While estrogen replacement is generally regarded as beneficial, if not crucial, for women entering into menopause, a closer look reveals it can cause severe problems and you do not, in fact, want high levels of estrogen. Originally called adipin, estrogen got its name from its association with weight gain, as in adipose (fat) tissue. In […]
For most people, breathing happens without much thought to technique or strategy. Yet, a study published in Nature Communications1 may cause you to consider the way you breathe when you’re trying to learn new ideas. People looking for clues about your mood or stress level may study how you breathe since it’s intricately related to […]
It’s no secret that spending time in nature is good for your mind and body. Humans are designed to be connected to their natural environment, and when this connection is severed, as is so common in the modern world, physical, emotional and mental health suffers. I’ve long recommended spending time outdoors daily to reap the […]
I have an exciting announcement for you! As you may recall, September 23, 2022, the Mercola website was cyberattacked and taken offline. Because of that attack, we switched to a process where our newsletter content was only viewable on the website for 48 hours. After that, it was migrated to our Censored Library on Substack, […]
In this interview, Frank Llosa, founder and CEO of KetoneAid Inc., and I discuss the pros and cons of exogenous ketones (supplemental ketones). Your body makes ketones under certain conditions (so-called endogenous ketones), but you can also take them orally. I used to take ketones, but over the past year or so have changed my […]
Immune system weakening has long been attributed to aging and poor lifestyle choices, but according to an October 2023 study1 in Nature Communications, the key reason for this immune system decline is dysfunctional mitochondria, your cells’ powerhouses, particularly the mitochondria found in T cells (a type of immune cell). When the mitochondria don’t work well, […]
Dr. Rachel Levine, assistant secretary for health at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), tweeted in 2023, “Accredited medical professional groups agree that gender-affirming care is medically necessary, safe, and effective for trans and non-binary youth. It is important that we lead with science, data, and compassion.”1 That science, however, is all […]
Out of the estimated 48 million cases of foodborne illness that occur every year in the U.S., up to 20% may be linked to food prepared at home.1 This means food you cook right in your own kitchen has the potential to make you sick, and it’s possible to transfer those disease-causing germs onto other […]
The idea of being as self-reliant as possible is suddenly becoming more appealing to many, some are taking an interest in gardening for the first time. In late March 2020, Oregon State University waived the fee for its online vegetable gardening course and had 15,000 people sign up in the next week. Normally, they would […]
In this article let’s dive into why I believe you should only be eating cheese made with ANIMAL RENNET, and how over 90% of the cheese sold in the U.S. does not use this and instead uses a genetically modified version made by Pfizer. Cheese History Who doesn’t love cheese?! And for good reason — […]
