Author Archive: primal retreat
Peter Attia – Ted Talk Obesity and Insulin Resistance

Dr Peter Attia’s emotional Ted Talk about the real relationship between obesity and insulin resistance. “Most researchers believe that obesity is the cause of insulin resistance, however, what if we have it backwards, what if obesity isn’t the cause of insulin…
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Paleo Diet Helps A Type 1 Diabetic

Dietitian Kelly Schmidt published an interview with an adult-onset type 1 diabetic. Alexis was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes and hypothyroid in 2012 at the age of 28. She says she was proactive in managing her diabetes when she found out. She…
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Why Carbs Are The Wrong Foods For Diabetics

What is diabetes? In diabetes, either there is insufficient insulin or the insulin simply doesn’t do its job. Type 1 diabetics fail to make sufficient quantities of insulin. In type 2 diabetics, there is usually plenty of insulin but the…
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Two Men in 80s Climb Mount Everest to Beat Guinness World Record

A very inspirational story about two 80 year old men who are competing to reach the summit of Mount Everest and mark their name in the Guinness Book Of Records as the oldest person to ascend Mount Everest. Yuichiro Miura…
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How To Lose Weight: Part 8

Personal Time It’s important to have your own personal time when it comes to weight loss and health. Whether it’s reading a book, going for a walk, meditating or having a nap. Take at least 15-20 mins a day to…
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How To Lose Weight: Part 7

Go For A Walk Walking is perhaps the best exercise that you can do, and is the most natural form of exercise. Walking is a great way to burn off some energy and keep slim. Taking a brisk walk/hike around…
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Paleo Garlic Mayonnaise

It’s very easy to make your own home made healthy mayonnaise. No need to buy pre-made junk anymore. Hellmann’s mayonnaise is made with 77% horrible unhealthy vegetable oil, other added ingredients include sugar and flavouring. This Paleo version uses olive…
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How To Cure Type 2 Diabetes

Dr. Jay Wortman, MD, tells the story of how he cured his type 2 diabetes by avoiding starches and sugars. He stopped eating the foods that turn to sugar in the gut. 8 years later he is still free from…
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