December 7th, 2022 By Dr. Joseph Mercola Contributing writer for Wake Up World Dr. Dean Ornish, clinical professor of medicine at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), 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
Trending Ancient Wellness Tips and Practices
By Dr. Joseph Mercola Contributing writer for Wake Up World As holistic health gains hold, a number of ancient wellness practices are being embraced and promoted. According to a March 2...
Giving Thanks Does Your Body Good
November 25th, 2022 By Dr. Joseph Mercola Contributing writer for Wake Up World Focusing on gratitude has become a growing trend in recent years,1 and for good reason. There’s a...
The Many Benefits of Meditation
November 16th, 2022 By Dr. Joseph Mercola Contributing writer for Wake Up World There is growing evidence to show that meditation can make you healthier and happier. For example...
Fixing This Vitamin Deficiency Can Help You Sleep Better
November 9th, 2022 By Dr. Joseph Mercola Contributing writer for Wake Up World In this interview, Dr. Stasha Gominak,1 a neurologist and sleep coach, explains the curious synergy...
Higher Daily Fiber Intake, Less Risk for Disease
November 3rd, 2022 By Dr. Joseph Mercola Contributing writer for Wake Up World Doctors have a lot to say about how people can avoid catastrophic health events like strokes and heart...
Tea Tree Oil for Warts and Cold Sores
October 27th, 2022 By Dr. Joseph Mercola Contributing writer for Wake Up World Tea tree oil is considered to be one of the most versatile essential oils. While it has a long history of use...
Why Coffee Affects Metabolism
October 20th, 2022 By Dr. Joseph Mercola Contributing writer for Wake Up World Many people struggle with obesity and being overweight. According to the CDC,1 the prevalence of both...
250 Scientists Highlight Concerns With Earbuds
October 13th, 2022 By Dr. Joseph Mercola Contributing writer for Wake Up World Wireless headphones, like Apple’s popular AirPods, could be dangerous to human health, according to a...
Is Technology Stealing Your Eyesight?
By Dr. Joseph Mercola Contributing writer for Wake Up World Myopia, or nearsightedness, causes faraway objects to appear blurry while close-up objects look clear. One of the greatest risk...
Curcumin Helps Patient Recovery
September 29th, 2022 By Dr. Joseph Mercola Contributing writer for Wake Up World For those who appreciate the unique spiciness of turmeric, it’s serendipitous to learn there are...
Are Disposable Diapers Harming Children’s Health?
September 22nd, 2022 By Dr. Joseph Mercola Contributing writer for Wake Up World Babies’ health is assaulted from all sides through exposure to toxins in their limited environment...