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Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health

Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health

By: Dr. Mercola
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 Listen to Dr. Mercola's Weekly Podcast, as the legendary natural health pioneer continues to lead you on your journey towards optimal health. Alternative & Complementary Medicine Hygiene & Healthy Living
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  • How Everyday Breathing Habits Affect Blood Pressure

    How Everyday Breathing Habits Affect Blood Pressure
    Feb 14 2026
    • Forceful abdominal exhalations activate a brainstem circuit that tightens blood vessels and raises blood pressure, even in the absence of stress or exercise
    • Slow, calm breathing quiets the nervous system signals that drive blood pressure higher, making it a powerful daily tool for regulation
    • Long-term high blood pressure reduces blood flow to your brain and shrinks regions responsible for memory, focus, and decision-making
    • Blood pressure control depends on cumulative daily habits, not single readings, which explains why short-term fixes often fail
    • Practicing nasal, slow, and passive breathing once or twice daily helps lower blood pressure by calming the systems that control it at the source
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    8 mins
  • How Your Closest Relationships Influence Heart Health

    How Your Closest Relationships Influence Heart Health
    Feb 14 2026
    • The quality of your closest relationships influences heart health as strongly as conventional risk factors by shaping daily stress levels, recovery capacity, and long-term resilience
    • Couples who approach heart health together exercise more consistently, reduce smoking more effectively, and follow treatment plans better than people working alone
    • Chronic relationship conflict and emotional disconnection keep stress hormones elevated, quietly straining blood vessels, heart rhythm, and metabolism over time
    • Supportive connection lowers stress signaling, stabilizes heart rhythm, improves sleep quality, and reinforces healthier daily habits that protect your heart
    • Addressing relationship strain alongside key lifestyle factors like daily walking, adequate carbohydrates, and eliminating vegetable oils removes a constant biological load from your heart and makes healthy behaviors sustainable
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    8 mins
  • Europe Establishes Its First Clinical Guide for Photobiomodulation in Cancer Care

    Europe Establishes Its First Clinical Guide for Photobiomodulation in Cancer Care
    Feb 14 2026
    • Photobiomodulation (PBM) is a light-based therapy that uses specific wavelengths to interact with body tissues, influencing cellular activity without heat and supporting recovery across both medical and general wellness settings
    • Europe recently released its first formal clinical guide for PBM in oncology, marking a shift toward standardized use of light-based supportive care across cancer treatment centers
    • Clinical research shows PBM is most strongly supported for managing oral mucositis and radiation-related skin damage, two common cancer complications that can interfere with eating, speaking, and treatment continuity
    • Beyond cancer care, PBM has been studied for wound healing, nerve pain, musculoskeletal recovery, skin health, and hair loss, with consensus reviews supporting its safety when properly applied
    • Effective PBM depends on correct wavelength selection, dosing, and device quality, with red and near-infrared light delivering biologically active energy when used within established therapeutic ranges
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    8 mins
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