Mark Sisson: Archives
Are
They Curious, Flabbergasted, Threatened?
How to respond to 8 common reactions about going grain-free.
No
More Hard Living for This Rebel Musician
Eric Keyes on the joys of discovering the primal life with his dog-pal,
Adeluf.
Is
It Primal To Eat Nuts?
Mark Sisson on the right and wrong way to enjoy them.
Top
10 Junk Foods in Disguise
Don't be fooled by words like organic, lean, etc., says Mark Sisson.
After
37 Years of Obsessions, Insecurity, Binges
One year of primal, and I'm free at last.
Desperate,
Obese, and Tired
I lost hope amidst the constant hunger caused by conventional diet
and exercise. Then I went primal.
10
Good Things To Eat
Are they primal or not? Mark Sisson gives his verdict.
How
I Tamed My Blood Sugar and My Hunger
I'm happier and more alive since going primal.
Will
You Get the 'Rich Man's Disease'?
Mark Sisson on how going primal can end agonizing foot-joint pain.
A
Beer Drinker's Primal Story
At 52, I'm at my lowest weight, the health issues are gone and,
yes, I still drink my favorite brew.
Eat
Stop Eat?
There's no effort involved in fasting; just chose the best method
for yourself, says Mark Sisson.
Smoke
It, Salt It, Cure It, Pound It
Mark Sisson on traditional ways of preserving food.
What,
No Pasta?!
A critic of the low-carb diet eats her words, goes primal, and changes
her life.
Do
You Enjoy Your Healthy, Functioning Brain?
Mark Sisson on 3 ways short-term fasting will help you keep it that
way.
Fat
Is Delicious
Since going primal, I eat until I'm full, work out less, and am
thin.
6
Books I'm Reading Right Now
Mark Sisson delves into the ancient elements of our primal connection.
Okay,
I Lost the Weight Now How About the Skin?
Mark Sisson on dealing with it.
No
More Grains No More Antacids
At 71, I'm primal, and free of focus and balance problems. Life
is great!
Will
Eating Red Meat Kill You?
Denise Minger on State-sponsored "science."
I
Was a 310 lb. Unhappy Guy
How time, and trial and error, helped me become a strong, primal,
life-loving man.
Can
You Go Primal with Food Allergies or Restrictions?
You bet! Mark Sisson explains how.
Make
the Best of the Ice Age
Have primal meals ready to eat. Mark Sisson on how.
Do
Joint Supplements Really Help?
Mark Sisson on the debate over glucosamine, chrondroitin, and MSM.
'Eat
Like a Hunter-Gatherer'
Those words changed my body and my life.
The
Brighter the Better
Colorful fruits and vegetables are the nutritional powerhouses,
says Mark Sisson.
There's
No Excuse Not To Eat Chocolate
Mark Sisson on the many health benefits of the delicious, dark,
high-cacao treat.
Lost
Fat, Avoided Knee Surgery, Wore a Bikini Again
That
and so much more happened when Pamela Matthews and family went primal.
The
Devil Made Me Do It?
8 reasons you may act against your own better judgment.
I
Ate Rubbish, Got Bigger, Tried Everything
Then I learned the truth about carbs, went primal, and look at me
now.
Should
You Eat Honey?
It's a wonderfully complex food, says Mark Sisson, but stick with
the darker, raw version as a treat.
Eat
More Sulfur
5 reasons why we need it, and where to find it.
How
To Recover From a Nasty Upset Stomach
Forget Mom's toast and 7-Up, says Mark Sisson; you'll do much better
with primal food and drink.
How
Can They Eat So Much Rice and Not Gain Weight?
Mark Sisson explains the primal "Asian Paradox."
At
53, I'm Leaner and Stronger Than Ever
How going primal helped me discover my inner kick-butt self.
Top
6 Anti-Inflammatory Foods
They're downright therapeutic, says Mark Sisson.
