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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October 08, 2025Victims, Not Vectors — CFIA's Ostrich Cull Misses the Real Source of H5N1 Risk
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 science and logic by killing healthy survivors that pose less risk

Factory farms generate billions of pounds of untreated manure annually, with open-air lagoons and runoff creating ideal conditions for virus transmission — yet regulatory focus remains on small farms

A smarter policy would target the real sources — contaminated air, lagoons, and waste — not small farms. Testing, environmental controls, and accountability must come before destroying healthy animals
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8min
October 08, 2025Irregular Sleep Patterns Increase Your Risk of 172 Diseases
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

Eliminating electromagnetic clutter in your bedroom helps your nervous system fully relax, allowing for deeper and more restorative rest
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7min
October 08, 2025'Popping' Knees Are Not a Sign of Early Arthritis, According to New Study
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 reduces strain

Lifestyle strategies like stretching, weight management, and modifying high-impact movements are often more effective than surgery, which is rarely needed for crepitus

Collagen from high-quality supplements or bone broth supports cartilage, tendons, and ligaments, offering an extra layer of protection for long-term knee health
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7min
October 07, 2025Is European Bread Healthier Than American Bread?
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 sugars while enhancing mineral absorption, flavor, and digestibility without chemical shortcuts

Glyphosate residues are more common in U.S. wheat, where the herbicide is sprayed before harvest, disrupting gut microbes and increasing health risks

Choosing or making bread with simple ingredients, like with real sourdough, lets you enjoy loaves that support digestion, provide nourishment, and carry forward traditions of food craftsmanship
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8min
October 07, 2025Disease-Resistant Vegetable Varieties That Keep Your Harvest Strong
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 so you can choose the varieties that match the disease pressures in your region

Combining resistant plants with smart practices — like mulching, crop rotation, and removing infected leaves — further protects your harvest and reduces stress
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8min
October 07, 2025Do Weighted Blankets Really Ease Stress and Anxiety?
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, anxiety, and depression, giving people more energy and better functioning during the day

Real-world hospital studies confirmed that weighted blankets are safe for people under significant stress, with most participants reporting they felt calmer almost immediately after use

While results vary, consistent use of weighted blankets offers a drug-free option to improve both nighttime rest and daytime well-being, especially if you struggle with severe sleep problems or stress
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8min
October 06, 2025The Health Effects of Eating Soursop Fruit and Tea
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 soursop, especially daily use in large amounts, raises your risk of neurological problems, so moderation is key for safety

The safest way to benefit from soursop is to enjoy the fresh fruit or tea a few times per week, always removing the seeds, and combining it with other healthy lifestyle habits for maximum effect
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8min
October 06, 2025Food, Not Lack of Exercise, Fuels Obesity
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 can restore your metabolism by removing vegetable oils, eating the right carbs for your gut health, reducing estrogen and EMF exposure, and avoiding ultraprocessed foods
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8min
October 04, 2025Food, Not Lack of Exercise, Fuels Obesity
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 can restore your metabolism by removing vegetable oils, eating the right carbs for your gut health, reducing estrogen and EMF exposure, and avoiding ultraprocessed foods
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9min
October 04, 2025Is It Safe for You to Eat Essential Oils?
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 value when used sparingly

Other essential oils, such as lavender, eucalyptus, tea tree, rosemary, chamomile, wintergreen, and camphor, are best suited for aromatic or topical use

Whether in food, through scent, or applied to the skin, essential oils support wellness when used with care and intention
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9min

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