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Training Naked | Mark's Daily Apple I recommend this site, and I believe this article will make you want to read it on a regular basis! Although not totally "Paleo" in his persuasion (but hey- neither am I!) he makes some really good points. I particularly like his stance on "barefoot running" and walking... I think Mark Sisson is really a Barbarian exerciser/eater, but just doesn't know it yet! Jay

Mark Sisson is a Paleo/Primal guru: here is his take on drinking alcohol... He's quite a good writer, as well! Jay Although we can likely obtain the same vascular benefits from fish oil and a low carb, high antioxidant diet (and through supplementation), there’s nothing wrong (and perhaps something to be gained) with the occasional drink, provided you’re someone who tolerates alcohol well. Not everyone does, and there’s nothing wrong with that. With that said… When it comes to alcohol itself, there’s no reason a low-carber can’t indulge. Alcohol isn’t metabolized as a carbohydrate product, and it doesn’t send your blood sugar shooting upward. (It might actually lower it.) The body sends alcohol to the liver where it becomes first in line as an active energy source rather than stored glycogen. As long as you aren’t looking to lose weight, a modest drink here or there shouldn’t make much of a difference. If you’re looking to lose weight, however, we’d suggest avoiding alcohol all to...

We've reached the point where almost EVERYone, especially women (why women, I don't know, but it is the case!)- are taking mood altering drugs! Depression is endemic, and DRUGS seem to be... the answer! I heard Dean Edell this morning on the radio, and he made a good point: Depression is there for a REASON: If you are depressed, there is probably a REASON in your life to CHANGE! Otherwise, you wouldn't BE depressed! He went on to relate that, early on in his medical practice, HE was depressed... and so, he went on to CHANGE his life, and eventually to become a radio Doctor, which he LOVES!! My point is that, many people who are depressed, are that way because... THEY NEED TO CHANGE!! They need to change: Their life's goals! (Not unusual- if you think MONEY is the answer to all problems, THIS MEANS YOU!! Their DIET! This is a real problem in the modern, Western world- our diet is about as bad as it can be! Almost NO fruits, vegetables, lean meats and seafood, and TONS...

This guy is awesome when it comes to nutrition and fitness! His fitness program is the perfect, Spartan, bare-bones type of fitness program I like: Applicable to ALL fitness levels, from "I can barely walk" to REALLY fit!! Same principles, just different levels of the same program!! His fitness ideals and practices are those you see espoused here on Vintage Health- AND, he has some additional "wrinkles" that are invaluable. Are Your Lungs Dying? If you do nothing about it the cells in your lungs are dying off faster than you replace them. By the time you’re fifty, 40% of your lung capacity will be gone! This will rob you of your energy and strength. And it makes you an easy target for chronic disease…  I’m Dr. Al Sears and I’ve seen thousands of my own patients boost their lungpower and reverse disease. The technique I give them is so revolutionary; the US Patent Office recently trademarked it! In just minutes a day you’ll get back the lungpower of a 20-year-old. An...

Here is the latest info from the Paleo Diet website- This is really scary stuff! I mean, we all think "oh, potatoes- really healthy, in their natural state... Read about potatoe (read: NIGHTSHADE- SKINS!!) Nightshade is the common name for flowering plants belonging to the botanical family Solanaceae, which contain more than 75 genera and 2,000 species1. Some notorious non-edible nightshades include tobacco, petunias, jimson weed, mandrake, and deadly nightshade. The family comprises well known food plants such as potatoes, tomatoes, green peppers, chili peppers, eggplants and tomatillos. Note that chili peppers include all varieties of peppers from the genus Capsicum, including bell peppers, jalapeno, wax, cayenne, habanero, Anaheim, Thai, Tabasco, cherry, pepperoncini and Serrano among others. Chili peppers are commonly consumed as dried powders such as paprika, chili powder and cayenne, and are near universal ingredients in hot sauces, Tabasco sauces, and salsas. Some more obs...