most recent 30 from http://paleohacks.com 2013-05-22T21:46:00Z http://paleohacks.com/feeds/user/3987 http://www.creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.5/rdf http://paleohacks.com/questions/69285/what-percentage-of-your-monthly-budget-is-spent-on-food-vs-say-housing-car-et/195347#195347 Marie 2013-05-12T00:39:39Z 2013-05-12T00:39:39Z

<p>Funny, I just looked at this today before seeing this question... 25%. Not bad!!!</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/195323/paleo-diet-for-non-breastfed-baby/195328#195328 Marie 2013-05-11T20:20:49Z 2013-05-11T20:20:49Z

<p>Just an FYI - it is very easy to "restart" breast feeding, if you wish. Just contact your local <a href="http://www.llli.org/" rel="nofollow">Le Leche League</a> for the "how tos" and a wonderful support network. They may even have women willing to donate milk for you. My mom donated milk to them for moms that wanted breast milk and she had nothing but WONDERFUL things to say about them.</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/191586/girls-time-to-be-shallow/191655#191655 Marie 2013-04-16T02:46:08Z 2013-04-16T02:46:08Z

<p>Personally... I like triple threats:</p> <p><img src="http://healthyceleb.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Hugh-Jackman-workout-routine-and-diet-plan.jpg" alt="Hugh Jackman"></p> <p>and</p> <p><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m96n4doMVD1rohkxwo1_500.jpg" alt="Gene Kelly"></p> <p><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8eMBeWB8xTY/TjiAE0pE3qI/AAAAAAAAC44/kaZmBM9VQR0/s1600/taye-diggs-20061230-192226.jpg" alt="Ty Diggs"></p> <p><img src="http://media-cache-lt0.pinterest.com/192x/31/ff/aa/31ffaaaae051c45356741259dfb99a36.jpg" alt="Yul Brynner"></p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/190908/is-anybody-here-against-short-term-prescription-drug-use/190932#190932 Marie 2013-04-11T23:04:34Z 2013-04-11T23:04:34Z

<p>Read this book: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Pharmageddon-David-Healy/dp/0520270983" rel="nofollow">Pharmageddon</a>, then tell me you're OK with taking drugs, especially those developed in the last 30 years.</p> <p>Plus, there is probably a more reliable "old remedy" for all that ails you. Your Grandma will know what to do and it won't kill your liver, cause migraines, or make your balls shrink.</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/190273/how-long-does-it-take-you-to-go-through-a-pkg-of-kerrygold-butter/190305#190305 Marie 2013-04-08T19:53:55Z 2013-04-08T19:53:55Z

<p>One a week...easy. And my skin has never looked better. Good fat is GOOD!!!</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/105455/dry-needling-acupuncture/185188#185188 Marie 2013-03-14T01:44:57Z 2013-03-14T01:44:57Z

<p><strong>Dry Needling</strong> = 100 hours of "uncertified" training for Chiros and PTs ...<em>largely Placebo Effect</em></p> <p><strong>Acupuncture</strong> - 3000 hours of intense <em>"Masters" level clinical and classroom training.</em></p> <p>While I do think there are many chiros who do study and may *eventually become proficient in TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) techniques, I would not trust either a PT or Chiro to understand the variety of tools available in Traditional East Asian Medicine (TEAM). Good TEAM practitioners (L.Ac, Ayervedic, etc.) continue to study as mastery comes at the +20 year point, not 100 hours.</p> <p>TCM is a consolidated view of TEAM, produced by the Chinese government in the 1950s and does not include all the tools associated with TEAM techniques. It is also known as "battlefield" medicine as it is symptoms based and designed to be used in emergency situations, rather than as an ongoing health care program.</p> <p>Community acupuncture has it's place, but is not as powerful, therefore the lower price. If you don't mind being in a room filled with others receiving treatment (and discussing your issues where they may hear) go ahead and use Community Acupuncture. There is nothing wrong with getting the benefit from Community Acupuncture, just don't expect it to work as quickly/efficiently.</p> <p>For those interested in the deep and meaningful treatment using needles and herbs, please seek out a practitioner who has studied various "Classics", which date back in the thousands of years and use integrated diagnostics.</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/177384/snacks-for-finals/177392#177392 Marie 2013-02-02T18:07:44Z 2013-02-02T18:07:44Z

