Articles by Mark Sisson

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Puffy, Bloated, Swollen?

10 natural, drug-free ways to reduce inflammation.

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1/24/2014

Survive or Thrive?

Mark Sisson’s primal take on a joyful, guilt-free holiday season.

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12/20/2013

Death by Food Pyramid

How the government and its junk science can ruin your health. Article by Mark Sisson.

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12/13/2013

Bacon Pancakes

You can’t go wrong with this primal delight, says Mark Sisson.

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11/29/2013

Are You an Early Bird or a Night Owl?

Mark Sisson on how your chronotype effects your health.

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11/9/2013

Are There Any Good Carbs?

Mark Sisson rates vegetables, grains, and fruit.

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10/25/2013

Top 10 Paleo Party Rules

Including an alcohol cheat-sheet. Article by Mark Sisson.

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10/17/2013

10 Habits of Highly Successful Cavemen

Mark Sisson on living life to the fullist.

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10/5/2013

Sitting Is Dying

For health and enjoyment, work standing-up, says Mark Sisson.

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9/12/2013

Is Gluten Free Just a Fad?

Hardly, says Mark Sisson, as people look and feel so much better without it.

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9/9/2013

Salt Is Good for You

Mark Sisson on the scientific evidence.

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6/14/2013

10 Obstacles to Losing Weight

And how to overcome them.

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4/19/2013

10 Workouts That Don’t Feel Like It

You may be doing more than you realize, says Mark Sisson.

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3/21/2013

10 Workouts That Don't Feel Like Workouts

You may be doing more than you realize, says Mark Sisson.

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3/21/2013

13 Primal Ways To Begin the Day

Try these instead of being coffee-deprived and grouchy, says Mark Sisson.

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3/18/2013

13 Healthy Ways To Begin the Day

Try these instead of being coffee-deprived and grouchy, says Mark Sisson.

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3/18/2013

9 More Reasons You're Not Losing Weight

Mark Sisson on stalled shrinkage.

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3/7/2013

I Knew a Change Had To Be Made

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2/12/2013

I Knew a Change Had To Be Made

By going primal I lost 93 lbs. in 6 months and dropped 10 pants sizes.

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2/12/2013

No Grains Equals No Migraines

Going primal stopped Katie's pain, nausea, and panic.

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1/31/2013

Is It Primal? – Smoked Salmon, Nutritional Yeast, 5-Hour Energy Drinks, and Other Foods Scrutinized

Mark Sisson clears up some food confusion.

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1/24/2013

Flab to Fab in 7 Easy Months

Primal months, that is.

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1/10/2013

17 Reasons You're Not Losing Weight

Mark Sisson on how to break through and reach your goals.

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1/7/2013

21 Simple Things To Do To Prepare for a Successful 2013

To prepare for a successful, primal 2013.

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12/27/2012

A Way of Life Has No Finish Line

I feel like I'm in the human race again.

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12/26/2012

100 Days of Change – My Transformation Story

Recognizing and dealing with them was the key to my primal transformation.

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12/24/2012

10 Last-Minute Primal Gift Ideas

Mark Sisson's list of good and useful items for everyone.

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12/20/2012

Primal Blueprint Shopping List

Use Mark Sisson's primal shopping list.

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12/17/2012

Dear Mark: Food Fatigue Edition

Mark Sisson on fighting food fatigue.

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12/15/2012

7 Foods You Don't Need To Buy Organic

Chow down on these 7 primal foods without a worry, says Mark Sisson.

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12/14/2012

I Have Never Felt Better in My Life

But thanks to going primal, I have never felt better in my life.

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12/13/2012

I Didn't Know How Bad I Felt Before, Until I Started Feeling So Good!

Then the primal way taught me food was medicine, and look at me now.

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12/4/2012

Top 9 Most Important Foods To Buy Organic

To buy organic.

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11/29/2012

Hangover Hacks You Can Hang Your Hat On

Mark Sisson on the science, and the easy ways to prevent them.

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11/24/2012

Alcohol: The Good and the Bad

Mark Sisson on the good, the bad, and the beautiful.

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11/23/2012

Dear Mark: Wheat and Asthma, Minimalist Winter Shoes, High-Fat Rat Cognition Study, and Sun Exposure Timing

Mark Sisson answers some of our burning questions.

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11/20/2012

I Will Never Go Back to the Broken Conventional Wisdom of My Past

Obesity and acid reflux are gone, and my love of bacon is back.

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11/19/2012

7 Ways You Might Be Inadvertently Sabotaging a Good Night's Sleep

A good night's sleep, that is.

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11/15/2012

Is It Primal? – Non-Alcoholic Beer, Non-Alcoholic Wine, Gluten-Free Beer, and Other Foods Scrutinized

Mark Sisson's latest installment of "is it primal or not?"

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11/14/2012

How the Primal Blueprint Helped Me End My Struggle With Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Once I quit gluten and sugar, I had energy and my whole life changed.

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11/9/2012

Flame Thrower: Top 10 Natural Ways To Reduce Inflammation

Mark Sisson has some tales of life-saving transformation.

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11/3/2012

9 Ways You Might Be Inadvertently Sabotaging Your Weight Loss Efforts

Inadvertently. Mark Sisson explains.

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11/1/2012

Is It Primal? – Spirulina, Chlorella, Amaranth, and Other Foods Scrutinized

Mark Sisson on some good things to eat.

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10/31/2012

So, Is Organic a Scam?

Mark Sisson takes the common-sense approach.

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10/26/2012

The Problems With Modern Wheat

Mark Sisson on how this came to be, and why we must avoid it.

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10/23/2012

Finally, I Am Me

Now the weight, constant migraines, acne, and pain are gone because I'm primal.

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10/20/2012

Should You Worry About Genetically Modified Food?

If you go primal, you'll be avoiding them automatically, says Mark Sisson.

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10/19/2012

Managing a Cheat Day and ‘Raw’ Almonds

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10/13/2012

Why You Shouldn't Burn More Than 4,000 Calories a Week Through Exercise

Mark Sisson on why excessive exercise can be hazardous to your health.

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10/12/2012

Primal Persistence: Staying the Course Through Life's Ups and Downs

How primal persistence helped me get through life's ups and downs.

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10/6/2012