Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health

Updated: 06 Oct 2025 • 942 episodes
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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 fun

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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 mea

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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 mea

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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

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Type 2 diabetes directly damages your heart’s ability to make energy, leaving you more vulnerable to fatigue, swelling, and heart failure Human heart tissue studies show that mitochondria — the power plants of your cells — lose key components in diabetic hearts, forcing the heart to beat with less fuel Fat and sugar me

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Weighted stretching combines mobility and strength training, making your joints more stable and flexible at the same time Even very light weights, such as 1 to 2 pounds, are enough to activate stabilizing muscles and expand your range of motion Holding stretches under load for 20 to 30 seconds creates lasting improveme

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