A recent study from the Netherlands revealed that while intake of saturated fats resulted in a modest increase in serum total cholesterol, they do not harm your cardiovascular health. (link) This, along with other research findings, is proof of the benefits of saturated fats to your health. Nonetheless, the “Western diet” urges people to replace [...]
The IMS Institute for Healthcare Informatics reports that money spent for cholesterol-lowering drugs such as statin drugs increased by $160 million in 2010, for a total spending of nearly $19 billion in the U.S. Statins have also become the most prescribed type of medication in the country. In 2010 alone, more than 255 million prescriptions [...]
Leaky gut syndrome is a serious condition where tiny gaps develop between enterocytes or the cells that make up the lining in your intestinal wall. These gaps allow substances such as food molecules, bacteria, and metabolic waste to escape into your bloodstream. Due to this, your body can experience inflammation. Leaky gut syndrome is often [...]
Most cleaning products are made with a mixture of toxic chemicals such as endocrine-disrupting phthalates, carcinogenic benzene, and organ-damaging phenols. As you use these products, you are exposing yourself and your family to health hazards. Due to this reason, the demand for safe, “green” cleaning products is on the rise. Dr. Joseph Mercola says that [...]
People generally believe that physical degeneration is a part of old age. Once people reach the age of 40, they gradually lose bone and muscle mass for every decade. However, new research proves that this is not a constant truth. A recent study featuring runners, cyclists and swimmers ages 40 to 81 showed no traces [...]
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Dr. Mercola is a well-known physician and a multiple New York Times Bestselling Author. He started his website, Mercola.com, in 1997, and it has become the world's #1 Natural Health site. Dr. Mercola is a recognized, licensed Physician and Surgeon in the state of Illinois. He first opened his practice outside Chicago in 1986 and has treated over 20,000 patients.
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