Joe Mercola

Bio

Dr. Mercola has been passionate about health and technology for most of his life. As a doctor of osteopathic medicine, he treated many thousands of patients for over 20 years. In the mid-90s he integrated his passion for natural health with modern technology via the internet and developed a website, Mercola.com to spread the word about natural ways to achieve optimal health.

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  • Family Physician and Integrative Health Specialist

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    Joe Mercola answered:
    What are natural treatments for depression?
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    Are there natural remedies for depression?
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    Are there natural remedies for depression?
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  • Sharecare News
    Sharecare News posted a story about Integrative Medicine:

    THURSDAY, Dec. 20 (HealthDay News) -- A U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisory committee will meet Thursday to consider approval of the first drug to treat chronic fatigue syndrome.

    The experts will discuss the risks and benefits associated with the intravenous drug rintatolimod (prop...Full Article

  • Joe Mercola
    Joe Mercola answered:
    What causes urinary tract infections (UTIs)?

    More than 90 percent of all UTIs are caused by Escherichia coli (E. coli), which is normally found in your intestinal tract. Problems only arise when this ordinary bacterium is present in high numbers in places where it shouldn’t be—like your urinary system.

    It should be noted that this is NOT the same

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  • Joe Mercola
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    Can vitamin D affect the peak performance of athletes?

    Evidence suggests that adequate treatment of vitamin D deficient athletes could dramatically improve their performance. Activated vitamin D is a steroid hormone which regulates more than 1,000 human genes. Recent research indicates that intracellular vitamin D levels in numerous human tissues, i

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  • Joe Mercola
    Joe Mercola answered:
    How can I prevent Alzheimer's disease?

    NOW is the time to start taking action to preserve your brain function. I believe my detailed guide below will offer you a comprehensive strategy.

    • Optimize your vitamin D levels through safe sun exposure, a safe tanning bed and/or vitamin D supplements.
    • Eat a nutritious diet with plenty of raw
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  • Joe Mercola
    Joe Mercola answered:
    How can I prevent Alzheimer's disease?

    NOW is the time to start taking action to preserve your brain function. I believe my detailed guide below will offer you a comprehensive strategy.

    • Optimize your vitamin D levels through safe sun exposure, a safe tanning bed and/or vitamin D supplements.
    • Eat a nutritious diet with plenty of raw
    ...  Full Post
  • Joe Mercola
    Joe Mercola answered:
    What is sleep apnea?

    Apnea is a Greek word that means "breathe." Sleep apnea is the inability to breathe properly, or the limitation of breath or breathing, during sleep.

    There are three general types of apnea described in the literature:

    1. Central apnea, which typically relates to your diaphragm and chest wall and
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  • Joe Mercola
    Joe Mercola answered:
    Why should pregnant women and young children limit mercury consumption?

    It's important to realize that mercury is a neurotoxin that is easily transferred to your child while in the womb. Studies have shown that the level of mercury in the umbilical cord blood of newborns is 1.7 times higher than the mercury level in their mother's blood.

    Eating fish just two or more

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  • Joe Mercola
    Joe Mercola answered:
    What are health benefits of vitamin D?

    Family Physician and Integrative Health Specialist Dr. Joe Mercola discusses the health benefits of vitamin D. Watch Dr. Mercola's video for tips on overall health and wellness.


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    Joe Mercola answered:
    How much sun is needed to keep healthy Vitamin D levels?

    Family Physician and Integrative Health Specialist Dr. Joe Mercola discusses how much sun is needed to keep healthy vitamin D levels. Watch Dr. Mercola's video for tips on overall health and wellness.


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    Joe Mercola answered:
    How effective is the seasonal flu shot and H1N1 vaccine?

    Family Physician and Integrative Health Specialist Dr. Joe Mercola discusses the effectiveness of the seasonal flue shot and H1N1 vaccine. Watch Dr. Mercola's video for tips on overall health and wellness.


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    Joe Mercola answered:
    What are the health benefits of coconut oil?

    Family Physician and Integrative Health Specialist Dr. Joe Mercola discusses the health benefits of coconut oil. Watch Dr. Mercola's video for tips on overall health and wellness.


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    What are the natural alternatives to statins?

    Family Physician and Integrative Health Specialist Dr. Joe Mercola suggests some natural alternatives to statins. Watch Dr. Mercola's video for tips on overall health and wellness.


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