It’s that time of year again. No, I’m not talking about the fact that stores are already displaying Christmas merchandise and Halloween hasn’t even arrived yet. I’m talking about cold and flu season! Most people know that the fall and winter months tend to bring an increase in colds, flu, and other respiratory illnesses. But the reasons behind this seasonal surge may not be exactly what you think. Cooler temperatures, spending more time indoors, and...

Currently, approximately 3 out of 4 U.S. adults have at least one chronic condition, including conditions such as heart disease, cancer, stroke, chronic respiratory disease, diabetes, and kidney disease. And more than half of us have two or more chronic conditions! That's nothing to brag about, my friend. Our food and healthcare systems play a significant role in this picture. Many of the highly processed products lining grocery store shelves bear little resemblance to the...

  If you ask the average person what they know about Lyme disease, they will likely say that it comes from a tick bite and is treated with antibiotics. It’s not exactly that simple. Unfortunately, Lyme disease continues to affect hundreds of thousands of Americans each year, its early signs can be easy to miss, and some people experience symptoms that linger long after their initial treatment. Here’s what I mean—this is what you should...

  I’m often asked what the most important vitamins and minerals are, and my response is always, “All of them.” But a certain mineral stands out from the others because it supports great health in a variety of ways—and getting too little of it can have serious consequences. I’m talking about magnesium! Here’s the scoop on all that magnesium does for you, why you may not be getting enough (because falling short is more common...

  If you’ve been a reader of mine for a while, you may recall that I’ve written several times about subtle signs your body can give you when things aren’t quite right. Take, for instance, your “products of excrement.” You can learn a whole lot from looking in the toilet bowl before you flush. The tongue is another example. A healthy tongue is generally pinkish and relatively smooth. Changes in its color, coating, texture or...