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February 13, 2025

Why Bacillus coagulans Is My Go-To Probiotic for IBS and SIBO

If you’re struggling with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), you know how challenging these conditions

February 11, 2025

RHR: Exploring Peak Health and Fitness, with Mark Sisson

In this episode, we discuss: Mark’s journey from runner to fitness advocate The case against chronic cardio Footwear, biomechanics, and the importan

Paleo Intermittent Fasting: How to Get the Benefits of Both Diets

Page Contents: Can you practice intermittent fasting (IF) while also eating Paleo? Absolutely! Read on to learn how IF is in tune with ancestral health, how to implement IF while Paleo, and troubleshooting tips. Paleo goes together naturally with intermittent fasting. Check out this article from Katie Melville for tips on implementing intermittent fasting while Paleo and a troubleshooting guide to help you make the most of your ancestral diet. #paleo #nutrition #wellness Paleo and Intermittent Fasting: Defining Our Terms Paleo Although “Paleo” can mean different things to different people, in general, the Paleo diet, also called an ancestral diet, focuses on a variety of nutrient-dense foods: Animal products like meats, organ meats, seafood, shellfish, and eggs Starchy and non-starchy veggies Fruits, nuts, and seeds In some cases, when well-tolerated, an ancestral/Paleo diet...

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What Is Health Coaching? The 4 Pillars That Define It

Page Contents: In his passionate quest to reverse chronic disease, Chris Kresser advocates that health coaches fill a critical gap in today’s healthcare model. With 75 percent of deaths in the United States resulting from chronic diseases, the need for health coaches has never been greater. (1) Likewise, as healthcare systems grapple with increasing chronic diseases and costs, practitioner time spent with patients decreases, after which patients are expected to know what to do and how to implement their practitioner’s recommendations. Free eBook Learn More about How to Work as a Health Coach Health coaching is a fulfilling, vibrant career path. Download this free eBook to find out more about the job opportunities that are out there for health coaches. I hate spam too. Your email is safe...

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How to Tell if It’s Time for a Digital Detox and How to Do It in 3 Steps

Page Contents: Some of the best parts of our modern lives revolve around technology—but, of course, there is a limit to what it can (and should) do for us. When it becomes a crutch or an obsession, tech becomes a problem. If you’re unhappy with your relationship with technology, a digital detox may be in order. I’m a major proponent of ancestral health: adopting a diet and lifestyle close to those of our ancestors, aligned with our biology and genetics. However, I’m not suggesting we shun all aspects of modern life, and I’m certainly not advocating for a technology-free lifestyle. (I don’t think we could completely leave tech behind, even if we wanted to!) But I do think there’s an opportunity for each of us to...

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RHR: Finding Happiness and Joy in Any Circumstances, with Dr. Rick Hanson

Page Contents: In this episode, we discuss: The COVID-19 wake-up call Three steps for weathering the crisis Choosing to tend and befriend How to move to a more calm and centered experience Why you can experience happiness and joy at a time like this Hanson’s new book Show notes: Resilient, Hardwiring Happiness, Buddha’s Brain, Just One Thing, and Mother Nurture, by Dr. Rick Hanson “How to ‘Hardwire Happiness,’ with Dr. Rick Hanson,” Chris Kresser “ADAPTing: Creating Health and Joy in the Face of Uncertainty and Challenge,” Chris Kresser Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources, Chris Kresser Neurodharma: New Science, Ancient Wisdom, and Seven Practices of the Highest Happiness, Dr. Rick Hanson Neurodharma online program RickHanson.net [embedded content] Hey, everybody, Chris Kresser here. Welcome to another episode of Revolution Health Radio. This week, I’m excited to welcome back as a guest Rick Hanson,...

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The Link between Hypothyroidism and Infertility

Page Contents: This article originally appeared in Paleo Magazine. In this article, I’ll explain why hypothyroidism and infertility are linked, and provide some advice on how to correct the issue with an ancestral health approach. Hypothyroidism is linked with infertility. Check out this article to find out how thyroid health impacts your ability to conceive, and learn how to correct the issue. #optimalhealth #healthylifestyle #chriskresser How Does Hypothyroidism Affect Fertility? Every cell in the body has receptors for thyroid hormone. If anything goes awry during the production, conversion, and uptake of thyroid hormone, it can cause an underactive thyroid gland (hypothyroidism) or an overactive one (hyperthyroidism). (2) Both conditions can impact every major system in your body, including your reproductive system. (3) Free eBook Learn More about Thyroid Disorders In addition to...

