Jordan Geiser So, I’m excited to say that the meat of this particular post was written by a good friend of mine, Jordan Geiser. I began to put some thoughts together a few weeks ago detailing how good relationships can have a tremendously positive impact on a person’s health and well-being, and consequently on their … Continue reading Insulin Theory of Obesity Part IV: Good Ships, Wood Ships, and Friendships That Don’t Suck
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Insulin Theory of Obesity Part III: Processed Foods
There are a few regions scattered across the world known as Blue Zones. These “Blue Zones” are regions whose residents experience immensely better health and longevity than the vast majority of individuals across the globe. Members of these communities are active and enjoying vibrant, exciting lives well into their 90’s and even 100’s in some … Continue reading Insulin Theory of Obesity Part III: Processed Foods
The Insulin Theory of Obesity Part II: And the Greatest of These is Sleep
To Recap... So in the last post, I discussed the Insulin Theory of Obesity, and why it’s a much better model for thinking about and treating weight gain, hyperinsulinemia, hyper and hypoglycemia, and the host of health problems related to the way we take care of ourselves. What I didn’t discuss however, is how the … Continue reading The Insulin Theory of Obesity Part II: And the Greatest of These is Sleep
The Insulin Theory of Obesity: Part 1
Do you ever wonder why people still struggle with obesity? And not just everyday people, but doctors,nurses, physical therapists, and any other health professionals you’d care to mention seem to have expanded not just their minds, but their belts. You’d think that with all the supposed advances in modern science, that “they” would have found … Continue reading The Insulin Theory of Obesity: Part 1
Bone Broth – Flu, Flabby Skin, and Leaky Gut
I want to start off by apologizing about not posting as soon as I had originally planned. It’s been a nasty, wet, cloudy winter here in my little corner of Tennessee, and I’ve been laid up with whatever nasty virus has been going around for the past several weeks. This, added to the usual pile … Continue reading Bone Broth – Flu, Flabby Skin, and Leaky Gut
Hippies, Hoverrounds and Health — An Introduction
Hello Everybody, I’m sure you’re all glad to finally have something to do with your time while you’re waiting in line at a crowded bathroom after the movies, and for that, you are welcome. I am incredibly excited to announce that the Living Against the Grain blog is finally up and running. I had intended … Continue reading Hippies, Hoverrounds and Health — An Introduction
Living Against the Grain 