Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health
Listen to Dr. Mercola's Weekly Podcast, as the legendary natural health pioneer continues to lead you on your journey towards optimal health.
Episodes
- As more people awaken to the dangers of vaccines, they discover a persistent problem vaccine safety advocates have faced for decades: talking to vaccine zealots is like speaking to a brick wall. Regardless of the evidence presented, you cannot reach them — sometimes it feels like speaking to religious fanatics unwilling to consider the "blasphemy you're spewing forth"
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- Having even one concussion raises your long-term crash risk by 49%, which means you would be wise to give yourself more recovery time before driving to protect both your safety and your independence
- The first month after a concussion is the most dangerous, with risk jumping more than sixfold, so adjusting your driving habits during this period helps l...
- Menopause, which typically occurs between age 44 and 55, marks the natural end of menstruation and fertility, and is confirmed after 12 consecutive months without menstruation
- A 2025 study presented at The Menopause Society Annual Meeting found that women who experienced earlier menopause and had weaker heart function showed more signs of brain aging<...
- Restless leg syndrome (RLS) isn't just a sleep problem — it's a neurological signal that your brain's dopamine and iron systems are under stress, and addressing it early helps protect long-term brain health
- A JAMA Network Open study found that people with RLS were significantly more likely to develop Parkinson's disease than those without it
- A new PRiMER study that analyzed nearly 600 packaged foods found that front-of-package (FOP) health claims like "high in fiber" or "heart healthy" often fail to match the product's nutritional quality
- Ultraprocessed foods were the biggest offenders, displaying the most "health" labels while remaining high in sugar, sodium, and refined fats
- Researchers from the University of Tartu found that nearly 90% of 186 common medications affected gut composition, and almost half left long-lasting microbial changes that persisted years after use ended
- Antibiotics caused the strongest and most persistent gut disruption, with measurable microbial shifts still evident six months after use and cumulati...
- A University of Nottingham study with 438 participants found that daily and weekly bathing were equally effective in managing eczema symptoms, quality of life, and treatment needs over four weeks
- The research reveals bathing frequency matters less than post-bath skincare. Both groups improved similarly when following up with moisturizers, giving patie...
- Osteoporosis affects one in three women and one in five men over 50 globally, with hip fracture rates projected to double by 2050 due to aging populations and inadequate treatment
- Fewer than half of hip fracture patients worldwide receive osteoporosis treatment, despite evidence that coordinated fracture liaison services effectively prevent secondary ...
- Nearly 70% of U.S. adults now qualify as obese under a new definition that goes beyond body mass index (BMI) to include waist and hip measurements, exposing millions with hidden fat linked to higher disease risk
- The new standard, developed by an international panel and endorsed by dozens of medical organizations, identifies both clinical obesity — whe...
- A new clinical analysis based on the COcoa Supplement and Multivitamin Outcomes Study (COSMOS) found that older adults taking a daily cocoa extract supplement saw an 8.4% annual drop in high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP), a key marker of chronic inflammation
- The supplement provided 500 milligrams of cocoa flavanols daily, including 80 millig...
- Butyrate is a short-chain fatty acid produced by gut bacteria when they ferment fiber, serving as the primary energy source for colon cells and maintaining gut barrier strength
- Healthy butyrate levels support weight management, blood sugar control, and brain health, with studies linking butyrate-producing bacteria to reduced Alzheimer's risk and lower...
- Exercise switches on waves of genes, proteins and metabolites that boost energy production, repair tissues and stabilize blood sugar, helping you feel more focused and resilient
- Endurance and strength training activate different molecular pathways, allowing you to choose routines that match your goals for stamina, fat burning or metabolic control
- Ginseng has been prized for centuries as an "all-healing" root, and modern science now confirms its ability to restore energy, sharpen focus, and strengthen immunity
- In just 30 days, daily ginseng use helped 85% of young adults improve energy, mood, and mental clarity, showing how quickly it can shift you out of a low-functioning state
- Engaging in creative activities like music, dance, art, or gaming helps your brain stay up to seven years biologically younger than your actual age
- Even short periods of creative learning, such as 30 hours of focused practice, improve brain function and reduce biological brain age by about three years
- Creativi...
- Mandatory front-of-pack nutrient warning labels could prevent or delay more than 110,000 obesity-related deaths in England over the next two decades by helping people instantly identify and avoid unhealthy ultraprocessed foods
- Clear, mandatory warning symbols are nearly twice as effective as the U.K.'s current voluntary "traffic light" labels and driv...
- Your body cools down naturally before sleep, and even a one-degree difference in temperature helps determine how quickly you fall asleep and how deeply you rest
- Exposing one foot from under the blanket helps your body release heat more efficiently, triggering your brain's sleep signal and promoting faster, deeper sleep
- As more people awaken to the dangers of vaccines, they discover a persistent problem vaccine safety advocates have faced for decades: talking to vaccine zealots is like speaking to a brick wall. Regardless of the evidence presented, you cannot reach them — sometimes it feels like speaking to religious fanatics unwilling to consider the "blasphemy you're spewing forth"
- A recent pilot study conducted by researchers from Texas A&M University introduced small indoor hydroponic gardens to cancer patients to assess their effects on mood, nutrition, and overall well-being
- Over eight weeks, participants showed measurable improvements in emotional health, reduced depression, and higher quality-of-life scores, with notable g...
- Meeting your daily protein goal is the foundation of good nutrition. Once your needs are met, spacing protein evenly throughout the day supports steady metabolism and consistent amino acid availability
- Eating protein at breakfast replenishes amino acids after an overnight fast, supports metabolism and hormone balance, and helps you stay full longer th...
- Muscle wasting in cancer and chronic illness is driven by a breakdown in cellular energy production, not just poor appetite or inflammation
- Low levels of NAD+, the molecule that powers your cells' mitochondria, cause muscles to weaken and shrink even when calorie intake is sufficient
- Researchers found that res...
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