Beyond the Told

by Dr. David M Robertson

Tag: diet

The Peril of Inactivity and the Role of Nutrition

Physical inactivity has emerged as one of the most significant threats to public health in the modern era. According to a recent University of Iowa study, sedentary lifestyles are associated with an increased risk of at least 19 chronic conditions, including depression, obesity, hypertension, and diabetes. By examining over 40,000 patient records, researchers have provided […]

Maintaining Regularity on an Omnivore Diet

I am often asked about regularity and the importance of fiber in the ‘Omnivore Diet’ – questions such as ‘How important is fiber?‘ and ‘What did our ancestors do?‘ Indeed, the conditioning is real. We are told that insufficient dietary fiber is a leading cause of constipation because fiber helps add bulk to stool and […]

Mainstream and Natural Approaches to Lichen Planus

Lichen planus is an inflammatory condition affecting the skin and mucous membranes, often characterized by itchy, flat-topped bumps or lesions. Though it is not an actual lichen (a symbiotic organism consisting of algae and fungi), it is named for its appearance. Sometimes, these lesions can be erosive and painful. This condition can occur in various […]

Desulfovibrio and Parkinson’s: Misleading Connection?

I’m not entirely sure who my audience is on this one, but a reader recently forwarded an article suggesting that Parkinson’s disease could (potentially) be preventable, citing scientists’ discovery that a specific strain of gut bacteria, Desulfovibrio, may be a primary cause. It’s a fascinating idea, and it definitely got my inner Health Science Nerd […]

A Delectable Omnivore Pizza Recipe

Those who have read “Nature’s Intent” know the importance of a proper diet. However, “proper” seems to be relative or even confused these days, and options can seem somewhat limited. I’m here to help with a dish that tantalizes the taste buds of TRUE omnivores. Enter the Omnivore Pizza – a gastronomic masterpiece that transcends […]

Dark Chocolate Or Milk Chocolate

In the Q&A section of my Nutritional Philosophy, I made a comment about chocolate. Since then, there have been a couple of people who have questioned the merits of my statements. I believe that if one person has a question, others likely do as well. Therefore, I would like to clarify a few things on […]

The Importance of Salt in Your Diet

Have you ever heard of hyponatremia? This is a fancy way of saying that one has low sodium levels in their blood. Did you know that this is fairly common? Over 3 to 6 million cases require medical treatment yearly (Springer, Gabler & LoVecchio, 2016). But how can this be? We are told to avoid […]

Three Simple Things You Can Do For Better Health

According to the World Health Organization, “The context of people’s lives ultimately determine their health, and so blaming individuals for having poor health or crediting them for good health is inappropriate.“ I agree. That’s a highly accurate way to explain the reality of “health” in our world today. Individuals are unlikely to be able to […]

So Many Diets to Choose From – Which is best?

There are so many diets to choose from. What is a diet anyway? By definition, it is the kind of food that a person habitually eats. However, it’s also a special course of food to which one restricts oneself, either to lose weight or for medical reasons. There is an endless number of special diets […]