Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health

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What Different Types of Coughs Say About Your Health
A cough isn't just a symptom — it's your body's built-in alarm system, warning you about irritation, infection, or hidden lung problems that need attention Different types of coughs — dry, wet, tickly, or chronic — reveal unique clues about your health, helping you identify whether you're dealing with allergies, pollution, or something more serious Air pollution, smoke, and chemical exposure age your lungs faster, reduce breathing capacity, and trigger chronic coughs even in nonsmokers, but removing these irritants allows your lungs to heal Nebulized hydrogen peroxide offers a powerful, research-backed way to stop viral respiratory infections at the source, often improving symptoms within hours when used early and correctly Natural remedies such as raw honey, steam inhalation, and hydration support your body's healing process better than cough syrups, which suppress the reflex your lungs need to clear infection
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Rhythmic Yoga Breathing Trains Your Brain to Relax and Focus
Rhythmic breathing techniques like Sudarshan Kriya Yoga (SKY) create measurable changes in brain activity that mirror deep relaxation and meditative awareness while keeping you fully awake and alert EEG scans show that SKY breathing increases theta and delta brain waves — patterns linked to restorative rest and emotional balance — while reducing alpha waves tied to sensory distraction and stress These brain shifts demonstrate how controlled breathing helps your nervous system move from "fight-or-flight" stress to a calm, parasympathetic state, supporting focus, better sleep, and improved mood Even beginners experience these benefits, as rhythmic breathing immediately quiets your brain's background "noise," promoting mental clarity, energy conservation, and emotional stability Practicing rhythmic breathing for just 10 to 20 minutes a day trains your brain to enter relaxation faster, giving you a free tool to manage anxiety, sharpen focus, and restore balance anytime you need it
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DMSO — The Remarkable Compound That Heals the Eye from the Inside Out
DMSO is an "umbrella remedy" capable of treating a wide range of challenging ailments. It has a unique affinity for the eyes, resulting in DMSO frequently treating a wide range of visual disorders that frequently cannot be treated with conventional therapeutic options — including blindness DMSO's potent anti-inflammatory properties allow it to treat a variety of challenging inflammatory eye conditions throughout the eye, including uveitis, iridocyclitis, and iritis, along with releasing the troublesome adhesions (synechia) associated with them DMSO's ability to restore fluid circulation and protect compromised nerves allows it to rapidly reduce intraocular pressure and protect the optic nerves of glaucoma patients DMSO's unique ability to stabilize proteins and solubilize misfolded ones allows it to eliminate a variety of pathologic protein deposits in the eyes, such as floaters and cataracts. Likewise, users often report that their eyes become much sharper and clearer as less obvious deposits are eliminated DMSO's ability to normalize the shape of the eyes also frequently results in users reporting their eyes regain the ability to focus and glasses no longer being needed (particularly for nearsightedness). This article will review how DMSO can treat these conditions and how those healing properties allow it to treat many other challenging eye conditions, such as eye strain, dry eyes, vision loss, and macular degeneration
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Breakthrough Blood Test Achieves 96% Accuracy for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
A groundbreaking blood test identified myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) with up to 96% accuracy, using 3D genomic mapping to detect immune and metabolic disruptions in blood cells ME/CFS, a chronic, multisystem illness that can devastate daily life, affects an estimated 17 to 24 million people worldwide Research points to the gut-brain-immune axis as a key driver, linking post-infectious inflammation, leaky gut, and microbial imbalance Excess serotonin activity, often triggered by SSRIs, may worsen fatigue by slowing cellular energy production and increasing inflammation True recovery means restoring balance: calming the nervous system, repairing the gut, cutting inflammatory seed oils from the diet, and rebuilding cellular energy so the body can heal itself
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Stressed? It Could Be a Sign You're Not Drinking Enough Water
Researchers from Liverpool John Moores University found that drinking less than 1.5 liters of water daily raised stress hormones by 50%, suggesting that dehydration can add to your stress load When you're dehydrated, hormones like vasopressin quietly kick in, signaling stress and triggering cortisol Signs of dehydration go beyond thirst. Fatigue, headaches, sugar cravings, and dry skin are your body's early warning signs that it's running low on water and energy It's also possible to drink too much water. Overhydrating dilutes minerals like sodium, causing fatigue, confusion, or nausea Aside from drinking when you're thirsty, you can stay hydrated by consuming water-rich foods like watermelon. Adding a pinch of salt and a splash of lemon or organic juice to plain water helps improve electrolyte absorption
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