Best Mercola Podcasts (2026)

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A Hidden Breathing Problem May Help Explain Chronic Fatigue's Exhaustion 7:43

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In a recent study, 71% of chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) patients tested had abnormal breathing patterns like hyperventilation or dysfunctional breathing, which were not seen in healthy controls Dysfunctional breathing was found in 42% of ME/CFS participants, leading to erratic, inefficient breathing during exertion, often without the person rea…

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Asa's Top Health Food 8:04

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Longevity, Success, Healthy Living, and Nutrition Made Simple Join Our Health Club Community FREE https://www.drasa.com/health-club Visit Us At Our Health Club Retreats https://www.drasa.com/retreats/ It's Dr. Asa Here... Ask Me Your Question! Text Me: 407-255-7076 Call Me: 888-283-7272By Dr. Asa Andrew

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Could the Shape of Your Behind Reveal a Hidden Health Risk? 7:37

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Americans spend about nine hours sitting and nearly five hours on their phones daily, contributing to a sedentary way of life In a featured study presented at the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), researchers found that muscle shape, not size, may reveal early metabolic changes and even signal disease risk The World Health Organization …

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High Ultraprocessed Food Intake Linked to Lower DNA Methylation 7:31

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Ultraprocessed foods alter DNA methylation patterns, silencing protective genes and activating harmful ones, creating cellular dysfunction that begins before visible health problems appear in both adults and children A study of 30 adult women revealed those consuming 45% of their daily calories as ultraprocessed foods showed hypomethylation in 80 g…

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Sound Therapy Shows Promise in Managing Tinnitus 7:51

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Tinnitus isn't just a ringing in your ears — it can interfere with memory, mood, and sleep, affecting your overall well-being when left unmanaged A Phase II clinical trial found that low-intensity sound therapy (LINTS) can reduce tinnitus symptoms without blocking out real-world sounds, helping the brain tune out the ringing naturally Sound therapy…

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Butyrate — Fueling a Normal Gut Environment and Supporting Energy Production 8:29

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Butyrate is an essential short-chain fatty acid (SCFA) that fuels colon cells, supports gut barrier function and promotes a balanced microbiome. Colon cells rely on butyrate for up to 80% of their energy needs, helping maintain normal gut function and a healthy intestinal lining Your gut bacteria produce butyrate by fermenting fiber from whole food…

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How to Increase Oxygen Levels 9:13

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Longevity, Success, Healthy Living, and Nutrition Made Simple Join Our Health Club Community FREE https://www.drasa.com/health-club Visit Us At Our Health Club Retreats https://www.drasa.com/retreats/ It's Dr. Asa Here... Ask Me Your Question! Text Me: 407-255-7076 Call Me: 888-283-7272By Dr. Asa Andrew

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Episode 889: Welcome to 2026 1:07:22

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Gen Z men are moving away from MAGA in droves, polls show | The Independent The Worst Thing About Elon Musk Is That He Got Away With All of It | The New Republic Could the feds throw you in jail for merely filming ICE immigration raids? An HIV expert at the CDC was asked to scrub data on trans people. He quit instead. - LGBTQ Nation Congress looks …

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Stress and the Bowels of Children 8:07

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Longevity, Success, Healthy Living, and Nutrition Made Simple Join Our Health Club Community FREE https://www.drasa.com/health-club Visit Us At Our Health Club Retreats https://www.drasa.com/retreats/ It's Dr. Asa Here... Ask Me Your Question! Text Me: 407-255-7076 Call Me: 888-283-7272By Dr. Asa Andrew

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Just 2 Cigarettes a Day Linked to 50% Higher Heart Disease Risk, Study Says 8:52

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A groundbreaking study of over 300,000 adults found that smoking just two to five cigarettes daily raises your risk of heart failure by 50% and death by 60% They also found that dropping from 20 cigarettes to two per day did not produce a proportional drop in danger, concluding that there is no safe limit when it comes to smoking Smoking damages ne…

