In several of my articles on fermented foods, I’ve stated that our preagricultural ancestors consumed primarily fresh foods, as opposed to fermented ones, and that I think we would be wise to follow in their footsteps. I strongly believe that people who harbor a dysbiotic gut microbiota can benefit from consuming small-moderate quantities of certain […]
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Ask Eirik: Should I Consume Fermented Vegetables?
Fermented vegetables are high on the list of things I’ve received the most questions about from readers of Darwinian-Medicine.com. That’s not particularly surprising, seeing as I have talked a lot about fermented vegetables in relation to gut health and microbiome restoration here on the site; was in charge of planning and conducting the first ever […]
Ask Eirik: Can I Write for Darwinian-Medicine.com?
I’ve been getting lots of e-mails lately from people who are interested in writing for Darwinian-Medicine.com. Since this is something I’m regularly contacted about, I thought I’d address it here on the site, so that I can make my position known. As I see it, that’s a win both for me and for the people […]
Ask Eirik: How Can I Rebuild My Microbiome After a Course of Antibiotics?
All of the antibiotic substances that we humans have infused into our bodies and our environment over the most recent centuries have dramatically altered our relationship with microbes. We’re now in the midst of a pandemic of inflammation-related, chronic illness. Our reckless, widespread use of antibiotics has most certainly contributed to causing this dire situation. […]
Ask Eirik: How Often Should I Exercise?
I haven’t been very good at answering questions from reader’s lately. I apologize for that. Just now, I went through some feedback and questions that have come my way recently. (If you have a question for me, then feel free to send it my way via the e-mail form on this page). As I was […]
Ask Eirik: What Evidence is There for Evolution?
Every now and then, I’m contacted by people who question the idea that living organisms, including humans, pandas, fungi, plants, and so forth, are a product of evolution. Some seem to be under the belief that an almighty God created all of life in its present form and that the Earth is just a few […]
Ask Eirik: How Did You Become Interested in Darwinian Medicine?
Yesterday I was interviewed by an Italian friend of mine who I came in contact with through his comments here on the site. Like me, he’s an evolutionary health aficionado and a proponent of Darwinian medicine. One of the questions I was asked as part of the interview – which is to be published on […]
Ask Eirik: Should I Exercise on an Empty Stomach?
Last week I was interviewed by a Norwegian diet and lifestyle magazine. The interviewer was planning on writing an article about “vacation fitness” and asked me to share some diet and exercise tips that could help the readers of the magazine stay in shape during the summer. She was particularly interested in hearing my take […]
Ask Eirik: What Type of Strength Training Program Should I Follow?
I’ve talked a lot about strength training here on the site. This is not by coincidence. Strength training has been one of my main interests for more than a decade. Not only have I done a lot of resistance training myself, but I’ve also set up strength training programs for hundreds of other people and […]
Ask Eirik: What Can I Do to Fix My Quad-Dominant Squat?
The barbell back squat is one of the most popular and effective strength exercises in existence. When properly performed, it strengthens the posterior chain, quads, and core, helps correct muscular imbalances, and brings about positive changes in body composition. Unfortunately, a large majority of gym goers don’t perform the squat with good technique. They fail […]