Personal Health

The mainstream media tells us that there’s not much more we can do than wash our hands often and keep to ourselves. Alternative health sites tout unproven and sometimes dangerous regimens, from drinking water every 15 minutes to consuming chlorine bleach. What’s missing from the discussion is the massive body of evidence that our diet and lifestyle choices can influence how our bodies respond to illness. Here Food Revolution Network CEO Ocean Robbins shares his take on what’s going on with the COVID-19 pandemic, and most importantly, how you can best respond. Plus you’ll find useful information, tips, and resources to support your health and safety. (VIDEO BELOW)

Find out how Dr. Mark Hyman says to protect yourself from COVID-19, starting with the foundation of health: Your immune system.

Heart disease is the world’s #1 killer. And the damage starts earlier than you might think. Hear from cardiologist and plant-based nutrition expert, Dr. Michael Greger, on essential heart disease facts, like how your body can heal itself (if you let it) and why eating more plants can help get you on the path to health.

Everybody sleeps, but that doesn't mean we all sleep well. Here’s how to design your diet and lifestyle to get the most out of your nightly z’s.

“Alcohol” describes thousands of varieties of some of the most widely consumed beverages in the world. Here’s what you need to know about alcohol and how consuming it impacts your health.

Cholesterol is a hot topic in the nutrition world, with headlines presenting mixed messages around whether it’s good or bad — and if it’s required or you should avoid it in your diet. Here’s what you need to know about cholesterol guidelines, your diet, and your health.

Just about every thoughtful researcher recommends eating lots of vegetables — especially the green ones. But what about people who just don’t like veggies? In this article, we’ll briefly recap the many benefits of veggies and explain how to overcome any “veggie-phobia” you might have developed so that you can start enjoying these powerful plants today.

Lectins are a type of protein found in certain types of plants. There are thousands of kinds of lectins, and some of them are now blamed for digestive problems, obesity, brain fog, and a slew of autoimmune diseases. But many of the plants that contain lectins could be among the healthiest foods in the modern diet. So what’s the truth? Should you eat them or not?

When the EPIC-Oxford Study came out in 2019, headlines in the media focused on a small increase in a subtype of stroke seen among the included vegans and vegetarians. But what does the data actually say about the incidence of ischemic heart disease and stroke in vegans and vegetarians as compared to meat-eaters? Dr. Joel Kahn presents the evidence along with his comments on the results.

Stevia is one of the most popular natural sweeteners around. But a new GMO version, from the food and agriculture conglomerate, Cargill, is invading the marketplace with claims of being “non-artificial” and “sustainable.” See why you should take note and protect yourself and your family from this unlabeled GMO food product.

Resistance training can be a great way to build muscle at every age and stage of life. It can help to boost your metabolism, so you burn calories around the clock. It can support stronger bones and more resilient joints. And it can be fun, too! Here’s why resistance training can be so healthy, and how you can put it into action in your life.

What are nightshade vegetables, and do they cause inflammation or other adverse health effects? Should you avoid them in your diet? This article wades into the controversies to discover the truth about this much-debated plant family