The
Joy of Stargazing
Mark Sisson on why the night sky matters.
Drug
and Pain Free for the First Time in 10 Years
How one small primal change gave me amazing results.
What's
the Cause of Heart Disease?
It all comes down to inflammation, says Mark Sisson.
Are
Your Canned Goods Safe to Eat?
Mark Sisson's list of common primal foods that are packaged BPA-free.
What
Is Inflammation and Why Does It Make Us Suffer?
Mark Sisson on 11 ways we induce it in our bodies.
Is
There Less-Bad Currency To Hold Right Now?
Yes, says Simom Black.
The
Weight Dropped Off Effortlessly
Going primal and gluten-free made me feel alive.
Stop
the War on Salt
Mark Sisson sets the record straight on the demonized element and
blood pressure.
On
the Fast-Track to Obesity, Diabetes, and Prescription Drugs
But see what happened when I decided to give the primal lifestyle
a 30-day trial, says Brandon White.
Cholesterol
101
Mark Sisson on the good, the bad, and how to interpret your test
results.
Only
2 Hours of Exercise a Week?
Doug McGuff's step-by-step plan on how and why.
10
Christmas Gifts for the Primal Tribe
Mark Sisson is checking his list for a healthy lifestyle.
Stand-Up,
Kick Off Your Barefoot Shoes
And eat some dirt, says Mark Sisson.
Big
Agra Has Ruined Your Health
Mark Sisson on what to do about it.
So
Easy a Caveman Could Do It
Mark Sisson's fitness plan requires minimum effort for maximum effect.
Feel
Bloated, Achy, Sluggish?
Chronic inflammation seems to be at the root of nearly every disease,
says Mark Sisson.
How
To Eat More Fat
8 ways to do it, and enjoy subverting the establishment, too, says
Mark Sisson.
I
Am Forever Changed
I lost more than 200 lbs. and reclaimed my life and spirit, says
Brian McKenna.
Primal
Pumpkin Pie?
You bet! Mark Sisson updates the traditional delight.
Another
Problem with Antibiotics
They make you fat, says Mark Sisson.
It's
Not Just Bacon and Steak
Going primal also means eating more vegetables, says Mark Sisson.
Will
You Succumb to Temptation?
Mark Sisson on how to deal with your "gateway" foods for
Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Just
Do the Opposite of What the Government Says
Mark Sisson talks to Lew Rockwell on how to get healthier.
If
the Grid Goes Down
Mark Sisson on practicing now.
10
Innovative Uses for Salt
You've never heard of.
8
Unusual Uses for Hydrogen Peroxide
It's a mold-master, vegetation-avenger, and much more, says Mark
Sisson.
30
Primal Hacks
To stay healthy and make the most of the fall season, says Mark
Sisson.
My
Doctor Couldn't Believe It
Going primal allowed me to recover from a 12' fall and a broken
neck. Article by Trey Houston.
Why
the 21-Day Total Body Transformation?
It's quick, easy, and a wholly new way to go primal, says Mark Sisson.
Vitality,
Utility
Mark Sisson on the primal body.
The
21-Day Primal Transformation
Karen
De Coster on Mark Sisson and energy, weight loss, and long life.
No
Beans About It, or Canned Tomatoes Either
Mark Sisson cooks up a pot of real primal Texas chili.
I
Was a Veritable Garbage Disposal
Going primal rescued me at the lowest point in my life, says Graham
Olson.
How
To Deal With the Stumbling Blocks
Mark Sisson clears away the obstacles on the road to primal living.
What's
Your Body Telling You Right Now?
Take an inventory from head to toe, says Mark Sisson, and pay attention
to what it tells you.
The
80/20 Rule
Follow it for an easy, gradual transition to healthy, primal living,
says Mark Sisson.
The
Man Who Fell in Love With Bacon
And lost 130 lbs.
The
Acid-Reflux Nightmare
Mark Sisson on the symptoms, causes, and remedies for GERD.
