Yesterday, as I was rushing through a local grocery store that was one the verge of closing up for the day in pursuit of something to eat the remaining days of Easter, I was taken off guard by a craving for bread that came out of nowhere. I could feel that my body wanted some […]
Health disorders
Do We Really Need to Brush Our Teeth?
Many diseases and health problems that we – contemporary humans – consider to be largely unavoidable, such as acne vulgaris, a skin disorder that afflicts more than 90% of the adolescent population in some westernized countries, and malocclusion, a very common condition nowadays that is characterized by a misalignment of the upper and lower jaw, […]
Darwinian Medicine: The Best Remedy for Cancer?
Every year, government-run agencies issue hundreds of millions of dollars in funding for cancer-related research. Scientists who’ve applied for funding and gotten their requests approved reach out and grab a hold of this money, which they use to pursue their goal of solving the riddle that is cancer. They investigate tumor-generating processes in animal models, […]
Do Hunter-Gatherers Get Cancer?
A lot of people, including some health professionals and scientists, seem to operate under the belief that cancer is an (almost) inevitable part of the human life cycle. This isn’t surprising, seeing as cancer is today a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in many parts of the world. In industrialized nations in particular it’s […]
Modern Foods Drive the Development of Acne Vulgaris
Almost half a century ago, two small studies on diet and acne that would turn out to greatly influence the evolution of the field of dermatology, in particular the parts of the field that deal with acne vulgaris, a skin disorder that is today highly prevalent in westernized nations, were published (1, 2). Those studies, […]
Are Non-Communicable Diseases Really Non-Communicable?
A long-standing practice in medicine has been to classify diseases as either non-communicable or communicable. Whereas conditions such as influenza, tuberculosis, and AIDS have long been known to be contagious, disorders and diseases such as colon cancer, acne vulgaris, and type-1 diabetes are generally considered to be non-communicable. Scientific research that has emerged over the […]
The Dark Side of Artificial Light
Over the past couple of centuries, artificial light has gradually become a ubiquitous part of our environment. The modern man is constantly exposed to artificial light emitted by smartphones, lamps, and computers. It’s easy to forget that these light-emitting devices are extremely novel additions to our environment. Throughout the vast majority of our evolutionary history, […]
The Standing Glute Squeeze: A Simple Exercise That Can Help You Prevent Bad Posture and Back Pain
The glutes of the modern man are in a sorry state. They are weak and small, largely because they spend most of their time resting on a chair, couch, car seat, or bed. The gluteus maximus – arguably the king of all the muscles of the human body – in particular bears the mark of […]
A Healthy Gut is a Prerequisite for a Healthy Brain
Much of what goes on inside your brain occurs as a consequence of what goes on inside your gut (1, 2, 3, 4, 5). If your gut is in bad shape, your brain will also be in bad shape. Conversely, if your gut is healthy and working well, then chances are your brain will also […]
A Step-by-Step Guide to Treating Upper Crossed Syndrome
Upper Crossed Syndrome (UCS), which goes hand in hand with hunchback posture and protracted shoulders, is, just like its sibling Lower Crossed Syndrome (LCS), a very common musculoskeletal conditions nowadays. I would go as far as to say that most people exhibit some signs of UCS. It’s not surprising that this condition is so prevalent […]