Our Brains Are Shrinking
We humans are very proud and fond of our large and complex brains. We perceive ourselves as a lot more intelligent than other organisms here on Earth. Some people, including many creationists, would probably go as far as to say that we tower above all other organisms, seeing as we have a unique … [Read More...]
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I’m a Nutritionist. I Wholeheartedly Support Pete Evans
Chef Pete Evans, one of the hosts of the popular TV show My Kitchen Rules (MKR), is under fire. He has been for quite a while. The Dietitians Association of Australia … [Read More...]
Medicine Without Evolution is Like Legs Without Feet
Not so long ago I put up an article here on the site entitled Darwin is at the Door Knocking. Will Mainstream Medicine Soon Let Him In?. One of the subheadings in that … [Read More...]
10 Reasons Why Grains Shouldn’t Be at the Bottom of the Food Pyramid
Is it healthy to eat a lot of bread, pasta, and other grain-based foods? If you ask a dietitian this question, the answer you’ll get will probably be yes; on the … [Read More...]
It’s All Connected
I realise that the title of this article might seem like it’s taken straight out of a book about supernatural phenomena or religion and divine forces. It doesn’t sound … [Read More...]
The Big Black Shadow of Big Pharma
Big Pharma looms like a Dementor over our medical system. It effectively eliminates light and happiness and replaces it with darkness and despair. There’s no doubt in my … [Read More...]
You’re Heading in the Wrong Direction Mr. Zuckerberg
Quite recently I put up an article here on the site entitled Why Mark Zuckerberg's Mission to "Cure All Diseases" is Somewhat Misguided. In that post I made the case that … [Read More...]
Your Microbiome Controls Your Life
Are you in complete control of your life? Take a moment and think about this question. If you’re honest with yourself, you’ll find that you're left with no other choice … [Read More...]
The 5 D’s of Modern Health Care
Over the past decade I’ve spent a significant amount of time reading medical research and thinking about medical-related health problems. One of the things this process … [Read More...]
How to Use Fermented Vegetables to Repair a Damaged Microbiome
One of the main recommendations of the microbiome restoration plan is to occasionally consume small quantities of a diversity of fermented vegetables. In the past, I’ve … [Read More...]
What Your Dreams Can Tell You About Your Microbiome
In my recent article entitled 3 Things You Probably Didn’t Know Gut Bacteria Can Do I made the case that the bacteria that colonize our bodies play a role in shaping our … [Read More...]
Mainstream Medicine Overlooks the Two Major Causes of Chronic Illness
Scientific research carried out over the past couple of decades has shown that dysbiosis (microbial imbalance) and inflammation are at the root of numerous diseases and … [Read More...]
The Problem With the Low-FODMAP Diet
The low-FODMAP diet is a very popular diet among people who suffer from gastrointestinal illness, in particular those who have Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - an … [Read More...]
The Dangers of Bodybuilding
Yesterday I was in a park with a friend of mine soaking up some sun. As we were lying there restocking our vitamin D supplies, we got to talking about bodybuilding. When … [Read More...]
Health: An Underappreciated Factor in Darwinian Evolution
One of the most surefire ways to upset an evolutionary biologist is to bring up the phrase “survival of the fittest”, and on the basis of that saying, make the … [Read More...]
How Deep Should You Squat?
The squat is a an excellent exercise for building the lower body, in particular the glutes, hamstrings, and quads. Not only that, the squat can help you improve your … [Read More...]
Darwin is at the Door Knocking. Will Mainstream Medicine Soon Let Him In?
The vast majority of doctors, nutritionists and other health care professionals possess very little knowledge about evolutionary theory and Darwinian medicine. This is … [Read More...]
1,5 Years Later: My Current Stance on Protein Supplementation
One of the most popular articles I’ve ever put up here on the blog is my comprehensive article on protein supplements entitled 10 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Use Whey … [Read More...]
What We Can Learn From the Saturated Fat Controversy
It doesn’t necessarily take a big event or incident for us humans to get agitated and take up arms. Sometimes, a small thing or disagreement can cause a large fight. This … [Read More...]
Saturated Fat: It’s (Still) Not Harmless
If you’re a regular reader of this site, then you know that I don’t agree with the nutritional establishment in everything. Among other things, I think it’s a mistake to … [Read More...]
The Large Intestine: Your Body’s Command Center
The human body is a marvelous structure. All of its different organs work around the clock to keep it alive and moving. In order to achieve this feat, they work together … [Read More...]
A Critique of Peter Ungar’s Critique of the Paleo Diet
Every now and then, I come across articles that criticize the Paleolithic diet. The majority of these articles are so poorly researched and full of errors that I don’t … [Read More...]
Ask Eirik: What Types of Medicines Can Help Restore the Health of Homo Sapiens?
Quite recently, I was contacted by a person who was thinking about investing in companies that seek to develop wellness products that could one day be used to treat human … [Read More...]
Is Your Diet Making You Sleepless?
I just woke up from a bad night’s sleep. I woke up at around 4-5 A.M. feeling like something had jump-started my brain. Despite the fact that I had only slept a couple of … [Read More...]
Mismatch Resolution: The Future of Medicine
The human body is an amazing structure. Unlike what some creationists claim, this structure was not created and put here on Earth in its present form by some divine … [Read More...]
Ask Eirik: What Type of Strength Training Program Should I Follow?
I’ve talked a lot about strength training here on the site. This is not by coincidence. Strength training has been one of my main interests for more than a decade. Not … [Read More...]
How Darwinian Medicine Can Transform Human Health – An Interview With Iver Mysterud (PhD)
I’ve made the case many times here on the site that a widespread incorporation of evolutionary health principles into our medical system could transform the health of … [Read More...]
2-Ingredient Sweet Potato Pancakes
It's been a while since I've posted a recipe here on the site. Today, I thought I'd share a "recipe" (it’s so simple that it can barely be called a recipe) for sweet … [Read More...]
Autoimmunity Originates in the Gut
The global prevalence of autoimmune conditions such as type-1 diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, and celiac disease has increased rapidly over the most recent decades. These … [Read More...]
Nothing in Science Makes Sense Except in the Light of Evolution
I’ve been an avid reader of scientific research for a long time. Over the years I’ve read countless papers on nutrition, health, and medicine. One of the things this … [Read More...]
6 Exercises That Can Help You Improve Your Posture
Our modern lifestyle, characterized by prolonged sitting and inadequate physical activity, is not kind to our bodies. Lumbar hyperlordosis (“swayback”), thoracic kyphosis … [Read More...]
