Habit Formation and New Years Resolutions
Happy New Year! For me, like many, the start of a new year is a time of reflection. I look back over the last year, appreciate my accomplishments and the challenges I overcame, …
Reflecting on a Decade of Health Education
When I started ThePaleoMom.com on November 4, 2011, it was a culmination of seeing the immense health improvements I had achieved since starting the Paleo diet nearly 2 months …
Can You Really Be Healthy at Any Size?
Spoiler: The answer is a resounding, evidence-backed, absolutely, positively, 100% YES! While the weight loss and diet market contracted by 21% in 2020 due to the covid-19 …
The Covid-19 mRNA Vaccines
There are many vaccine myths amplified by the internet leading to vaccine hesitancy with the new covid-19 vaccines. And, I completely understand how tough it can be to vet and …
Covid-19 FAQ: Do Face Masks Even Work?
A pervasive and harmful myth that has been circulating is that there’s no science to support wearing facemasks to reduce the spread of covid-19. Let’s bust this one right now …
How Stress Undermines Health
Health is impacted by much more than what you eat. Health is also influenced by how you live. How active you are, how much you sleep, how much stress you’re under, how much …
My Top Ten Favorite Podcast Episodes and a BIG Announcement!
Wow. Stacy and I have been podcasting for almost 8 years! And co-hosting a weekly podcast has been the most amazing experience, and a key driver of my personal and professional …
Covid-19 FAQ: Cleaner vs. Disinfectant
As we learn more about the novel coronavirus (technically called SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for causing the covid-19 pandemic illness), a common emerging question is …
5 Biohacks for Better Sleep
Sleep is one of the most important determinants of our health (see Sleep and Disease Risk: Scarier than Zombies! and Natural Approaches to Cold & Flu Season (and Covid-19!)). …
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 studies, and we’ve identified a …
How to Prepare for a Coronavirus Shutdown
When my kids’ school district announced last Thursday evening that, after one more day of school to prepare students for at-home learning, all schools would be closed for at …
My Journey Towards Zero Waste
In the spring, my family and I watched the Our Planet documentary series on Netflix, narrated by Sir David Attenborough. The series (which I highly recommend) showcased the …
The Importance of Exercise
The importance of exercise is ingrained in our minds, and for good reason: studies routinely show that physical activity is health-protective, and we’ve identified a wide range of …
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 Americanos in toast)! And as …
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 touch me way more if I have a …
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 industry tends to be flooded …
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 form of radiation emitted from cell …
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, we might come away thinking …
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 predisposition. I’ve long …
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 predisposition. I’ve long …
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 public. In particular, films …
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 back. Over the years, …
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 connect with nature, …
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 predisposition. I’ve long …
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 science. Everything from a short …
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 oxygen species (ROS), which are …
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 and running safer, and …
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 predisposition. I’ve long …
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 couldn’t …
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 predisposition. I’ve long …
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 school is out, and I also work …
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 camp. With the exception of …
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 infection and disease. It also …
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 the transition to this …
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 sustainable weight loss. In an …
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 all on our own. From the …
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 feel. But how do we …
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 doesn’t have to be cooked in …
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 and self-sacrifice, it’s no …
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 works. But …
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 keep hearing one pervasive …
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 and inflammatory disorders. …
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 Paleo Diet Clinical Trials and …
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: the idea that we can control our …
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! Detox from this! Stop this! …
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 we don’t focus on …
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 symptoms, which can …
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 Adrenal Fatigue, Pt. 1: What is …