The first episode with me as the new co-host aired a few days ago (Friday, January 8th). Instead of just posting the link and asking you to listen in, I thought I would give a little background information into the competition. Starting early October, Jimmy Moore put a call out for applicants to be his new co-host once Dietitian Cassie announced that she would be leaving the show to pursue other endeavors. Jimmy Moore decided he would host an “American Idol” of podcasting instead of having … [Read more...]
Make Your New Year’s Resolutions Unbreakable
It is the evening of December 31st and another year is rapidly coming to a close. Many people use the last day of the year as a time of reflection. It is a time to look back on the good and the bad of the previous year and start to think about what you want to do to make the next year better. It seems like all the talk at parties, on blogs, and with friends is about what you are going to do to better yourself in the next year. People often use New Year’s Resolutions as a way to try and guarantee … [Read more...]
A Brief History of the Paleo Diet as We Know it Today
I was out to dinner at a Chinese restaurant a few nights ago with some friends for a Christmas gathering and gift exchange. When it came time to crack open our fortune cookies, I admit, I listened to all the others fortunes with a bit of skepticism. Then it came time to read mine: “You could make a name for yourself in the field of medicine” I started thinking…I was the only medical person at the dinner, so what are the odds that I would be the one to get this fortune. Maybe there is a … [Read more...]
Paleofying Healthcare: A physician assistant that prefers to prescribe a paleo lifestyle, not pills!
So what do I mean by Paleofying Healthcare you may ask? I am a conventionally trained physician assistant that looks through the lens of a paleo diet and lifestyle when making decisions about the best treatment options for my patients. I teach my patients the basics of paleo nutrition (and low carb / ketogenic when appropriate) to treat conditions such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and diabetes. Not only do I consider a paleo lifestyle a great treatment, it is also the best … [Read more...]
More Posts Coming Soon
Give me some time. This is a new blog. More great posts will be coming very soon! … [Read more...]