This May Be the Most Overlooked Health Measure There are several key markers that give us insight into our health—and whether something may be off beneath the surface. Every time you step into a doctor’s office, you see this in action. Your heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen levels, and temperature are checked. And of course… the scale. But there’s another measure that most practitioners rarely discuss—yet it may be just as important. We’re talking about...

  Most people feel a sense of relief after going to the doctor for a checkup and hearing that their lab work came back “within normal limits.” Sounds reassuring, right? But here’s the problem: “normal” doesn’t always mean optimal. Even when routine bloodwork looks fine, many people continue to struggle with symptoms such as fatigue, weight gain, brain fog, poor sleep, or ongoing digestive problems—without clear answers. That’s because standard lab panels often provide only a...

  When I travel, there are typically two certainties I can always count on: At least one delayed flight A mile-long line at the airport Starbucks Today, it’s the second one I want to talk about. Because if you're a regular at Starbucks, Dunkin, Tim Hortons, Krispy Kreme—or any coffee shop chain—I have an important message for you. Those coffee drinks you love so much have a very dark side… and I’m not referring to...

When I was 15 years old—just six months after my father died suddenly—my mother was diagnosed with colon cancer. I remember being absolutely terrified at the thought of losing both parents within a year. At the time, colon cancer felt like a complete mystery. Why my mom? Fast forward nearly 50 years, and it’s no longer a mystery. But that doesn’t mean we’ve won the war—quite the opposite. By the grace of God, my mom...

  For some reason, February is loaded with major health-focused national recognitions. It’s both National Heart Month and National Cancer Prevention Month—addressing our number one and two causes of death. Maybe it’s because many New Year’s resolutions have fizzled by now and we all need a gentle reminder of what’s truly at stake. But February is also National Self-Check Month—and this is where you can make a profound impact on your health and possibly extend (or...

  I was once asked a question at a health freedom conference that truly stopped me in my tracks — and today, I want to share it with all of my female readers: What can a woman do to keep herself healthy? That’s a loaded question! My mind flooded with possibilities, and I had to pause and really reflect on what I believe matters most. After giving it thoughtful consideration, here’s what I came up...