All
Gone in 6 Months
Hypertension, prediabetes, metabolic syndrome, apnea, and 75 lbs.
What
About Dairy and Other Primal Diet Questions
Robb Wolf, original paleoguy, supplies the answers.
Mares
Eat Oats and Does Eat Oats
So why shouldn't you?
Demonizing
Red Meat and Bacon
The latest "study" lauded in the mainstream media is utter
nonsense, says Mark Sisson.
Fat
Burning and Muscle Confusion
Mark Sisson on why it's not about calories.
Why
You Should Avoid Eating Grains
Mark Sisson explains what your body is up against.
One
Smart Spice
Mark Sisson on the health benefits of delicious cinnamon.
How
To Build the Health and Strength of Your Feet
5 Exercises and other strategies to prepare for barefooting.
7
Home Remedies
To relieve a sunburn.
Should
We Eat Dirt?
Mark Sisson digs into the mysterious practice of geophagy.
8
Natural Ways To Avoid Sunburn
Mark Sisson on how your body makes its own protection.
Road
Trip
Mark Sisson's guide to prepping and packing nutritious food that
can last for days.
Let
Hunger Happen and Don't Force Fasting
Mark Sisson on meal times and frequencies.
Theres
No Such Thing as Too Much Bacon or Butter
Mark Sisson explains how much is too much of various foods, and
when there is no such thing.
Even
If the Shoe Fits, Forget It
Barefoot is better, says Mark Sisson.
7
Old School Ways
To relish summer.
Ditch
the Dark Glasses?
Sunlight is good for your eyes.
The
Virtue of Shellfishness
Mark Sisson on the delights and nutritional content of oysters,
clams, scallops, and more.
What's
the Best Bug Repellent?
Mark Sisson on the pros and cons of chemical and natural products.
10
Foods I Couldn't Live Without
Mark Sisson's favorites for flavor, pleasure, and nutritional content.
Do
We Really Need a Guide to Walking?
Yes. See Mark Sisson's tips and techniques.
Did
Our Caveman Ancestors Have Better Teeth Than We Do?
It takes more than brushing to care for them, says Mark Sisson.
Your
Height and Your Health
Is there a connection?
MeatGlue
Is that what's holding your "steak" together?
Eat
Fat!
And fuel your metabolism. Mark Sisson explains how it works.
Grocery
Store Seafood
Mark Sisson's guide to the pros and cons of common varieties.
Is
Farmed Seafood Safe?
Mark Sisson on what's good for you, and what isn't.
Do
You Have a Sweet Tooth?
Mark Sisson on how to satisfy it.
We
Forget Things
Mark Sisson on mental focus in a sea of distractions.
Eat
These
6 common herbs with fascinating health benefits.
A
Beginner's Herb Garden
How to keep it simple with essential plants and containers.
In
Pursuit of Silence
Mark Sisson on how noise can make us sick.
16
Tips for Desk Jockeys
Mark Sisson on solutions and workarounds for the realities of office
life.
Bibliotherapy
Mark Sisson on the power of books.
Defending
the Golden Green Goddess
Mark Sisson on the selection, use, and care of olive oil.
7
Low-Tech Tools
For
primal living.
Is
Eating Too Much Protein Harmful to Your Kidneys?
That is a ridiculous idea, says Mark Sisson.
The
Psychology of Food
Mark Sisson on how deeply entrenched cravings hold sway over our
lifestyles and diet.
We
Need 8 Hours of Uninterrupted Sleep, Right?
Maybe not, says Mark Sisson.
Opt-In
for Physical and Mental Health
Play, long walks, and the great outdoors aren't really optional
at all, says Mark Sisson.
Is
There a Healthy Alternative to Sugar and Artificial Sweeteners?
Mark Sisson on the many benefits of stevia.
Here's
to Jack LaLanne
My inspiration for physical culture, diet, and health was an awesome
dude, says Mark Sisson.
