It was no different in the world of health and wellness. The salmonella outbreak, the Bisphenol A controversy, vaccines, cholesterol drugs and Obama’s promise to push for health care reforms were among the news that grabbed the headlines.

Before we welcome 2009 and as my Christmas present for you, I would like to share my top health articles of 2008 (in no particular order) from Mercola.com, the world’s top natural health website:

How to Peel Hard-Boiled Eggs Without Peeling – I love eating boiled eggs but I don’t have too much patience for the peeling part. Comes with a video of Tim Ferris, bestselling author of the 4-Hour Work Week showing how easy it is to get this done.

Avoid Flu Shots With the One Vitamin that Will Stop Flu in Its Tracks – Vitamin D was probably the most talked about nutrient in 2008. The article tells you why you should forget about getting a flu shot and make Vitamin D your primary line of defense against the flu.

One of the reasons why I’ve made a conscious effort to get more sun lately is because of Dr. Mercola’s recommendations. Now that we’re talking about Vitamin D and to help you get off 2009 on the right foot, Dr. Mercola’s just released a free one-hour lecture on Vitamin D, one of the MOST important videos he has created, to explain just how important it is to you and your family’s good health. Click here to watch the video.

This Company May Be the Biggest Threat to Your Future Health – When a company responsible for producing some of the most dangerous chemicals in the world wants to help secure global food supply, something’s not right. Dr. Mercola blows the whistle on Monsanto, the world’s largest seed company and inventor of chemicals such as Agent Orange.

12 Foods You Dont Have to Buy Organic – Dr. Mercola explains why eating organic foods is more than just a lifestyle choice.

Beware of Lemon Slices in Your Restaurant Drinks – This will make you think more than twice next time you order your favorite drinks.

Fungus Causing Cancer – A Novel Approach to the Most Common Form of Death– Cancer has already claimed numerous lives but the cause of this deadly disease continues to elude doctors and scientists, and the search for an effective cure continues. This article discusses a new cancer theory promising a safe, fast and effective cure.

12 Food Additives to Avoid – An important commentary by Dr. Mercola on the dangers of food additives to your children’s health.

Ten Healthiest Foods Under $1 – Dr. Mercola tells you how to shop for healthy food without overstretching your budget.

Vitamin C About to be Made Illegal in Canada! – A warning against legislation that could threaten the natural health industry and prevent you from seeking safer alternatives to improve your health and treat illnesses.

You Will Never Guess the Surprising Cause of Most Heart Attacks – Shows that emotional conflict, and not the conventional symptoms, may be the real cause of most heart attacks.

These are just some of the interesting and helpful information that I’ve read while regularly browsing Mercola.com’s library of health articles.
Do yourself a favor this holiday season. Visit Mercola.com now and be empowered to take control of your health. Good health is one of the best gifts you can give yourself and your family.

Happy holidays!