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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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  • What Florida's Fluoride Ban Means for Your Health - AI Podcast

    What Florida's Fluoride Ban Means for Your Health - AI Podcast
    Jun 17 2025
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    • Florida became the second U.S. state to ban water fluoridation after Governor DeSantis signed legislation calling it "forced medication" without informed consent; the ban takes legal effect July 1, 2025 — that’s when public water systems must stop adding fluoride and state regulators can begin enforcement
    • A National Toxicology Program review of 72 studies found consistent evidence that fluoride exposure lowers children's IQ scores and impairs cognitive development
    • Multiple states including Ohio and Texas are considering similar bans while federal agencies reevaluate fluoride recommendations under new leadership
    • Research links fluoride to thyroid dysfunction and neurological harm, with doses as low as 2 to 5 milligrams daily affecting hormone regulation
    • Many European countries rejected water fluoridation decades ago; 98% of Western Europeans now drink non-fluoridated water
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    8 mins
  • Variety in Sports Builds Better Motor Skills in Kids - AI Podcast

    Variety in Sports Builds Better Motor Skills in Kids - AI Podcast
    Jun 17 2025
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    • Children who participate in multiple sports develop significantly better motor skills than those who specialize in just one sport or remain inactive
    • Research shows children in multisport programs outperformed single-sport participants by up to 14.5% in coordination, balance and movement tests
    • Unstructured outdoor play for 30 to 60 minutes daily particularly benefits girls, improving their coordination by 8.4% to 14.5% compared to less active peers
    • Early movement patterns establish a foundation that influences physical abilities into adolescence, with coordination advantages persisting over time
    • Parents should prioritize variety over intensity, avoid year-round specialization in one sport and choose programs that teach fundamental movement skills
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    8 mins
  • Tulsi: The Ancient Herb Modern Science Can't Ignore - AI Podcast

    Tulsi: The Ancient Herb Modern Science Can't Ignore - AI Podcast
    Jun 17 2025
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    • Tulsi, or holy basil, has been used for over 3,000 years in Ayurvedic medicine to treat infections, fevers, and respiratory conditions, and promote overall vitality and balance
    • Modern studies show tulsi supports stress recovery, lowers cortisol, improves memory, and boosts focus, with noticeable benefits in just weeks of consistent use
    • Tulsi helps shield your body from toxic exposures like pesticides, radiation, and heavy metals by activating antioxidant enzymes and supporting liver detox pathways
    • Tulsi supports immune health by improving macrophage activity, natural killer cell function, and immune signaling, even under high stress or chronic inflammation
    • You can reap the benefits by drinking tulsi tea or taking supplements, but make sure to take caution if you’re taking medications, pregnant, or breastfeeding, unless advised by a healthcare provider
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    8 mins
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