Are You Getting Enough Protein On the Paleo Diet? (Plus How & Why To Increase Intake)
Fat & carbs get the most discussion on a Paleo diet, but what about protein? Learn how much is really needed, the benefits of increasing intake, and easy ways to consume more.
Review: Revitalize Your Health Online Course
Today I am pleased to review an online course by my friend Lydia from Divine Health From the Inside Out called Revitalize Your Health. If you want to learn more about blood sugar, liver health, good sleep habits, adrenal health, losing weight safely, hormonal balance, and more, this is an excellent course for you! This is exactly the sort of thing that I wish I had had access to when I was just beginning my health journey in 2010. It will empower you to be a better advocate for your own health and give you information you need to change your diet and lifestyle in positive ways.
How I’m Healing Leaky Gut With Functional Medicine
The blood work from my Cyrex Labs Array 2 test just came back and I tested positive for a leaky, infected gut. How did this happen, and what am I going to do to heal? Read on to learn more.
Qigong in Costa Rica at La Montana Azul
Learn more about The Blue Mountain, La Montana Azul retreat center in Costa Rica.
Qigong Update: Learning in Costa Rica from Grandmaster Wong
At the end of February/beginning of March, I attended a week-long Qigong retreat in a magical place in Costa Rica called La Montaña Azul (The Blue Mountain). I learned from Grandmaster Wong Kiew Kit, who is my Sigung (the teacher of my teacher). I was initially kicking myself for not writing this review sooner, but I’m glad I waited because it has given me time to fully realize all of the benefits I gained from the experience. Words (even pretty photos) don’t do the experience justice, but I’ll give it my best shot.
Qigong: the missing piece of the puzzle?
Going Primal allowed me to lose 80 lbs in 1 year and get off of all prescription and over-the-counter medications. I saw huge improvements in every aspect of my life and health, and couldn’t have been more happy with my results. However, no matter how I tweaked my diet, I still had poor digestion, with unpredictable bouts of diarrhea and painful gas and bloating after meals. I thought I would never have totally normal digestive function, until I took an intensive Qigong workshop in May 2012. I have been practicing daily since then, and now, for the first time in a very long time, I feel like I’m normal and healthy.
What I eat
So, you’ve read my success story and now you’re curious how I did it. You can call it primal, or paleo, or one of my favorites, eating like a predator (not prey). I’ll give you a list of what I eat and what I avoid. But first, I want to give a bit of a disclaimer.
We are all individuals. No two people will see identical results following identical diets. We all react differently to different foods. There is no one universal human diet (although there are some universal things to avoid). Certain foods listed below may not sit well with you. It might be avocados, or broccoli, or papayas, or beef heart. It’s difficult to predict. Listen to your body. And know that what doesn’t digest well today will likely be no problem after a period of abstinence and clean eating. What do I mean by clean eating? This:
My Journey Back to Health
In December 2009, I was 25 years old and weighed 210 lbs. I was obese for my 5’5″ frame, never felt well, and was popping handfuls of pills every day just to get by. I was taking anti-depressants, anxiolytics, prescription sleeping pills, courses of Prilosec once or twice a month, acid-blocking pills or antacid tablets 1-3 times a day, anti-diarrhea pills several days a week, and I was constantly catching respiratory infections and frequently took courses of antibiotics.