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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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06:21

How Oxytocin Shapes the Friendships That Protect Your...

Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health ·

2025/10/11

Strong friendships increase survival rates by about 50%, making them as important for your health as diet, exercise, or quitting smoking Oxytocin, often called the bonding hormone, determines who you trust and how quickly you form lasting connections When oxytocin signaling is disrupted, friendships take longer to form, feel weaker, and lose their emotional reward Research in animals shows that friendship is an evolved survival strategy found across many species, not just humans You can strengthen

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06:48

How Exercise Helps Maintain Healthy Vitamin D Levels...

Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health ·

2025/10/11

During winter in northern climates, sunlight is too weak to trigger vitamin D production, leaving many people — especially those with excess body fat — at risk for deficiency A 10-week study found that exercise alone, without supplements or weight loss, helped maintain levels of active vitamin D in overweight or obese adults Physical activity altered enzyme activity in fat tissue, boosting the body’s ability to convert stored vitamin D into its usable form and preventing it from being broken down

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07:37

Immune Aging Drives Rheumatoid Arthritis

Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health ·

2025/10/10

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 Research shows rheumatoid arthritis patients in their 40s and 50s have immune systems resembling much older adults, with DNA damage and exhausted immune cells Old, worn-out immune

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07:28

Standing More Often Helps Protect Heart Health

Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health ·

2025/10/10

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 mortality Movement quality matters more than total sitting time. Breaking up sitting with frequent stands provides better health benefits than simply

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08:58

Supercharging Supplements — The Power of...

Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health ·

2025/10/10

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 combined with a variety of natural therapies – in many cases, allowing the mixture to treat challenging conditions neither could treat alone DMSO is

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07:56

The Surprising Link Between Your Gut Fungi, Genetics,...

Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health ·

2025/10/09

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 untouched, allowing harmful fungal strains to overgrow and increase disease risk Two people eating the same foods can have very different health outcomes because genetic differences decide

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07:22

Spirulina Lowers Blood Pressure and Supports Heart...

Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health ·

2025/10/09

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 People over 50, those who are overweight, and adults already dealing with high blood pressure experience the strongest benefits from regular spirulina use Spirulina works by improving blood vessel

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08:05

The Most Dangerous Pain Reliever Is Probably in Your...

Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health ·

2025/10/09

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-term acetaminophen use in older adults is linked to gastrointestinal bleeding, ulcers, high blood pressure, heart failure, and chronic kidney disease The drug harms your body by depleting

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06:34

'Popping' Knees Are Not a Sign of Early Arthritis,...

Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health ·

2025/10/08

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 Exercise is one of the most effective ways to protect noisy knees, as strengthening the quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, and calves helps stabilize the joint and

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07:45

Victims, Not Vectors — CFIA's Ostrich Cull Misses the...

Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health ·

2025/10/08

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 the environment through waste systems Despite evidence of natural immunity, CFIA’s policy mandates culling all birds on an exposed site, ignoring

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06:54

Irregular Sleep Patterns Increase Your Risk of 172...

Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health ·

2025/10/08

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 connecting disrupted sleep to widespread health problems Simple lifestyle changes such as earlier bedtimes, reduced evening light, and no late-night meals significantly improve sleep quality

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07:39

Disease-Resistant Vegetable Varieties That Keep Your...

Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health ·

2025/10/07

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 Cherry tomato and Homemade Pickles cucumber show natural resilience, allowing you to save seeds while keeping your garden productive Seed catalogs and databases provide easy codes and guides

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07:17

Do Weighted Blankets Really Ease Stress and Anxiety?

Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health ·

2025/10/07

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 those using regular blankets Research on psychiatric patients showed that weighted blankets not only improved insomnia but also reduced daytime fatigue,

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07:12

Is European Bread Healthier Than American Bread?

Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health ·

2025/10/07

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 discomfort in sensitive individuals Traditional European-style breads typically ferment for 12 to 48 hours, allowing microbes to break down gluten and

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07:35

The Health Effects of Eating Soursop Fruit and Tea

Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health ·

2025/10/06

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 Drinking soursop tea provides calming effects, supports digestion, boosts skin health, and delivers antioxidants that protect your body from oxidative stress Overconsumption of

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07:09

Food, Not Lack of Exercise, Fuels Obesity

Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health ·

2025/10/06

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 way to measure obesity and related health risks Modern ultraprocessed diets and lower immune demands in industrialized countries lower resting energy needs, making fat storage more likely You

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07:20

Study Reveals How Type 2 Diabetes Directly Alters...

Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health ·

2025/10/04

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 sugar metabolism both become inefficient, and backup fuels fail to provide support, leaving your heart stranded without reliable energy sources Structural changes inside the heart, including

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08:13

Food, Not Lack of Exercise, Fuels Obesity

Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health ·

2025/10/04

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 way to measure obesity and related health risks Modern ultraprocessed diets and lower immune demands in industrialized countries lower resting energy needs, making fat storage more likely You

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08:33

Is It Safe for You to Eat Essential Oils?

Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health ·

2025/10/04

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 amounts GRAS essential oils like peppermint, lemon, ginger, cinnamon, and basil can be used to flavor foods and beverages. This reflects their culinary

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06:13

The Surprising Benefits of Weighted Stretching

Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health ·

2025/10/03

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 improvements in flexibility and muscle growth Weighted stretching can be done with everyday items like soup cans or books, making it easy to start at home without special equipment Progressing

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