February 2010
1 post
The Healthcare Disaster →
A well thought out article about healthcare reform explaining why all proposed legislation neglects the one issue that matters most.
January 2010
1 post
December 2009
3 posts
Storing Meat Underwater →
An interesting discovery of how some of our ancestors may have stored and preserved meat.
On "The Biggest Loser", Health Takes a Back Seat →
The N.Y. Times exposes The Biggest Loser for what it really is - a reality TV show that promotes unhealthy weight loss techniques that sacrifice health for appearance.
November 2009
5 posts
515 Chemicals Women Put on Their Bodies Every Day →
An alarming account of the accumulation of chemicals from the personal care products and cosmetics that many people use daily.
Life with The Hadza →
An amazing look at the life of the Hadza - one of the last existing hunter and gatherer cultures.
Are You Thriving or Surviving? →
A great article by Mark Sisson of Mark’s Daily Apple explaining why living a healthy lifestyle is so important. This article explains why I and many other people make such a strong effort to promote and maintain optimal health.
There's More to Cell Phone Safety than SAR Ratings →
An article by Camilla Rees from Dr. Mercola’s site explaining why cell phone SAR ratings are only one small aspect of cell phone safety.
An Excellent Analysis of Swine Flu Statistics →
Dr. Russell Blaylock analyzes the existing swine flu statistics and shows how badly we’re being misled.
October 2009
12 posts
The Butter vs Margarine Showdown →
Do you still think that butter contributes to heart disease? This is a great article by Stephan Guyenet of the Whole Health Source describing research that compares the impact of butter and margarine consumption on the incidence of heart disease.
Don't Obsess About Age, Look Forward to Your... →
A great article by Jonathan Wells of Advanced Life Skills that does a great job of explaining why you should be excited about the future regardless of your age.
The Power of the Placebo Effect →
A great article from Wired Magazine describing the power of the placebo effect and the nuisance that it’s causing for the drug industry. The placebo effect can be an effective therapy in it’s own right and should be appreciated as such.
Stop Letting Monsanto Ruin Our Food Supply and... →
This article by Dr. Mercola is a great recap of what Monsanto has been doing to destroy our food supply and the scary amount of influence that they have on the government.
Stop Being So Practical and Start Living By Your... →
An excellent article by Jonathan Wells at Advanced Life Skills explaining why it’s so important that you be passionate about what you do with most of your time. For most people, this especially applies to work.
Wild Meat Raises Lead Exposure →
An article from Scientific American explaining the lead dangers caused by the ammunition that some hunters use. If you hunt and eat wild game or know anyone that does, you should definitely read this!
Optimal Life Balance - Nobody is Perfect →
A great article by Stephen Mills of The Rat Race Trap describing why you can’t be perfect at everything and why you shouldn’t try to be.
September 2009
16 posts
Porks Dirty Secret - The Truth About Industrial... →
A shocking article from RollingStone that goes into depth about the atrocities of industrial hog farming. The message is not to avoid pork altogether, but to get it from sustainable sources.
100 Ways to Advance Your Mind →
An interesting list by Steven Aitchison of 100 different ways to advance your mind and your life.
A Better Way to Poop →
Squatting is a basic function that many of us lose due to being sedentary. Not only was it a common way for our ancestors to rest, but without toilets, it was also the natural way to poop. Some cultures still do it this way. In this article, Mark Sisson explains the potential benefits of using Nature’s Platform to squat over your toilet.
The Hepbrotadiptetperhibococcalolio Vaccine →
One vaccine is bad enough. Have you ever considered the potential effect from the cumulative load of toxins in all of the vaccinations given to your children? The National Autism Association poses a very poignant question with informative commentary by Dr. Mercola.
How Happiness Relates to Your Goals and Values →
An excellent article by Stephen Mills at The Rat Race Trap describing how happiness is dependent on the pursuit of meaningful goals more so than the accomplishment of them. It’s all about the process!
Sugar is More of a Concern for Heart Disease than... →
A great article by Dr. Mark Hyman that addresses many of the myths surrounding heart disease and cholesterol. It’s great to see this issue getting attention through the Huffington Post!
The Importance of Vitamin D in Preventing Illness... →
An article by Dr. Mercola about the high incidence of vitamin D deficiency and it’s role in susceptibility to the swine flu and seasonal illness in general.
Are We Meat Eaters or Vegetarians? →
A discussion by Dr. Mike Eades of Protein Power about a great hypothesis of how eating meat allowed for our dramatic evolutionary increase in brain size.
Margarine and Mother Nature →
An amusing article by Tom Naughton, the creator of the Fat Head documentary, about the irony of natural butter being replaced by highly processed margarine and how it correlated with an increase in heart disease.
Trying Harder isn't Always the Answer →
A great example of why success is about a lot more than pure effort.
The Dangers of Soy →
A great summary of why soy is anything but the health food it’s often proclaimed to be.
11 High Powered Principles for Personal... →
A great collection of principles that will help guide you to happiness and fulfillment.
Diabetes and the Effects of a Low Carb Diet →
A great article about research showing the dramatic effects of a low carb diet on diabetes. It’s a much better alternative for some than drugs or insulin!
