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

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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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