With the economy in decline, prices are rising and unemployment is growing, forcing Americans to cut down on spending. Last year, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for food rose by 4.0 percent, its highest annual increase since 1990. Due to higher commodity and energy cost, the CPI for food is predicted to hike another 4.5 to 5.5 percent in 2008, resulting in even higher retail prices.
Your food bill has skyrocketed but it doesn’t mean that you have to sacrifice nutrition just to be able to stretch your budget.
You just have to shop smart.
Dr. Joseph Mercola is one of the country’s leading health experts. He has been providing advice on a number of health topics, including diet and nutrition, on his website, Mercola.com. Dr. Mercola advocates that the proper diet will help you achieve optimal health. He is constantly on the lookout for products that will give you the most bang for your buck.
It’s a no-brainer that organic food is good for you but what usually prevents people from buying organic food is the price. After all, a penny saved is a penny earned. But a penny invested in your health will certainly go a long way. Dr. Mercola shares with you the ten healthiest foods he has found that cost less than a dollar:
1. Two cage free organic eggs = $0.59
2. Eight ounces of raw organic milk = $0.62
3. One ounce mixed raw sunflower seeds = $0.82
4. A cup of fresh organic blueberries= $0.95
5. One-pound slice of watermelon = $0.98
6. Seven ounces coconut milk = $0.98
7. Five ounces of fresh organic spinach = $0.95
8. Two cloves of garlic = $0.05
9. One serving of wild rice =$0.99
10. Two capsules of Krill Oil = $0.84
Dr. Mercola believes that it’s worth spending a few more dollars to ensure that you are eating what’s good for you. But Dr. Joseph Mercola offers you more than just diet tips. His site, Mercola.com, is the world’s most popular natural health website and contains thousands of articles on topics that are pertinent to your health and wellbeing in general.
So what are you waiting for? Let Dr. Joseph Mercola be your guide to wellness! More than a million subscribers to his free Natural Health Newsletter can’t be wrong. Log on to Mercola.com now!
Friday, August 29, 2008
Learn How to Cope with Stress with Dr. Joseph Mercola
Dr. Joseph Mercola, the founder of the world’s most popular natural health website, Mercola.com, is an osteopathic physician (DO). The training of DOs is virtually identical with that of MDs. They use all the conventional healing methods but put additional emphasis on preventive health care, helping patients develop attitudes and lifestyles that not only fight illnesses but help prevent them too.
As a DO, Dr. Mercola employs a “whole person” approach to medicine, looking to treat the whole person and not just address the symptoms. He has over 20 years of clinical experience and is a lifelong student of the healing arts.
Dr. Mercola is also a natural health practitioner and is always on the lookout for new and effective healing methods and ways of improving health. He regularly conducts interviews with the leading experts in various fields in the health and wellness industry and also hosts the latest health articles at Mercola.com.
One of these experts is Dr. Ben Lerner, a chiropractor, nutritionist and strength and conditioning trainer for the 1996 and 2000 U.S. Olympic wrestling teams. He is the author of the New York Times bestseller Body by God: The Owner’s Manual for Maximized Living. For Lerner, stress management is an important factor in maintaining good health because a stressful life will rarely lead to a healthy body, and even a healthy person experiencing stress will just be a healthy miserable person.
Stress is a person’s reaction to another person, condition or event. A negative reaction will determine how much emotional turmoil and damage the body will sustain. There is a direct link between stress and the impairment of various bodily systems, resulting in actual and measurable negative effects on blood pressure, brain chemistry, cholesterol, blood sugar levels, joint function and hormonal balance.
Stress Management is just one of many different ways to help you achieve optimal health. Learn more about these methods and the experts behind them when you log on to Mercola.com. You can also schedule an appointment with Dr. Mercola at the Natural Health Center.
As a DO, Dr. Mercola employs a “whole person” approach to medicine, looking to treat the whole person and not just address the symptoms. He has over 20 years of clinical experience and is a lifelong student of the healing arts.