<p><em>Who told you low fat was the way to go?</em></p> <p>IMHO, I tell all my students that <strong>bacon is your friend. :)</strong></p> <p>Eat only protein (30%) and fat (70%) for breakfast and that will get you through about 8 hours. Pack some cooked bacon and you are good to go for an other 2-4 hours.</p> <p>I routinely eat this way when I have to teach two classes back to back. That is 8 hours of lecture with a ~1 hr "break" that I normally spend talking to students.</p> <p>I used to have IBS, btw, but eating NO grains, (corn, wheat, rice, etc.) NO soy, NO dairy, and NO veg oils solved that...</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/175645/the-perfect-health-diet-for-dogs/175749#175749 Marie 2013-01-25T05:28:46Z 2013-01-25T05:28:46Z

<p>Prey Model Raw = Paleo for Dogs</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/175217/has-anyone-reversed-their-shrimp-allergy Marie 2013-01-22T18:56:11Z 2013-01-23T01:39:44Z

<p>I seem to be developing a shrimp allergy :(</p> <p>I'm hopeful that this can be fixed as I LOVE what eating whole shrimp has done for my hair and nails - plus they are delicious little buggers.</p> <p>Could this slight swelling of my tongue within minutes of eating shrimp be a sign of other nutritional issues? Or should I consider moving on...?</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/174908/please-invent-an-electric-flossing-device/174985#174985 Marie 2013-01-21T18:48:40Z 2013-01-21T18:48:40Z

<p><strong>Supplement w/ Vit K2 and you won't need to floss.</strong> It makes my dentist crazy when I say I haven't flossed in the last 6 months, but since my gums don't bleed and there isn't any tartar, he hasn't been able to come up with a logical reason why I "need" to be floss.</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/174802/overweight-people-giving-diet-advice/174805#174805 Marie 2013-01-20T23:49:08Z 2013-01-20T23:49:08Z

<p><strong>I wouldn't judge those who still have hope...</strong> They will find their path, as you did. As someone who searched for 20 years to figure out why the "best" in medical science couldn't cure my pain and suffering, I can assure you that hope, at times, is the only motivator to find a solution.</p> <p><em>When you exhaust hope, you might as well be dead.</em></p> <p>And for those who found their solutions early in their lives, you should be thankful.</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/122640/gray-hair-reversal-for-those-whove-had-a-decrease-in-gray-hair Marie 2012-05-26T18:33:36Z 2012-12-30T04:29:05Z

<p><em>Did it begin in "patches"</em>? Either I'm crazy or my hair is reverting to its natural state, but it is doing it in "clumps". I began eating oysters about 8 weeks ago, which is the only change to my diet that I believe might account for this change as a lack of Zinc and Copper may have caused nutritional graying. </p> <p><em>Anyone care to comment on their experience???</em></p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/165402/is-there-a-paleo-retreat-or-adult-summer-camp-i-need-to-life-detox/165410#165410 Marie 2012-12-03T11:35:54Z 2012-12-03T11:35:54Z

<p><a href="http://www.skylake.com/Family/index.html" rel="nofollow">Family Camp at Bass Lake</a> Our family and neighbors went to this camp for about 10 years. I'd contact them to determine if their cooks can accommodate your "allergies". </p> <p><img src="http://www.uptake.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/img_8033.jpg" alt="Cabins"> No heat or insulation in the cabins, so pack your down sleeping bags.</p> <p><img src="http://www.skylake.com/Skylake/images/facilities_waterfront.jpg" alt="Lake"> Swimming, canoeing, water skiing, and sailing are available at the lake and Yosemite is a short drive away. There are plenty of outdoor activities for everyone.</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/152888/shrimp-shells-and-tails/158817#158817 Marie 2012-10-29T19:58:13Z 2012-10-29T19:58:13Z