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Seeing Truth in the Age of Information Overload 7:45

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Information overload crisis — Today's endless data flood overwhelms the mind, triggering instability and reliance on simplistic narratives — ancient meditation practices build the inner stability needed to navigate this chaos clearly Filters create reality — The mind adopts filters to simplify reality into something the conscious mind can process, …

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Eye Washing Offers Relief from Hay Fever Eye Irritation 7:26

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Eye washing with preservative-free sterile saline removes pollen from the eye surface, easing itching, tearing, and redness throughout the allergy season People who wash their eyes experience steadier symptom control, more symptom-free days, and better daily comfort compared to those who do not Younger allergy sufferers use eyewash more often than …

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668: Uninsured Edition 1:15:00

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In this week’s episode, Catholics still haven’t met their kid diddling deductible, we have a jance dance revolution party on the graves of our enemies, and Tom and Cecil will be here to see if we were gonna finish that. --- To make a per episode donation at Patreon.com, click here: http://www.patreon.com/ScathingAtheist To buy our book, click here:…

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Your Body Can Repair, Regenerate, and Recover 37:11

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Longevity, Success, Healthy Living, and Nutrition Made Simple Join Our Health Club Community FREE https://www.drasa.com/health-club Visit Us At Our Health Club Retreats https://www.drasa.com/retreats/ It's Dr. Asa Here... Ask Me Your Question! Text Me: 407-255-7076 Call Me: 888-283-7272By Dr. Asa Andrew

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Can Menopause Be Reversed? 8:48

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Emerging research shows that human egg cells resist mitochondrial aging, challenging the idea that menopause is irreversible Scientists have successfully reactivated dormant ovarian follicles in women with premature ovarian insufficiency using stem cell strategies and metabolic interventions Mitochondrial health, not egg depletion, may be the key t…

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Reducing Social Media Use for Just a Week Can Improve Mental Health 7:13

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A new JAMA Network Open study found that cutting down social media use to roughly 30 minutes per day had measurable effects on mental health, reducing anxiety by about 16%, depression by about 25%, and insomnia symptoms by 15% Loneliness scores did not change much, which shows that social media can be a lifeline for connection as well as a source o…

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FDA Takes Action to Restrict Fluoride Supplements for Children 7:42

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Fluoridated water has shaped U.S. dental policy since the 1940s, when officials began adding fluoride to public water supplies in an effort to reduce childhood cavities.1 As of 2022, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that 72.3% of Americans on community water systems (about 62.8% of the entire population) received f…

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563 What Every Parent Wants & How To Achieve It: Resilient Kids With Flourishing Mental Health, Confidence, & Innovative Critical Thinking, That Can Bounce Back From Failure & Learn From Life, Krystal ... 2:16:22

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You Did This to You 12:19

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Longevity, Success, Healthy Living, and Nutrition Made Simple Join Our Health Club Community FREE https://www.drasa.com/health-club Visit Us At Our Health Club Retreats https://www.drasa.com/retreats/ It's Dr. Asa Here... Ask Me Your Question! Text Me: 407-255-7076 Call Me: 888-283-7272By Dr. Asa Andrew

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Your Gut Nervous System Helps Regulate Intestinal Barrier and Allergy Risk 7:30

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Your gut's nervous system directly influences whether you tolerate foods or react to them, making it a key factor in food sensitivities and allergy risk A tiny nerve messenger called the vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP) tells your gut stem cells how to rebuild the intestinal lining; when VIP drops, your gut produces too many tuft cells that trig…

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How Genetics Affects Men's Risk of Erectile Dysfunction 8:39

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About 24.2% of U.S. men today screen positive for erectile dysfunction (ED), while global rates range from 3% to 76.5%, showing it's a common health problem that affects men of all ages A 2025 study in the American Journal of Clinical and Experimental Urology found that ED is influenced by genes that also raise risk for obesity, diabetes, heart dis…