Dr. Mercola is also a natural health practitioner and is always on the lookout for new and effective healing methods and ways of improving health. He regularly conducts interviews with the leading experts in various fields in the health and wellness industry and also hosts the latest health articles at Mercola.com.
One of these experts is Dr. Ben Lerner, a chiropractor, nutritionist and strength and conditioning trainer for the 1996 and 2000 U.S. Olympic wrestling teams. He is the author of the New York Times bestseller Body by God: The Owner’s Manual for Maximized Living. For Lerner, stress management is an important factor in maintaining good health because a stressful life will rarely lead to a healthy body, and even a healthy person experiencing stress will just be a healthy miserable person.
Stress is a person’s reaction to another person, condition or event. A negative reaction will determine how much emotional turmoil and damage the body will sustain. There is a direct link between stress and the impairment of various bodily systems, resulting in actual and measurable negative effects on blood pressure, brain chemistry, cholesterol, blood sugar levels, joint function and hormonal balance.
Stress Management is just one of many different ways to help you achieve optimal health. Learn more about these methods and the experts behind them when you log on to Mercola.com. You can also schedule an appointment with Dr. Mercola at the Natural Health Center.
Dr. Joseph Mercola Shares the Benefits of Nutritional Typing
Diet, in layman’s terms, is the food and drink regularly consumed by an individual. Many consider health, culture, morality, religion, environmental impact, and other factors in picking the food they eat.
Over the years, a number of dietary trends have surfaced, each promoting certain advantages and health benefits. There are people who have gone vegetarian or vegan. Some have stuck with a low-carbohydrate diet while others limit their fat intake instead.
But for Dr. Joseph Mercola, there is no one-size-fits-all mentality when it comes to diet. Mercola is an osteopathic physician and natural health expert. He is also the author of Take Control of Your Health, a comprehensive guide towards achieving optimal health.
Mercola believes that in order to determine the diet that is most for you, you must first learn about your nutritional type. In Mercola’s Nutritional Typing program, a person belongs to either one of three general nutrition types: protein, veggie and mixed.
According to Mercola, the human body needs to consume a certain blend of the right food types in the same way that a car was designed to run on certain types of fuel. Protein types thrive on a low-carbohydrate, high-protein and high-fat diets while veggie types need the majority of their food to be vegetables. On the other hand, a person with a mixed type needs dietary requirements between the veggie and protein types.
So how do you determine your nutritional type?
For starters, you can eat the usual servings of proteins, fats and carbohydrates that you normally consume. You then analyze your reactions to the meal and find out how well you divided the amounts of the three food groups. You generally have to feel better an hour after the meal. If not, change the ratios between the three food groups the next time you eat that meal and again analyze your reactions.
If you are still having food cravings after eating the meal or if you still lack energy, these are indicators that you are most likely not satisfying the requirements of your nutritional type.
One you have determined the appropriate food ratios, you can begin experiencing the benefits of nutritional typing, including increased energy and better weight management.
You can learn more about Nutritional Typing by getting a copy of Take Control of Your Health or by logging on to Mercola.com.
Over the years, a number of dietary trends have surfaced, each promoting certain advantages and health benefits. There are people who have gone vegetarian or vegan. Some have stuck with a low-carbohydrate diet while others limit their fat intake instead.
But for Dr. Joseph Mercola, there is no one-size-fits-all mentality when it comes to diet. Mercola is an osteopathic physician and natural health expert. He is also the author of Take Control of Your Health, a comprehensive guide towards achieving optimal health.
Mercola believes that in order to determine the diet that is most for you, you must first learn about your nutritional type. In Mercola’s Nutritional Typing program, a person belongs to either one of three general nutrition types: protein, veggie and mixed.
According to Mercola, the human body needs to consume a certain blend of the right food types in the same way that a car was designed to run on certain types of fuel. Protein types thrive on a low-carbohydrate, high-protein and high-fat diets while veggie types need the majority of their food to be vegetables. On the other hand, a person with a mixed type needs dietary requirements between the veggie and protein types.
