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 1,382 episodes available.

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May 01, 2025Is "Normal" B12 Enough? New Insights for Brain Health - AI Podcast
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Research suggests "normal" vitamin B12 levels are insufficient for optimal brain health, especially in older adults, despite being above the standard medical threshold

Vitamin B12 helps your nerves work well by protecting them with a special coating, allowing brain messages to travel quickly and clearly

A study of healthy older adults showed that lower B12 levels, even within the "normal" range, were linked to slower thinking and brain signals

Signs of low B12 include brain fog, memory issues, tingling in hands and feet, and mood swings; these symptoms often develop gradually

Rich sources of B12 include grass fed meat, eggs and dairy; supplementation is often necessary for vegans, older adults or those taking certain medications like metformin
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8min
May 01, 2025Arthritis Relief: The Power of Essential Oils - AI Podcast
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Essential oils like ginger, lavender and frankincense have natural anti-inflammatory properties that reduce joint pain and stiffness when used consistently

Daily essential oil use through massage, aromatherapy or baths supports your arthritis care routine and helps improve quality of life over time

Regular use of essential oils like ginger, peppermint and eucalyptus targets inflammation, improves blood flow and supports joint healing

A four-week essential oil plan helps you gradually introduce safe, effective habits for pain relief — starting with patch tests and ending with custom essential oil blends

Powerful oil combinations like ginger-turmeric-frankincense or lavender-clary sage-marjoram provide extra relief, particularly when matched to your specific pain type
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9min
May 01, 2025Fight Multiple Sclerosis With Vitamin D - AI Podcast
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Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune condition attacking myelin in the central nervous system. Symptoms vary based on nerve damage location and often begin as clinically isolated syndrome (CIS)

Low vitamin D is consistently linked to higher MS risk, with people living closer to the equator having lower MS rates due to greater sun exposure

A 2025 clinical trial showed that high-dose vitamin D delayed MS progression in CIS patients, doubling time before new disease activity appeared compared to placebo

Vitamin D stimulates myelin-rebuilding cells, boosts neurotrophins, reprograms microglia from inflammatory to healing states, and protects the blood-brain barrier

Optimal vitamin D levels (60 to 80 ng/mL) can be maintained through sensible sun exposure or D3 supplementation, with regular testing recommended to adjust intake accordingly
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10min
April 30, 2025Brain Swelling, Vision Loss, and More: The Dangers of Puberty Blockers - AI Podcast
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FDA failed to prioritize over 70,000 adverse event reports related to puberty-blocking drugs, raising concerns about regulatory oversight of these medications

Side effects from puberty blockers range from headaches to serious conditions like brain swelling and vision loss

Puberty blockers disrupt normal development, causing long-term harm to physical development and psychological health in children

The FDA's handling of puberty blockers demonstrates inconsistent regulatory standards and inadequate public warnings about significant risks

The safety of puberty blockers and other gender-affirming care has not been established, and parents should research risks before making decisions
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10min
April 30, 2025Toxic Laundry: What Dryer Sheets Are Doing to Your Body - AI Podcast
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Dryer sheets emit toxic chemicals like benzene and acetaldehyde, which pose cancer risks, irritate skin, disrupt hormones and harm brain health through inhalation or direct contact

Synthetic fragrances in dryer sheets trigger allergic reactions, asthma and neurological symptoms like brain fog, especially in those with chemical sensitivities or underlying health conditions

Dryer sheets leave behind residue that clogs lint screens, damages sensors, reduces efficiency and even increases the risk of dryer fires if not properly cleaned

These products also degrade clothing, especially towels and athletic wear, by coating fabrics with a waxy film that reduces absorbency and impairs moisture-wicking properties

Safer alternatives include organic wool dryer balls, white vinegar with essential oils, aluminum foil balls, air-drying and fragrance-free detergents to protect your health and home
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8min
April 30, 2025The EPA Banned a Dangerous Chemical — Then Politics Got Involved - AI Podcast
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Although the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized a full ban on trichloroethylene (TCE) in December 2024, corporate lobbying and political efforts are now trying to overturn it and keep the chemical in use

