Written by: Kevin Cann Depression is one of the biggest problems our society faces today. According to the National Institute of Health, one quarter of the population of the United States suffers from depression. This trend is not expected to change anytime in the near future. According to the Institute of Functional Medicine, depression… Continue Reading
Beating Dermatomyositis and IBS with a Paleo Diet
By: Paul Hile & Grace Osborne Months after my fiancée (Grace) and I had begun dating, a large deer, not much of a high jumper, leapt through our windshield on the way to her folk’s house in west Illinois. The accident was a bloody mess, and the blood wasn’t ours, thankfully. Or… err…not so… Continue Reading
Caffeine and Performance
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 cup of coffee takes to… Continue Reading
To Eat or Not To Eat, That Is The Question.
A hot topic in nutrition groups for a while now has been how many times a day should one eat, and intermittent fasting (IF). Are more meals better, or fewer meals? Should I try IF, or is it bad for me? The problem with these questions is that it all depends on the individual. In a study done by Holmstrup in 2010, he showed that eating fewer meals had better results on insulin production. In normal weight individuals the group consuming six meals had higher glucose and insulin levels than the group that ate 3 meals (Holmstrup, 2010). I took this study a little bit further.
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Might As Well Face It, You’re Addicted To…Food?
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 weight loss program. One aspect… Continue Reading
In Search of The Perfect Human Diet available for pre-order!
That’s right, the wait is almost over. In Search of The Perfect Human Diet is now available for pre-order on DVD, and will be shipping February 29th! Check out the trailer: No your eyes aren’t deceiving you. They actually made a documentary “by filming interviews and explorations with many of the world’s top… Continue Reading
Tried it all, stumbled onto The Solution: How Jeremy lost weight and improved with a Paleo diet
Testimonial from: Jeremy H. I grew up an athlete, a pretty good one even. I made it into my 20’s fairly lean and strong. Like most, I got wrapped up in every day life, work, stress, eating and drinking. I’m 5’8″ and in my 20’s got up to 245 lbs. At age 27, I decided… Continue Reading
Carb Addiction: Cake Is The New Crack
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 disease. Eating healthier is not… Continue Reading
The Carbohydrate Loading Conundrum
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 step is to adjust carbohydrate… Continue Reading
A Paleo Super Bowl Party Fit for a Running Back
I don’t really understand football. I know there’s an intellectual side to it where guys (and they’re usually guys) on the sidelines are executing analysis and devising strategies on the fly. I’m sure it’s impressive. But all I see is a bunch of oversized men ramming into each other over and over again, until, three… Continue Reading