<p>I've been eating them for breakfast! Yum.</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/150889/focus-attention-span-and-supplements/150932#150932 Marie 2012-09-21T00:03:09Z 2012-09-21T00:03:09Z

<p>SLEEP!</p> <p>I now go to bed at 9pm and can't believe how much it has increased my focus. </p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/148049/is-it-even-possible-to-save-the-medical-industry-at-this-point/148089#148089 Marie 2012-09-09T05:07:57Z 2012-09-09T05:07:57Z

<p>Read Pharmadegddon (Healy, 2012) and then educate your MDs..They need to know how and why Big Pharm took their jobs...and now they are nothing more than pill pushers.</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/145223/moral-dilemma-would-you-weigh-financial-opportunity-over-personal-paleo-ideology/145279#145279 Marie 2012-08-26T12:50:52Z 2012-08-26T12:50:52Z

<p>There are better long term investments than DD, especially if you plan to have time for your family. I'd suggest real estate (mid market rentals) as interest rates are set to increase in about a year and that puts upward pressure on rents. (I used be a retail real estate strategist for some big brands...and then made a lot of money investing at the top of the market. Yes, you read that correctly - I beat the market by targeting an under-served segment.)</p> <p>Plus VA loans can be very helpful when it comes to getting started in real estate :) </p> <p>Do some research into "Post War Economics" to see what economic trends we'll be facing in the next 20 years.</p> <p>And if you do decide to go the DD route, be very careful about the location you choose. Retail IS all about real estate and you'll need to look at the demographic trends in that area with a microscope. </p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/141663/in-the-regards-to-bleu-cheeses/141676#141676 Marie 2012-08-09T01:30:33Z 2012-08-09T01:30:33Z

<p>For me it isn't about the dairy, it is about the wheat used to start the yummy mold...</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/139651/belly-bloat-and-other-gi-issues/139696#139696 Marie 2012-08-01T01:43:22Z 2012-08-01T01:43:22Z

<p>Is your Coconut milk free of additives? </p> <p>Any surfactant (guar gum, carrageenan, etc) gives me IBS within a few hours and it is painful enough to have me curled up on the floor. I'd also skip the deli meats as they likely have gluten/msg related ingredients that show up as "spices" or salt in the ingredient list.</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/138880/help-me-hack-my-mothers-blood-work-results-her-doc-is-on-a-mission-to-get-her-b/138996#138996 Marie 2012-07-28T20:56:48Z 2012-07-28T20:56:48Z

<p>Along with all the other comments, don't forget to document your experience w/before and after lab results and the doctor's insistence via phone calls or emails that statins are necessary. Send a detailed letter to his/her supervisor, the accounting office, and anyone else who you can think of...This isn't just about health care it is about a system that creates costs AND prevents healing.</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/137989/how-do-you-feed-your-pets-cats-dogs-birds-etc/138020#138020 Marie 2012-07-25T02:02:25Z 2012-07-25T15:30:50Z

<p>Prey Model Raw for +10 years...and my vet has finally converted to raw, since her dog has now been diagnosed with cancer.</p> <p>If you plan to be a raw feeder, please read all the philosophies. I've learned so much about keeping my boy healthy from studying evolutionary nutrition.</p> <p>And given the AVMA's new political move regarding feeding raw, I'd say stick to your gut as your clients will be MUCH more loyal to a vet who sincerely wants the best for them.</p> <p>EDITED to add: We recently let our dog go, probably due to a spinal cancer as the decline was shockingly quick. In the 4 day process to try to figure out what was wrong, we also discovered that he was "at least 15". I'd aged him at about 13, having had him for 7 years, as he was graying when he arrived. Given his vet kept arguing that he was 9ish, he looked DAMN good for his age, especially since he was probably 50% Boxer. To have Boxer genes last this long is almost unheard of as they are notoriously attacked by cancer during midlife.</p> <p><em>I would not be surprised if his ketogenic, heavy in Omega 3s, all raw diet was responsible for keeping him alive for so long.</em> </p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/32614/paleo-hangover-cures/135655#135655 Marie 2012-07-16T03:33:00Z 2012-07-16T03:33:00Z

