*The title of the article is asking if one can be just a bit diabetic, not short of stature! Most of the degenerative diseases we face in the modern world are not binary on/off propositions — they exist, and are diagnosed, on a spectrum. Here are some binary propositions: influenza virus (ya got it or… Continue Reading
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Darwinian Medicine: How Evolutionary Theory Can Help Heal Our Sick Health-Care System
– By Eirik Garnas, http://darwinian-medicine.com/ The health of Homo sapiens is failing. Chronic diseases and health problems such as acne vulgaris, cancer, myopia, and heart disease are today so common that they are by some considered to be a natural part of human life. Only a select few live long lives, free of disease. These… Continue Reading
What Happened When I Got a Fecal Transplant
Guest post written by: John Fawkes Childhood was a tough time for me. For starters, Exo-Squad got cancelled after two seasons. Also, I had a lot of physical and mental health issues. For starters, I found it near-impossible to make eye contact with anyone. I had OCD symptoms, and refused to eat anything but… Continue Reading
How Paleo Could Revolutionize Medicine
Guest post written by: Eirik Garnas Most medical doctors know very little about evolution, which is not surprising, given that the vast majority of medical students don’t learn much about evolutionary biology, Darwin’s theories, or ancestral health. The same can be said for practitioners and students who are involved in other health-related fields, such… Continue Reading
Could Leaky Gut be the Hidden Cause of Your Health Problems? 4 Causes and 4 Solutions
Guest post written by: Carolyn Dolan This is a topic near and dear to my heart. I have been hesitant to share this condition because it honestly scared me to death when I first learned about it. In time, not only have I healed, but the more I understand the condition the more empowered… Continue Reading
Taking Control of Your Health Records
Guest post written by: David Korsunsky I had the good fortune of meeting Robb Wolf for the first time at the Ketogains Conference, which took place recently in Las Vegas, Nevada on October 8-9, 2016. We started waxing philosophical about the different approaches to healthcare. In particular, we were discussing the differences between the approaches… Continue Reading
HB 796 Modernize/Nutrition Practice Act – Another Perspective
Hey folks! Last year we had a post on the blog titled Stop the HB 796, Modernize Dietetics/Nutrition Practice Act (click the link to check it out). We were contacted by a reader who let us know that we were misinformed about the bill, and that it was actually something she thought we should be… Continue Reading
Why You Can’t Just Smash Your Muscles for Better Squats: Part Deux
Written by: Kevin Cann In my last article I explained how our tight muscles are a defense mechanism to provide us stability when we have lost optimal control of joint movement. We find the instability, we correct it, and the tightness will go away. Just smashing our tissues may help for temporary relief due to… Continue Reading
You Can’t Just Smash Your Muscles for Better Squats
Written by: Kevin Cann I work at a gym that is filled with competitive powerlifters, weightlifters, and strong (wo)men. Needless to say, many of our members are pretty tight and tend to have some type of nagging issue that negatively affects their training. We possess some pretty cool equipment in the gym to help you… Continue Reading
Osteoarthritis: Diabetes of the Joint?
Written by: Carolyn Dolan Could osteoarthritis be called the diabetes of the joint? Osteoarthritis: Degenerative Joint Disease Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common diagnosis that can affect any joint, but most often in the knees, hips, spine, and small joint of the hand. Hallmark symptoms of osteoarthritis are pain and stiffness of the… Continue Reading
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