Over the last 15 years, more people have started to recognize that soda is, quite simply, a health disaster—and consumption has dropped significantly. In fact, teen soda consumption alone has declined by nearly 60%. So what did beverage companies do? They pivoted. Enter: Sports and Energy Drinks Marketed as “healthier” alternatives, these drinks have exploded in popularity—bringing in over $12 billion in sports drinks and $25 billion in energy drinks annually in the U.S....

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...

  It’s safe to say there are a lot of people dealing with what are commonly called “stomach problems”—bloating, belching, burping, indigestion, and sometimes even the ability to perform a full symphony with one’s flatulence. In fact, an astonishing 70 million Americans suffer from occasional or chronic digestive issues. Meanwhile, the pharmaceutical industry quietly celebrates as profits roll in from laxatives, stool softeners, acid reducers, antacids, and gas remedies. But have you ever stopped to ask...

  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...