Something is happening in modern society that's both good news and bad news when it comes to what we're dumping down our throats. Dr. Hans Diehl reveals the necessary but often neglected ingredients for life.

For thousands of years, people on this planet enjoyed a plant-centered diet___and thrived. But then something happened that continues to change the overall health of our world and those who call it home. Dr. Diehl tells the story.

Modern medicine does an amazing job of responding to many diseases. But it's those chronic ailments that pose the greatest challenge and risk to us all. Dr. Diehl highlights the importance of "lifestyle medicine" to counter our most dangerous killers.

For all of our modern abilities, wealth, and technologies, Americans rank number 50 in health and longevity in the world. We trail behind many developing countries! What can we do to live happier, healthier, longer lives? Dr. Diehl offers sound suggestions.

One Illinois resident decided that, for her 35th_ wedding anniversary, she'd fit back into her wedding dress. One problem. 35 years of fat accumulation stood in the way. What did she do? Her inspiring story can serve as a motivation for us all.

Education is powerful medicine when it comes to building and maintaining optimum health. Dr. Wayne Dysinger, CHIP's medical director, shares insights into healing through knowledge. Many diseases have met their match!

A forward-thinking hospital in Florida operates under the rare and powerful prevention and wellness banner when it comes to community health. Dr. Sal Lacagnina, vice president of Lee Memorial Health System, is leading the attack.

Anyone who could concoct a pill that guarantees to extend human life by eleven years would be an overnight billionaire. Dr. Diehl says that such a remedy for many modern diseases exists. Best of all, there are no negative side effects.

Calcium supplements. Good idea? Milk. Good idea? Our bones provide the answers. Three major studies reviewed by Dr. Diehl reveal the unheralded truth behind what works and what doesn't work. We can take heed, or literally fall apart.

In parts of Africa, the word for "water" is the very same word for "life." If you want life, you have to drink water. Trouble is, there's a worldwide shortage--not of water, but of those who choose to drink it. Dr. Diehl reveals why that's a very bad idea.