Dr Joseph Mercola

Rethinking Food Budgets -- "High Value" Nutritious Foods

Dr. Joseph Mercola | Posted 09.03.2011

Dr. Joseph Mercola

When it comes to the price of food, I think it's extremely important to remember that a food cannot be judged by its sticker price alone.

Astaxanthin Makes Flamingos Rosy, But Will It Keep You Young?

Arlene Weintraub | Posted 05.25.2011

Arlene Weintraub

The newest supplement to catch the fancy of folks who refuse to get old is astaxanthin, an antioxidant found in algae. But should we be taking it?

Coconut Oil: When Fat Is A Good Thing

Dr. Joseph Mercola | Posted 05.25.2011

Dr. Joseph Mercola

The truth about coconut oil is obvious to anyone who has studied the health of those who live in native tropical cultures, where coconut has been a primary dietary staple for thousands of years.

The Best And Worst Vegetables To Eat

Dr. Joseph Mercola | Posted 05.25.2011

Dr. Joseph Mercola

Whether you're munching them raw or juicing them, some vegetables contain more health building nutrients than others. The following tables detail some of the best and worst vegetables for your health.

What's In The Non-Chicken Half Of The McNugget

Dr. Joseph Mercola | Posted 05.25.2011

Dr. Joseph Mercola

Only 50 percent of a McNugget is actually chicken. The other half includes corn derivatives, sugars, leavening agents and completely synthetic ingredients.

The Soy Controversy

Katherine Nichols | Posted 11.17.2011

Katherine Nichols

It's the same processed food story. Additives make the product cheaper and tastier, and they give it a longer shelf life. It's about business, not health. This is what happened with soy.

This Sweetener Is Far Worse Than High Fructose Corn Syrup

Dr. Joseph Mercola | Posted 11.17.2011

Dr. Joseph Mercola

Most agave "nectar" or agave "syrup" is nothing more than a laboratory-generated super-condensed fructose syrup, devoid of virtually all nutrient value.

How to Lick Bad Breath Fast -- as Easy as 1, 2, 3...

Dr. Joseph Mercola | Posted 11.17.2011

Dr. Joseph Mercola

Saliva serves several functions, one of which is to protect and help repair your teeth from the constant assaults mounted by bacteria and your diet. Without sufficient amounts of saliva, your teeth are left unprotected.

Chicago Health Freedom Expo: Your Right to Know, Your Right to Choose

Lisa Derrick | Posted 05.25.2011

Lisa Derrick

While the health care reform bill may change some aspects of our medical treatment, what has been made clear is that we need to take personal responsibility for our own health and well being.

This Antioxidant Can Smash Insulin Resistance and Autoimmune Disease

Dr. Joseph Mercola | Posted 11.17.2011

Dr. Joseph Mercola

In the case of alpha lipoic acid, your body does produce it in minute quantities, but most of it comes from your diet. Some of the best natural sources include grass-fed red meat and organ meats.

Health Freedom Expo: Your Right To Know, Your Right to Choose

Lisa Derrick | Posted 11.17.2011

Lisa Derrick

While the health care reform bill may change some aspects of our medical treatment, what has been made clear is that we need to take personal responsi...