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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July 05, 2025The Healing Power of Food: What to Eat When You’re Sick - AI Podcast
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Different symptoms require specific food strategies: hydration comes first during stomach bugs, bland carbs help with upset stomachs, while warm liquids and fiber aid constipation

Bone broth and warm teas help with congestion, while both cold foods and warm soups soothe sore throats. Raw honey acts as a natural cough suppressant

Bone broth offers collagen and amino acids for tissue repair, while garlic provides antiviral and antibacterial effects that reduce cold and flu severity

Coconut water restores lost electrolytes without irritating your stomach, and ginger effectively stops nausea while calming your digestive tract

Eat small, frequent amounts rather than large meals when sick, and use high-water fruits and vegetables like watermelon and cucumbers as hydration alternatives
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July 05, 2025The Hidden Danger Behind Bone Meds and Steroids -AI Podcast
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Medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) is a serious condition where jawbone dies and fails to heal, and it’s been linked to common bone drugs like bisphosphonates and denosumab

A Finnish study found that people taking denosumab were five times more likely to develop MRONJ than those using bisphosphonates, with cancer patients and long-term users at highest risk

Adding corticosteroids to bone drugs significantly worsened outcomes, multiplying the risk of jaw disease by up to six times in some users

MRONJ often begins after dental procedures like extractions, but it also develops in people with gum disease or dentures — even without dental intervention

Preventive dental care, a nutrient-rich diet, and lifestyle habits that support natural bone repair offer your best defense against this disfiguring and painful condition
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8min
July 04, 2025From Stiff to Strong: Reclaiming Hip Mobility at Any Age - AI Podcast
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Sitting too much makes hips tight, causing knee pain, back problems, and poor balance, but simple exercises help fix these issues

Six key moves, like hip circles, knee rotations and bridge lifts, help your hips work properly again and wake up sleeping muscles

Using a foam roller on tight muscles before exercises helps blood flow and loosens stiff areas that develop from sitting all day

Side-to-side movements like side lunges build strength in muscles most people rarely use, improving balance beyond just forward and backward motion

Just 15 minutes of hip exercises daily helps improve how you move, taking pressure off your knees and lower back
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8min
July 04, 2025Tick Bites 101: What to Do and What to Avoid - AI Podcast
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The safest way to remove a tick is with fine-tipped tweezers, gripping it close to your skin and pulling upward slowly without twisting or yanking

Trying to dig out leftover tick parts causes more harm than good; your body will naturally expel them, similar to how it handles a splinter

Using the wrong removal method, such as squeezing a tick or applying petroleum jelly or heat, increases your risk of infection by forcing harmful bacteria into your skin

Prevention starts before you go outside: wearing protective clothing, using natural repellents and performing daily tick checks drastically lowers your risk of disease

Tools like lint rollers, proper tick disposal methods and documenting bites with photos help you stay proactive and avoid complications from tick-borne illnesses
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8min
July 04, 2025The Forgotten Molecule That Could Transform Medicine - AI Podcast
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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)

One of DMSO’s unique properties is its ability to enter through the skin and carry anything it dissolves with it as it rapidly travels throughout the body, greatly enhancing the potency and viability of many pharmaceutical drugs

Because of this, numerous preparations over the years have combined DMSO with a commonly used medication, and in many cases, demonstrated safety and efficacy of the combination to drug regulators

Some of these DMSO combination therapies are able to treat challenging illnesses, such as significant musculoskeletal injuries, antibiotic resistant infections, persistent fungal and viral infections, chemotherapy resistant cancers, and chronic pain

More creative DMSO combinations (which can be produced at home) have been frequently used to successfully treat many challenging conditions (e.g., tinnitus, a wide range of eye issues, cancers, and uncomfortable scars)
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10min
July 03, 2025Heart Risks After a Hysterectomy: What You Should Know - AI Podcast
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Hysterectomy is often performed for various gynecologic conditions, yet research shows it significantly alters long-term cardiovascular health, especially when done before age 50 or with ovary removal

