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Vitamin K2: The Missing Nutrient
A study recently published by the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition (EPIC) has revealed that increased intake of vitamin K2 may reduce the risk of prostate cancer by 35...
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Vitamin D: the new super-nutrient?
In the last two weeks alone three articles have appeared in the scientific press about new studies reporting on vitamin D’s many crucial roles in the body. Along with promoting strong bones, a healthy...
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Another reason you shouldn’t go nuts on nuts
In a previous article1, I suggested that nut consumption should be limited or moderated because of the high levels of omega-6 fat many of them contain. But there’s another reason you shouldn’t make...
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Kefir: the not-quite-Paleo superfood
One of the key components of a strict Paleo diet is the complete elimination of dairy products. Unfortunately, this may lead to many dairy-tolerant individuals missing out on some of the most...
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Shaking up the Salt Myth: When Salt Reduction May Be Warranted
As we have discussed in the last three articles in my series on salt, the evidence for universal salt reduction is weak and often conflicted. Across different cultures, dietary salt intake is at best...
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Calcium Supplements: Why You Should Think Twice
I’ve made the argument before that some supplements may be necessary even within the context of a nutrient-dense, whole-foods diet. Some nutrients are challenging to get through food alone, especially...
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How Sitting Too Much Is Making Us Sick and Fat – And What to Do About It
This article was first featured at The Huffington Post. Click here to see the original article. There’s no question that regular exercise is essential to health. For the vast majority of our...
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RHR: Surprising New Vitamin D Research, The Myth of Multi-tasking, and How...
In this episode I review new research on vitamin D that has led me to slightly modify my recommendations, and we discuss how multitasking and the internet are literally rewiring our brains. It’s also...
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The Acid-Alkaline Myth: Part 1
Many of you have probably heard of the ‘alkaline diet’. There are a few different versions of the acid-alkaline theory circulating the internet, but the basic claim is that the foods we eat leave...
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RHR: All About Kidney Stones, Liver Detoxification, and Calcium
We’re back with another Q&A episode. In this episode, we cover: 1:00 The cause of kidney stones – and what to do about them 16:37 Bioaccumulation of toxins in the body 21:48 Do we need to...
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Does Dairy Cause Osteoporosis?
I do a lot of myth-busting around here, and it’s usually conventional wisdom that crumbles in the face of scientific evidence. But this time I’m actually siding with conventional wisdom, and busting a...
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One of the most contentious issues in the Paleo nutrition community is whether dairy products are health-promoting or disease-causing. On one end of the spectrum you have Loren Cordain and his group,...
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How To Keep Your Bones Healthy On A Paleo Diet
This is a guest post by Laura Schoenfeld, a Registered Dietitian with a Master’s degree in Public Health, and staff nutritionist for ChrisKresser.com. Click here to learn more about her nutrition...
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The Microbiota and Bone Health: Yet Another Reason to Protect Your Gut
The trillions of bacteria that inhabit our gastrointestinal tract play an intricate and increasingly appreciated role in human health. Deemed by some as the “forgotten organ” (1), new connections...
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My Healing Regimen for Injuries and Surgery
I’ve been skiing or snowboarding for 35 years, and I’ve never had a serious injury from either during that period. I guess I was due, because halfway through my first day on the mountain I had a...
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Here’s the Link between Osteoarthritis and Exercise
You may be able to control and even prevent this debilitating disorder by going it on your own—that is, without pharmaceutical or surgical intervention. How? Good ol’ physical activity. Let’s explore...
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Regular, moderate workouts might help prevent osteoarthritis—or even alleviate symptoms. Here’s more on the well-established link between osteoarthritis and exercise. The post Here’s the Link between...
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