6
Months of Primal Living
97 wonderful changes to body, mind, and spirit.
What's
in That Stuff, Anyway?
Mark Sisson's guide to diet soda.
How
To Make Red Wine Vinegar
With the right mother and patience, you can craft one far superior
to store-bought, says Mark Sisson.
Grain
Pain
How Mark Sisson discovered the source of his gut-wrenching IBS and
arthritis.
Why
Can Some People Eat Anything and Never Gain an Ounce?
Mark Sisson has the answer.
Cooking
Under Pressure
Mark Sisson on the magic of an old-fashioned pressure-cooker.
17
Ways To Improve Your Sleep
Mark Sisson on getting all the ZZZZZZ's you need.
Forget
New Year's Resolutions
First, take stock of how far you've come in the last year, says
Mark Sisson.
15
Ways To Fight Stress
Mark Sisson offers primal strategies.
Attention,
Low-Carb Fruit Lovers
Mark Sisson's guide to the best and worst for sugar content and
nutritional value.
Hordes
of Doctors and No Solutions
When they fail, it's time to take health education into your own
hands, says Mark Sisson.
A
Primal Christmas
13 holiday gifts that support the caveman lifestyle.
8
Ways To Reduce Your Chemical Load
Mark
Sisson on simple and inexpensive ways to reduce the effect of toxins.
Sunshine,
Vitamin D, and Supplements
Mark Sisson on why it's important to take D3.
It
Flies in the Face of Conventional Wisdom
But
I got my health and youth back thanks to the primal blueprint, says
Sonia Yaksich.
The
Annual Festival of All Things Carb
What's your plan for Thanksgiving?
Is
It a Yam? Or Is It a Sweet Potato?
Mark Sisson explains the difference, and why it matters primally.
Does
the Caveman Lifestyle Really Work?
Mark Sisson has some tales of life-saving transformation.
Puffy,
Bloated, Swollen?
10 natural ways to avoid the inflammation landmine.
Is
Your Doctor Getting Cash Payouts From Big Pharma?
Search this database of 17,000 doctors (and $257 million in payola)
to find out, says Mark Sisson.
Erroneous,
Unnecessary, Dangerous
Turn off medical TV. It's bad for your health, says Mark Sisson.
Are
Humans Designed To Live on Grains and Refined Sugar?
No, since they make us fatter and sicker, says Mark Sisson.
An
Insanely Powerful and Addictive Drug
Mark Sisson on sugar and its many guises.
The
Glory of Saturated Fat
Mark Sisson on why we need it, and love it.
10
Small Steps Toward the Cave
Mark Sisson's advice for those starting the primal journey.
Meat
Candy
Mark Sisson's guide to that savory primal treat, bacon.
How
To Cook the Perfect Steak
It's just a few easy steps to red-meat nirvana, says Mark Sisson.
Choose
Your Booze
Caveguy Mark Sisson's guide to healthy drinking.
Excess
Water and Fat
Primalguy Mark Sisson on getting rid of both.
They're
Flat-Out Unhealthy
The caveguy, Mark Sisson, on grains.
How
To Get the Junk Food Monkey Off Your Back
Mark Sisson explains how your brain responds to different substances.
10
Ways To 'Get Primal'
Caveguy Mark Sisson on the diet and physical activities of our pre-agricultural
ancestors.
Mmmmm
We love it, and despite a government hate campaign, it plays a key
role in the primal diet: Fat.
Fit
for a Caveman
Mark Sisson's list of delicious, healthy, paleo-snacks.
The
Great SaltBlood Pressure Debate
Has the most wonderful seasoning gotten a bad rap?
Why
Do Hangovers Hurt So Much?
Mark Sisson on the science, and the easy ways to prevent them.
In
Praise of Dirt, Dust, Dishevelment
The caveguy, Mark Sisson, on the joys of living with them.
A
Steak a Day Keeps the Doctor Away
Mark Sisson on the primal diet.
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