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Lifestyle
Health is about much more than the foods on our plates. Learn about the paleo Lifestyle HERE.
Coffee and Autoimmune Disease
For many of us, any study suggesting our coffee-drinking habits might be good for us is a reason to celebrate (and to raise our mugs of hot delicious …
3 Supplements to Prevent Sunburn
We all can agree: Sunburns are not fun. But, beyond feeling like everyone and their dog is suddenly slapping us on the shoulder (I’m certain people …
Joovv Red Light Therapy for Pain Management
The most remarkable improvement I've seen with my continued use of the Joovv Red Light Therapy device is the complete disappearance of residual …
The Paleo Diet for Performance
Can the Paleo diet work for athletes? This is a common question among fitness enthusiasts, and the answer is a resounding yes! The sports and fitness …
EMFs: What’s the link between electromagnetic fields and disease?
Out of all the environmental exposures we might have to worry about, EMFs (electromagnetic fields) are among the most controversial! EMFs are a …
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Genes to Know About: Celiac Genes
With mounting research showing the negative impact gluten can have on the human body, awareness about gluten-related health problems is on the rise! …
BPA: Should We Be Worried?
There’s no shortage of fear surrounding potentially harmful chemicals in our food, water, and environment (if we pay attention to all the headlines, …
Genes to Know About: Vitamin A Conversion Genes
Genetic testing can give us tremendous insight into our own health and, more importantly, our optimal diet and lifestyle choices given our genetic …
Genes to Know About: Rheumatoid Arthritis Genes
Genetic testing can give us tremendous insight into our own health and, more importantly, our optimal diet and lifestyle choices given our genetic …
What the Health… is Wrong With This Documentary?!
In recent years, a number of health documentaries have been hitting the airwaves and bringing dietary information (and misinformation!) to the general …
5 Steps to Going Paleo in 2018
Is "going Paleo" your New Years Resolution? I’m excited for you! It’s been over 6 years since I made the leap into Paleo and I have never looked …
Joovv Red Light Therapy for Weight Loss
Many of us have learned the hard way that there’s really no secret shortcut for weight loss. Eating a nutrient-dense diet, staying physically active, …
Joovv Red Light Therapy for Autoimmune Disease
Okay, let’s admit it: there’s something super appealing about health products that let us just sit there (or stand there!) and work their magic …
Earthing: Scam, Cure-All, or Somewhere In Between?
Spending time in nature is unequivocally beneficial to our health (see The Health Benefits of Nature). However, there's a particular way that we can …
Genes to Know About: Breast Cancer Genes
Genetic testing can give us tremendous insight into our own health and, more importantly, our optimal diet and lifestyle choices given our genetic …
The Health Benefits of Nature
The feelings of peace, relaxation, and tranquility that come from spending time in nature are so potent that they’ve been measured and confirmed by …
3 Ways to Regulate Insulin that Have Nothing to Do With Food
Regulating blood sugar levels is a key feature of any health-promoting diet. High blood sugar levels after eating are a major stimulator of reactive …
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The Benefits of Being Barefoot
Many of us have spent years being inundated with marketing about footwear that reduces foot strain, supports athletic performance, helps make walking …
Genes to Know About: Caffeine Metabolism
Genetic testing can give us tremendous insight into our own health and, more importantly, our optimal diet and lifestyle choices given our genetic …
My (New!) Favorites from Morrocco Method
It's no secret that Morrocco Method's shampoo turned my hair around after decades of struggle with scalp psoriasis. Even after I switched to Paleo, I …
Genes to Know About: ApoE
Genetic testing can give us tremendous insight into our own health and, more importantly, our optimal diet and lifestyle choices given our genetic …
8 Frozen Paleo Treats for a Fabulous Summer
As soon as hot weather hits here in Georgia, my kids and I start reaching for frozen desserts to cool off. My daughters both swim most mornings when …
Review: Araza is Crunchy Beauty I Actually Want to Wear
Over the last 10 years—approximately the amount of time I’ve been wearing makeup—I've been slowly sliding into the I-don't-wear-it-at-all …
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The BEST Home Workout Programs!
