Category Archives: Ailment Relief

Battling Stress and Sharpening Focus: Unplugging

Posted on July 13, 2012 by Chuck Grimmett

Part of the primal lifestyle is managing stress in order to live a healthier, more fulfilling life. Here is one way I’ve been combating stress recently. I hope it helps! -Chuck — The last week of June and the first … Continue reading →

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Caveman Blogger Fights for Free Speech and Internet Freedom

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Chuck Grimmett

Bob Ewing, founder of this blog, is spearheading a fantastic effort over at IJ to protect free speech and internet freedom. Why is it relevant for this blog? IJ is teaming up with paleo blogger Steve Cooksey. Check out the … Continue reading →

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Morning Links

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Bob Ewing

The always-worth-reading Gary Taubes is back in the NYT, this time rescuing salt. Slate magazine argues that humans are pathetic at every physical challenge except one, in a provocatively titled piece, All Men Can’t Jump: Why nearly every sport except long-distance running … Continue reading →

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Dairy-Free Challenge, Week 1 Update (Chuck)

Posted on February 26, 2012 by Chuck Grimmett

I’ve been 100% dairy free for a full week so far. I don’t feel a difference in my energy levels, nor do I seem to be noticeably dropping any weight. It is only the first week, though, so I am not worried. … Continue reading →

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30 Day Dairy-Free Challenge

Posted on February 18, 2012 by Chuck Grimmett

Yesterday, I posted a weekend challenge about going dairy-free. I suggested that we start this weekend and go dairy-free for 10 days. Well, Ben Stafford upped the ante in the comments. He wrote, Chuck…must be telepathic or something…I’ve been thinking … Continue reading →

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Weekend (and following week) Challenge: Cut Out Dairy

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Chuck Grimmett

I am going temporarily dairy-free, and I challenge you to join me. Since I’ve started with eating primally, I’ve always included moderate-to-high amounts of dairy (cheese, yogurt, kefir, cream, milk). I’ve never tried to cut it out of my diet, … Continue reading →

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Primal saved my life

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Staffaction

Not really… I just wanted a title that would pull you in. For the past three months I’ve been about 99% Primal and now adhere to it at 100%.  It didn’t take long at all to notice benefits.  Now that … Continue reading →

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Review: Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Chuck Grimmett

A few nights ago, I watched a documentary entitled Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead. It is about a man from Australia who finds himself very overweight and afflicted with a rare autoimmune condition, and finally decides to do something about it. … Continue reading →

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Primal Food for a Week

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Staffaction

A friend e-mailed and asked for a week’s menu.  I thought you all would be interested in my response. Before I list the menu, some things to keep in mind: I eat very simply and don’t put a ton of … Continue reading →

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Excuses, Excuses

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Scott Dworkin

I can make more and more excuses up as to why I have not done my part for the blog, but it is plain and simple. I have been busy.  Not busy in a “I have been working too much.” … Continue reading →

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I.F.

Posted on December 10, 2011 by chebridget

I was inspired by Chuck’s last post, and since I have also been slipping recently, I decided to try Intermittent Fasting for the first time today. Really, i’ve done this before without even realizing it: during college I would frequently … Continue reading →

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Holiday Damage Control

Posted on November 26, 2011 by Chuck Grimmett

If you are anything like me, you probably indulged on some of your Thanksgiving favorites like pumpkin pie, pecan pie, ice cream, pumpkin roll, sugary cranberry sauce, and bread stuffing this past Thursday. Maybe you also drank a little too … Continue reading →

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Friday’s Primal Success Story: Melicious Joulwan

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Scott Ewing

Melissa “Melicious” Joulwan started a blog The Clothes Make the Girl, packed with tales of her triumphs and failures in the gym, in the kitchen, in life. From grade school to the day she graduated from college, she was a … Continue reading →

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I set fire to the rain

Posted on November 13, 2011 by Scott Dworkin

Today is the day.  Not tomorrow.  Not the next day.  Not next week.  Today is the beginning my healthy new life.  For so long, I have been so fearful of living, ever since I thought I was going to do … Continue reading →

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Friday’s Primal Success Story: Judy beats acne

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Scott Ewing

In the past, Judy and her fiance Kev regularly dined on fast food, carbs, pizza, etc.  A few months back, Judy decided to follow Mark Sisson’s Primal Blueprint with positive results, but she still struggled with nagging acne that’s been … Continue reading →

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