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
October 10, 2025 • 7 mins
- Rheumatoid arthritis is not just a joint disease but a disorder of accelerated immune aging, with your immune system acting decades older than your actual age
- People with early joint pain already show reduced production of fresh immune cells and higher levels of inflammation, years before arthritis is formally diagnosed
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October 10, 2025 • 7 mins
- Frequent standing breaks improve heart health. Research shows it reduced blood pressure by 2 to 3 millimeters of mercury (mmHg) in postmenopausal women within 12 weeks
- Prolonged sitting increases cancer risk significantly. Every additional two hours of daily sitting raises overall cancer risk by 6%, with longest sitters facing 56% higher cancer mortal...
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October 10, 2025 • 8 mins
- DMSO is an "umbrella remedy" capable of treating a wide range of challenging ailments due to its combination of therapeutic properties (e.g., reducing inflammation, improving circulation, and reviving dying cells). It also rapidly transports substances dissolved in it through the skin and throughout the body
- These benefits are also seen when DMSO is c...
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October 9, 2025 • 7 mins
- Your genetics influence which fungi grow in your gut, and these fungi directly affect your risk for chronic conditions like heart disease
- Researchers discovered 148 genetic variants linked to nine groups of gut fungi, proving that your DNA helps shape your gut health
- Antibiotics kill bacteria but leave fungi u...
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October 9, 2025 • 7 mins
- Spirulina, a blue-green algae once used by ancient cultures as food, has been proven in modern research to significantly lower blood pressure
- Consuming at least 3 grams of spirulina daily for eight to 12 weeks reduces both systolic and diastolic pressure, with whole spirulina working better than extracts
- Peopl...
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October 9, 2025 • 8 mins
- Acetaminophen is the leading cause of acute liver failure in developed countries, and even normal doses have been shown to stress the liver in otherwise healthy adults
- Tylenol PM combines acetaminophen with diphenhydramine, creating risks not only for liver damage but also for memory loss and dementia
- Long-ter...
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October 8, 2025 • 6 mins
- Knee popping, also called crepitus, is common and not always linked to arthritis, so hearing sounds alone does not mean your joints are deteriorating
- A five-year study of young adults recovering from ACL surgery found that noisy knees were associated with early cartilage stress but did not predict long-term decline in function or pain
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October 8, 2025 • 6 mins
- Poor sleep traits were tied to 172 diseases, including Parkinson’s, diabetes, and liver fibrosis, with many showing doubled or tripled risk
- Keeping a consistent sleep rhythm mattered more for disease prevention than simply getting a set number of hours
- Chronic inflammation was identified as a key pathway conne...
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October 8, 2025 • 7 mins
- The CFIA ordered a full ostrich cull after H5N1 was detected, even though wild migratory birds likely contaminated the farm’s pond — making the ostriches victims, not disease spreaders
- New studies from California dairy farms show H5N1 in air and wastewater, suggesting industrial livestock operations are aerosolizing and recycling the virus back into t...
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October 7, 2025 • 7 mins
- Weighted blankets, which are much heavier than regular blankets, deliver deep, steady pressure that helps calm the nervous system and makes it easier for you to relax and fall asleep
- A study in China found that adults with diagnosed insomnia who used weighted blankets slept longer, fell asleep faster, and woke up less during the night compared to thos...
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October 7, 2025 • 7 mins
- Planting disease-resistant vegetables helps you harvest longer and avoid losing entire crops to common problems like blight, mildew, and viral infections
- Hybrids such as Mountain Merit tomato and Emerald Delight zucchini are bred to block or slow pathogens, giving you more reliable yields
- Heirlooms like Black ...
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October 7, 2025 • 7 mins
- Bread differs significantly between the U.S. and Europe due to wheat type, fermentation time, and chemical use, which shape not only taste and texture but also how your body digests it
- American bread often uses hard wheat with high gluten, shorter fermentation, and chemical additives. This leads to denser loaves that strain digestion and trigger disco...
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October 6, 2025 • 7 mins
- Soursop, also known as graviola or guanabana, has been used for centuries in traditional medicine to treat conditions ranging from arthritis and infections to digestive issues and fevers
- Research shows that compounds in soursop disrupt cancer cell growth, balance blood sugar, reduce inflammation, and support immune function
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October 6, 2025 • 7 mins
- Obesity is not caused by lack of exercise, as people in wealthier nations burn more calories daily yet still gain more fat
- Eating ultraprocessed foods is strongly linked to higher body fat because they disrupt hunger signals and make calories easier to store
- Body fat percentage, not BMI, is the most accurate w...
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October 4, 2025 • 7 mins
- Type 2 diabetes directly damages your heart’s ability to make energy, leaving you more vulnerable to fatigue, swelling, and heart failure
- Human heart tissue studies show that mitochondria — the power plants of your cells — lose key components in diabetic hearts, forcing the heart to beat with less fuel
- Fat and...
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October 4, 2025 • 8 mins
- Essential oils are concentrated plant extracts obtained through distillation and pressing. This process captures the aromatic compounds responsible for the oils’ fragrance and therapeutic effects
- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) designates some oils as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS), meaning food-grade oils are safe to ingest in tiny a...
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October 4, 2025 • 8 mins
- Obesity is not caused by lack of exercise, as people in wealthier nations burn more calories daily yet still gain more fat
- Eating ultraprocessed foods is strongly linked to higher body fat because they disrupt hunger signals and make calories easier to store
- Body fat percentage, not BMI, is the most accurate w...
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October 3, 2025 • 6 mins
- Weighted stretching combines mobility and strength training, making your joints more stable and flexible at the same time
- Even very light weights, such as 1 to 2 pounds, are enough to activate stabilizing muscles and expand your range of motion
- Holding stretches under load for 20 to 30 seconds creates lasting ...
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October 3, 2025 • 8 mins
- More than 1 billion people worldwide and 12% of Americans live with migraines, a disabling neurological condition that disrupts sleep, work, and daily life
- Melatonin does more than regulate sleep; it also shields your brain at a cellular level by neutralizing damaging free radicals and reducing inflammation linked to migraines
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October 3, 2025 • 7 mins
- For over a century, vaccination has been repeatedly linked to severe neurological injuries including brain damage — with many modern studies showing a 3 to 7 fold increase in common chronic illnesses
- To dodge this massive liability, all research into vaccine injuries (and many other catastrophes like Agent Orange) was suppressed so that health authori...
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