The importance of exercise is ingrained into many of our minds, and for good reason: physical activity routinely shows up as health-protective in …
5 Healing Oils for Healthy Skin
Our skin is the largest organ in our body. As a barrier between the inside of our body and the outside world, it’s responsible for protecting us from …
Transitions: All In or Baby Steps?
As someone who recommends the Autoimmune Protocol as an effective treatment for autoimmune disease, I’m often asked how I recommend others approach …
Healthy Weight Loss with Paleo, Part 3: Troubleshooting Weight Loss Difficulties
In Part 1 and Part 2 of this healthy weight loss series, I shared the scientific foundation for diet and lifestyle changes that promote healthy and …
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Two Ways to Troubleshoot
I’ve dedicated a huge portion of my website, my books and really my business to the idea that we are capable of affecting massive change in our health …
AIP Mindset: Optimism, Hope and Healing
No matter where we are in our healing journey, we've likely discovered that a positive mindset makes a world of difference in how we think, look and …
5 Tips for Dining Out — Paleo Style!
When we’re new to following a Paleo diet or Autoimmune Protocol, eating at a restaurant might not be on the menu. But if you’re missing a meal that …
AIP Mindset: Putting Myself First
As parents, friends and community members, we’re often pulled in a million different directions. In a culture that increasingly emphasizes hard work …
Healthy Weight Loss with Paleo, Part 2: Lifestyle Choices That Make a Difference
When it comes to losing weight, there's dozens of effective diets to choose from. It's true that just about every approach geared at weight loss …
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AIP Mindset: Getting Beyond Feeling Deprived
This post is the first in a new series all about the mindset shifts that can help us heal on the AIP . I felt it was time to tackle mindset because I …
Steroids: What To Do When You Need Them
Corticosteroids are man-made hormones similar to the cortisol naturally produced by our adrenal glands, typically prescribed for autoimmune conditions …
5 Tips for Eating Paleo On a Budget
As the Paleo diet gains prominence, some popular myths about this lifestyle have too. I’ve done my best to debunk these myths whenever possible (see …
Making Healthy Choices: What’s Your Currency?
The Autoimmune Protocol, or AIP, is a life-changing complementary approach to healing autoimmune disease that’s based on a somewhat radical notion: …
Balancing Physical Activity with Rest: How Do We Get It Right?
This time of year, health advice abounds. We’re barraged with directions to change many different aspects of our lifestyles: “Eat this! Drink that! …
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10 Tips to Improve Sleep Quality
It's nearly January, and for many of us, that means a renewed commitment to health and wellness. But an increasing body of research indicates that if …
Demystifying Adrenal Fatigue, Pt. 3: Nutrition & Lifestyle Support for the Adrenal Glands
Chronic stress can lead to adrenal fatigue, a condition in which the adrenal glands cease to function properly, and characterized by a collection of …
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Demystifying Adrenal Fatigue, Pt. 2: Testing Adrenal Glandular Function
Adrenal fatigue is a condition caused by long-term chronic stress in which the adrenal glands can no longer function adequately(see Demystifying …
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Demystifying Adrenal Fatigue, Pt. 1: What Is Adrenal Fatigue?
Adrenal fatigue is a consequence of chronic stress, caused by inadequate function of adrenal glands, and characterized by a collection of symptoms, …
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How to Get through Hard Times: 3 Ways Gratitude Makes You Feel Better
Guilt, Fear, Anxiety, Depression, Dread. If you’re anything like me, these words are heavy and familiar to you. At one point in my life, these words …
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How to “No ‘Poo”
I don’t wash my hair. There, I said it. But I promise it’s not as bad as it sounds! After decades of struggling with limp and rebellious locks, …
3 Ways to Avoid Smelling Like a Caveman
While the rationale for the Paleo dietary template as well as our community's focus on activity, sleep habits, stress management and toxin-free …
Self Care and Healing From Chronic Illness (includes vlog)
There is increasing interest within the scientific and medical communities in something called self-management, a fairly loosey-goosey term for any …
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4 Must-Haves for Paleo Families
About five years ago, I decided that I really wanted my family to join me on my Paleo journey. I had experienced such rapid success in my first few …
4 Ways to Beat Gym ‘Stank’
Movement is one of the most important pillars of health, and that means that regular exercise in addition to avoiding being sedentary for prolonged …