<p><a href="http://www.nux1.com/faq.html" rel="nofollow">Nux Vomica</a></p> <p>(I know, lots of the doubters will be jumping on me...but I did LOTS of research/experiments with this remedy in college...giving it to people, not telling them what it does, etc. Believe me, it works for "over-indulgence. I had (too) many people asking for my "pills" once they'd experienced the benefits.)</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/132098/thoughts-on-marijuana/132607#132607 Marie 2012-07-05T04:10:25Z 2012-07-05T04:10:25Z

<p>At this point it is pretty GMO... Just look at what selective breeding has done to THC concentrations in the last 30 years.</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/55503/nasal-drip-hack-mine-please Marie 2011-08-02T21:24:47Z 2012-06-23T17:39:06Z

<p>I'm not sure if this is an alergen or what???</p> <p>But, my nose "runs" when exposed to sweets. Those can be sugar, Stevia, what evah...sweet things. Um, WHY? I need to know. {And maybe it will help remove that final chokehold that chocolate nibbs have on my life. REALLY, people, this is the most minor of things, but I know it SIGNALS issues...what say you?</p> <p>BTW, all my family has a 'drip' when exposed to sweets...organic fruits, HF sugars, etc. the form doesn't matter.</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/55503/nasal-drip-hack-mine-please/130064#130064 Marie 2012-06-23T16:41:33Z 2012-06-23T16:41:33Z

<p>SOLVED!!!!</p> <p>After MUCH experimentation and a couple of online "rabbit trails"... (<a href="http://www.bulletproofexec.com/why-bad-coffee-makes-you-weak/" rel="nofollow">Bad Coffee?)</a></p> <p>Mold in my coffee grounds was the culprit. I've since stopped going to cafe's and only brew at home, the problem is long gone.</p> <p>Yay!</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/129691/does-eating-fat-make-you-feel-energetic/129709#129709 Marie 2012-06-22T04:43:09Z 2012-06-22T04:43:09Z

<p>Yes, I've been using a tab of butter in the same manner that I used to use coffee/caffeine. It is a much faster, longer lasting "high" without the downside of stomach issues and hunger later on.</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/129088/attraction-to-opposite-sex-genetic-diversity-at-play/129149#129149 Marie 2012-06-20T05:47:32Z 2012-06-20T05:47:32Z

<p>For me, cute doesn't come in a color and I've dated every color in the rainbow.</p> <p>However, "cute" does come in a specific shape.</p> <p>I'm not attracted to tall lean men, preferring the "thickish" rugby player over the tennis pro or ballroom dancer.</p> <p>I've always jokingly told my friends that I have a preference for Neanderthals, so it wasn't surprising for me to learn I'm 3% Neanderthal. Maybe it IS in the genes?</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/128707/milk-for-1-year-old-twins-mom-could-not-breastfeed/128738#128738 Marie 2012-06-18T20:13:28Z 2012-06-18T20:13:28Z

<p>Contact your local <a href="http://www.lalecheleague.org/webindex.html" rel="nofollow">La Leche League</a> and they'll help you out with resources including moms who donate their own breast milk. They'll also help you to start breastfeeding again, if you wish.</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/128579/is-stomach-discomfort-of-any-kind-normal-while-eating/128587#128587 Marie 2012-06-18T04:59:17Z 2012-06-18T04:59:17Z