Data from the Nurses’ Health Studies show hysterectomy raises the risk of heart disease and stroke, even with estrogen therapy, particularly for women undergoing surgery before menopause

A major Korean study confirmed that hysterectomy increases stroke risk across all surgical types, suggesting the uterus itself plays a protective role in cardiovascular health, independent of hormone status

Hysterectomy may eventually lead to unopposed estrogen activity. Even with normal blood estrogen levels, tissue-level estrogen remains active, which gradually impairs mitochondrial function, metabolism, and overall health

Take control of your hormonal balance post-hysterectomy by avoiding vegetable oils, limiting exposure to endocrine disruptors, and considering natural progesterone to counter unopposed estrogen activity
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9min
July 03, 2025Unlock Hidden Strength with Dead Hangs - AI Podcast
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Dead hangs rebuild your tendons and ligaments faster than most workouts, helping prevent injury and improving joint stability with minimal time and equipment

Starting with simple bodyweight hangs trains your nervous system to engage stabilizer muscles that improve posture, grip strength and shoulder control

Thick bar grips and towel wraps activate more muscles without adding weight, making your hands stronger while reducing the risk of pain or skin tears

Weighted dead hangs offer powerful tendon remodeling but should only be added after you can safely hang for 60 to 90 seconds with correct form

Practicing short, consistent hangs throughout the day builds full-body strength and resilience without burnout, especially when combined with wrist and grip-specific movements
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8min
July 03, 2025Strawberries for Your Heart: The Power of Fisetin - AI Podcast
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Fisetin, naturally found in strawberries, apples, and onions, prevents artery stiffness by halting harmful calcium buildup in blood vessels

Regular consumption of fisetin-rich foods significantly reduces inflammation and oxidative stress, effectively lowering your risk of heart disease and stroke

Fisetin enhances your body's natural defenses by activating enzymes that switch off dangerous signals responsible for arterial calcification

Eliminating ultraprocessed foods from your diet protects your arteries from chronic inflammation and metabolic damage

Daily physical activity and targeted carbohydrate intake help maintain healthy insulin levels, which is essential for preserving flexible arteries and good cardiovascular health
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9min
July 02, 2025The Hidden Dangers of Heavy Metals in Childhood - AI Podcast
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Heavy metal exposure in children disrupts gut microbiome balance, affecting digestion, immune function and mental health from everyday sources like food packaging and cookware

Research shows children with elevated metal levels had reduced beneficial bacteria and altered microbial function, with 490 different metabolic pathways affected by metal concentrations

A specific combination of prenatal metal exposure (high zinc, low cobalt) and gut bacteria was linked to depression scores 15.4% higher in children

Metal-microbe interactions create a two-step mechanism where toxic exposure first alters gut bacteria, which then interfere with mood-regulating chemicals and immune balance

Simple household changes like filtering water, avoiding aluminum cookware, eliminating secondhand smoke exposure and choosing whole foods help significantly reduce children's toxic metal burden
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9min
July 02, 2025Is Apple Cider Vinegar Worth the Hype? - AI Podcast
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Apple cider vinegar (ACV) supports digestion, blood sugar balance, and satiety by slowing gastric emptying and stabilizing your energy after meals

Just 1 tablespoon daily, diluted in water, helped participants lose weight, shrink waistlines, and eliminate digestive symptoms in under 30 days, according to a recent study

ACV’s active compound, acetic acid, improves insulin sensitivity and reduces fat formation by helping the body burn glucose more efficiently and store less fat after meals

ACV also works topically and around the home. Use it to treat dandruff, reduce nasal congestion, sanitize toothbrushes, and soothe bloating, acid reflux, or minor infections

Consuming undiluted vinegar can damage your teeth and esophagus, and combining it with medications like insulin or diuretics can dangerously lower potassium levels — here are some tips to help you use ACV safely
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