Seven years ago I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis, an autoimmune disease that causes severe abdominal pain, thousands of tiny sores in…

For the past three years, I have been battling several health issues and trying to control my weight. I have been overweight my…

This story was updated in April 2015 to correct outdated links.  Have you heard of Frank Medrano? He’s a body builder, and…

To say I had a rough childhood is an understatement. My father was a maniac, alcoholic prizefighter who constantly beat my mom…

I’m 38 years-old, and my father had his first heart attack at 40. I’ve been taking beta-blockers since the age of 20…

In 2008 I had double bypass surgery. Two years later, both grafts were completely blocked. One was stented and the other could…

One of the most frequently asked questions I get is, What inspired you to do an Ironman Triathlon right after being diagnosed…

Having known some things about foods for the last 10+ years, I wasn’t too anxious to watch Forks Over Knives, as I…

You are never too old to benefit from a plant-based diet and I am living proof. Shortly before my 80th birthday, my…

I am a 40-year-old male. In March of 2012, I was taken to a local emergency room with chest pain from a…

I am a 29 year old minister, currently living in Lewisburg, WV. In 2009 I was diagnosed with high blood pressure and…

Although I had been a collegiate athlete, I had completely lost touch with health and fitness. For many years, my focus was…