In part 1 of this series, I discussed the classic view of migraine triggers. This is important information for sure, and has helped a great many migraineurs over the years. But it’s not the whole story. As some of you may know, when I adopted an ancestral style diet four years ago, I didn’t expect […]
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Introducing the Migraine Trigger Tracker App
Recently, I introduced the trigger tracker worksheet – a simple and straightforward headache diary with one goal: to identify your own personal set of migraine triggers. Now I’m pleased to announce the release of the Migraine Trigger Tracker App for iOS devices. For those of you following the ancestral diet advocated here and in the book, […]
7 Myths About the Paleo Diet
A lot has been said about the paleo and its related diets (aka ancestral, primal, etc.), in general, in the popular media. Some of it has been responsible and accurate. Much of it, particularly those reporting on Marlene Zuk’s book Paleofantasy, has not. Those in the latter category have often taken the form of hasty, […]
Project chicken: roasting made simple
Chicken and eggs. Some say the mark of a true chef is in how well he/she can prepare the basics like eggs and roasted chicken. Some executive chefs even test new hires by having them prepare these very items. Don’t be intimidated by roasting a chicken. Maybe you haven’t had success in the past, but […]
What are Migraines, Part 1: Migraines are Weird
Right off the bat, I think it’s important that we acknowledge that migraines are a bizarre and perplexing biological phenomenon. As anyone who’s had one knows, they are oftentimes excruciating, agonizing, and debilitating – features that would lead you to believe they serve a very important biological function. Yet, they appear to have no functional […]