Currently, about seven out of 10 of us are overweight or obese…so naturally, the medical and scientific communities are scrambling to figure out why and studying practically everything from food to environmental factors to whether someone scratches their backside when they wake up.

It’s not a pleasant thought, but the truth is toxins are all around us.  Most times we don't know that what we're taking into our bodies is toxic because we don’t feel an immediate effect.  But that doesn't mean damage isn't being done...because it is.  Slowly but surely, toxins wreak havoc with your health.  Let’s look at the dangers of toxins, see how toxic you might be, and how you can help turn that around.

One out of four of us has some type of digestive problem, and right up there among the top is bloating!  Although it tends to affect women more often, bloating is a very common condition that causes misery for millions of people.

It never ceases to amaze me when people suffer with heartburn, gas or constipation and are desperate for relief, they look at everything EXCEPT what may be messing up their digestion.  They’ll pop purple pills, drink the “pink drink,” fly to the bathroom as laxatives are making their way through and even take antidepressants for heaven’s sake, but none of these does one bloody thing to correct the underlying problem.

One of the areas that cause mass confusion in the diet world is sugar, particularly fructose. Fructose has gotten a bad rap, understandably so, because of high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) and how it has been associated with blossoming backsides, fatty liver disease, diabetes, heart disease and just about every health abomination there is.

When it comes to heart disease prevention, most people get that vitamin D is crucial.  A significant factor behind heart disease is inflammation, and Vitamin D’s anti-inflammatory properties help to reduce your risk.