Proponents of alkaline diets and alkaline water get it wrong. Why aren't pH altered waters and "alkaline" diets the cure-all we've been told? My view on pH is based on hard-earned personal knowledge, working to regain my health. Here's what I've learned.... pH is Affected by Stress and Infection Blood pH is tightly controlled. It does not change except in life-threatening situations. The pH of saliva or urine already varies widely with ... Keep Reading >
Better Living
Freeze Dried Foods for Healthier Cats
Serve freeze dried foods for healthier cats, reduce vet bills and have happier cats. Eating Ancestral foods means choosing the foods you evolved to eat. Whether it's for a Human or a pet. Freeze-dried cat foods cost more per serving but can change your cat's life. Don't let them suffer kidney failure, UTI's, obesity and scruffy coats. What Should Cats Eat? Cats are "obligate carnivores". They evolved to eat meat, organs and ... Keep Reading >
Are Your Adrenals Affecting Your Thyroid?
The adrenal and thyroid connection is often missed by doctors checking only the thyroid. Understanding how these glands affect each other helps you address adrenal fatigue and hypothyroidism at the same time. The goal of all natural health care is to resolve the cause of the problem, not just the symptom. If you're treating your thyroid lab numbers but not checking adrenal function you may be missing something! What are the Adrenal ... Keep Reading >
Species Appropriate Nutrition
Species appropriate nutrition means that a creature should eat what is has always eaten... Its historical, evolutionary diet. Shouldn't this apply to humans as well as to Goldfish or Lions? Scientists have only recently confirmed that the Giant Panda eats meat. Sounds odd that it took them so long to confirm that, but no one ever caught it live or on camera until 2011. Now we know that the correct species appropriate nutrition for ... Keep Reading >
Get to Know Tony Federico for Food and Fitness
Tony Federico podcasts for Paleo Magazine and is the author of "Paleo Grilling" cookbook. I turn the microphone around on a fellow podcaster here and talk with Tony about his passions and history. In addition to podcasting for Paleo Magazine, Tony writes for the magazine under the "I Inspire" byline and the "Business Spotlight". As a go-to writer and a Certified Health and Fitness Specialist, he was a natural choice to ... Keep Reading >
Mediterranean Paleo Cooking: Book Review and Interview With Grass Fed Girl
"Mediterranean Paleo Cooking" gets my vote for the 2014 cookbook of the year. The combined knowledge of a classically trained Algerian chef (Nabil Boumrar) and his Holistic Nutritionist wife (Caitlin Weeks) is a total win. Add in Diane Sanfilippo (Practical Paleo, Balanced Bites) as book designer and photographer, and you've got something great! As I mention several times in this interview with Caitlin, the pictures and recipe ... Keep Reading >
The Paleo Diet For Teenage Athletes and Other Teens
What foods would a Paleo Diet for teenage athletes include? How can we help teens understand why pancakes, bread and juice are not the right way to eat? This article was written as a letter to a teenage boy to help him improve his mental and physical performance.... Hope it inspires you and your other teens! Dear Teens and Parents! Ready to feel better, look better and perform better in school or sports? In ... Keep Reading >
Help For Bunions Without Surgery
Is it really possible to get help for bunions without surgery? Most bunions can be helped if you commit to the process. For bunion relief, know the causes of bunions and make a long-term plan for change. This is the goal of the work in my San Antonio natural health clinic and in my Primal Diet - Modern Health podcasts. Fix the cause as well as the symptom! So, what is a bunion? A bunion is a bony growth in the lower joint of your big toe. ... Keep Reading >
Paleo Lifestyle 101 with Evan Brand
Evan Brand from NotJustPaleo joins me for some friendly rivalry in this fun interview. The mission? List and compare our choices for Seven Aspects of a Paleo Lifestyle. The result? Paleo Lifestyle 101! The right kind of exercise and a Paleo Diet are givens, so we couldn't include them in our lists. What else matters most for living in tune with our true human selves? What are the components of Health and Happiness ... Keep Reading >
Paleo Girl: Book Review and Interview with Leslie Klenke
We have Paleo books for men's issues, women's issues, exercise and children. What's missing? Leslie Klenke and her book for the paleo girl. This podcast interview with Klenke delivers a straight-through look at the book. If you think your teen might not read this excellent book, offer them the podcast instead. (See the play link below or get it on iTunes). They'll get the info they need either way. "Paleo ... Keep Reading >
Exercise For Tired, Overweight Women w. Ben Greenfield: PODCAST
Ben Greenfield is a super-athlete and super-coach. He knows about fitness, health, food and fat-burning. And he has great podcasts. I asked him on my Primal Diet - Modern Health podcast to talk to the rest of us: the not-so-super exercisers who need help getting started. The tired and overweight who can't get a start. Why? His answers surprised me! There's lots of information in this fun podcast and you can read ... Keep Reading >
Buteyko Breathing With Patrick McKeown: Interview
Anxiety, athletic performance, children's teeth and facial structure, sleep apnea, asthma and happiness are all connected with proper breathing - through the nose, not the mouth. My guest Patrick McKeown is the current world authority on proper breathing... Russian professor Dr. Buteyko treated 1000's of cases of asthma until the 1990's. His breakthrough work has been tested and taught throughout the world, and is used by ... Keep Reading >