June 9th, 2021 By Dr. Joseph Mercola Contributing writer for Wake Up World Each year the International Herb Association1 names the Herb of the Year, and for 2021 it is parsley...
Category - Dr. Joseph Mercola
Born and raised in the inner city of Chicago, IL, Dr. Joseph Mercola is an osteopathic physician trained in both traditional and natural medicine. Board-certified in family medicine, Dr. Mercola served as the chairman of the family medicine department at St. Alexius Medical Center for five years, and in 2012 was granted fellowship status by the American College of Nutrition (ACN). While in practice in the late 80s, Dr. Mercola realized the drugs he was prescribing to chronically ill patients were not working. By the early 90s, he began exploring the world of natural medicine, and in 1997 Dr. Mercola founded www.Mercola.com, which is now routinely among the top 10 health sites on the internet. His passion is to transform the traditional medical paradigm in the United States. You can follow Dr. Mercola online at Mercola.com and Facebook.com/doctor.health
Butterfly Pea Tea: Be Captivated by This Color-Changing Drink
May 27th, 2021 By Dr. Joseph Mercola Contributing writer for Wake Up World Marcus Gavius Apicius, a Roman gourmand who lived during the 1st century A.D. and enjoyed all things luxurious...
Landmark Study Shows Sardines Help Keep Diabetes Away
May 21st, 2021 By Dr. Joseph Mercola Contributing writer for Wake Up World Type 2 diabetes is a metabolic condition that is affected by several factors, including the foods you eat and the...
Every Part of This Weed Is Good for You
By Dr. Joseph Mercola Contributing writer for Wake Up World Dandelions (Taraxacum officinale) are members of the Asteraceae family, otherwise known as the daisy family, which includes...
Sulforaphane for Your Heart and Brain
April 29th, 2021 By Dr. Joseph Mercola Contributing writer for Wake Up World There is substantial evidence for the beneficial effects of sulforaphane on human health. Sulforaphane is a...
Hawthorn Berries Can Benefit Your Heart, Liver and Skin
?April 9th, 2021 By Dr. Joseph Mercola Contributing writer for Wake Up World The rich flavonoid content found in hawthorn berries (genus Crataegus) has helped reverse the effects of...
Study: 55 Formerly Unknown Chemicals Found in Pregnant Women
April 1st, 2021 By Dr. Joseph Mercola Contributing writer for Wake Up World The phrase “better living through chemistry” is a variation on an advertising campaign used by the...
Why Your Hormones Have Been Hijacked
By Dr. Joseph Mercola Contributing writer for Wake Up World Plastic is such a ubiquitous part of modern life that it’s hard to imagine a world without it. But in the grand scheme of...
Do You Know the 14 Signs of Vitamin D Deficiency?
March 10th, 2021 By Dr. Joseph Mercola Contributing writer for Wake Up World Vitamin D regulates the expression of hundreds of genes and is integral to biological functions that affect...
The Benefits of Red and Near-Infrared Light Therapy
By Dr. Joseph Mercola Contributing writer for Wake Up World In this interview, Ari Whitten, author of “The Ultimate Guide to Red Light Therapy,” reviews the mechanics and basic...
Nine Benefits of Eating Black Pepper
By Dr. Joseph Mercola Contributing writer for Wake Up World Pepper is so common in kitchens today that it’s easy to take for granted, but this savory and spicy seasoning adds not...
Are Digital Pills in Your Future?
By Dr. Joseph Mercola Contributing writer for Wake Up World It sounds a little like science fiction — take a pill at home and your doctor is notified. Nevertheless, this may be the...