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Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health

Mar 18, 2025

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  • Our ancestors consumed large quantities of bread (up to 16 pounds weekly for men and 8 pounds for women in the 1880s) without widespread digestive issues seen today. Pre-harvest desiccation with glyphosate (increased 400% in two decades) leaves residues in wheat products that may disrupt...


Mar 18, 2025

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  • Oral diseases now affect 3.5 billion people worldwide, making them the most widespread health conditions, yet many overlook their link to serious diseases
  • Poor oral hygiene contributes to chronic inflammation, increasing the risk of stroke and atrial fibrillation, but simple habits like...


Mar 18, 2025

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  • Aspartame triggers unnatural insulin spikes by stimulating the vagus nerve, leading to metabolic dysfunction and increased fat storage
  • Research shows that aspartame-driven insulin surges fuel chronic inflammation in blood vessels, accelerating the progression of atherosclerosis and heart disease


Mar 17, 2025

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  • Iron plays essential roles in brain function, helping transport oxygen and create neurotransmitters, but if excess iron accumulates in brain tissue, it disrupts normal cellular processes
  • Research shows higher iron levels in Alzheimer's patients' brains correlate with cognitive decline severity,...


Mar 17, 2025

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  • Rising incidence of early-onset colorectal cancer is linked to changes in the gut microbiome, with specific bacterial strains producing mutagenic chemicals that contribute to cancer risk
  • Global studies are underway to identify mutational signatures associated with gut bacteria, highlighting the...