Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health

By Dr. Mercola

Listen to Dr. Mercola’s Weekly Podcast, as the legendary natural health pioneer continues to lead you on your journey towards optimal health.... more

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The podcast currently has 807 episodes available.

Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health episodes:

March 31, 2025Is Vaping Ruining Your Smile? Gum Disease and E-Cigarettes
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Vaping increases plaque buildup and harmful bacteria in the mouth, leading to gum disease and long-term oral health issues

E-cigarettes suppress gum bleeding, making it harder to detect early signs of gum disease while still causing inflammation and tissue damage

Nicotine in vapes reduces blood flow to the gums, slowing healing and making infections more difficult to fight

Flavored e-cigarettes cause more gum irritation and oxidative stress compared to unflavored ones, worsening periodontal damage

Quitting vaping completely is the best way to restore gum health, reduce inflammation and prevent long-term damage to teeth and gums
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12min
March 31, 2025Dementia's Hidden Cause: Understanding Mitochondrial Dysfunction - AI Podcast
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Mitochondrial dysfunction is a key driver of neurodegeneration, with research showing that a single resting cortical neuron requires 4.7 billion ATP molecules every second for energy

When mitochondria lose their efficient shape, electrons escape and form reactive oxygen species (ROS), triggering cellular damage and stress that particularly affects brain cells

Research shows 42% of adults over 55 develop dementia by age 95, with projected new cases expected to double from 514,000 in 2020 to 1 million by 2060

Mitochondria act as cellular calcium buffers — when this function fails, calcium floods cells and triggers the mitochondrial permeability transition pore, leading to widespread neuron death

Key mitochondrial health strategies include eliminating seed oils, optimizing carbohydrate intake, reducing environmental toxin exposure, getting proper sun exposure and boosting NAD⁺ levels through supplements
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12min
March 29, 2025Cellular Revolution: Healing from the Inside Out - AI Podcast
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Daily habits like poor posture, shallow breathing and cluttered environments significantly drain your energy without your awareness

Workspace chaos such as cluttered desks, too many browser tabs and constant interruptions scatters focus and depletes mental energy throughout the workday

Task management problems like leaving things unfinished, overplanning and letting small tasks accumulate create mental weight that exhausts you

Lifestyle choices including intense TV shows and bright lights before bed disrupt your circadian rhythm and emotional balance, leaving you tired

Sensory overload from environmental stimuli and ignoring your body's needs overwhelm your nervous system, requiring intentional breaks and stress management
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11min
March 29, 2025From Thinning to Thriving: Vitamins for Healthy Hair
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Vitamin deficiencies often cause hair loss, with nutrients like vitamins D, B12, A and iron playing key roles in maintaining healthy hair growth cycles

Vitamin D supports hair follicle development, while B vitamins help produce keratin — the protein that forms hair structure

Iron carries oxygen to hair follicles; deficiency causes poor growth, but too much is also harmful, with ideal serum ferritin levels being 20 to 40 ng/mL

Vitamin A regulates scalp health through sebum production; both deficiency and excess cause hair problems like dryness or thinning

A nutrient-rich whole foods diet is the best approach to addressing vitamin-related hair loss, with supplement used only when necessary after proper testing
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11min
March 28, 2025C-Section Aftermath: What Your Doctor Might Not Tell You - AI Podcast
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For more than a century, there has been a push to medicalize childbirth and transform it from a natural life event to something requiring major interventions so nothing goes amiss

Many of the standard procedures done during hospital births increase your risk of needing other invasive interventions, eventually cascading into requiring a cesarean section

Like other major abdominal surgeries, C-sections expose mothers to significant risk, require a prolonged recovery, and leave large scars which can cause a wide range of chronic issues

C-sections also expose infants to real risks and predispose them to a variety of chronic autoimmune and neurological issues

This Podcast will discuss the risks of C-sections, the situations where they are necessary, and some approaches that can be used to recover from them.
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12min
March 28, 2025How Exercise Can Cure Insomnia and More
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Regular exercise significantly improves sleep quality and duration, with studies showing that even 30 minutes of daily activity increases sleep time by approximately 15 minutes for those with insomnia

