JOY in 2020
As we approach Christmas next week and begin to wrap up this monumental year of 2020, I am compelled to write a little bit about JOY. Okay, you can roll your eyes, but bare with me as I reflect. As many of you know, joy …
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Zone 2 training: Burn Fat the Easy Way
Remember those brightly colored “heart rate zone” posters hanging ubiquitously on the walls of school gyms and fitness centers a few decades ago? Well, they haven’t gone away. In fact, with the proliferation of wearable heart rate tracking devices, heart rate (HR) zone training is …
How does IR and UV affect health?
While management of different types of light can be difficult, confusing, and even controversial, there are a few pretty clear take home points. Let’s recap what this means for you
Taking a look at the dark side of light
Most readers are familiar with the main pillars of ancestral health including diet, movement, and exercise. The role of sleep and stress management in overall health has gained a lot of attention lately, both in the media and here on our blog. But what about …
A pilgrimage to nowhere
For the last few years I’ve been dreaming of making a pilgrimage. To where? Not entirely sure. I’ve had my sights set on walking at least part of the 500+ mile Camino de Santiago in northern Spain, but something closer and less epic would do. …
What’s it like to fast for 5 days?
There is a lot of buzz on the Internet about fasting these days. When I tune into my favorite podcasts, such as Tim Ferriss, Peter Attia, or Robb Wolf, there is always someone talking about fasting. And that is not a bad thing! Just look …
10 ways to improve sleep–part II
In part I of this post we discussed the top 5 ways you can improve your sleep starting tonight. But did you read this thinking, ” I’ve tried all this before and it hasn’t worked!” If so, take heart. In part II, we’ll look at …
10 ways to improve your sleep–part I
Sleep. Most of us dont get enough of it. And we know it. Between work, family, and social events, there is just too much pressure on our hectic, modern lives and sleep is usually the first casualty. In competitive school or professional environments, being busy …