So how do you determine your nutritional type?
For starters, you can eat the usual servings of proteins, fats and carbohydrates that you normally consume. You then analyze your reactions to the meal and find out how well you divided the amounts of the three food groups. You generally have to feel better an hour after the meal. If not, change the ratios between the three food groups the next time you eat that meal and again analyze your reactions.
If you are still having food cravings after eating the meal or if you still lack energy, these are indicators that you are most likely not satisfying the requirements of your nutritional type.
One you have determined the appropriate food ratios, you can begin experiencing the benefits of nutritional typing, including increased energy and better weight management.
You can learn more about Nutritional Typing by getting a copy of Take Control of Your Health or by logging on to Mercola.com.
Dr. Joseph Mercola Explains why Organic Food is good for you
Dr. Joseph Mercola has been giving dietary advice to his patients and subscribers of his website, Mercola.com, for over a decade. For Mercola, the more natural the food, the healthier it is for you.
Nowadays however, there’s a thin line to what’s natural and what isn’t, what’s organic and what’s not. As part of his practice, Dr. Mercola regularly conducts product reviews and research to determine which foods are the best for your health. Among the products he recommends include:
Free-Range Organic Chicken – This chicken is definitely healthier than KFC and most of the chicken you find in restaurants and groceries. These free-range chickens are raised in Amish Country, Pennsylvania, and have been certified 100% organic from “egg to plate” in New York and Pennsylvania, and contains no antibiotics, hormones, artificial ingredients, and herbicides or pesticides used in the soil or the feed, giving you the juiciest and tastiest meat you’ll ever find. This chicken is an excellent source of healthy protein and amino acids to help you gain more energy, avoid diseases, increase strength and prevent premature aging. The chicken can be ordered whole, in quantities of two or three packages, or in choice cuts of boneless/skinless breast and thigh packages. Orders are shipped only on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays when they are delivered from the farms to ensure maximum freshness and quality.
Grass-Fed Cheese – Why is grass-fed cheese better than grain-fed cheese? The answer is simple. Grass-fed cheese contains a perfect balance of Omega-6 and Omega-3 fats – essential fatty acids which the body needs but cannot manufacture on its own. Omega-6 is a “bad fat,” as studies show that it may increase the risk of a number of diseases, while Omega-3 is known as a “good fat” because it helps reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. This grass-fed cheese from Swissland is made from certified 100% organic milk, rich in calcium, protein, beta carotene and Vitamins A, D and E. It also contains five times more conjugated linoleic acid, a potent cancer-fighting nutrient, than grain-fed cheese. This nutritious and healthy cheese is available in 11 varieties: baby swiss, brick, cheddar, Colby, feta, garlic & herb, mozzarella, Pepper Jack and Veggie Jack, all available for direct cold-storage shipping.
Organic Blueberries – You love eating them in your pies, jellies, muffins, cereals and other snacks but did you know that blueberries are among the healthiest fruits? Blueberries are low in sugar and rich in antioxidants, with the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry ranking them second to Mexican red beans in terms of antioxidant capacity. Anthocyanin is the phytonutrient responsible for its deep blue color and high antioxidant storage. More antioxidants means more health benefits for your immune system, helping lower the risk of cancer and other diseases. These wild organic blueberries are delivered to you frozen from eastern Canada and are smaller but sweeter than most of the common variety you find in local stores.
These are just some of the premium products which combine health, quality and satisfaction. Discover more amazing finds at http://products.mercola.com.
