cigarette vapor essentially froze neutrophils in place, leaving then unable to protect the body; neutrophils are white blood cells that your immune system uses as a first line of defense Even occasional e-cigarette users may be at risk, as the effect was seen with short, low-level exposure Neutrophils exposed to vapor from e-cigarettes had high concentrations of the microfilament F-actin, which resulted in the cells being less able to move and function The findings suggest e-cigarette users could be at increased risk of respiratory disease The long-term effects of vaping are unknown, [More]

Analysis by Dr. Joseph Mercola STORY AT-A-GLANCE Research presented at the 2023 American Heart Association’s Hypertension Scientific Sessions in Boston revealed that taking blood pressure while lying down was a better predictor of high blood pressure risk than when it was taken while sitting or standing High blood pressure increases your risk for stroke and heart disease, which are the two leading causes of death in the U.S. An accurate blood pressure reading allows you to take strategic steps to lower your risk A 2019 study published in Hypertension showed nearly 46% of American adults could benefit from taking their blood [More]

Analysis by Dr. Joseph Mercola STORY AT-A-GLANCE Quercetin is a natural antihistamine with anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antiviral properties This natural flavonoid is useful for boosting heart health, relieving allergy symptoms, supporting liver health and more Quercetin acts as a zinc ionophore, helping to shuttle zinc through the cellular membrane and into the cell, which is crucial for stopping virus replication Rich sources of quercetin include apples — especially the skins — onions, broccoli, cherries, berries and green tea I recommend keeping quercetin in your medicine chest for times when you feel you’re coming down with something, such as a cold or [More]

? Analysis by Dr. Joseph Mercola STORY AT-A-GLANCE If your fat intake is higher than 30%, glucose will be metabolized through glycolysis and not in the mitochondria, which increases lactic acid. The fat percentage limit for most healthy people is likely around 35%, whereas diabetics and the obese may need to limit their fat intake to 15% Your body releases cortisol to produce endogenous glucose when your blood sugar is low. Cortisol breaks down your lean muscle, bones and brain to make amino acids that your liver then converts to glucose. Cortisol also promotes inflammation The best complex carbs are ripe [More]

? Analysis by Dr. Joseph Mercola STORY AT-A-GLANCE Vitamin K2 is an important fat-soluble vitamin that plays critical roles in protecting your heart and brain, and building strong bones. It also plays an important role in cancer protection The biological role of vitamin K2 is to help move calcium into the proper areas in your body, such as your bones and teeth. It also helps remove calcium from areas where it shouldn’t be, such as in your arteries and soft tissues The optimal amounts of vitamin K2 are still under investigation, but it seems likely that 180 to 200 micrograms of [More]