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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November 15, 2025Quitting Smoking Linked to Slower Memory Decline in Midlife and Older Adults
Quitting smoking in midlife or later slows memory loss and mental decline, proving your brain retains the ability to recover at any age

Former smokers experience about three years' delay in cognitive aging compared with those who continue to smoke

Stopping smoking improves circulation, lowers inflammation, and restores oxygen delivery to your brain, creating ideal conditions for repair

Even lifelong smokers begin to see cognitive and cardiovascular benefits within just a few years of quitting

Pairing movement, steady nutrition, and healthy routines with quitting strengthens focus, mood, and long-term brain resilience
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7min
November 15, 2025Exercise Helps Rewire Your Brain to Break Free from Internet Addiction
Internet addiction weakens the brain regions that control focus and decision-making, leaving you more vulnerable to stress, anxiety, poor sleep, and compulsive scrolling

Exercise acts like a reset button, directly strengthening your brain's control systems, balancing stress hormones, and restoring healthy dopamine release so you feel more in charge of your choices

Different exercises target different benefits: Footbike training boosts impulse control, swimming activates self-control centers, and basketball improves attention and quick decision-making while offering social rewards

Mind–body practices such as mindfulness, yoga, tai chi, and DanceSport reduce cravings and help you replace digital rewards with healthier real-world engagement that supports both emotional balance and motivation

Simple tools like riding out cravings without acting on them, savoring positive movement experiences, and linking activity to personal values train your brain to crave movement instead of screen time, making change both easier and more sustainable
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8min
November 15, 2025Exploring the Link Between LSD and Anxiety
LSD shows promise for anxiety treatment. A Phase 2b clinical trial found that 100 micrograms of MM120 (pharmaceutical LSD) reduced anxiety significantly with lasting effects

Study results were encouraging. Researchers noted that 65% of participants experienced clinical response at optimal dosing, with 47.5% achieving remission that sustained through 12 weeks of follow-up

Safety profile was manageable. Most side effects occurred during dosing sessions and resolved quickly, with visual changes and nausea being most common under medical supervision

Note that LSD remains illegal. It is currently classified as Schedule I controlled substance, accessible only through approved clinical trials, with results of Phase 3 trials expected by 2026

In the meantime, natural anxiety alternatives exist. Breathing techniques like nasal breathing, horizontal breathing patterns, and controlled breathing practices can help manage anxiety symptoms without medication
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9min
November 14, 2025How Eating Red Meat the Right Way Boosts Brain and Microbiome Health
Red meat, when eaten as part of a nutrient-rich, whole-food diet, supports brain function and gut health by supplying hard-to-get nutrients like vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, choline, and taurine that enhance mitochondrial energy and mental clarity

People who included moderate amounts of red meat in a high-quality diet had higher brain-supporting nutrient levels and greater gut microbial diversity — key indicators of resilience and emotional well-being

Processed meats such as bacon and sausage are a different story; even half a slice daily was linked to faster cognitive aging, higher dementia risk, and damage caused by nitrosamine formation from nitrites

Choosing grass fed and finished red meat, cooking it gently, and pairing it with antioxidant-rich vegetables maximizes nutrients while minimizing oxidative stress and inflammation

Collagen-rich cuts like oxtail, shank, or bone broth balance the amino acid profile of muscle meat, strengthening connective tissue, improving sleep, and reducing inflammation for lasting vitality
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9min
November 14, 2025Hair Cortisol Signals Mental Health Risk in Children with Chronic Illness
One in four children lives with a chronic physical illness, creating hidden stress that can be measured through hair cortisol concentration

In one study about cortisol in children, three distinct patterns emerged — Consistently high (most problematic), consistently low (system burnout), and high-to-low (most hopeful, showing adaptation and resilience)

Children under mental health care showed significantly elevated hair cortisol levels compared to healthy peers, indicating chronic stress across various psychiatric disorders regardless of irritability

Dietary interventions focus on quality carbohydrates while avoiding ultraprocessed foods. Severely compromised digestive systems can benefit from temporary pure glucose before reintroducing fiber-rich foods

Simple lifestyle changes effectively reduce cortisol. Examples include br
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8min
November 14, 2025DMSO — The Forgotten Remedy Revolutionizing Eye Healing
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)

DMSO has a unique affinity for the eyes, resulting in it (often spontaneously) treating a wide range of visual disorders that frequently cannot be treated with conventional therapeutic options — including blindness