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RHR: How We Can Change the Future of Healthcare, with Robb Wolf

Page Contents: In this episode, we discuss: The problem with consensus science and how it impacts access to information What The Healthy Rebellion is Why we need Functional Medicine practitioners and health coaches The future of conventional healthcare What we can learn from the Chickasaw Nation The evolution of the ancestral health movement and how you can join The Healthy Rebellion Show notes: [embedded content] Hey, everybody, Chris Kresser here. Welcome to another episode of Revolution Health Radio. This week, I’m really excited to welcome back for, I think his fourth visit, maybe, Robb Wolf, a dear friend of mine and someone who really needs no introduction. If you’ve been following the ancestral or Paleo nutrition and lifestyle space for any length of time, he’s really probably more instrumental than just about anybody...

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How to Avoid Negative Side Effects of a Gluten-Free Diet and Make the Most of Your Diet

Page Contents: While simply eliminating gluten can be helpful for people with non-celiac gluten sensitivity (NCGS), and potentially lifesaving for those with celiac disease, gluten-free diets are not all created equal. Emerging research shows that the typical gluten-free diet is lacking in fiber, minerals, and other micronutrients. It may also be high in mycotoxins and heavy metals, toxins that detract from our health. Read on to learn about the potential pitfalls and negative effects of a gluten-free diet, and why whole, nutrient-dense foods should form the foundation of a healthy, sustainable gluten-free diet. Are you experiencing negative side effects after adopting a gluten-free diet? Find out what could be causing them and learn more about a healthier way to eat gluten-free. #nutrition #wellness Gluten-Free Diets Can Be...

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The Ancestral Diet for Women: 4 Health Conditions that Benefit from a Whole-Foods Approach

Page Contents: Read on to learn how an ancestral diet can be applied specifically to women in four different scenarios: polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), Hashimoto’s disease, pregnancy and breastfeeding, and postmenopause. An ancestral (or Paleo) diet offers a variety of health benefits for women and can help support health through pregnancy, breastfeeding, menopause, and more. Check out this article from Katie Melville for more. #paleo #nutrition #wellness An Ancestral Diet for Women: The Cavewoman Diet? An ancestral diet is based on the diets of our Paleolithic hunter–gatherer ancestors, who were virtually free from modern-day chronic diseases. (1, 2, 3) In brief, an ancestral diet includes a variety of: Starchy and non-starchy vegetables Animal products, from muscle meat and organ meats to bone marrow and bone broth Fruits, nuts, and seeds Sometimes even...

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RHR: Can We Be Improved by the COVID-19 Crisis? with Ryan Holiday

Page Contents: In this episode, we discuss: How stoicism can help you adapt to COVID-19 Meditating on mortality Strategies for dealing with fear: zooming in and zooming out How we can be improved by the COVID-19 crisis Show notes: [embedded content] Hey, everybody, Chris Kresser here with another episode of Revolution Health Radio. This week, I’m really excited to welcome as my guest, Ryan Holiday. Ryan is a writer, media strategist, and one of the world’s foremost thinkers on ancient philosophy and its place in everyday life. At 19 years old, Ryan dropped out of college to apprentice under Robert Greene, author of The 48 Laws of Power. He had a successful marketing career at American Apparel, and went on to found a creative agency called Brass Check, which has advised clients...

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Self-Coaching: 5 Tips to Coach Yourself through Change

Page Contents: Health coaches excel at helping people achieve their diet, fitness, and lifestyle goals, and they do it using a variety of evidence-based approaches like motivational interviewing, positive psychology, goal setting, and more. I’m a passionate advocate for health coaching because I’ve seen their methods work—and you can put those same methods to work for yourself. Applying a coach’s methodology can boost your chances of success in achieving your goals, including adding new habits that will benefit your health, or swapping out negative habits with those that will benefit your mind and body. Here’s how to take a DIY approach to behavior change with self-coaching. How will you achieve your health goals? Try taking a page out of a health coach’s playbook and self-coach your way...

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