The Paleo Periodical

Recipe: Quick and Easy BBQ Sauce I know that folks out there are serious about their ‘cue. There are...
Posturing While Driving Back in Costa Rica, what seems like eons ago already though it’s only...
Being Strong to Be Useful This post has been on my mind for quite a while. I initially wanted to post...

Recipe: Quick and Easy BBQ Sauce

05/15/2013 by PaleoPeriodical 4 Comments

I know that folks out there are serious about their ‘cue. There are regional wars fought over the “right” BBQ. The lengths people go to for that perfect flavor is mind-boggling: brining, top-secret spice blends, mopping, wood chips, smoking, marinating. And of course, the star ingredient—the sauce. Will this sauce win you any awards and […]

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Dinner, Other, Recipes

Featured, Grilling, Paleo, Primal, Recipe

Posturing While Driving

05/08/2013 by PaleoPeriodical 3 Comments

Back in Costa Rica, what seems like eons ago already though it’s only been a month, I had a helpful little encounter. Julie Angel, MovNat assistant instructor, saw me standing all out of whack and reminded me of the importance of posture. It was the afternoon several days into the retreat at this point, and […]

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Paleo Fitness

Featured, Fitness, Health, Mindfulness, Paleo, Primal

Being Strong to Be Useful

04/24/2013 by PaleoPeriodical 9 Comments

This post has been on my mind for quite a while. I initially wanted to post something on this topic back in early December 2012, when the headlines in the US were dominated by the photographic evidence of a man pushed onto the New York subway tracks, staring down the train that would hit and […]

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Living Paleo, Paleo Fitness

Featured, Fitness, Mindfulness, MovNat, Paleo, Primal

Moving Naturally…Off Your Bum

04/21/2013 by PaleoPeriodical 3 Comments

Folks, I hate to break it to you, but we’re a nation of chair sitters. You know this already, you don’t need me to tell you. But you do need me to tell you why we shouldn’t give in to the siren song of the sitting position. Think about your day. Chances are, it looks […]

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Living Paleo, Paleo Fitness

Exercise, Featured, Fitness, MovNat, Paleo, Primal

Moving Naturally in the Zoo

04/17/2013 by PaleoPeriodical 5 Comments

I’ve talked about MovNat’s Human Zoo concept before, but here’s a quick primer for the uninitiated: The “human zoo” is a modern, global and growing phenomenon generated by the powerful combination of social conventions, technological environment, and commercial pressures. Increasingly disconnected from the natural world and their universal biological needs, zoo humans are suffering physically, […]

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Living Paleo, Paleo Fitness, Personal Adventure

Featured, Fitness, Mindfulness, Paleo, Primal

Moving Naturally…Mindfully

04/16/2013 by PaleoPeriodical 4 Comments

I’m fresh off the beach—tan, relaxed, and annoyed at the fact that shoes are still necessary in my Oregon spring weather. I attended the brand spanking new week-long MovNat retreat in Costa Rica the first week of April, spending seven days with MovNat master trainer Vic Verdier and assistant instructor Julie Angel, with a cameo […]

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Living Paleo, Paleo Fitness, Personal Adventure

Featured, Fitness, Mindfulness, MovNat, Paleo, Primal

On Misogyny and Diversity

03/23/2013 by PaleoPeriodical 36 Comments

To anyone who comments: I’ve noticed some links to commentators going out from here. If you receive any suspicious emails or communications from anybody, feel free to quote them to me or send me a screenshot and I will publish them here. I don’t want anyone finding themselves a target merely for supporting me here. […]

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Meta, Topics in Paleoland

Paleo, Primal

Resetting My Jaw

03/18/2013 by PaleoPeriodical 13 Comments

Quite the dramatic headline, no? This is going to be a long discussion of dental and orthodontic health, but I think the subject matter won’t be quite as dull as it sounds. Let me start with some background. I’ve never had braces. My teeth aren’t perfect, but they’ve never caused me much problem either. I’ve […]

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Personal Adventure, Things That Make You Go Hmm..., Topics in Paleoland

Featured, Health, Orthotropics, Paleo, Primal, Teeth

Recipe: Creamy Tomato Coconut Soup

03/08/2013 by PaleoPeriodical 4 Comments

*GASP!!!* Don’t tell anybody, but there’s no meat in this soup. In fact, it’s…VEGAN!!! But oh so tasty and full of beneficial fats and nutrients. It makes a wonderful light lunch with a salad or feel free to top it with shredded chicken, pork, or some shrimp. Cubes of avocado would also be nice. The […]

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Dinner, Lunch, Recipes, Soup

Coconut Milk, Featured, Paleo, Primal, Recipe, Tomatoes

Our “Environment” — Part 1, Invasive Species

03/01/2013 by PaleoPeriodical 21 Comments

This will be the first in a series that will outline my thinking about the modern environmental movement, which is one I have come to view with deep suspicion and as yet another symptom of humankind’s unfortunate short-sightedness. To head off any salvos at Strawman Pass, let me say that at the root of it […]

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Contrarianism, Neobabble

Environment, Evolution, Featured, Paleo, Primal

The Message Is…What Again?

02/04/2013 by PaleoPeriodical 4 Comments

I’ve come across some head-scratchingly strange stuff lately. Before I begin, I just want to say that I’m all for doing whatever makes you feel good. I’m not so sure of my own path that I believe it is the only righteous and good path. I know it works for me, but I also know […]

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Neobabble, Things That Make You Go Hmm...

American Diet, Featured, Health, Paleo, Primal

Programming Note: February Hiatus + Whole30 Wrap-Up

02/02/2013 by PaleoPeriodical 5 Comments

Yeah, I’m going to take the rest of February off in an attempt to unplug for a bit. But before I do, I’ll leave you with one more rant to entertain you (see here). Never fear, I’ve got some fun stuff in the pipeline for March, but sometimes I like to pretend I have a […]

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Meta, Personal Adventure, Topics in Paleoland, Whole30 Journal

Featured, Paleo, Primal, Whole30

Smarter Fitness—Integration

02/01/2013 by PaleoPeriodical 1 Comment

So I’ve said farewell to a formal yoga practice and I’ve confessed my desire for a better bum. Now, in true contrarian fashion, I’m going to tell you why yoga has been instrumental in my current fitness endeavors. If you’re not thoroughly confused at the end of this, then I’m not doing my job. As […]