DMSO's ability to heal the skin, moisten tissue, and relax muscles makes it excellent for reducing eye strain. It helps heal a variety of challenging conditions around the eyes, such as blepharitis, styes, psoriasis, burns, bags under the eyes, and eye twitches

DMSO's anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties allow it to treat a variety of infections and inflammatory conditions damaging the surface of the eyes (e.g., shingles or keratitis), in many cases facilitating a complete recovery of the eye

DMSO's ability to heal tissue from injury also allows it to heal damaged eyes, which in many cases would otherwise require the eye to be removed. This article will review how DMSO is able to treat these conditions and how those healing properties allow it to treat many other challenging eye conditions, such as vision loss, macular degeneration, cataracts, and floaters
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9min
November 13, 2025What Causes Vaginal Itching (and How to Find Relief Safely)
Vaginal or vulvar itching usually points to one of five causes: yeast infection, bacterial vaginosis, contact irritation or allergy, sexually transmitted infection, or a skin condition

To calm irritation fast, stop using fragranced products and harsh soaps, avoid douching, and switch to gentle, pH-balanced care. Choose breathable cotton fabrics and avoid tight, non-ventilated clothing that traps heat and moisture

Focus on restoring the skin barrier and microbiome — use plain water for cleansing, natural, fragrance-free moisturizers for protection, and steady nutrition to support hormonal and metabolic balance. Relief happens faster once irritants are removed and the body's natural defenses are allowed to reset

Seek urgent care if severe pain, sores, fever, foul-smelling discharge, occurs. Pregnant, diabetic, or immunocompromised women also need extra care

See a clinician if symptoms last longer than three days or keep recurring, since persistent itching often signals an infection, hormone imbalance, or skin disorder that requires professional treatment
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9min
November 13, 2025New Study Links Arsenic Exposure to Higher Risk of Fatty Liver Disease
Fatty liver disease (FLD) develops when fat builds up in liver cells, straining an organ vital for energy, metabolism, and detoxification. It is now the leading chronic liver disease worldwide and affects four in 10 U.S. adults

A new study in the Journal of Translational Gastroenterology found higher urinary arsenic levels were strongly associated with a greater risk of FLD in the U.S. population

Arsenic disrupts liver health by driving oxidative stress, impairing mitochondria, activating fat-storing pathways, and interfering with glucose regulation, all of which accelerate fat buildup and insulin resistance

Rice and drinking water are the main everyday sources of arsenic exposure, with contamination often exceeding health-based safety limits and posing risks even at "low" levels

Reducing seed oils and alcohol, improving choline intake, and avoiding arsenic-contaminated foods and beverages are key steps to protect your liver and lower your toxic burden
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8min
November 13, 2025Vitamins K and A Aid Brain Health
Researchers created vitamin K analogues that cross the blood-brain barrier more effectively, which eventually turn into the bioactive form, menaquinone-4 (MK-4)

Higher levels of MK-4 in brain tissue correlate with 17% to 20% lower dementia risk and reduced Alzheimer's-related brain damage

Vitamin A's active form, retinoic acid, enhances synaptic plasticity and memory formation, with deficiencies linked to cognitive impairment and neuropsychiatric disorders

Both vitamin K and retinoic acid signaling naturally decrease with aging, contributing to reduced neurogenesis and weakened memory circuits in older adults

Consume K2-rich fermented foods, pair with healthy fats for absorption, combine with vitamin D3 and magnesium, and include vitamin A sources like leafy greens
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8min
November 12, 2025New Study Reveals Overlooked Toll of C-Sections — More Pain, Less Sleep for Mothers
More than one in five babies are now born by C-section, and the numbers are expected to reach nearly one-third of all births by 2030, despite many cases lacking clear medical necessity

Researchers from Stanford University found that C-section mothers were far more likely to experience severe postpartum pain and disrupted sleep, with over two-thirds reporting discomfort that interfered with rest and recovery

Nationwide data showed that women who delivered by C-section were 16% more likely to develop new sleep disorders within a year after birth, including insomnia, sleep deprivation, and sleep apnea

C-sections carry higher risks of infection, hemorrhage, blood clots, and complications in future pregnancies, while babies born this way face increased chances of respiratory distress, allergies, and autism

Many cesarean deliveries can be avoided with the right preparation. Choosing a provider who supports natural birth, staying physically active, managing stress, and maintaining a healthy weight all lowers your risk
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10min

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