What is gluten, and why does everyone want to be free of it? This latest dietary trend is one that has created a niche for itself, but does everyone need to steer clear of gluten? On this week’s show, our host explains what gluten is, what it does in the body, and how you can decide if it’s something that should remain in your diet.

Many factors have contributed to an overall trend of vitamin deficiencies in our population, be it poor soil quality, onslaught of genetically modified foods, or the standard American diet. Understanding the role of each vitamin, how our body uses it, and in which foods/supplements it can be found may be what it takes for us to prioritize our nutritional consciousness. This is why it’s the focus of this week’s show.

Three-fourths of the human body is composed of water, yet water is so often an afterthought when considering how to fuel the body. On this week's show, Dr. Evelyn explores the different aspects of one of the keys to life: water. How much is enough? Is all water the same? Am I actually dehydrating myself by making certain beverage choices? Call in with your questions and comments 816-251-3555.

One of the most underrated aspects of maintaining wellness is sleep. It’s an incredibly necessary component of life. However, we treat it like it is optional. Lack of sleep and rest is a major contributor to the disease process. On this week’s show, we will explore the vast implications of insomnia, the factors that create the negative sleep cycle, and how it can be optimized.

As a society, we have rapidly become accustomed to living decades beyond our parents and decades beyond their parents. At one point in American history, 50 years of age was “old.” Can you imagine saying that now, especially about yourself? However, as we live longer, we want to add life to our years and not just years to our life. As we age, one of the greatest fears is losing our independence because of losing our mental faculties. This week’s show will focus on different ways to stay mentally sharp, and in typical format, we will explore this quest through the four pillars of health: the physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual.

Diet trends are a staple of our modern American nutrition culture. However, one that has gained much notoriety is the vegan diet. On this week’s show, our host will discuss the pros and cons of “going Vegan” and things to be mindful of when altering your dietary norms.

With the recent Cinco De Mayo holiday you may have enjoyed a few margaritas. The main ingredient is tequila which is made from the agave plant. On today's show Dr. Higgins explains the benefits of agave so you can enjoy some margaritas guilt free!

This week, Dr. Higgins discusses the latest study linking blue light, like that from smartphones, to some cancers.

April is alcohol awareness month, so there’s no better time to talk about the prevalence of this problem. The physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects are discussed.

In today’s episode, Dr. Higgins talks with Jennifer Haddow of Wild Women Expeditions to discuss travel as a healing and transformative process of one's health. In the words of St. Augustine: “The world is a book, and those who don’t travel read only a page.”