PHYSICAL HEALTH
I am stuck. Despite the continuing journey of eating primal, moderate walking each day, periodic strength training, and more sleep, inflammation, body composition and cholesterol continue as health issues. All three are systemic and not easily solved. Living in the suburbs of Los Angeles and running a full schedule does not help, for...
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PHYSICAL HEALTH
A rather disturbing question came to mind yesterday: Why are we willing to suffer hardship for physical health, but take the easy path for spiritual health? As I think about this question Monday morning, I do not have an answer. But I do not think I need an answer. What I need is...
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PHYSICAL HEALTH
Health is a slippery concept, often falling into the I-know-it-when-I-see-it category: a category notorious for presumption pollution. In the midst of the varying opinions, how should we view health?
We can view health scientifically. We look at fat percent, weight, blood lipids, c-reactive protein, vitamin D levels, blood pressure, blood sugar, and a host...
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PHYSICAL HEALTH
It is probably safe to say that most Americans are overweight. A look around nearly any gathering provides ample evidence and a stroll through the appropriate section of the local book store or a look at the closest bus ad seals the deal. Obesity is a serious health problem and weight loss programs...
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PHYSICAL HEALTH
When I first heard of the primal lifestyle and began to consider it, I will freely confess that there were a few stumbling blocks. One of the biggies was evolution. You see, I am a Christian and a fairly hardcore creationist.
Questions arose: How can a Christian be primal? Doesn’t it take God out...
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PHYSICAL HEALTH
Primal Body-Primal Mind, by Nora Gedgaudas: Humanity functions best physically and mentally by eating moderate protein, little to no carbohydrates, and ample fats. Recommended.
The Primal Blueprint, by Mark Sisson: Following ten simple, adaptation-driven rules of eating and moving results in a healthy, lean, fit, happy human. Recommended.
Body by Science, by John Little and Doug...
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PHYSICAL HEALTH
Back in spring 2008, I was finishing up a Master of Theology, taking a class, finalizing my thesis, and working full time. Stress was a way of life. I coped by consuming mass quantities of low fat tortilla chips and other “healthy grains.” The result? I graduated with honors and a weight of...
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