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Have You Learned about Quercetin?

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In December of 2021, I asked you, “Do You Take Vitamins Zinc, D, C, and Quercetin?” No doubt you are familiar with zinc and vitamins D and C, but have you learned about quercetin? On his blog, Mercola.com, Dr. Joseph Mercola explains why quercetin is a supplement you should consider for your daily regimen. He […]

Are You Bruising Worse than Normal?

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There are many reasons you may be bruising easily. On his blog, Mercola.com, Dr. Joseph Mercola reviews nine of the most common reasons people may be bruising more easily than normal. He writes: Any type of traumatic injury, such as a fall, can cause capillaries, or small blood vessels, near your skin’s surface to break […]

SHINGLES: Is the COVID Jab Hurting Your Immune Function?

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On his blog, Mercola.com, Dr. Joseph Mercola examines the idea that the COVID-19 vaccination could be harming immune systems, and allowing infections like shingles to occur more often than normal in those receiving them. Mercola bases his analysis on a recently published case study in the Journal of Cutaneous Immunology and Allergy. He writes: According […]

The Health Benefits of Hemp and Black Seed Oil, But Watch Out for the Knockoffs

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Physician, New York Times best-selling author and founder of renowned natural health website mercola.com, Dr. Joseph Mercola talks about the combination of two extraordinary oils to create his Biodynamic® Organic Hemp Oil Concentrate With Black Seed Oil, as well as the differences of biodynamic and organic. He writes (abridged): Whole-spectrum hemp and black seed, or […]

How Do You Protect Your Brain from Inflammation?

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Are you protecting your brain from inflammation? Many Americans have been thankfully clued in to the dangers inflammation poses to your health. The popularity of Tom Brady’s “TB12 method” has also raised awareness of the dangers of inflammation among Americans. But what about inflammation of the brain? Here, Dr. David Perlmutter discusses protecting your brain […]

Is the FDA Picking Winners in the Supplements Market?

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On his blog, Mercola.com, Dr. Joseph Mercola raises the alarm over proposed new FDA reporting requirements for dietary supplements. The new requirements will be burdensome for smaller companies and could push them out of business. Mercola explains: Another threat to dietary supplements that could also turn into a preapproval system is the FDA’s New Dietary […]

The Polyphenol Secret to Skin Health?

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On his blog, Dr. Joseph Mercola discusses how polyphenols can help protect skin from the effects of ultraviolet rays from the sun. He writes: According to recent research,1,2 eating what amounts to a little over 60 grapes a day for two weeks can help protect your skin against sunburn. In the study, 29 volunteers were fed […]

How Flavonol-Rich Foods Can Help Slow Cognitive Decline

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If you’re getting older and your diet is terrible, it’s time to consider cleaning it up. Diets rich in flavanols may be able to help slow cognitive decline. On his blog, Mercola.com, Dr. Joseph Mercola explains the evidence surrounding flavanols, writing: Recent research has again highlighted the importance of eating a wholesome whole foods diet. […]

Are Statins a Gateway to Diabetes?

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On his blog, Mecola.com, Dr. Joseph Mercola explains the evidence that statins may double diabetes risk. He writes: Statins are a type of medication prescribed to lower cholesterol levels. They work by blocking an enzyme in the liver your body uses to make cholesterol.1 Although vilified for many years as causing heart attacks and stroke,2 your body […]