I stepped into a bookstore recently and this time of year there are hundreds of books on diets. But I was surprised to see that many of them are not about weight. There are diets for blood pressure issues and gluten sensitivities. There’s also a diet for preserving brain function.

Your mind is a powerful tool. And now there is bona fide proof that you can use it to reduce pain. You can bet the big pharmaceutical companies would love to suppress this news!

The root cause of fibromyalgia is still a mystery. Since it is a term applied to non-specific chronic pain at different locations on the body, it is hard to pin down. Theories of links to viruses and infections, emotional disorders associated with decreased opioid receptor activity, and physical trauma are in abundance.

As more states approve the use of medical and recreational marijuana, there is growing concern about the negative health effects of this drug, along with a cautious appreciation for its benefits.

You’ve probably heard that omega-3s, like you find in fish oil, can improve your brain health. But the truth is, their effect on your brain is nothing short of miraculous…

Many of us shudder at the thought of vision loss. How would we get around? How would we experience the world? We go to great lengths to preserve our eyesight, like undergoing surgeries to correct glaucoma, cataracts and other eye conditions. So let’s protect them.

Did you know that high blood pressure can destroy your bones and kidneys as well as your heart? Researchers have found that leaving the wrong kind of phosphates out of your meals may provide an easy way to rescue your blood pressure and your vital organs.

There’s been so much written about cholesterol and nutrition… and what you should do and what you should never do… Well, here’s a fact: If you don’t get enough calcium, it makes you fat and gives you high “bad” cholesterol.

If you suffer from chronic pain you probably also struggle to get a good night’s sleep. The two problems tend to go hand in hand. But what if there was a way to conquer both problems at once and end this uncomfortable cycle?

Your doctor may be doing all he can with the tools he’s been given. But besides giving up the worst offending lifestyle factors that make you a prime target, there are some surprising tools at your disposal to protect your heart.

Probiotics — supplements containing helpful gut bacteria, and prebiotics — nondigestible carbohydrates that act as food for probiotics, have been the subject of much research in terms of making your gut as healthy as can possibly be. So why all this focus on your gut?

You may have never heard of small intestinal bowel overgrowth (SIBO), but it has a role in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). You’ll be interested to know that treating SIBO is also the secret to successfully treating rosacea, fibromyalgia, and more. Here’s why…