Sickness is So Inconvenient. Is Higher Health . . . “Hit or Miss?" Most of us believe that placing healthy foods in our mouth produces healthy results. While this might be a healthy first step, it isn’t the only step to take. Most Americans unknowingly have unhealthy digestive tracts, but how would one know? This hidden issue helps explain why attempting to reach a higher state of health can be a hit-or-miss proposition and may account for those short-lived diet plans that seem ineffective.