By Dr. Joseph Mercola Contributing writer for Wake Up World Kefir is a fermented milk beverage that has mythical origins deep in the Caucasus Mountains in Russia.1 The name itself is...
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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
Skullcap: Why This Hooded Herb Deserves Your Attention
August 4th, 2021 By Dr. Joseph Mercola Contributing writer for Wake Up World Upon hearing the word “skullcap,” some people remember the hat that the pope of the Catholic...
Fermented Foods: How to ‘Culture’ Your Way to Optimal Health
By Dr. Joseph Mercola Contributing writer for Wake Up World There is an abundance of nutritional therapies that can help you get to new levels of health. I’ve been advocating them for...
The 5 Potential Benefits of Drinking Nettle Tea
July 9th, 2021 By Dr. Joseph Mercola Contributing writer for Wake Up World If you’re familiar with stinging nettle, there’s a high chance that it’s for the wrong reason...
What Happens When You Eat Ultraprocessed Food for a Month?
By Dr. Joseph Mercola Contributing writer for Wake Up World It likely comes as no surprise that eating a diet filled with ultraprocessed foods is unhealthy. Research has demonstrated...
Why Mushrooms Increase Longevity
By Dr. Joseph Mercola Contributing writer for Wake Up World A recently published literature review1 found eating 18 grams of any type of mushroom contributes to reducing your potential...
Costly Spice Surprisingly Effective for Alzheimer’s
June 16th, 2021 By Dr. Joseph Mercola Contributing writer for Wake Up World Saffron is one of the most expensive spices in the world, and for good reason. Evidence suggests this unique and...
Guess What’s Been Named Herb of the Year for 2021
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...
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
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 sulfur containing...