Exercise enhances sleep through multiple mechanisms including boosting melatonin production, reducing stress levels and regulating body temperature, making it a comprehensive natural solution to improve sleep

Exercise timing matters, as nighttime workouts sometimes delay sleep onset, while midday to afternoon exercise is associated with lower mortality rates and improved cardiovascular health

Exercise acts as a "zeitgeber" — an environmental cue that helps regulate your body's internal clock, playing a key role in coordinating sleep-wake cycles and various biological processes

For optimal sleep, combine regular exercise with good sleep hygiene, including maintaining a dark bedroom, getting morning sunlight exposure and avoiding blue light before bedtime
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12min
March 28, 2025Stop the Fatigue: Simple Fixes for Overwhelm and Exhaustion - AI Podcast
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Daily habits like poor posture, shallow breathing and cluttered environments significantly drain your energy without your awareness

Workspace chaos such as cluttered desks, too many browser tabs and constant interruptions scatters focus and depletes mental energy throughout the workday

Task management problems like leaving things unfinished, overplanning and letting small tasks accumulate create mental weight that exhausts you

Lifestyle choices including intense TV shows and bright lights before bed disrupt your circadian rhythm and emotional balance, leaving you tired

Sensory overload from environmental stimuli and ignoring your body's needs overwhelm your nervous system, requiring intentional breaks and stress management
...more
12min
March 27, 2025The Insulin Resistance Epidemic: Why 99% of Us Are At Risk - AI Podcast
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When cells become insulin resistant, they struggle to use glucose for energy, forcing your body to convert excess glucose into fructose through the sorbitol pathway — a "backup plan" that prevents immediate crisis but causes long-term damage

Modern diets high in refined sugars and seed oils (like soybean and corn oil), combined with exposure to environmental toxins and plastics, have led to an estimated 99% of Americans having some degree of insulin resistance

The HOMA-IR blood test provides an early warning for insulin resistance, with scores above 1.0 indicating potential metabolic issues that should be addressed through lifestyle changes

Contrary to popular belief, white rice may be healthier than brown rice for people with insulin resistance, as brown rice's fiber can feed harmful gut bacteria and its higher omega-6 content can promote inflammation

Your body requires around 200 to 250 grams of carbohydrates daily, and severely restricting carbs can trigger stress hormones like cortisol that break down muscle tissue to create glucose
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13min
March 27, 2025Digital Eye Strain: Your Guide to Prevention and Relief - AI Podcast
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Digital eye strain affects 55% to 81% of screen users, causing blurred vision, tired eyes, headaches and neck pain due to extended exposure to digital devices

Environmental factors like improper lighting, workspace setup and screen positioning contribute to eye strain and worsen symptoms

Taking regular breaks and limiting screen time help reduce eye strain by resting eye muscles and normalizing blink rates

Nutrition plays a key role in eye health, with anthocyanins from berries and carotenoids (lutein and zeaxanthin) from egg yolks acting as natural blue light filters

Digital strain extends beyond eyes to overall health, causing sleep disturbances, musculoskeletal issues and even skin conditions like "screen dermatitis"
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12min
March 27, 2025Overcoming Dizziness: Natural Solutions for Vertigo Relief - AI Podcast
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Vertigo causes a spinning sensation different from general dizziness and typically stems from inner ear issues, including displaced crystals (benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, or BPPV), infections or fluid buildup

Diagnosis involves tests like the Dix-Hallpike maneuver to determine if ear crystals are out of place

Physical therapy, particularly vestibular rehabilitation, helps retrain your brain to compensate for balance issues, while the Epley maneuver repositions displaced ear crystals

Natural remedies include vitamin D, ginkgo biloba, avoiding caffeine and alcohol, staying hydrated, managing stress and getting adequate sleep

While vertigo is usually not dangerous, seek immediate medical attention if it's accompanied by severe headache, slurred speech, weakness or vision changes
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