The good news: the Food and Nutrition Board (FNB) of the Institute of Medicine (IOM) has finally realized that people need more vitamin D, the “sunshine nutrient” with powerful health-promoting properties. The bad news: IOM’s recommended vitamin D dosage is far from enough to make a significant impact on your health, according to Dr. Joseph [...]
About 75 percent of Americans say that their eyesight is the most important of the five senses. But many often neglect to take care of their eyes. According to a 2008 American Optometric Association survey, 81 percent of respondents use a form of vision correction like eyeglasses and contact lenses. But did you know that [...]
Preparing meals for your family is one of the best things you can do for their health. It allows them to enjoy home-cooked goodness instead of fast food meals. Are you sure, though, that you’re using the right type of cooking oil? Seed and vegetable oils like canola, corn, safflower, soy, and sunflower are commonly [...]
The Yuletide season — a time of the year for family, friends, festivities, and food — is almost here! Special meals with your family during the holidays seem to taste even better. Because there’s no shortage of high-calorie, seasonal comfort food, the holidays often break the resolve of those who closely watch what they eat. [...]
Osteopathic physician Dr. Joseph Mercola is part of the medical community, but honestly believes that doctors contribute to millions of preventable illness and deaths in the U.S. Why? Sloppy handwriting causes some 7,000 patients to die each year, while preventable medication errors hurt about 1.5 million patients. About 7.5 million unnecessary medical and surgical procedures [...]
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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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