Nowadays however, there’s a thin line to what’s natural and what isn’t, what’s organic and what’s not. As part of his practice, Dr. Mercola regularly conducts product reviews and research to determine which foods are the best for your health. Among the products he recommends include:
Free-Range Organic Chicken – This chicken is definitely healthier than KFC and most of the chicken you find in restaurants and groceries. These free-range chickens are raised in Amish Country, Pennsylvania, and have been certified 100% organic from “egg to plate” in New York and Pennsylvania, and contains no antibiotics, hormones, artificial ingredients, and herbicides or pesticides used in the soil or the feed, giving you the juiciest and tastiest meat you’ll ever find. This chicken is an excellent source of healthy protein and amino acids to help you gain more energy, avoid diseases, increase strength and prevent premature aging. The chicken can be ordered whole, in quantities of two or three packages, or in choice cuts of boneless/skinless breast and thigh packages. Orders are shipped only on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays when they are delivered from the farms to ensure maximum freshness and quality.
Grass-Fed Cheese – Why is grass-fed cheese better than grain-fed cheese? The answer is simple. Grass-fed cheese contains a perfect balance of Omega-6 and Omega-3 fats – essential fatty acids which the body needs but cannot manufacture on its own. Omega-6 is a “bad fat,” as studies show that it may increase the risk of a number of diseases, while Omega-3 is known as a “good fat” because it helps reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. This grass-fed cheese from Swissland is made from certified 100% organic milk, rich in calcium, protein, beta carotene and Vitamins A, D and E. It also contains five times more conjugated linoleic acid, a potent cancer-fighting nutrient, than grain-fed cheese. This nutritious and healthy cheese is available in 11 varieties: baby swiss, brick, cheddar, Colby, feta, garlic & herb, mozzarella, Pepper Jack and Veggie Jack, all available for direct cold-storage shipping.
Organic Blueberries – You love eating them in your pies, jellies, muffins, cereals and other snacks but did you know that blueberries are among the healthiest fruits? Blueberries are low in sugar and rich in antioxidants, with the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry ranking them second to Mexican red beans in terms of antioxidant capacity. Anthocyanin is the phytonutrient responsible for its deep blue color and high antioxidant storage. More antioxidants means more health benefits for your immune system, helping lower the risk of cancer and other diseases. These wild organic blueberries are delivered to you frozen from eastern Canada and are smaller but sweeter than most of the common variety you find in local stores.
These are just some of the premium products which combine health, quality and satisfaction. Discover more amazing finds at http://products.mercola.com.
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Dr. Joseph Mercola explains why Grass-fed Beef is better
For Dr. Joseph Mercola, a healthy diet is an essential component of good health. High on his list of recommendations are natural and unprocessed foods, including meat.
The average American eats almost twice his or her weight in meat each year, as it has always been part of the typical American diet. According to the USDA Economic Research Service, the U.S. consumed an estimated 28.1 billion lbs of beef in 2007, second only to Argentina.
Beef is a rich source of proteins, Vitamin B and minerals like zinc, iron and magnesium. But did you know that beef, when grass-fed beef, is also a major source of Omega-3?
Omega-3 and Omega-6 are essential fatty acids which the body needs but cannot produce on its own. Studies have shown that Omega 3 may help reduce the risk of coronary heart disease, while excessive levels of Omega 6, on the other hand, may increase the risk of a number of diseases. Experiments on fat determined that if the ratio of Omega-6 to Omega-3 exceeds 4:1, people may develop more health problems.
Cattle are typically grain-fed, usually with corn, soya and other types of feeds to shorten the fattening time and increase the yield from dairy cattle. Traditionally-raised cattle are also given antiobiotics, vaccines and other drugs not only for them to gain more weight, but also to keep them disease-free.
Grass-fed beef is leaner and lacks marbling (streaking of fat), lowering the levels of fats and calories it contains. Studies have shown that grass-fed cattle have an Omega-6-Omega-3 ratio of 3:1, while grain-fed cattle can have ratios that may exceed 20:1.
Making the switch from grain-fed to grass-fed beef is not a radical change; it is simply returning to the diet of our ancestors. Beef, in its natural grass-fed state, is a quality health food.
Dr. Mercola has been providing expert advice on diet, exercise, therapy and other health-related topics for free at Mercola.com, the world’s top natural health website. Learn more about grass-fed beef and other healthier food options. Log on to Mercola.com now!