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Nearly 1 in 5 Urinary Tract Infections Linked to Contaminated Meat, Study Finds 7:44

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Nearly 1 in 5 urinary tract infections (UTIs) are caused by E. coli strains that originated in contaminated meat, confirming what earlier research has shown Poultry is the main source of these dangerous bacteria, with chicken and turkey accounting for more than 74% of meat-linked UTI cases, while all retail meats showed high contamination levels Th…

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Which Version of Green Tea is Better? 8:04

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Longevity, Success, Healthy Living, and Nutrition Made Simple Join Our Health Club Community FREE https://www.drasa.com/health-club Visit Us At Our Health Club Retreats https://www.drasa.com/retreats/ It's Dr. Asa Here... Ask Me Your Question! Text Me: 407-255-7076 Call Me: 888-283-7272By Dr. Asa Andrew

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Study Finds Surprising Differences in Knee Injuries Between Men and Women 8:29

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A 2025 analysis of over 13,500 knee MRI scans revealed that men have more anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears overall, including ACL plus meniscus combinations, contrary to earlier data focused on female athletes Men under 40 were more likely to have trauma-driven medial collateral ligament (MCL) and meniscus injuries, while women over 40 had a …

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Why Arthritis Gets Worse in the Winter Months 6:42

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Cold weather worsens arthritis symptoms by thickening joint fluid, slowing blood flow, and tightening muscles, which amplifies pain and stiffness Drops in barometric pressure cause tendons and muscles to expand, adding extra pressure to already inflamed joints and increasing discomfort Reduced sunlight during winter lowers vitamin D levels, weakeni…

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Meal Fat Content Influences Muscle Building After Exercise 6:48

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Low-fat protein after exercise delivers amino acids into your bloodstream faster, giving your muscles a stronger signal to repair and grow High-fat meals slow digestion and weaken your muscle-building response, even when the total amount of protein is the same A stronger and faster leucine surge from lean protein helps activate muscle repair more e…

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Metformin Could Lessen Some of the Benefits People Get from Exercise 8:15

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Metformin is a widely prescribed Type 2 diabetes drug that works by lowering liver glucose production and improve insulin sensitivity A 16-week Rutgers trial in 72 adults found that metformin dulled exercise benefits, reducing the usual improvements in aerobic fitness Long-term risks for prolonged metformin use include vitamin B12 deficiency, rare …

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Butyrate — The Gut-Brain Axis Connector That Influences Mood and Cognition 7:58

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Butyrate, produced by gut bacteria when they ferment dietary fiber, acts as a signaling molecule in the gut-brain axis, influencing stress, pain tolerance, immunity, and brain health Through multiple mechanisms, including specific enzyme inhibition and NF-κB pathway regulation, butyrate reduces neuroinflammation and protects against neurodegenerati…

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Movement is Key 9:14

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Longevity, Success, Healthy Living, and Nutrition Made Simple Join Our Health Club Community FREE https://www.drasa.com/health-club Visit Us At Our Health Club Retreats https://www.drasa.com/retreats/ It's Dr. Asa Here... Ask Me Your Question! Text Me: 407-255-7076 Call Me: 888-283-7272By Dr. Asa Andrew

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Episode 888: Republican Women Wake Up and Smell the Misogyny 1:09:14

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https://archive.is/20251220213941/https://www.reuters.com/world/us/republican-critics-fear-incomplete-disclosure-epstein-files-will-loom-over-2025-12-20/ Epstein files: A number of documents, including Trump photo, reportedly removed from DOJ release site Congress leaves town until 2026 with no health care deal, forcing premium hikes Opinion | Repu…

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Early Neurorehabilitation After Head Injury Lowers Alzheimer's Risk 7:20

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Early treatment within the first week after a moderate or severe head injury sharply lowers your long-term risk of Alzheimer's disease and related cognitive decline Neurorehabilitation — including physical, occupational, cognitive and speech therapy — strengthens your brain's ability to reorganize itself, improving recovery and long-term function a…