<p>I have found pre-made salads cause a similar discomfort so I don't eat at salad bars or pre-made salads at delis or restaurants. I suspect something with gluten residue is sprayed on cut lettuce to stop it from wilting. </p> <p>I feel any discomfort is a message to reconsider what you've eaten in the previous 8 hours. The unfortunate thing about food allergies is they are so hard to track and identifying the source can take patience and a lot of thought. My body reacts to the smallest soy contamination with bloating immediately, but I can eat an entire loaf of bread and not have any reaction for a day or two.</p> <p>It just takes time to trust that your body knows best. Food should never cause pain.</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/128277/hack-my-friends-kibble-fed-dog-and-her-aversion-to-meat/128280#128280 Marie 2012-06-16T21:07:28Z 2012-06-16T21:07:28Z

<p>It is very common for kibble fed dogs to throw up their first taste of good food. Don't worry about it. They usually go back to it, if the panicking owners don't pick it up first. And I hope the chicken bones you're giving her are raw - NEVER FEED COOKED BONES as they can splinter.</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/193243/what-is-wrong-with-a-vegetarian-diet-that-only-includes-fruita-nuts-and-veggies/193259#193259 Marie 2013-04-26T02:38:34Z 2013-04-26T02:38:34Z

Been there, done that...Thumbs up!!!

http://paleohacks.com/questions/193243/what-is-wrong-with-a-vegetarian-diet-that-only-includes-fruita-nuts-and-veggies Marie 2013-04-26T01:02:42Z 2013-04-26T01:02:42Z

Because that's what destroyed my gut. REALLY the MDs didn't know what was wrong as I had the &quot;Perfect diet&quot;... Look at your teeth...form follows function. Do your teeth look like a cow or elephant's teeth?

http://paleohacks.com/questions/191688/could-you-recommend-some-probiotic-supplement-that-has-made-a-huge-difference-for/191768#191768 Marie 2013-04-16T20:29:08Z 2013-04-16T20:29:08Z

Times two! Have you tried it with Vanilla extract? DELICIOUS!

http://paleohacks.com/questions/190908/is-anybody-here-against-short-term-prescription-drug-use/190932#190932 Marie 2013-04-13T00:42:13Z 2013-04-13T00:42:13Z

see healthy people? Just looking at the people on the street makes our health care problem very clear. Health care as we experience it today ISN'T WORKING! One of the MANY reasons is how BIGPharm has managed to squeeze MDs into a corner. I want them to have power to heal. As it stands, they don't have the power to choose from ALL the available tools/technology as many of the solutions used prior to the 1960s don't have &quot;evidence based medicine&quot; (in the form of journal articles) standing behind them. Therefore, the MDs MUST choose new and more expensive &quot;tools&quot;. Like I said...read the book :)

http://paleohacks.com/questions/190908/is-anybody-here-against-short-term-prescription-drug-use/190932#190932 Marie 2013-04-13T00:38:08Z 2013-04-13T00:38:08Z

Nope, no reenactment. My doctoral research is on the use of ancient medical technologies in a modern world, so I DO know quite a bit about how far we've fallen. I hope to use my doctorate to teach young MDs and MBAs how to successfully navigate the world of medical research to find appropriate usage for old and new methodologies. But, getting back to my original comment - you might want to read the book that I suggested as it is a GREAT summary of where we've gone wrong. When you think that 20% of your tax dollars go to cover health care costs, are you happy? Do you look around and

http://paleohacks.com/questions/190908/is-anybody-here-against-short-term-prescription-drug-use/190932#190932 Marie 2013-04-12T12:35:58Z 2013-04-12T12:35:58Z

Laughs hysterically..Iodine is extremely safe. And I do understand worshiping science to a degree, as I started my career as a bench chemist at the Salk Institute. But, once you learn about the politic$ involved in research and publication, it becomes very clear the MBAs are driving scientific discovery, not the Ph.Ds.

http://paleohacks.com/questions/190908/is-anybody-here-against-short-term-prescription-drug-use/190932#190932 Marie 2013-04-12T04:25:11Z 2013-04-12T04:25:11Z

Varelse - there is a reason I limited my comment to those drugs introduced in the last 30 years. Your examples don't apply. But, I'd be willing to bet Iodine would have been used for the strep throat.