Get Tons of Health Articles and More from Dr. Joseph Mercola
Did you know that Exxon Mobil earns almost $1500 per second?
The Texas-based Petroleum giant has again posted the biggest quarterly profit in U.S. history, with a net income of $11.68 billion on a revenue of $138 billion in the second quarter of 2008.
Mercola.com is the world’s leading free natural health website, providing Natural Health News to more than a million subscribers. But Mercola.com doesn’t just deliver health news; it offers other bits and pieces of information that you can use, ranging from trivial to thought-provoking, scholarly to entertaining. After all, a healthy mind will help you lead a healthy life.
Dr. Joseph Mercola, an osteopathic physician and natural medicine expert, is the moving force behind Mercola.com. A product of the prestigious University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, he founded Mercola.com in 1997 as a means of sharing information with patients and fellow health professionals and to explore the potential benefits of the internet for the medical industry.
Mercola.com is now one of the most popular sources of practical health information and solutions in America. But popularity is not what keeps Dr. Mercola going. He is driven by the passion to transform the American medical industry – to reduce dependence on traditional methods and discover the best and safest natural ways to restore and optimize your health.
Part of Mercola’s practice is the use of all-natural products. He has thoroughly scrutinized all of the products that appear on his website to ensure that they’re among the best in their respective categories, like crystal salt from the Himalayas, krill oil from the Antarctic, and grass-fed beef, among others. Money will not get a product on Mercola.com; only quality and relevance do. Dr. Mercola personally attests that any revenue the site makes from these products goes right back into making Mercola.com bigger and better in order to more effectively serve you.
Dr. Mercola started his own clinic, the Natural Health Center, originally called the Optimal Wellness Center, in 1985. To learn more about Dr. Mercola’s practice, his clinic or the products he recommends, visit www.mercola.com or contact him personally at Ask Dr. Mercola.
Dr. Joseph Mercola Promotes the Benefits of Running
Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt is the fastest main in the planet as he ran a blistering 9.69 seconds to win the 100-meter gold medal and later, 19.30 seconds to add the 200-meter gold at the Beijing Olympics. Running has traditionally been one of the most popular sports, but more than being a form of competition and training, it is also an effective way of staying healthy.
Dr. Joseph Mercola, founder of Mercola.com, one of the world’s most popular health websites, has been running for 40 years. He started running after he was inspired by Ken Cooper’s book, Aerobics, in 1968. Running has been his passion and form of exercise ever since. Mercola once ran a personal-best 2:50 in the marathon when he was at the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine and part of the Chicago Track Club.
Running is one of the most efficient and inexpensive ways to get healthy. Just lace up your running shoes and hope for good weather and you’re all set. Scientists believe that the origin of running has molded the human body to its present form, which suggests that we are all designed to run.
Aside from helping you lose weight, a study conducted from 1984 to 1997 showed that aerobic exercise, particularly running, may delay disability and even death in those over 50 years of age. The study compared the health of 619 people aged at least 50, with 370 belonging to a running club. The runners lived longer, had lower cancer rates, heart disease and other ailments, and disabilities occurred to them almost nine years later than the non-runners.
Moreover, the participants of the study who weren’t members of the running club but ran occasionally ran for exercise were also found to be less likely to develop a disability. Additionally, the benefits of running were evident in those who had only recently started the activity, indicating that people who start exercising in middle age can also experience its benefits.
However, Dr. Mercola advises that the first thing to do before running or starting any form of exercise is to listen to your body. Do not run if your body is in no condition for strenuous physical activity because even though you desperately need the exercise to improve your condition, you will only do more harm than good if you go beyond your current limitations. It’s usually best to start with a few minutes per day and then gradually increase your speed and the length of time you spend running.
Running is just one of many natural ways of improving your health. It may provide benefits for a certain person but not for another. As an osteopathic physician, Dr. Mercola believes in designing an individualized program based on a holistic approach based on a patient’s present state of health. Learn more about Dr. Mercola’s practice at Mercola.com.
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