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Raynauds, paleo, leangains and cold thermogenesis?

Been paleo for years now. Aside from dairy ( which I have dropped completely several months ago) I am 99.9% strict. Probiotics, magnesium, intermittent fasting every day. I sit at …
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Paleo guru credibility . . . Jack Kruse suspended by neurosurgery organization? [closed]

I realize that a lot of people will groan at the sight of another Kruse question, but I think this might be important information to share. Today Carbsane posted a blurb from the A …
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Dr. Quilt’s Magical Leptin Reset and Ragtime Band

Sorry for the title of this post...it's been a long day. I am wondering if any here have tried Dr. K's leptin resistance re-set protocol with good results? Do tell us what you ha …
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You Know You’ve Embraced Epi-Paleo When…

OK, people, a simple one (in terms of the question, at least): Hack Epi-Paleo! What does it mean to you? Is it the next chapter in paleo - or just more hype?
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Anyone following the Quilt’s suggestions for jumpstarting leptin sensitivity? Results?

How long does it take before you see weight loss? How long does it take before there are signs of becomeing leptin sensitive? Are you seeing results? Side effects?
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Does the Quilt’s cold therapy protocol increase subcutaneous fat? [closed]

Dr. Kruse mentions that the CT reduces fat all over, but other experts say that it will increase subcutaneous fat. What say you?
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What is Jack Kruse (aka The Quilt) right about?

Paleo2.0 brought this up as a comment in another question. Is everything that Dr. Kruse has to say about leptin wrong? What has Dr. Kruse said that is correct? Citations would b …
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50 g of Protein for Breakfast without Protein Powder?

*"...focus on becoming leptin sensitive by eating 50 grams of protein at breakfast everyday within 30 minutes of rising..."* The Quilt Since many have been discussing The Quilt's …
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Dr. K’s leptin reset and metformin

I'm about to embark headfirst into Dr. K's leptin reset due to the fact that I've been steadily gaining weight and exhibit many of the LR symptoms. I have PCOS and am probably ins …
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Does magnesium deficiency cause insulin resistance?

If I understand Dr. K's blog post below, that is what he is asserting: http://jackkruse.com/gnolls-com-opens-the-door-to-obesity-fight/ It seems plausible, and of course as a T2, …
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Low carb flu & 5-htp — Talk to me about this

A while ago I came across a hack about low carb flu where someone (I think it was the Quilt) recommended 5-htp to relieve the symptoms. I'm sorry I can't find the actual question, …
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Hack Jack Kronk’s K2

So, should Jack Kronk take K2? How much? Has he been doing it? Has it helped? http://jackkruse.com/osteoporosis-part-one/#comment-10032 "@Jeff It depends upon our guts. Think …
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What’s the deal with PQQ?

PQQ is pyrroloquinoline quinone, a vitamin discovered in 1979 - anyone taking it as a supplement? It appears to increase biogenesis of mitochondria, which could be a good thing for …
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Is diabetes an illness?

Our favorite Dr. Quilt had an interesting post on his blog today, and included some radical ideas on the causes and role of diabetes. He is hinting at the idea that it is not a di …
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ADD/ADHD and Carnitine

So far I've found the ADD-related content on Paleohacks to be pretty disappointing. I've thus been independently researching ADD and its potential relationship to diet and lifestyl …