March 31st, 2025 By Dr. Joseph Mercola Contributing writer for Wake Up World Forming a habit is often portrayed as a simple process — repeat a behavior for a few weeks, and it will...
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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
How Probiotics in Fermented Foods Improve Your Brain Health
March 24th, 2025 By Dr. Joseph Mercola Contributing writer for Wake Up World Fermented foods stand out as a potent intervention when it comes to influencing your mental health by impacting...
The Engine of Life — Understanding Mitochondrial Energy Production
March 14th, 2025 By Dr. Joseph Mercola Contributing writer for Wake Up World A diseased body is like a car that has run out of gas. The engine might be intact, the tires perfectly inflated...
The Power of Light, Mitochondria and Circadian Rhythms
March 9th, 2025 By Dr. Joseph Mercola Contributing writer for Wake Up World In my recent interview with Alexis Cowan, Ph.D., a molecular biologist from Princeton, we explored some cutting...
Report Details Causal Link Between Alcohol Consumption and Cancer
March 3rd, 2025 By Dr. Joseph Mercola Contributing writer for Wake Up World Nearly 100,000 cancer cases in the U.S. each year are directly attributed to alcohol consumption.1 This...
Why Fake Meat Is Worse Than You Think: A Deep Dive
February 24th, 2025 By Dr. Joseph Mercola Contributing writer for Wake Up World At face value, fake meat sounds like the perfect solution to end world hunger, protect animal welfare and...
The Science Behind Slow Breathing and How it Alters Brain Circuits to Crush Anxiety
February 17th, 2025 By Dr. Joseph Mercola Contributing writer for Wake Up World Anxiety disorders are a group of mental health conditions characterized by persistent and excessive fear...
Subtle Signs on Your Hands Reveal Serious Health Issues
February 10th, 2025 By Dr. Joseph Mercola Contributing writer for Wake Up World Have you ever noticed a sudden change in your hands? Maybe your nails are more brittle than usual, or perhaps...
Mastering Manual Lymphatic Drainage: A Comprehensive Guide to Self-Care and Wellness
February 3rd, 2024 By Dr. Joseph Mercola Contributing writer for Wake Up World Manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) is a gentle and effective technique used to stimulate the movement of lymphatic...
Are You Always Waking Up Exhausted? Here’s What to Do
January 27th, 2024 By Dr. Joseph Mercola Contributing writer for Wake Up World Sleep is one of the cornerstones of optimal wellness, and it’s recommended that you get anywhere from...
Vaping’s Hidden Dangers — More Harmful Than You Think
January 20th, 2024 By Dr. Joseph Mercola Contributing writer for Wake Up World E-cigarette or vaping product use-associated lung injury (EVALI) is a severe respiratory condition linked to...
What Urine Odor Says About Your Health
January 13th, 2025 By Dr. Joseph Mercola Contributing writer for Wake Up World Urine is the liquid byproduct of your kidneys after filtering extra water and waste from your blood. While...