If you’ve followed the blog, you know my take on supplements. I’m not a fan. They’re dangerous, because they’re highly processed and poorly regulated. They’re expensive. These supplements also have a more pernicious effect. Taking supplements lulls you into a pattern of poor decisions and subsequently diminished health. If I believe I can get my nutrition from a capsule or a … [Read more...]
Viral Myths: Drink Your Milk
When you find yourself with a cold, don’t avoid the milk. You may have heard the myth that drinking milk will make a cold worse. Our regular readers know we don’t fall for a catchphrase without doing our due diligence. From listverse.com: A lot of people think that drinking milk while you have a cold is a bad idea because it causes more mucous to build up. Actually, milk … [Read more...]
Marathons: Breaking Your Body
I’ve never understood it. Men and women reach middle age and it hits them. They tell their friends and family, “I’m running a marathon!” Whether it is the need to get in shape or an attempt to prove viability, running 42.195 kilometers (26 miles and 385 yards) has become the standard benchmark. Train for and run a marathon if you wish, just be aware that you’re not necessarily … [Read more...]
Lethal Injections or Life Saving Vaccinations
Remember when there were no immunization shots and folks prevented disease with whole foods and exercise? Me neither. There has never been a moment in our lives when that statement was totally true. Yesterday, we touched on colds. Today, we’ll take a look at some of the more serious diseases out there. This post will take a deep dive into the world of vaccinations and their … [Read more...]
Fighting Colds? Reach for Berries
I’m crowning the berry the king of the cold-fighting fruit. Y’all know my diet consists of mainly animal flesh, eggs, veggies and fruit. Sure, I’ll throw in a few slices of sprouted wheat toast with almond butter in the mornings, and I’m no stranger to a steaming pot of black coffee, but my staples are consistent. I dig all fruit, but it’s not all created equal, … [Read more...]