Ancient Nutrition

Long before the first pharmaceutical companies opened their doors in the 1850s, doctors treated people, not symptoms. And although we've become used to popping pills, Americans have finally had it with the dangerous side effects, addiction, and over-prescribing - and they're desperate for an alternative. Here's the good news: That alternative has been here all along in the form of ancient treatments used for eons in traditional Chinese, Ayurvedic, and Greek medicine.

What we eat matters—to us, and to the planet. Cool food is a game-changing new food category and way of thinking that can help fix the climate. This engaging and persuasive book will show you how to make simple choices, starting today—in the supermarket, in your kitchen, and in the world—to reduce your environmental impact. Hundreds of cool foods exist, but until now have gone largely uncelebrated for their climate-positive powers. Some of these foods may already be on your shelf, and some are just on the horizon.

Living a healthy, happy, and purposeful life starts with a clear and focused mind. A Seeker’s Guide to the Yoga Sutras is an easy introduction to the lessons of Patanjali - graceful, concise explanations of spiritual truths. With short chapters that show you how to adapt these yoga sutras to modern life, you’ll be on an accelerated journey of the soul.

Ever wondered what it was like to thrive like our ancient ancestresses? This riveting book, PRIMAL GODDESS PALEO DIET: Unleash Your Modern Cavewoman with Ancient Wisdom for Women's Health, Wellness, and Weight Loss with the Paleolithic Lifestyle, delves deep into the world of the Paleo Diet, a time-tested way of eating that harks back to the very roots of human evolution. As you embark on this transformative journey, you'll learn how our foremothers fueled their bodies with nutrient-dense, unprocessed foods and how you too can harness their wisdom to optimize your health and well-being. In ...

These days, probiotic yogurt and other "gut-friendly" foods line supermarket shelves. But what's the best way to feed our all-important microbiome - and what is a microbiome, anyway? In this engaging book, science journalist Katherine Harmon Courage investigates these questions, presenting a deep dive into the ancient food traditions and the latest research for maintaining a healthy gut.

This comprehensive history sets yoga in its global cultural context for the first time. It leads us on a fascinating journey across the world, from arcane religious rituals and medieval body-magic, through muscular Christianity and the British Raj, to the Indian nationalist movement and the arrival of yoga in the 20th-century West. We discover how the practice reached its present-day ubiquity and how it became embedded in powerful social currents shaping the world's future.

Ever wondered what it was like to thrive like our ancient ancestors? This riveting book, PRIMAL POWER PALEO DIET: Unleashing the Paleolithic Lifestyle for Optimal Health, Weight Loss, and Ancient Wisdom, delves deep into the world of the Paleo Diet, a time-tested way of eating that harks back to the very roots of human evolution. As you embark on this transformative journey, you'll learn how our predecessors fueled their bodies with nutrient-dense, unprocessed foods and how you too can harness their wisdom to optimize your health and well-being. In this captivating read, you'll explore the ...

The secret to becoming healthier, losing weight, living an energetic life, and healing the planet has nothing to do with counting calories or feeling deprived - the key is re‑learning how to eat like a human. This means finding food that is as nutrient-dense as possible. In Eat Like a Human, archaeologist and chef Dr. Bill Schindler draws on cutting-edge science and a lifetime of research to explain how nutrient density and bioavailability are the cornerstones of a healthy diet.

In Nourishing Diets best-selling author Sally Fallon Morell explores the diets of our primitive ancestors from around the world - from Australian Aborigines and pre-industrialized Europeans to the inhabitants of "Blue Zones" where a high percentage of the populations live to 100 years or more. In looking to the recipes and foods of the past, Fallon Morell points listeners to what they should actually be eating - the key principles of traditional diets from across cultures - and offers recipes to help translate these ideas to the modern home cook.

There's a lot you probably don't know about the Buddha. For one, the real Buddha was thin. And before he became the "Enlightened One", he was a pampered prince named Siddhartha. He tried starving himself in his quest for inner peace, but found that extremes brought him no closer to enlightenment. Instead, he sought a "middle way" between unhealthy overindulgence and unrealistic abstinence. The instructions he gave his monks about eating, more than 2,500 years ago, were surprisingly simple.

In The Paleo Manifesto: Ancient Wisdom for Lifelong Health, John Durant argues for an evolutionary - and revolutionary - approach to health. All animals, human or otherwise, thrive when they mimic key elements of life in their natural habitat. From diet to movement to sleep, this evolutionary perspective sheds light on some of our most pressing health concerns. What is causing the rise of chronic conditions, such as obesity, diabetes, and depression?

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Introducing 'Ancient Grains Rediscovered', a unique exploration into the history, culture, and science of ancient grains. As we become increasingly aware of the importance of sustainable and nutritional food sources, the exploration of ancient grains has never been more important. This book acts as an in-depth guide to understanding the vast world of ancient grains. Kick start your journey with an introduction to these grains and a deep dive into their cultural and historical context. Detailed chapters explore each grain individually, providing the reader with an exciting exploration of ...

The natural way to lasting weight loss! Reclaim control over your spiritual, emotional, and physical health, and lose weight today. Incorporating the latest medical findings with the timeless wisdom of the Bible, The New Bible Cure for Weight Loss provides powerful tools and findings that your own doctor never may have told you.

At 44, acclaimed cardiologist Dr. John Day was overweight and suffered from insomnia, degenerative joint disease, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. On six medications and suffering constant aches, he needed to make a change. While lecturing in China, he'd heard about a remote mountainous region known as Longevity Village, a wellness Shangri-La free of disease where living past 100 was not uncommon.

Food-grade diatomaceous earth removes toxins, free radicals, and heavy metals that inflame nerves and muscles—causing pain, high blood pressure, arthritis, and many diseases. Composed of 85 percent silica, DE increases production of collagen needed for youthful skin, hair, and nails. Many people think that DE is an ancient miracle from heaven. It is an answer to the prayers of so many who live a pain-filled, disease-ridden existence that they cannot afford to alleviate with high-priced medications. DE therapy is a do-it-yourself (DIY), low-cost treatment that anyone can afford.

Sedona Soul Stretch: 10 Ancient Yoga Principles to Heighten Consciousness and Performance discusses specific ways to apply ten ancient Yoga principles to guide your everyday life decisions and achieve greater success. It shows how to use these proven principles to enrich your home and work life and achieve your deepest desires, goals, and highest performance. The principles begin with Compassion for self and others and shift the focus inward to get in touch with your soul and connect with the energy of all sentient beings throughout the Universe.

Discover the secrets of ancestral health with "Paleo Principles Revealed," your comprehensive guide to the transformative Paleo lifestyle. Step into a world where contemporary science meets ancient nutritional wisdom, and unlock the power to revitalize your well-being from the inside out. This enlightening journey begins with a deep dive into our pre-agricultural past, exploring the origins of the Paleo diet, examining myths, and grounding you in the evolutionary approach to eating. Cast away the confusion wrought by modern nutrition fads as you traverse the evidence and emerge with a clear...

Embark on an epicurean odyssey through time with "Grains of Antiquity," the definitive guide to redefining the Paleo diet with the bountiful wisdom of our ancestors. Discover the golden keys to nutritional harmony and culinary satisfaction as you unearth the rich tapestry of ancient grains that have sustained civilizations since the dawn of time. Journey through the chapters of history, where the modern Paleo palette is unveiled, shedding new light on the essential role that ancient grains play in a diet that honors our primal roots. Engage in a provocative exploration of myths and truths, ...

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