Chrissy Evans believed losing weight would finally fix what was "wrong" with her. At more than 270 pounds, she was struggling with fibromyalgia, chronic back pain, depression, binge eating, and subclinical hypothyroidism. After years of struggling with her weight, she even borrowed money for weight-loss surgery, only to find ways to eat around the procedure and eventually stall her progress. Chrissy ultimately did lose 150 pounds. But reaching her goal weight revealed something she never expected: changing her body hadn't healed the pain underneath her relationship with food.

Three of the most important factors that can influence metabolic health are the “3 I’s”: insulin, infection, and inflammation. The protocol below applies the same principles Ed followed to bring these three factors back into balance while also addressing a deeper part of lasting recovery: the patterns that can drive addiction in the first place.

But healing wasn't only physical for me. I also focused intensely on prayer, forgiveness, inner healing, and strengthening my relationship with God. One practice in particular became my anchor: I spoke a Scripture-based Healing Prayer for Cancer aloud three times every day. I wasn't trying to deny the reality of what I was facing, but I did decide that fear, statistics, and the diagnosis itself weren't going to have the final word over my thoughts and faith. If you or someone you love is facing cancer or another serious illness, here are the spiritual practices I recommend incorporating alongside appropriate medical care.

Inflammation is at the root of many of today's most common health concerns, from digestive issues and joint discomfort to fatigue, skin problems, and accelerated aging. While no single food can put an end to inflammation or solve every health problem, traditional foods like bone broth have stood the test of time because they provide concentrated nutrients that support our natural repair processes.

GLP-1 medications—now used by more than 10% of American adults—have changed the conversation around weight loss, helping millions of people to lose weight and improve their blood sugar control. Regardless of whether you're already taking one of these medications, considering one, or looking to improve your metabolic health naturally using other strategies, remember this: your body already produces GLP-1.

Chronic pain has a way of stealing more than your comfort. It can rob you of your energy, mobility, sleep, and even your hope. In this episode, functional medicine expert and bestselling author Dr. Josh Axe shares how he overcame a devastating spinal infection and the severe chronic pain that followed through a comprehensive approach that included regenerative therapies, nutrition, movement, mindset, and faith.

Asthma involves chronic inflammation and increased sensitivity within the airways. Allergens, respiratory infections, smoke, fragrances, exercise, cold air, stress, and certain foods can all contribute to symptoms in susceptible people.

Cancer affects far more than a single organ or system. It can influence nearly every aspect of life, including physical health, emotional well-being, energy levels, relationships, and spiritual outlook. That's why, alongside appropriate medical care, many people recovering from cancer benefit from focusing on nutrition, movement, stress management, sleep, community support, and other daily habits that help create a stronger foundation for health.

Some of the most important decisions that support health don't happen in a doctor's office—they happen every single day. The protocol below outlines the nutrition, supplements, lifestyle habits, and biblical wellness principles that can help support healthy immune function, protect against oxidative stress, promote healthy skin repair, and create an internal environment that supports long-term wellness.