The low back system is the true core of the body. It is the subject of endless study, yet remains awash with uncertainty. A different approach is to shift our focus from looking for problems to appreciating the system as a whole and seeing how we can keep it strong and happy.

The global food production system, driven by market forces, has resulted in adults being exposed to around 1000 surplus calories a day. Yet we still blame people for getting overweight. Chronic exposure to sugar is driving metabolic disease and obesity. Here is what we can do to fight back, eat better and gain control of our health.