Take this fun quiz to see how much you know about achieving great health and avoiding sickness and disease.Answers are at the end—no peeking! Quiz Questions 1. Laxatives are a safe and effective treatment for constipation.☐ True  ☐ False 2. Which of the following is a consequence of chronic stress? A. IndigestionB. Elevated blood pressureC. Getting sick more oftenD. Carb cravingsE. Hormonal imbalancesF. All of the above are consequences of stress 3. The average person...

  It seems like every time you open a magazine, scroll through Facebook, or skim an online health article, there’s another detox trend being promoted. Detoxing has become big business, with endless products and protocols promising to “cleanse” your body—juice fasts, extreme diets, powders, pills, and pricey programs. And while there’s nothing wrong with wanting to feel clean and refreshed from the inside out (especially in today’s world), here’s the truth: 👉 You don’t need expensive...

  Most people won’t be shocked to hear that nutrients play an important role in supporting overall health and helping the body function at its best. Of course they do. But vitamin D stands out as truly unique—and surprisingly misunderstood. Despite how essential it is, many people don’t realize just how many systems in the body depend on adequate vitamin D levels. Let’s take a closer look at vitamin D’s impressive health résumé and explore...

  At this point, most people have at least heard that probiotics are good for their health — but many still don’t realize just how powerful they can be. Probiotics are well known for helping with gas, bloating, and constipation. That part of the story has finally gone mainstream. More recently, people are also learning that probiotics play a vital role in immune health. In fact, 70–80% of your immune system lives in your gut microbiome,...

  Over the last 20 years that I’ve worked in the nutrition field, I’ve spoken with people from all walks of life dealing with a wide range of health issues. And honestly, I can count on one hand the number of people I’ve consulted with who weren’t taking at least one medication. It doesn’t help that many doctors are left with little more than a prescription pad when it comes to treatment options. Ask about diet...

  If you’re an adult living in the U.S., there’s a strong chance you may have a quiet, sneaky digestive condition developing—and not even know it. This disease often causes no symptoms at all. But when symptoms do appear, there’s usually no mistaking that something is wrong. We’re talking about diverticular disease. Diverticular disease is an umbrella term that includes two related conditions: diverticulosis and diverticulitis. Below, we’ll break down what each one means, why...