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September 24, 2018 - Issue 4424


Eight Important Health Screens Commonly Overlooked

overlooked lab tests

September 24, 2018

Odds are your doctor doesn't measure or even think about these. Like this one, highly linked to all-cause mortality, sudden cardiac death and iron toxicity. They often reveal fatal flaws found even in those doing everything right. So I recommend doing them yearly.

Fennel Seeds Are a Potent Booster of Nitric Oxide

Fennel Seeds Are a Potent Booster of Nitric Oxide

September 24, 2018

Fennel seeds, popular as a post-meal breath freshener, have been shown to boost your body’s production of nitric oxide, a free radical that promotes healthy blood flow and lowers your blood pressure. If you’ve never eaten fennel seeds, I’ll share several reasons why you may want to give them a try.

Is Full-Fat Dairy Good for Your Heart?

full fat dairy benefits

September 24, 2018

The medical community at large is acknowledging that full-fat dairy can be considered 'acquitted' thanks to results of a new study showing that it lowers your risk of both death from cardiovascular disease and a major, nonfatal, heart-related event. However, it's a controversial issue, as that's far from what many governmental entities claim.

Weekly Health Quiz: Soreness, Curcumin and Life Expectancy

week 47 health quiz

September 24, 2018

Take this week's quiz to see how well you remember what you read on Mercola.com last week.