Both the scientific evidence for and the awareness of vitamin D's importance for optimal health are mounting. Originally, researchers considered vitamin D important only for preventing rickets and other bone diseases. Now, however, they recognize that vitamin D affects more than just the skeleton
With flu cases in this city up tenfold from last year, the mayor of Boston declared a public health emergency on the 9th of January. Right behind them the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention declared that influenza has reached epidemic proportions in the United States, with 7.3% of deaths last week caused by pneumonia and the flu.
Your bones support your entire body. Isn’t it time to find natural alternatives to strengthen them?
Prevailing wisdom maintains that mushrooms can not produce Vitamin D3, and it has been a vociferously debated topic of late. But new research promises to upset conventional assumptions in favor of these fungal friends of ours.
How a turmeric extract achieved what blockbuster drugs couldn't, and why natural medicine holds the key to ending the type 2 diabetes epidemic.
Certainly, it's best to get your Vitamin D from the sun. It’s the most natural approach. However, there are other ways if needed. Here's a guide to those sources, and how to convert IUs to milligrams
If you are at risk for Type 2 diabetes or have prediabetes, here are five natural remedies that you can start now to help regain control of your health
Warts are a common problem today and natural treatments are ideal antidotes to the ineffectiveness and harshness of current medical procedures
Low levels of testosterone can come with glaring symptoms such as erectile dysfunction and reduced bone mass. Before opting for hormone replacement therapy and facing the risk of serious side effects, here are five science-backed ways to optimize your testosterone levels naturally
Melanin, the central pigment within our skin, and distributed throughout our bodies, is one of the most interesting biomolecules identified thus far
What if the key to improving autism symptoms was hiding in your vegetable drawer all along?
The Light We Were Never Meant to Live Without
Do you worry about loss of bone and muscle as you age? Science shows that basic lifestyle interventions can reverse this trend and may even help stop it before it starts
In a stunning display of cognitive dissonance, Newsweek's recent coverage of a groundbreaking autism study manages to both report on potential causes and dismiss the need for prevention in the same breath.
Imagine a world where the discomfort of oral lichen planus could be soothed not just by harsh steroids, but by the sunshine vitamin and a garden of natural remedies. New research is turning this dream into a reality for millions of sufferers.
From face masks to social distancing, from antivirals to vaccines, these measures are predicated on the assumption that tiny viruses can cause serious illness, but is coronavirus contagious?
Running on empty this holiday season? Here are the top seven ways to de-stress, beat holiday stress and slide into the New Year feeling your best
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a life-threatening genetic disorder affecting approximately 30,000 people in the United States and 70,000 worldwide.1 This inherited condition causes thick, sticky mucus to build up in the lungs and other organs, leading to severe respiratory and digestive issues. While advances in treatment have extended the lifespan of CF patients, there is still no cure, and conventional therapies focus primarily on managing symptoms rather than addressing root causes
The U.S. federal government is going along with the global Great Reset plan (promoted as "building back better"), but this plan won't build anything but a technological prison
There's no doubt in my mind that the CCDH was created for the purpose of political hit jobs and Dr. Mercola is currently in their crosshairs
Could a simple vitamin be the key to unlocking a natural solution for Hashimoto's thyroiditis? A landmark study unveils the remarkable potential of vitamin D in modulating the immune system and restoring thyroid health
Many believe that sunlight exposure has harmful effects, yet recent evidence suggests that sunlight may improve immune function
All life on Earth owes its existence to energy from the Sun