Caffeine puts your kidneys to work — but is that a good thing or a bad thing? In this episode of Trust Your Health, we explain how caffeine’s mild diuretic effect influences hydration, what kidney stones really are and how caffeine impacts your risk, and what people with kidney disease need to watch for. Learn how to keep your kidneys healthy while still enjoying your daily coffee or tea.

For some, coffee is no problem — but for others, it leads to bloating, cramps, diarrhea, or heartburn. Why does caffeine seem to upset some people’s digestion and not others? In this episode of Trust Your Health, we uncover how caffeine affects your gut motility, stomach acid, microbiome, and even conditions like IBS. Learn why genetics and baseline gut health matter, and what you can do if caffeine is making your digestion miserable.

Your liver is the unsung hero of caffeine metabolism — but how much can it really handle? In this episode of Trust Your Health, we break down how your liver processes caffeine, why some people metabolize it faster than others, and how your genetics and caffeine’s half-life affect your tolerance and sleep. Learn how to spot the signs of overload, and how to adjust your habits to keep your liver — and your whole body — working at its best.

Caffeine is the most widely used drug in the world — helping us wake up, focus, and push through long days. But what if the same habit that gets you through the morning is also draining your energy, hurting your sleep, and keeping you stuck in a cycle of dependence? In this episode of Trust Your Health, we kick off our new caffeine series by exploring why we rely on caffeine so much, how it really works in your body, and what signs to watch for if it’s holding you back more than it’s helping.

How much alcohol is “too much”? The truth is, your body already has the answer — if you know what to look for. In this final episode of our alcohol series on Trust Your Health, we help you build a personal, realistic approach to drinking by listening to the warning signs your body gives you. Learn how gut issues, poor sleep, and other subtle symptoms reveal when alcohol is hurting you — and how cutting back can help you feel better, fast.

Alcohol doesn’t just impact your liver or brain — it also disrupts your reproductive system. In this episode of Trust Your Health, we uncover how alcohol throws off your hormones, damages fertility, and affects sexual health in both men and women. Learn how even moderate drinking can lead to hormonal imbalances, reduced sperm and egg quality, and impaired sexual function — plus, what you can do to protect your reproductive health starting today.

Your immune system is your body’s frontline defense against illness — but alcohol makes its job harder. In this episode of Trust Your Health, we explore how alcohol suppresses your immune cells, damages your gut and lung barriers, and leaves you more vulnerable to infections and inflammation. Learn why even moderate drinking can weaken your defenses, what warning signs to look for, and what you can do right now to give your immune system a fighting chance.

When you think of alcohol and your health, your pancreas probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. But this overlooked organ quietly takes a beating every time you drink. In this episode of Trust Your Health, we uncover how alcohol damages your pancreas — triggering painful inflammation, disrupting digestion, and increasing your risk of diabetes. Learn what your pancreas actually does, how alcohol interferes with its vital functions, and what warning signs to watch for before the damage becomes permanent.