Category: Blog
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BMI is too inaccurate for individual use
I’ve always considered BMI (Body Mass Index) an inaccurate measurement for assessing a person’s weight. I remember seeing a news report back in the 1990s that illustrated the flaw in this measurement by using Michael Jordan as an example. At the peak of his career, Jordan weighed about 216 lbs, and his height is widely…
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Moderate Method exercise routine
I don’t have a goal to lose weight or build big muscles. If I do have workout goals, they would be to maintain muscle tone and to be able to walk and run for at least the next few decades. I’m 57 at the moment, so that means I want to be mobile until I’m…
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Is using aluminum foil bad for your health?
Paul Saladino, MD, tweeted today about the dangers of aluminum foil. In 48 seconds, he claims that using it to cook or store your food is bad for your health. The key quote for me is, “People who cook with aluminum foil have up to two times higher levels of aluminum in their blood than…
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The Moderate Method
The Moderate Method is about a personalized way of living. There are three steps to my method. In order, they are diet, exercise, and life. It’s all rather obvious and meant to be so. You start where you have the most control and move on from there. Diet refers to what you eat, exercise refers…
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From Stressed to Streamlined: Your Guide to Tackling Tension
Image by lookstudio on Freepik By: Sheila Johnson of wellshelia.net Life is full of stressors that can impact your mental and physical well-being. Identifying and managing these stressors is crucial for maintaining a balanced life. This guide offers practical strategies to help you navigate stress and cultivate resilience. Recognize the Sources of Your Stress Recognizing the…
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Book: Dark Calories, How vegetable oils destroy our health and how we can get it back
I often hear about how bad vegetable oils are for human health. Much of the noise centers around the argument that vegetable oils are harmful because they’re highly refined and have origins in industrial lubrication. On the surface, they might seem bad, but are they really? And if they are, is there an evil corporate…
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Tips for Staying Healthy and Fit at Home
Image by freepik By: Stephanie Haywood of mylifeboost.com In our busy lives, finding time for self-care and fitness may seem like a luxury, but it’s crucial for our well-being. This guide provides strategies and tips across five key areas of self-care and fitness. Each section promotes a holistic approach to health, enhancing daily life and fostering…
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Re-branding to Moderate Method
Life is a wide road. You can walk on one side or the other but you can’t take in all of it unless you’re walking smack dab down the middle. This is why I’m re-branding this site. If you’ve read my about page you’ll know my lifestyle roughly follows a keto-friendly diet with intermittent fasting.…
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14 problems with the red meat type-2 diabetes study
Dr. Zoe Harcombe regularly reviews the studies that come out in the media. She often points out the flaws in the reporting and the studies themselves. This week she eviscerates the study that’s hitting the news about red meat increasing the risk of type-2 diabetes. Anyone with any sense and knowledge of diet knows there…