TCE contaminates air, water, and soil near industrial sites, dry cleaners, and military bases, posing serious risks to families, workers, and vulnerable communities across the country

Independent researchers and studies conducted by the EPA confirm that TCE raises the risk of cancer, organ damage, and heart defects in babies; it's also one of the most potent triggers of Parkinson's disease

Legal challenges and executive orders have stalled the ban's implementation, leaving workers unprotected and prolonging unsafe exposure in industrial and commercial settings

A landmark scientific review reveals that TCE disrupts energy production in your brain cells, triggering long-term inflammation and causing neuron death in the exact region linked to Parkinson's, underscoring the urgent need to reduce exposure
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11min
April 29, 2025The Decline of Physical Health in the Modern Age - AI Podcast
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Historical disease patterns show a shift from infectious illnesses to chronic diseases. Conditions like heart disease, cancer and autoimmune disorders have become increasingly prevalent in modern times

Despite longer lifespans from medical advances, the quality of life has declined as modern medicine focuses on managing symptoms rather than addressing the root causes of chronic disease

Past generations maintained physical resilience through daily manual labor and movement, whereas modern sedentary lifestyles have contributed to earlier onset of mobility issues and frailty

Traditional diets consisted of fresh, unprocessed, seasonal foods from local sources, without artificial additives or preservatives; foods provided complete nutrition through whole ingredients and traditional preparation methods

Reclaiming health requires rejecting modern habits that prioritize convenience at the cost of your health and returning to fundamental principles — nutrient-dense food, regular movement and minimizing exposure to environmental toxins
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9min
April 29, 2025Creatine: The Unexpected Heart Hero - AI Podcast
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Creatine made arteries more flexible in older adults after just four weeks, improving blood flow and heart health without any exercise or diet changes

After 28 days of taking creatine, high blood sugar levels dropped to healthier ranges and harmful blood fats decreased significantly

Creatine helps blood vessels work better by providing energy to cells and supporting the production of nitric oxide that keeps arteries healthy

In just one week, arteries became less stiff with creatine use, and blood pressure began showing signs of improvement

People who don't eat meat may need creatine supplements since animal foods are the main dietary source, and your body make only about 1 to 2 grams per day
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10min
April 29, 2025Lab-Grown Milk Is Coming—Are You Ready? - AI Podcast
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Lab-grown "UnReal Milk" is being developed by Brown Foods using mammalian cells in bioreactors. It's marketed as environmentally friendly despite lacking comprehensive safety testing

Other companies like Perfect Day are creating synthetic dairy alternatives that also lack long-term safety data while making questionable environmental claims

Raw milk from grass fed cows contains essential nutrients like C15:0 fat that support mitochondrial health, diabetes prevention, and weight management not found in synthetic alternatives

The push for lab-made food isn't about providing options but replacing traditional food sources, thus removing consumer control over what they consume

Take control of your health by buying from local farms, avoiding lab-grown foods, understanding ingredients, supporting real food with purchasing power, and advocating for food freedom policies
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11min
April 28, 2025Iron and the Stroke Crisis: A Hidden Catalyst for Brain Damage - AI Podcast
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Ischemic strokes block blood flow to brain cells, causing damage through three distinct cell death mechanisms, with iron overload playing a key role

Excess iron accumulation during strokes accelerates cell death, functioning like "gasoline on a fire" and worsening brain damage significantly

New research shows targeting iron-related cell death could lead to better stroke treatments that protect more brain cells from damage

A simple blood test called serum ferritin measures your iron stores. Keeping levels below 100 ng/mL, ideally between 20 and 40 ng/mL, helps protect your brain

Regular blood donation (two to four times yearly) is an effective strategy to manage iron levels and reduce stroke risk and severity
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12min

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