The Paleo Periodical

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, […]

Rate this:

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 […]

Rate this:

Featured, Fitness, Mindfulness, MovNat, 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 […]

Rate this:

Featured, Health, Orthotropics, Paleo, Primal, Teeth

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 […]

Rate this:

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 […]

Rate this:

Paleo Fitness, Personal Adventure

Featured, Fitness, Health, Mindfulness, Paleo, Primal

Of Asses and Butts. And Behinds. Posteriors, Too.

01/24/2013 by PaleoPeriodical 16 Comments

I’m just going to say this out loud—I want a better butt. I’ve discussed my dumpy butt before, and before I go any further, I should mention that I am not calling my butt fat. I realize I’m not fat, so let me preempt all the aw-shucks-Karen-you-look-great cheerleading comments. But I, as most well-adjusted adults […]

Rate this:

Exercise, Featured, Fitness, Paleo, Primal

Hello 2013! And Thoughts on My Whole30

01/01/2013 by PaleoPeriodical 8 Comments

So we made it. 2013, we’re here. Now what? After I wrote my missive yesterday, the catharsis didn’t quite set in, so I went outside for some movement. I live a few blocks above our local college here, and since campus was quiet, I decided to do some Parkour + MovNat-style stuff and just explore. […]

Rate this:

Living Paleo, Personal Adventure

Featured, Fitness, Health, MovNat, Paleo, Parkour, Primal, Whole30

Happy Holidays, and Phew! They’re Almost Over

12/24/2012 by PaleoPeriodical 2 Comments

Happy Holidays! I realize that statement has become a loaded greeting depending on who’s receiving it, but as it’s intended, it’s coming from an atheist with Scandinavian ancestry who appreciates celebrating the shifting of seasons, good food, good friends, and family this time of year. As much as the rampant consumerism and waste bothers me, […]

Rate this:

Featured, Holiday, Paleo, Primal, Whole30

I’m Gonna Break My Rusty Cage…

11/28/2012 by PaleoPeriodical 2 Comments

…and run! (Shout-out to the Soundgarden lovers. I’m old, y’all.) Caution: Massive grumpage ahead. So I had to take the car into the dealership today for some routine stuff, and it usually takes them a few hours. Said dealership is across the street from the mall, which is both a blessing and a curse. A […]

Rate this:

American Diet, Featured, Health, Paleo, Primal

Spilling Blood and Giving Thanks

11/19/2012 by PaleoPeriodical 11 Comments

*DISCLAIMER: Photos ahead of turkey killing and processing. I don’t think most people will have any trouble with them, but if you’re squeamish, don’t say I didn’t warn you. Morning broke socked-in and foggy, new snow dusted the Cascades to the north. Fall’s color hadn’t completely blown off the trees yet, the gray punctuated with […]