A useful (not perfect) model for evaluting health guidance
Recommendation: In order to know if advice you're given is worth considering, consider using this 3-step model: 1. Is the advice relevant, based on your priority? 2. Does it leave…
Recommendation: In order to know if advice you're given is worth considering, consider using this 3-step model: 1. Is the advice relevant, based on your priority? 2. Does it leave…
Recommendation: To answer the question "What should I eat?", first identify what's most important to you, in whatever terms you want. Just be able to explain it simply. Then, think…
Outline: Recommendation What it is Its function Recommended blood levels The risk of too much Common sources Vitamin D and cancer How it's formed Conclusion Recommendation: As recommended by the…
Various societal trends can be linked to the increased exposure to sunlight. I think a major reason is that, around the mid-1900s, Americans started finding time, access, and money to…
Outline Recommendation How to minimize oxidation and reduce your exposure Background and key terms Why eating oxidized fats is unhealthy At what level do these fats become harmful? Is there…
Recommendation: For healthy teeth and gums, form the habit of daily brushing, flossing and at least annual visits to the dentist. Then, if the thought of swishing a tablespoon of…
Recommendation: Once you've balanced your diet, sleep schedule, and exercise/movement, consult your doctor to see if fasting is safe for you. If your doctor has no concerns for you adopting…
It's clear that produce loses nutritional value over time, but does it matter?
Recommendation: First, learn the basics of health; figure out how to get adequate sleep, balanced nutrition, healthy relationships, and effective exercise. Get to where you're performing well most days, and…
Recommendation: Floss once per day. Every dentist has told me to floss, and it involves no risk, but I was still following the advice blindly (which I've found is a…