Mercola – Natural Health Products & Articles

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 [...]

Black rice was first introduced in the U.S. in 1995, and is making a comeback in supermarkets and restaurants. This dark grain is unmilled. Its unusual color and rich, slightly sweet nutty flavor make it ideal for desserts. But more than its unique hue, black rice’s nutritional value sets it apart from other rice varieties. [...]