The theory of evolution via natural selection is widely regarded by scientists and evolutionists as an extremely powerful theory that can help explain a wide diversity of … [Read More...] about Darwinian Evolution Explained: The Intelligibility and Logicality of Natural Selection
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Our modern way of life compromises our kidney function. It’s commonly believed that the human kidneys’ ability to concentrate urine naturally declines with age. A new study questions the merit of this assumption and suggests that the age-related deterioration of kidney function that’s observed in modern, industrialized nations occurs as a result of evolutionary mismatch. (Previous tidbits)Quick Tip
Don’t bombard your gut with probiotics. Instead of taking a particular probiotic supplement day in and day out or striving to get as many probiotics into one’s gut as possible, it’s generally better for people who are on a quest to enhance and diversify their gut microbial communities to implement a variety of other, more natural microbiome restoration techniques into their way of life. (Previous tips)
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Darwinian Evolution Explained: The Intelligibility and Logicality of Natural Selection
The Marvels of Evolution Caught on Film: 7 Documentaries That’ll Make You a Darwinist in No Time
Over the years I’ve watched a number of documentaries about evolution, natural selection, and other related topics, many of which I greatly enjoyed and learned quite a … [Read More...] about The Marvels of Evolution Caught on Film: 7 Documentaries That’ll Make You a Darwinist in No Time
Is Disease Unavoidable with Age?
In modern, industrialized nations such as the U.S., Scotland, and Sweden, few people above the age of 55 are completely disease-free. The vast majority suffer from one or … [Read More...] about Is Disease Unavoidable with Age?
New Research Suggests That Probiotics May Do More Harm Than Good
In my previous article here on Darwinian-Medicine.com, I made the case that certain current implementations of the probiotic concept are pernicious. That post is the last … [Read More...] about New Research Suggests That Probiotics May Do More Harm Than Good
My Beef with Probiotics: Why You Should Trust Your Gut, Not the Recommendations of Probiotic Manufacturers
Probiotics are high on the list of things I've written the most about here on Darwinian-Medicine.com. The principle reason why I've devoted so much time and space to the … [Read More...] about My Beef with Probiotics: Why You Should Trust Your Gut, Not the Recommendations of Probiotic Manufacturers
Why Isn’t Nutritional Therapy a Primary Therapy for Mental Illness?
It’s well established that the food we eat has a profound influence on our mental health and risk of developing psychiatric illness (1, 2, 3, 4, 5. 6, 7), and that gut … [Read More...] about Why Isn’t Nutritional Therapy a Primary Therapy for Mental Illness?
The Evolutionary Basis for Human Behavior: Why We Have a Sweet Tooth, the Origin of Athletics, and More
Every organism on this planet is a product of evolution via natural selection. This fundamental, scientifically established fact is Herculean in its reach and power, in … [Read More...] about The Evolutionary Basis for Human Behavior: Why We Have a Sweet Tooth, the Origin of Athletics, and More
Ask Eirik: How Much Protein Do I Need?
One of the questions that nutritionists and personal trainers are asked fairly routinely is the question of how much protein that’s required to support the growth and … [Read More...] about Ask Eirik: How Much Protein Do I Need?
Evolutionary Mismatch: The Larger Issue Facing the Inhabitants of the Earth
If you were to go out on the street and ask two dozen people what they believe is the biggest and most pressing issue in the world today, chances are many of the … [Read More...] about Evolutionary Mismatch: The Larger Issue Facing the Inhabitants of the Earth
The Science of Evolution
A phylogenetic tree of life. We humans tend to perceive ourselves as being in a league above other organisms with respects to our intelligence and wit. Yet a … [Read More...] about The Science of Evolution