http://paleohacks.com/questions/188013/calorie-restriction-the-original-ketogenic-diet/188717#188717 Marie 2013-04-01T02:10:02Z 2013-04-01T02:10:02Z

THX for the response... :)

http://paleohacks.com/questions/188013/calorie-restriction-the-original-ketogenic-diet/188717#188717 Marie 2013-03-31T18:16:43Z 2013-03-31T18:16:43Z

PS My landlord is a neurologist and I've been trying to explain why he was MORE conscious/clear/communicative during days 2-5 of his &quot;fast&quot; than he had been for the previous year. He thinks I'm crazy thinking the increase in brain function was due to ketogenic metabolism.

http://paleohacks.com/questions/188013/calorie-restriction-the-original-ketogenic-diet/188717#188717 Marie 2013-03-31T16:41:00Z 2013-03-31T16:41:00Z

Just a quick question -re my dad's death this Fall. He had PD/Lewy Body, but had been swimming 3x wk for about 30mins until about a year ago. When he died in (wonderful) hospice care, it took 12 days!!! He was VERY conscious/aware/communicative for the first 7, aware for the next 3 (squeezing fingers, but eyes were closed), then unconscious for the last 2. I was shocked ANYONE could last so long with NO food or water, let alone an 80 y/o who could barely walk and had compromised chemistry due to 10 yrs of PD meds/lifestyle. Can you explain why someone can last so long? (Given your theory?)

http://paleohacks.com/questions/179853/why-is-vitamin-d-not-helping-me Marie 2013-02-18T01:59:19Z 2013-02-18T01:59:19Z

I'm a recovering vegetarian, so eating liver was the &quot;last&quot; step in my Paleo conversion. It was a tough step. HOWEVER.... it has made AMAZING differences in my skin, hormones, and mental clarity. I eat about a fist size of Liver a week and will continue to do so! (Soak it in milk overnight and cook with onions and a little cinnamon to make it sweet.)

http://paleohacks.com/questions/179853/why-is-vitamin-d-not-helping-me Marie 2013-02-17T04:38:52Z 2013-02-17T04:38:52Z

No I'm not being sarcastic. I routinely take 50K 3x when I feel a cold coming on and average 10-20K/day through the Winter because I'm extremely sensitive to seasonal disorder. Your levels are extremely low and you need to go after that issue ASAP.

http://paleohacks.com/questions/179853/why-is-vitamin-d-not-helping-me Marie 2013-02-17T00:31:53Z 2013-02-17T00:31:53Z

Bump it up to 50K for 3 days straight, then down to 20K for the next 2 months and let me know if you still feel it is doing nothing...

http://paleohacks.com/questions/97929/studies-about-dog-food-and-dog-health Marie 2013-02-04T18:15:21Z 2013-02-04T18:15:21Z

Dan, Grass is actually for probiotics. Next to nothing is digested as most dog owners will attest to pulling &quot;stringers&quot; out of their dog's butt after they've gone grazing. I did feed sweet potatoes, but for poo consistency rather than nutritional reasons. Like pumpkin, Sweet Potatoes firm up runny poo. So, on the &quot;fast day&quot; when I fed back-to-back Green Tripe meals, I'd add 1/2c Sweet Potatoes.

http://paleohacks.com/questions/97929/studies-about-dog-food-and-dog-health Marie 2013-02-04T13:29:14Z 2013-02-04T13:29:14Z

Prey Model IS Low Carb. I fed my dog low carb for the majority of his 8 years with us. (He died in June and we were shocked to discover he was ~15 years old. Very old for a Boxer mix!!) I am convinced that the low carb model kept him alive much longer than &quot;normal&quot; kibble as he was in terrible shape when we adopted him. We'd estimated his age at 12 years, but his vet scratched through that date and subtracted 3 years, meaning she thought he was 6 years YOUNGER than is actual age. His vet is now feeding her dogs a Prey Model diet... Sometimes seeing is believing.