Crave, Eat, Repeat: How Processed Foods Rewire Your Brain - AI Podcast
Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health
Release Date: 05/14/2025
The Link Between Snacking and Stunted Growth - AI Podcast
Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health
Story at-a-glance Research shows constant snacking disrupts children's growth hormone rhythms, reducing bone development by up to 17% compared to structured mealtimes Regular meals trigger natural surges of growth hormone that strengthen bones, while grazing produces flat, ineffective hormone levels In studies with both rats and humans, those eating structured meals had three times more growth hormone bursts compared to those snacking continuously The body's hunger hormone (ghrelin) works properly with scheduled meals, helping trigger growth hormone release essential for skeletal development...
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The Overlooked Cancer Cure the Medical Establishment Forgot - AI Podcast
Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health
Story at-a-glance Dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) is a potent compound known for treating a wide range of "incurable" musculoskeletal, neurological, infectious, and autoimmune conditions due to its unique properties DMSO properties also transform cancer care as it causes cells to stop being cancerous, significantly increases the potency of many cancer treatments (hence improving their safety and efficacy,) and protects normal tissue from their toxicity Many natural treatments are also dramatically more effective once mixed with DMSO. Hematoxylin, a common pathology dye, when mixed with DMSO is an...
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Slow Down! Why Your Fast Eating Habit Might Be Hurting You - AI Podcast
Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health
Story at-a-glance Research shows eating slower increases meal length through more chews and bites, not by changing chewing tempo; this gives your brain more time to register fullness signals The study found following a slow rhythm of 40 beats per minute while eating significantly extended meal length by 47 seconds, adding 29 more chews and almost five more bites Taking smaller bites, using smaller utensils and choosing whole foods that require more chewing naturally extends your mealtime without requiring conscious effort Putting your fork down between bites creates natural pauses that allow...
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Protect Your Brain from Cognitive Decline With Vitamin K2 - AI Podcast
Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health
Story at-a-glance Low vitamin K intake damages brain function and memory by reducing brain cell growth and increasing inflammation, especially in the brain region responsible for learning and memory Vitamin K2 is important for directing calcium to bones instead of arteries, supporting brain health and reducing inflammation, but most Western diets lack sufficient K2 In a study, mice fed a diet low in vitamin K showed significantly poorer performance in memory tests and had fewer new brain cells forming in key cognitive areas Good sources of vitamin K2 include grass-fed animal products (egg...
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Lupus Lifestyle Fix: What Works, What Doesn’t, and Why - AI Podcast
Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health
Story at-a-glance Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease that most often affects your skin, joints, kidneys and heart Lupus causes inflammation and a wide range of symptoms such as fatigue, joint pain, skin rashes and fever Lupus can affect connective tissues in the body, which are largely composed of collagen Inadequate vitamin D levels are common in people with systemic lupus Addressing cellular energy deficiency and estrogen dominance may help you overcome and manage lupus
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4 Lifestyle Shifts for Lower Cholesterol and Better Heal- AI Podcast
Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health
Story at-a-glance Nearly 40 million Americans take statins daily, yet these drugs don’t fix the root cause of high cholesterol and often cause serious side effects like muscle pain and insulin resistance Dr. Adriana Quinones-Camacho, a cardiologist at NYU Langone Health, recommends lifestyle changes — like eating clean fats, exercising, and losing weight — as first-line treatments before resorting to risky cholesterol-lowering medications Eliminating processed seed oils and consuming whole-food omega-3s from fatty fish (in optimal amounts) will help improve your lipid profile and...
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Quiet Your Mind, Sleep Soundly: The Cognitive Shuffling Solution - AI Podcast
Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health
Story at-a-glance Cognitive shuffling helps transition your mind to sleep by mimicking your brain's natural shift from focused thinking to random, dreamlike patterns Instead of trying to clear your mind, choose a simple word and think of other words starting with each letter to gently redirect overthinking The technique works by providing just enough mental distraction without stimulation, making it ideal for people with racing bedtime thoughts Adding visualization and coordinated breathing enhances the effectiveness by engaging your senses and activating your body's relaxation response With...
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Fermented Dairy: The Unsung Hero in Osteoporosis Prevention - AI Podcast
Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health
Story at-a-glance Fermented dairy like kefir helps rebuild bone by boosting osteocalcin and lowering bone breakdown markers, which results in stronger bones The probiotics in fermented dairy actively balance bone-building and bone-resorbing cells, helping prevent and even reverse the progression of osteoporosis Research shows that regular kefir consumption increased hip bone density by 5.5% in just six months, offering real gains in areas most vulnerable to life-altering fractures Beneficial bacteria in fermented dairy lower inflammation and oxidative stress, which are two hidden drivers of...
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Crave, Eat, Repeat: How Processed Foods Rewire Your Brain - AI Podcast
Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health
Story at-a-glance Just five days of ultraprocessed food consumption disrupts brain insulin function and appetite regulation, even without weight gain or blood sugar changes Brain scans revealed damage persisted after returning to a normal diet and affected memory, decision-making and reward centers similarly to patterns seen in obesity Environmental cues like food marketing, smells and packaging train your brain to eat regardless of actual hunger, overriding natural satiety signals Ultraprocessed foods trigger dopamine pathways similar to addictive drugs, creating cravings even when you no...
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The Natural Approach to Sinusitis Recovery - AI Podcast
Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health
Story at-a-glance Sinusitis affects 31 million Americans annually, with many seeking treatments that cause side effects. Natural remedies will address the inflammation and provide relief without the adverse effects of pharmaceuticals Your sinuses are eight cavities located in your head that filter and humidify the air you inhale, removing irritants and providing protection from head impacts Effective home remedies include saline nasal irrigation, steam therapy, staying hydrated, warm compresses, reducing mold exposure, sleeping at an elevated angle, and using humidifiers Anti-inflammatory...
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- Just five days of ultraprocessed food consumption disrupts brain insulin function and appetite regulation, even without weight gain or blood sugar changes
- Brain scans revealed damage persisted after returning to a normal diet and affected memory, decision-making and reward centers similarly to patterns seen in obesity
- Environmental cues like food marketing, smells and packaging train your brain to eat regardless of actual hunger, overriding natural satiety signals
- Ultraprocessed foods trigger dopamine pathways similar to addictive drugs, creating cravings even when you no longer enjoy the food
- Reclaiming healthy eating patterns requires removing ultraprocessed foods, eating whole foods mindfully and incorporating daily movement to regulate appetite