Nearly nine out of 10 of us will suffer back pain at least once in our lives, so the odds are pretty good that your number will come up at some point.

Chronic back pain is one of the most common types of pain and one of the top 10 reasons people consult a doctor. 

If there’s one thing we’ve got an abundance of in this country, it’s inflammation.

It helps regulate blood glucose and insulin levels, lowering your risk of Type 2 diabetes. It prevents depression by helping to regulate your hormones. It protects you against cardiovascular disease. It helps prevent cancer. It protects you against autoimmune diseases like MS, lupus and psoriasis. It supports healthy teeth and gums. It boosts your immune function and helps your body fight infections and viruses. It helps with learning, memory and concentration.

I was once approached by a guy at my church that told me he has gallstones and was asking for suggestions from a nutritional perspective.

I was happy to oblige, but first I asked him what he had been told about his condition so far.

He said his doctor was taking a wait and see approach—and if things got worse, he might have to have his gallbladder removed.

Then he asked me the million dollar...