Luister naar Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health

Story at-a-glance * In an open letter, I urge the American Dental Association to discontinue supporting water fluoridation, based on research linking fluoride exposure to reduced IQ scores, ADHD symptoms and thyroid dysfunction * Most Western European nations have rejected water fluoridation in favor of education, fluoride-free products and dietary improvements to address dental health concerns * I call for the elimination of mercury amalgam fillings, as research shows elevated blood mercury levels in patients with multiple amalgam fillings * The European Union implemented a comprehensive ban on dental amalgam in January 2025, while many other countries have restricted or banned its use, particularly for vulnerable populations * Despite global shifts toward safer alternatives, U.S. federal programs like Medicaid continue using amalgam fillings, disproportionately affecting vulnerable populations with limited health care options

Story at-a-glance * Your fingernails and toenails serve essential functions like protection, tactile feedback, and proprioception. When a toenail becomes ingrown, it disrupts balance and causes discomfort, infection, negatively affecting your quality of life * Ingrown toenails occur due to poor nail trimming, tight footwear, trauma, or physical growth imbalances. Early symptoms include swelling, redness, and eventually pain and infection if left untreated * At-home treatments include soaking in warm water with Epsom salt, trimming nails properly, inserting cotton, using ointments, and keeping the foot clean and uncovered for faster healing * Nonsurgical treatments like the cotton wick, dental floss, taping, and brace techniques aim to lift the nail from the skin, offering relief and preventing further complications without invasive methods * The BS Brace is a long-term, noninvasive solution ideal for diabetics. It reshapes the nail with minimal discomfort, allowing normal activities while preventing recurrence with multiple applications if needed

Story at-a-glance * Aspirin helps prevent cancer metastasis by boosting your immune system's T cells, which attack cancer cells that try to spread throughout your body * Metastasis causes 90% of cancer deaths as cancer cells travel through blood or lymph systems to form new tumors in organs like lungs, liver or bones * Aspirin blocks a substance in your body that normally slows down T cells, allowing them to move and attack cancer cells more effectively * Low doses of aspirin (75 to 300 milligrams daily) appear effective, with benefits increasing after 5 to 7.5 years of regular use * Willow bark is a natural alternative to aspirin; it contains a compound that your body turns into the same active ingredient as in aspirin

Story at-a-glance * Chronic disease is at an all-time high — Modern lifestyle shifts have fueled skyrocketing rates of diabetes, heart disease, obesity and autoimmune disorders * Vegetable oils have replaced natural fats — Marketed as a healthier alternative, seed oils high in linoleic acid have contributed to inflammation, mitochondrial dysfunction and metabolic disease * Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are everywhere — Found in plastics, pesticides and personal care products, EDCs interfere with hormone function, impacting fertility, thyroid health and cancer risk * Lifestyle factors are driving mitochondrial decline — Inactivity, poor diet and lack of sunlight exposure have disrupted natural metabolic processes, which led to energy deficits and chronic fatigue * Traditional lifestyles offer a blueprint for better health — Whole foods, natural movement and circadian alignment support mitochondrial function and cellular repair, and reverse modern health declines

Story at-a-glance * Approximately 10% to 15% of Americans suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a functional gastrointestinal disorder characterized by unpredictable symptoms that disrupt daily life * Recent research reveals that psychological stress trains your body to misidentify safe foods as threats. This rewires your immune and nervous systems to produce pain responses in the gut * Stress increases mast cell activity in the gut, which leads to nerve hypersensitivity and immune system changes that trigger IBS symptoms like bloating, pain, and altered digestion * When stress becomes chronic, hormones like cortisol and CRF impair digestion, damage the gut lining, and throw off your microbial balance, worsening IBS symptoms * Managing IBS involves comprehensive lifestyle strategies, including stress reduction techniques like mindfulness, exercise, improving sleep, and supporting gut health through diet and potential supplements