As much as I wish I could say otherwise, our current state of health is positively abysmal. Seven out of ten US adults have at least one chronic condition, and shockingly, so do 54 percent of our children. Three out of four of us are overweight or obese. Eight out of ten of us are medicated.   What in the world is going on?! Well, there are many factors that play into whether someone...

  Happy Independence Day to you! As we celebrate the birth of our country, this day will be filled with barbecues, parades, outdoor activities and of course, fireworks! But I’d like to reflect on a little deeper meaning here. Our founding fathers were tenacious and dedicated as they fought and sacrificed tremendously for this country that we call the United States.  Why? Because they had a vision of a great country with freedoms and the...

  When someone suddenly begins to experience pain, shortness of breath, severe vomiting, bleeding or a high fever, I think most people would realize it’s a good idea to see a doctor. Those are all signs that something isn’t right within you and it’s time to get some answers. Well, there’s another way your body tries to clue you in that trouble is brewing, but many of us don’t bother to examine its signs. The...

  There is a certain bacterial infection that has been around for an incredible 200,000 years and it’s not showing any signs of slowing down yet. It’s VERY contagious and affects a staggering 66 percent of the world’s population (2 out of 3 of us).  In the vast majority of cases (90 percent), there are no symptoms at all, so most people who have contracted it don’t even know it.  But that doesn’t mean it’s...

  I think it’s safe to say that we have no shortage of people who are bloated, belching, burping, blocked up, and can play the Star-Spangled Banner with their flatulence. In fact, an astonishing 74 percent (three out of four) of us suffer either occasional or chronic (as in every day) digestive problems. The pharmaceutical industry squeals with delight as they tally up the profits from their sales of laxatives, stool softeners, acid reducers, antacids,...

  I recently spoke with a client who told me that she underwent exploratory surgery for abdominal pain, and during the procedure, her doctor removed her gallbladder because it appeared inflamed.  She was assured that her gallbladder wasn’t really necessary anyway, and that she will be just fine without it. That has got to be one of the most ridiculous statements ever made, and it baffles me how so many medical professionals not only say...