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Caffeine and Performance

Posted March 17th, 2012 by

Written by: Kevin Cann             Caffeine and coffee consumption are always hot topics, whether it be for general consumption or athletic performance.  To understand if it can be a benefit in the diet we must first understand the mechanisms of action of caffeine.  The main course of action that our Read more…

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Paleo Diet Is The Prescription – A Physician Gets It Right!

Posted March 5th, 2012 by

I am a rehabbed 50 year old ex ole fat, unhealthy guy that had a life changing expirience in December of 2009 during a weight loss challenge at a global gym. Paleo and crossfit are a part of my everyday life. Recently a highschool girl friend of mine, in St. Read more…

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Primal Blueprint Seminar: Sacramento, CA!

Posted March 1st, 2012 by

Hey folks! If you are in Northern California you need to grab your Atlatl and head on down to the Primal Blueprint Transformation seminar. If you check out that link you will see several events listed but the one in Sacramento on Tuesday, March 6th is co-sponsored by Marks Daily Apple, and Read more…

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Might As Well Face It, You’re Addicted To…Food?

Posted February 29th, 2012 by

Written by: Kevin Cann   Losing weight is never an easy task.  There are a number of lifestyle factors that we must change in order to achieve the goals that we desire.  Beginning an appropriate exercise program, eating better, and better managing our stress are all factors in a successful Read more…

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A Walk on the Wild Side: Your Guide to ‘Exotic’ Meats

Posted February 24th, 2012 by

Remember that totally awesome scene from I-CaveMan?  You know, the one where that dude hits the elk with his atlatl and saves the village.  Epic.  Well, I don’t know about you but that meat looked pretty darn tasty to me.  I’ve also been lucky enough to have enjoyed some elk Read more…

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Carb Addiction: Cake Is The New Crack

Posted February 15th, 2012 by

Written by: Kevin Cann             Ever found it hard to cut those sweets out of your diet?  In my practice this typically tends to be one of the biggest hurdles in achieving optimal wellness.  We have all seen our population’s obesity rate rise continuously as well as the prevalence of Read more…

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Paleo Summit

Posted February 13th, 2012 by

Hey Everyone! Just wanted to let you know about a phenomenal upcoming event, the Paleo Summit. This online event will kick off on Feb 26th and will feature some of the top folks from the Ancestral Helath scene. Stay tuned here for more details.

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PaleoPals – Jimmy and the Carrot Rocket Ship: Kids like Paleo too!

Posted February 9th, 2012 by

Okay grown-ups, you lucky ducks have “The Paleo Solution”, “The 30 Day Total Transformation Guide”, “The Primal Blueprint”, “The Paleo Answer”, “Good Calories Bad Calories”, a plethora of paleo cookbooks, and that just scrapes the surface of paleo/primal, health and diet related literary masterpieces at your fingertips.  But what about the Read more…

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The Carbohydrate Loading Conundrum

Posted February 8th, 2012 by

Written by: Kevin Cann Carbohydrate loading is a dietary means that has been used to improve performance in endurance athletes.  The theory behind carbohydrate loading is to maximize the stored amount of carbohydrates in our body, as glycogen, to yield more energy.  This is done in two steps.  The first Read more…

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Paleo Diet: Am I losing enough weight?

Posted February 6th, 2012 by

Hey folks! Just quick one here. I’ve received about 50 private messages, twitter pings and other reach-outs this morning with the general theme being: “Hey Robb, I think I’m stalled on my WEIGHT LOSS…should I go ketogenic? Cut out nuts? Join an Ashram?” Folks are forgetting or ignoring the protocol Read more…

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