DMSO — The Forgotten Remedy Revolutionizing Eye Healing
Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health
Release Date: 11/14/2025
Dipeptides and Tripeptides: The Emerging Frontier of Collagen Science
Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health
Standard collagen supplements get broken down to individual amino acids during digestion, but specific di- and tripeptides resist digestive enzymes, enter your bloodstream intact, and may act as signaling molecules that stimulate collagen production, fibroblast activity, and hyaluronic acid synthesis German company Gelita produces target-specific bioactive collagen peptide formulations for joints, skin, and bone, each backed by randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trials The Japanese company Nitta Gelatin first identified these key bioactive dipeptides from within the collagen peptide...
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Just Like Cigarettes, Vaping Likely Causes Cancer, Major Study Finds
Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health
A 2026 scientific review concludes vaping is likely to cause lung and oral cancer, shifting the conversation from uncertainty to clear concern The damage from vaping starts at the cellular level, where DNA injury, oxidative stress and inflammation build long before symptoms appear E-cigarette aerosol contains a mix of cancer-linked chemicals, including nitrosamines, toxic gases and metals released from the device itself Using both cigarettes and vaping products at the same time dramatically increases your lung cancer risk instead of reducing harm Eliminating vaping exposure, improving...
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The Foods You're Eating Could Be the Source of Your Urinary Tract Infection
Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health
About 10.5 million Americans visit doctors annually for urinary tract infections (UTIs), and global cases rose 66% from 1990 to 2021, totaling 4.49 billion infections worldwide Research found that 18% of UTIs in Southern California came from animal-derived E. coli, with turkey (82%) and chicken (58%) showing the highest contamination rates Contaminated drinking water is an overlooked UTI source, as uropathogenic E. coli strains have been detected in water systems but rarely monitored for urinary infections High-poverty neighborhoods experienced 21.5% zoonotic UTI rates, suggesting limited...
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Is Fiber the New Protein? The Surprising Health Benefits of the Latest Wellness Trend
Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health
Fiber has replaced protein as the latest wellness obsession, driven by social media trends, food industry marketing and growing concern over gut and metabolic health Most adults still consume far less fiber than recommended, a gap linked to digestive problems, unstable energy, blood sugar issues and higher chronic disease risk Fiber improves digestion, heart health, mood and brain function only when the gut environment is healthy, which explains why some people feel better while others feel worse when they increase intake Adding fiber too quickly or relying on fiber added to ultraprocessed...
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CDC Adjusts Childhood Vaccine Guidelines — Here's What's Changing
Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health
Federal health officials have reduced the number of vaccines routinely recommended for all U.S. children from 17 to 11, giving parents more room to make individualized decisions based on their child’s specific health needs and risk factors Several vaccines previously advised for every child are now categorized for high-risk groups or shared decision-making, allowing families to have more meaningful conversations with their providers The updated schedule follows a global review showing the U.S. recommended more childhood vaccines and doses than other developed nations, even though countries...
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Can Humidifiers Help Ease Your Skin Problems During Winter?
Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health
Winter itch happens when cold air outside and heating systems inside strip moisture from your environment, causing your skin, sinuses, and sleep to suffer An article featured in The New York Times reported that humidifiers can help ease symptoms like chapped skin, nasal dryness, and poor sleep; however, they still have limitations Keep in mind that not all humidifier models work the same. If you’re hoping to ease dryness or breathe easier, the details matter — from the size of your space to how easy it is to clean Ultrasonic humidifiers may offer added benefits like quieter operation and...
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How Butyrate Fuels GLP-1 — Your Gut’s Built-In Weight Management System
Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health
Butyrate is a short-chain fatty acid (SCFA) produced when gut bacteria ferment dietary fiber. It serves as the primary fuel for colon cells, including L-cells that produce GLP-1 When your gut produces enough butyrate, natural GLP-1 secretion works properly, supporting appetite control, insulin sensitivity, and weight regulation This butyrate-driven GLP-1 pathway represents your body’s built-in weight management system. My new book, “Weight Loss Cure; Melt Fat Naturally With Your Own GLP-1,” provides a step-by-step plan to rebuild butyrate production, restore natural GLP-1 signaling, and...
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Low Vitamin D Levels Raise Risk of Hospitalization for Respiratory Tract Infections
Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health
Severe vitamin D deficiency is linked to a sharply higher risk of hospitalization for respiratory infections such as bronchitis and pneumonia, turning common illnesses into serious medical events Adults with the lowest vitamin D levels face worse outcomes after pneumonia, including a much higher risk of dying months after hospital discharge, even when initial illness appears mild Higher vitamin D levels are associated with fewer everyday respiratory infections like colds and flu, reducing how often illness disrupts work, sleep, and daily life Vitamin D deficiency is widespread, often silent,...
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Why Weight Loss Stalls When Your Cells Are Starving for the Wrong Fuel
Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health
My new book, “The Weight Loss Cure,” offers a step-by-step guide to rebuilding your gut ecosystem so you can restore your body’s natural weight-control system — no injections required Your gut produces the same GLP-1 hormone that weight-loss drugs like Ozempic mimic, meaning your body already has the natural machinery for appetite control and fat burning Damage from seed oils and low-fiber diets weakens your gut barrier, disrupts GLP-1 signaling, and causes inflammation that blocks weight loss A key gut bacterium called Akkermansia muciniphila helps repair your gut lining, balance...
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The Hidden Role of Bacteria in the Formation of Kidney Stones
Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health
Kidney stones form when minerals in urine crystallize and clump together. Among all types, calcium oxalate stones are the most common Calcium oxalate stones were long thought to result solely from physical and chemical processes, but a recent study found that bacteria are embedded inside them These bacteria form dense biofilms within the stone, creating sticky structures that give crystals more places to attach, helping the stone form and grow A separate study showed that kidneys host their own microbiome, where certain bacteria promote stone formation while others help limit crystal growth...
info_outline- 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)
- DMSO has a unique affinity for the eyes, resulting in it (often spontaneously) treating a wide range of visual disorders that frequently cannot be treated with conventional therapeutic options — including blindness
- DMSO’s ability to heal the skin, moisten tissue, and relax muscles makes it excellent for reducing eye strain. It helps heal a variety of challenging conditions around the eyes, such as blepharitis, styes, psoriasis, burns, bags under the eyes, and eye twitches
- DMSO’s anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties allow it to treat a variety of infections and inflammatory conditions damaging the surface of the eyes (e.g., shingles or keratitis), in many cases facilitating a complete recovery of the eye
- DMSO’s ability to heal tissue from injury also allows it to heal damaged eyes, which in many cases would otherwise require the eye to be removed. This article will review how DMSO is able to treat these conditions and how those healing properties allow it to treat many other challenging eye conditions, such as vision loss, macular degeneration, cataracts, and floaters