In this episode we discuss why vegetables, nuts, and seeds aren’t the “health foods” they’re considered to be; the dangers of undereating and restriction; why many of us are deficient in sugars and fats; how...
In this episode we discuss our health journeys and our discovery of Ray Peat’s work; anti-authoritarianism, dietary dogmatism, and experimentation; whether sugar, specifically fructose, causes inflammation; and nutrition in relation to working out, meal timing,...
The mainstream belief is that these conditions are caused by specific chemical imbalances in the brain and that these imbalances can only be fixed with prescription medications. But, this theory doesn’t hold up and these...
In the last carbs vs. fats article, I described the different effects of carbohydrates and fats on our health through a bioenergetic lens and how this view suggests that fats are an inferior fuel compared...
Hormones are a common focus when it comes to our health, especially in the alternative field. Hormone imbalances are considered to cause various issues, including hypothyroidism, blood sugar dysregulation, acne, PMS, PCOS, weight gain, mood...
The recommendation to drink more water is probably the most common and universally agreed upon advice given in the health industry, maybe second only to the suggestion to avoid sugar. Most everybody has heard that they...
Type 2 Diabetes and Insulin Resistance are NOT insulin problems. Check out this video to find out what's really causing these conditions and exactly what you can do about it...
“Live fast and die young,” “the flame that burns twice as bright burns half as long,” “don't burn the candle at both ends.” These phrases embody the idea that our resources are limited, and the faster we...
There’s a ton of disagreement on this topic, with a lot of poorly supported arguments on both sides. Most of the current recommendations are now favoring the low-carb “fat-burning approach.” This is “supported” by all sorts...
Modern biology centers around a reductionist, mechanical view of the human body that permeates both conventional and alternative medicine. Each bodily system is considered to be separate and independent from one another. The function of the...