The paleo manifesto : ancient wisdom for lifelong health

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? Is eating red meat going to kill you? Is avoiding the sun actually the best way to avoid skin cancer? Durant takes readers on a thrilling ride to the Paleolithic and beyond, unlocking the health secrets of our ancient ancestors. What do obese gorillas teach us about weight loss? How can Paleolithic skulls contain beautiful sets of teeth? Why is the Bible so obsessed with hygiene? What do NASA astronauts teach us about getting a good night’s sleep? And how are Silicon Valley techies hacking the human body? Blending science and culture, anthropology and philosophy, John Durant distills the lessons from his adventures and shows how to apply them to day-to-day life, teaching people how to construct their own personal “habitat” that will enable them to thrive. The book doesn’t just address what we eat, but why we eat it; not just how to exercise, but the purpose of functional movement; not just being healthy, but leading a purposeful life. Combining the best of ancient wisdom with cutting edge science, Durant crafts a vision of health that is both fresh and futuristic. __From the Hardcover edition.__ Becoming the caveman 1. Origins Know thy species (animal age) Rise and fall (Paleolithic Age) Moses the microbiologist (agricultural age) Homo invictus (industrial age) Biohackers (information age) 2. Here and now Food : the conventional wisdom Food : principles for a healthy diet Fasting Movement Bipedialism : stand, walk, run Thermoregulation Sunrise, sunset 3. Visions Hunter Gatherer Conclusion: Habitats, old and new. Combining science, culture, anthropology, and philosophy, explains how to stay healthy and live with purpose in the modern world by returning to the way humanity's hunter-gatherer ancestors ate, moved, and lived in the wild.