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Evolution of thought: What changed

Evolution of thought: What changed

December 21, 2017

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What Is Lion’s Mane Mushroom?

What Is Lion’s Mane Mushroom?

November 16, 2017

Lion's Mane Mushroom is an edible and medicinal mushroom that can be identified by its long spines, growing on hardwoods, particularly the American Beech. General Information Lion’s Mane mushroom has a long history of use in Chinese medicine, which has garnered more interest in the world of “smart drugs” and “nootropics.” The Lion’s Mane has grown in popularity due to its ability to naturally and safely enhance cognitive function and performance, while bodies of research suggest that Lion’s...

Interview with Stathis Touloumis: Detach

Interview with Stathis Touloumis: Detach

August 7, 2017

[dropcap]F[/dropcap]rom Hipster Santa to First World Problems, the entire internet has jumped on the coconut water meme train. While both sides of the fence have their say about whether or not coconut water is a good thing, we can all agree not all coconut water is created equal. I think we can safely say that we've all had coconut water that tasted like it was squeezed through someone's feet. The flavor profile, especially in a drink like a coconut water, is super important and can definitely...

How the Paleo Diet Gave me An Eating Disorder

How the Paleo Diet Gave me An Eating Disorder

July 22, 2017

by Karen Pendergrass, CEO of The Paleo Foundation [dropcap]W[/dropcap]e are not immune to click-bait titles. So do any justice to that sort of hyperbole will require quite an amount of context.  Before October 31st of 2008, I was in the best shape of my life and had grown accustomed to eating whatever I wanted,  living and dying by the calories-in-calories-out (CICO) mantra.  Unfortunately, that date marked the onset of a myriad of diseases that would change my life forever. Soon, I had come...

7 Ways to Beat Sugar Cravings This Holiday Season

7 Ways to Beat Sugar Cravings This Holiday Season

December 6, 2016

[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he full force of the holiday season is upon us— a whirlwind of shopping, decorating, gift-giving, and celebrating that symbolizes a time of love and cheer. Amid the hectic holiday schedule, there is a common theme: food, a lot of it, and most of it being sugar-laden junk that you typically wouldn’t touch with a 10-foot pole on your Paleo diet. While you may decide that indulging on a holiday fits into your Paleo template, for some, sugar can be an insidious addiction for...

Health Benefits of Coffee You Might Not Have Known

Health Benefits of Coffee You Might Not Have Known

November 14, 2016

Coffee. Pretty much the first word out of your mouth in the morning, more often than not uttered like a zombie from some 80's movie. Without that magic elixir, who knows how many pedestrians as you'll run over on your way to work or how many coworkers you'll strangle with your bare hands.  Now we all know it's the caffeine in the coffee that gives us the energy we need to get through the day, but did you know that coffee also has a multitude of other benefits? Here are some health benefits of...

JUST10 Weightloss Challenge

JUST10 Weightloss Challenge

November 10, 2016

It’s not a detox. It’s not a Miracle Cleanse.  The JUST10 Weightloss Challenge is a set of 7 rules that are going to work for you this time around. At the beginning of every year, millions of people make the decision to lose weight. If you make this promise to yourself year after year, or even month after month and haven't gotten your routine to stick— the JUST10 Weightloss Challenge is designed for you. With the JUSTt10 Weightloss Challenge, we are confident in telling you that this will be...

Ceylon vs Cassia : 9 Important Things to Know about Cinnamon

Ceylon vs Cassia : 9 Important Things to Know about Cinnamon

November 9, 2016

[dropcap]T[/dropcap]his Thanksgiving holiday we will gather around a table to eat and celebrate with our friends and family. Many recipes made for the Thanksgiving feast will include a spice favorite for many cooks and bakers; cinnamon. But did you know there is more than one kind of cinnamon? And did you know that the different types of cinnamon will affect your health differently? This time we are checking out the differences between ceylon vs cassia cinnamon, and giving you 9 very...

Spencer Nadolsky: The Doc Who Lifts With His Patients

Spencer Nadolsky: The Doc Who Lifts With His Patients

October 27, 2016

What if there was a doctor who told you that you could replace your medicines with diet or exercise? A doctor who practices what he preaches, and would even take the time out of his day to work out with you, and sit down with you afterward to talk about your life over lunch?  A doctor who actually wants to get to know you so they can best manage your patient care? They would be a dream come true, right?  You may think such a physician doesn’t exist. But Spencer Nadolsky is no normal physician....

Top 5 Reasons You are Not Losing weight on the Paleo Diet

Top 5 Reasons You are Not Losing weight on the Paleo Diet

October 10, 2016

Weight loss is a common goal for many people that transition to a Paleo lifestyle. Although the Paleo community is bursting with testimonials of those who have successfully shed pounds in exchange for a new physique, there are perhaps just as many for whom the scale refuses to budge. If you are following a Paleo diet but have yet to reach your goal weight, consider the following 5 reasons you are not losing weight on the Paleo Diet or experiencing a weight loss plateau: 1) You Are Eating Too...