Is depression genetic? We’ve been told it is or at least has a genetic component for years. In 1996 a paper was published blaming depression on the presence of the SLC6A4 gene. This gene interfered with the transport of serotonin, the hormone responsible for feelings of happiness and well-being. The logic was pretty solid, if […]
The last few years have seen a soar in popularity of CBD oils. They’re all over the news, and it seems like many people are using CBD oils for a range of different conditions. But what exactly is CBD oil? And how does it work? To help you answer any questions, we’ve written a beginner’s […]
It’s time for Weightloss Wednesday! As of this morning I am at 240.6 lbs. So we are at the end of my month long carnivore experiment and it has been interesting. Here’s what I have learned. The Good The best thing about carnivory is it is stupid simple. Far and away the easiest experiment I […]
It’s time for Weightloss Wednesday! As of this morning I am at 239.8 lbs which means I am back to my pre-Thanksgiving weight. So basically it took me 2 weeks to undo the Holiday weight I put on so I’m pretty happy with that. One thing I have noticed over the last 10 days or […]
What is the biggest benefit of sticking to a low carb or ketogenic diet long term for weight loss? Let me throw a little math at you before I tell you what I think the answer to that question is. I lost 200 lbs in about 3 years. So assuming that a pound of fat […]
