Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health

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.

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May 7, 2025 11 mins

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  • Women with chronic migraines and body-wide pain were far more likely to have poor oral health, with over half falling into the lowest oral health categories in a new study
  • Specific oral bacteria, including Mycoplasma salivarium ...
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  • Over 36,000 U.S. processed foods contain Red 40, a petroleum-based dye, while 8,000 products include Red 3, a known carcinogen that causes thyroid tumors in animals
  • Artificial food dyes like Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6 and Blue 1...
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  • One in three children in the United States now lives with a chronic health condition that will follow them into adulthood
  • Asthma, ADHD, autism, and prediabetes are rising steadily each year, making it harder for children to succ...
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  • In an open letter, I urge the American Dental Association to discontinue supporting water fluoridation, based on research linking fluoride exposure to reduced IQ scores, ADHD symptoms and thyroid dysfunction
  • Most Western Europea...
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  • Your fingernails and toenails serve essential functions like protection, tactile feedback, and proprioception. When a toenail becomes ingrown, it disrupts balance and causes discomfort, infection, negatively affecting your quality of life
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  • Aspirin helps prevent cancer metastasis by boosting your immune system's T cells, which attack cancer cells that try to spread throughout your body
  • Metastasis causes 90% of cancer deaths as cancer cells travel through blood or l...
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  • Approximately 10% to 15% of Americans suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a functional gastrointestinal disorder characterized by unpredictable symptoms that disrupt daily life
  • Recent research reveals that psychological ...
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  • Chronic disease is at an all-time high — Modern lifestyle shifts have fueled skyrocketing rates of diabetes, heart disease, obesity and autoimmune disorders
  • Vegetable oils have replaced natural fats — Marketed as a healthier alt...
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  • Consuming just four servings of ultraprocessed foods daily increases depression risk by 10% in adults over 70, according to a six-year Australian study of 11,192 older adults
  • Ultraprocessed foods trigger inflammation, disrupt th...
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  • A nearly 80-year Scottish study found older gardeners performed better on memory and thinking tests than non-gardeners, even after adjusting for education, income and exercise
  • Gardening challenges multiple brain regions through ...
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  • A recent study found that free-form dancing matches or exceeds the intensity of jogging or cycling, making it a viable alternative for cardiovascular exercise
  • Unlike structured workouts, free-form dance requires no gym membershi...
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  • Many common medications contain hidden gluten and soy in their "inactive" ingredients, which trigger reactions in sensitive individuals
  • A study found 44.4% of pain relievers contained gluten and 14% of NSAIDs contained soy-based...
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  • Glycerol, a common additive in sugar-free slushie drinks, can trigger severe medical symptoms in young children, including unconsciousness, seizures and dangerously low blood sugar
  • A study across the U.K. and Ireland found that ...
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  • Versatile therapeutic benefits — Dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) is a potent compound known for treating a wide range of conditions, including chronic pain, stroke recovery, tissue damage, autoimmune disorders, various skin conditions, and complex infections
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  • Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune condition attacking myelin in the central nervous system. Symptoms vary based on nerve damage location and often begin as clinically isolated syndrome (CIS)
  • Low vitamin D is consistently ...
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  • Essential oils like ginger, lavender and frankincense have natural anti-inflammatory properties that reduce joint pain and stiffness when used consistently
  • Daily essential oil use through massage, aromatherapy or baths supports ...
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  • Research suggests "normal" vitamin B12 levels are insufficient for optimal brain health, especially in older adults, despite being above the standard medical threshold
  • Vitamin B12 helps your nerves work well by protecting them w...
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  • Although the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized a full ban on trichloroethylene (TCE) in December 2024, corporate lobbying and political efforts are now trying to overturn it and keep the chemical in use
  • TCE contami...
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  • Dryer sheets emit toxic chemicals like benzene and acetaldehyde, which pose cancer risks, irritate skin, disrupt hormones and harm brain health through inhalation or direct contact
  • Synthetic fragrances in dryer sheets trigger al...
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  • FDA failed to prioritize over 70,000 adverse event reports related to puberty-blocking drugs, raising concerns about regulatory oversight of these medications
  • Side effects from puberty blockers range from headaches to serious co...
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