Evolutionary nutrionists such as myself have long argued, on the basis of Darwinian reasoning, anecdotal reports, and varied dietary research, that the Paleolithic nutrition formula, when correctly applied, bolsters immunity and cognition. The assertion has strong scientific support; however, relatively little of this support is of a clinical nature. Not because the original human diet […]
What’s the Darwinian Recipe for a Fulfilling Life? 14 Questions with Evolutionary Psychologist Glenn Geher (PhD)
Nutrition, chemical exposure, exercise, exposure to light and nature, microbial stimuli, and sleep. These are the dominant topics of discussion not only here on Darwinian-Medicine.com, but also in the health and fitness community at large. And rightly so: there’s no doubt that all of these things are of critical importance when it comes to producing […]
Earthing: It Legitimately Pays to Be Grounded
Earthing, which refers to something as basic as being connected to Mother Earth, may to some come across as a dubious health concept. 15 years ago, I might have seen it that way myself, perhaps thinking that it’s something ‘alternative’. Today, however, I don’t doubt that it pays to be grounded. The main reason is […]
The Fundamental Organizing Principle of Life
It’s difficult to overestimate the significance of natural selection. As I see it, no other biological principle or concept comes close to being as important as the fundamental mechanism of evolutionary change that Charles Darwin unearthed and described back in the 19th century when it comes to understanding and explaining the natural world. In previous […]
Why Vegan Diets Come Up Short: A Summary of the Nutritional Virtues of Animal Source Foods
My impression is that a fairly substantial number of people, many of whom are vegans or vegetarians, are of the belief that animal source foods (ASF) – beef, eggs, fish, and the like – are easily replaceable. Legumes and certain types of dietary supplements (e.g., vitamin B12 capsules) are held in high esteem, sometimes so […]
The Dark Side of Protein Supplementation: Study Pinpoints Effects on the Microbiome
Protein supplements, which come in many different forms, ranging from powders to bars to ready-made drinks, are high on the list of the most popular nutritional products on the market today. As a result of widespread promotional offensives spearheaded by athletes and fitness bellwethers who’ve struck lucrative endorsement deals, it’s become fairly common – not […]
CrossFit is Tremendous, But It’s Not Ancestral
CrossFit, the popular fitness methodology that has a bit of almost everything in it, ranging from weight lifting to swimming to rope jumping, has a lot of things going for it. It administers and elevates multi-joint, ‘natural’ movements, gives the whole body some action, fosters multi-faceted physical fitness, and places quite a bit of emphasis […]
New Research Underscores the Veracity and Importance of Darwinian Medicine
In 2011, a fascinating paper entitled The western diet and lifestyle and diseases of civilization appeared in an open access journal issued by Dove Medical Press, a publisher of peer-reviewed content on technology, science, and medicine. The review article, which I hold in very high regard (as I see it, it’s extraordinarily important and concise) […]
A Common Misunderstanding About the Evolution of Lactase Persistence
Are you able to consume lactose-containing foods such as cow’s milk and ice cream without experiencing acute gastrointestinal problems like bloating and diarrhea? If so, then you may have heard that it’s perfectly safe and healthy for you to drink milk. This idea, that people who are capable of digesting the milk sugar lactose even […]
Should Psychology Be Based on Darwinism? A New Book Adds Practical Weight to the Argument
By now, it’s become increasingly recognized among perceptive researchers and psychologists that evolutionary science, grounded in Darwin‘s immense idea of evolution via natural selection, is an invaluable tool for understanding the mind, acting as a powerful flashlight that’s capable of illuminating why we think, feel, and behave the way we do. What’s not as widely […]