We humans are very proud and fond of our large and complex brains. We perceive ourselves as a lot more intelligent than other organisms here on Earth. Some people, including many creationists, would probably go as far as to say that we tower above all other organisms, seeing as we have a unique ability to […]
What Your Dreams Can Tell You About Your Microbiome
May 30, 2017 by 4 Comments
In my recent article entitled 3 Things You Probably Didn’t Know Gut Bacteria Can Do I made the case that the bacteria that colonize our bodies play a role in shaping our dreams. In the time that has passed since I put up that article, I’ve been thinking more about the microbiome-host dreaming phenomenon, and […]
Autoimmunity Originates in the Gut
April 5, 2017 by 4 Comments
The global prevalence of autoimmune conditions such as type-1 diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, and celiac disease has increased rapidly over the most recent decades. These types of diseases are no longer extremely rare; they are starting to become quite common. Chances are you know at least one person who’s got an immune system that has spun […]
6 Exercises That Can Help You Improve Your Posture
March 31, 2017 by 4 Comments
Our modern lifestyle, characterized by prolonged sitting and inadequate physical activity, is not kind to our bodies. Lumbar hyperlordosis (“swayback”), thoracic kyphosis (“hunchback”), and other similar musculoskeletal conditions are very common in our society today. Very few contemporary humans have truly great posture. As I pointed out in my recent article entitled The Muscle Imbalance […]
Acne Vulgaris: A Modern Disease With an Ancient Solution
March 29, 2017 by 12 Comments
The chronic skin disease acne vulgaris is today so common that it’s by many considered a natural part of human life. The vast majority of people in industrialized societies get acne sometime during their life. Whereas some only get the occasional blemish during their teenage years, others get severe cysts that leave deep, lifelong scars […]
The Muscle Imbalance Epidemic: An Overlooked Problem That Needs to Be Addressed
March 18, 2017 by 3 Comments
Have you heard about the two health conditions called Lower Crossed Syndrome (LCS) and Upper Crossed Syndrome (UCS)? If you’re a regular reader of Darwinian-Medicine.com, you undoubtedly have, as I’ve mentioned these disorders many times here on the site in the past. However, if this is the first time you’ve stumbled onto this site, I’m […]
How Paleo Could Revolutionize Medicine
December 1, 2016 by
My friend Robb Wolf is one of the leading voices in the field of Darwinian/evolutionary medicine. He’s done a great job of bringing science-based information about ancestral health and nutrition out to the public. In my new article, which was just published at his site, RobbWolf.com, I discuss how evolutionary theory could change modern medicine. […]
10 Things You Should Know About the Link Between Gut Bacteria and Obesity
September 28, 2016 by 5 Comments
I’ve been thinking a lot about the microbiome’s involvement in the pathogenesis of obesity lately. A couple of years ago, I wrote a lengthy paper in which I took an in-depth look at the scientific research pertaining to the link between gut microbes and body fat regulation. Back then, I was convinced that microorganisms play […]
Is Static Stretching a Waste of Time?
September 17, 2016 by 4 Comments
The idea that static stretching is good for us is highly ingrained into our society. Soccer players are from a young age instructed by their coaches to stretch their hamstrings and hip flexors both before and after exercise, fitness instructors incorporate various stretches into the workout programs of their clients and fitness classes, and many […]
Obesity: A Cause or Consequence of Physical Inactivity?
September 5, 2016 by 1 Comment
Physical inactivity makes you fat, right? If you ask a dozen people on the street whether they agree with this supposition, the vast majority, if not everyone, will probably say that they do. If you then go on to ask why individuals who carry around a lot of excess body fat tend to exercise less […]
