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Tocotrienols: A More Potent (and Safe) Form of Vitamin E

August 11, 2022
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Page Contents: Virtually everyone reading this has heard of vitamin E. In fact, many of you are likely taking it as a supplement, either in a multivitamin or on its own. But did you know that supplementing with the most common form of vitamin E, alpha-tocopherol, doesn’t improve health over the long term—and, in fact, can actually increase the risk of cancer and heart disease?  The good news is that thanks to a breakthrough discovery by scientists about 20 years ago, we now know of another form of vitamin E—called tocotrienols—which has far more potent health benefits and does NOT carry any of the long-term risks of tocopherols. Read on to learn more about how tocotrienols can help you stay healthy, avoid disease, and live a long life! A...

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Edible mushrooms: an ancient remedy rediscovered by modern science

August 10, 2022
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Page Contents: Edible mushrooms have become a hot topic, with claims that they can do everything from boosting our defense against viruses and other pathogens to protecingt us against cancer to supporting healthy brain function to improving our response to stress. But do mushrooms live up to the hype? Read on to find out. Edible mushrooms: an ancient remedy rediscovered by modern science Edible mushrooms have a long history of use in traditional medicine. In China, they’ve been used for thousands of years (estimates range from 3,000 to 7,000 years). The Shennong Bencao Jing, the oldest known list of edible substances (dating to the 29th century BCE), lists several species of mushrooms, including Ganoderma lucidum—aka Lingzhi in Chinese and Reishi in Japanese. Several centuries later, in the 6th century...

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Why Organ Meats Are Making a Comeback

August 10, 2022
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Page Contents: Organ meats have been a staple in traditional diets for thousands of years. They are still regularly consumed in many countries today and were even part of our diets in the U.S. and other industrialized countries until relatively recently. Your grandparents may have eaten liver and onions growing up or taken cod liver oil when they were sick. Then, just after World War II, organ meats largely disappeared from the American diet.  In this article, you’ll learn why that was a mistake and why it’s good news that organ meats are now making a comeback. You’ll discover that organ meats are, ounce for ounce, the most nutrient-dense foods we can eat, and I’ll show you how to incorporate these traditional superfoods into your diet—or supplement...

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Should you take a multivitamin?

August 9, 2022
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Page Contents: Over half of American adults and 70 percent of the elderly take a vitamin or supplement, and research analysts predict that the global market for supplements will climb to $300 billion by 2024. Multivitamins make up a significant chunk of this market. A 2006 National Institute of Health (NIH) conference revealed that 20-30% of Americans use a multivitamin daily, and many more Americans effectively take a multivitamin by eating fortified grain products, like Shredded Wheat cereal and Wonder Bread. But is this a good idea? Are multivitamins really necessary? If so, who would benefit? And what should you look for in a multi? Those are exactly the questions I’ll answer in this article. Why a healthy diet should always be the primary source of nutrients There’s an...

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Magnesium: An essential nutrient that most people don’t get enough of

August 9, 2022
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Page Contents: Magnesium is an essential mineral for human health and optimal function. It plays an important role in bone and cell membranes, it’s involved in over 700 enzymatic reactions, and it’s required to synthesize DNA, RNA, and proteins—the building blocks of life. Yet studies show that the majority of Americans don’t get enough of this crucial nutrient, and deficiency of magnesium is associated with wide range of health problems, from cardiovascular disease to dementia to osteoporosis. Read on to learn why magnesium is so important, how much you need for optimal health, and how you can ensure adequate magnesium levels through both diet and supplementation. The essential functions of magnesium Few compounds are more important to overall health than magnesium. It’s involved in energy production, glucose regulation, the...

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RHR: Finding Joy in the Midst of Illness, Pain, and Difficulty

August 9, 2022
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In this episode, we discuss: Why health has a much larger definition than just the absence of symptoms or disease Understanding health as a process, rather than an outcome, and how that contributes to a moment-by-moment experience of health and well-being Stepping away from a myopic focus on root cause to take on more pleiotropic interventions that contribute multiple benefits to our health and wellness, even in the midst of whatever chronic condition symptoms are present The concept that we’re part of an ecosystem that influences our health, sometimes in ways that are out of our control Tools you can use to find joy in the midst of difficult circumstances, including meditation and awareness, zooming out, shrinking the change, elevating your mood, and radical self-care Show notes: [embedded content] Hey, everybody,...

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RHR: Why Movement Is Essential to Optimal Health, with Katy Bowman

August 2, 2022
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In this episode, we discuss: What movement, exercise, and physical activity means What’s causing the growing epidemic of sedentary behavior How you can incorporate more movement into the things that you’re already doing in your life and find ways to prioritize it Why variation is important in the types of movement that you’re getting  The consequences of sedentary behavior on children and how you can encourage and facilitate a better relationship with movement in kids, including through culture, food, and clothing How the proliferation of technology and devices impacts children 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 Katy Bowman as my guest. I’m sure many of you have heard of Katy. She’s a well-known author, speaker,...

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RHR: Optimizing Movement for a Pain-Free Life through Foundation Training, with Dr. Eric Goodman

July 26, 2022
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In this episode, we discuss: The origin of Foundation Training  The mechanics of back pain The problem with most approaches to back pain The evolution of Foundation Training over time How Foundation Training fits into an overall training routine How you can get started with Foundation Training Show notes: Foundation Training website Foundation: Redefine Your Core, Conquer Back Pain, and Move with Confidence by Eric Goodman True to Form: How to Use Foundation Training for Sustained Pain Relief and Everyday Fitness by Eric Goodman Foundations of Health: Harnessing the Restorative Power of Movement, Heat, Breath, and the Endocannabinoid System to Heal Pain and Actively Adapt for a Healthy Life by Eric Goodman TEDxAmericanRiviera – Dr. Eric Goodman – The Unexpected Physical Consequences Of Technology Shaping Your Baby’s Foundation: Guide Your Baby to Sit, Crawl, Walk, Strengthen Muscles, Align...

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RHR: Why Nutrient Density Matters and How to Optimize It

July 19, 2022
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In this episode, we discuss: What we mean when we talk about nutrient density How common nutrient deficiencies are and issues with the current Recommended Dietary Allowances Reasons why nutrient deficiency exists, even in people who eat a healthy, whole foods-based diet Which key nutrients people are most commonly deficient in How we can get adequate amounts of nutrients, including by increasing their availability in food and through supplementation Why Chris chose each of the products in the new Adapt Naturals line of supplements Show notes: [embedded content] Chris Kresser:  Hey, everybody, Chris Kresser here. Welcome to another episode of Revolution Health Radio. This week, I’m joined by Tracey O’Shea, and she’s going to take over the show and host it for this episode. Sometimes it’s fun to do this, where Tracey...

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RHR: The Optimal Human Diet

July 12, 2022
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In this episode, we discuss: The concept of an optimal human diet, why our differences matter when it comes to diet, and what foods are better for all humans to eat (and not eat)  The evolutionary perspective on diet, including archeological and anatomical evidence for meat consumption, genetic changes suggestive of adaptation to animal foods, studies of contemporary hunter-gatherers, and the lifespan of our Paleolithic ancestors The biochemical perspective on diet, including nutrient density, caloric density and saturated fat, bioavailability, and essential vs nonessential nutrients What we can conclude from the biochemical perspective Potential downsides to a long-term restrictive diet approach Why the best approach is focusing your diet on nutrient density Show notes: [embedded content] Hey, everybody, Chris Kresser here. Welcome to another episode of Revolution Health Radio. There’s so much...

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