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05-16-2013, 04:30 PM

Dragonfly replied to a thread Raising low progesterone? in Primal Blueprint Odds and Ends

Vitamin D3 is actually not a vitamin, but a hormone precursor that is essential to Progesterone, etc. production. I got my Progesterone levels up by...

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05-11-2013, 06:06 PM

Dragonfly replied to a thread Last Plea For Help - Desperate, Confused, and Giving Up in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

Yup, sleep is key. Here's an article about sleep and Vitamin D: Vitamin D Hormone

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05-11-2013, 05:42 PM

Dragonfly replied to a thread Last Plea For Help - Desperate, Confused, and Giving Up in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

Honestly, getting advice from a forum is going to be hit or miss. Your hormonal imbalance is likely the culprit. Step one, get your D3 level...

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05-10-2013, 10:40 AM

Dragonfly replied to a thread Intermittent Fasting - A Primer ( Part 3 ) in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

Yes to eggs Yes to heavy Cream.

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05-09-2013, 08:37 PM

Dragonfly replied to a thread Juicing to avoid fiber but eat veggies? in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

I just eat liver and seafood.

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05-09-2013, 06:23 PM

Dragonfly replied to a thread The fruit was a bad idea.... in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

Listening and sending a virtual hug. I am intolerant to fructose, so I need to limit my sugar as well. Not as serious an issue, but I can relate....

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05-09-2013, 08:30 AM

Al_Kavadlo started a thread Inspirational 70 Year-Old! in Primal Blueprint Fitness

I recently got to meet and train with bodyweight strength legend Jack Arnow. At age 70, Jack is still stronger than 99% of guys, regardless of age. ...

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05-09-2013, 08:19 AM

Dragonfly replied to a thread Confusion over pH, primal eating, and getting alkaline in Mark's Daily Apple Blog Post Topics

I'm with Paleobird on the topic of pH. She is correct. I would suspect either a food intolerance or overall inflammation being the cause. Have...

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05-09-2013, 08:14 AM

Dragonfly replied to a thread Even More Steak and Eggs: Plus Plants vs. Animals! in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

I've been lurking on the steak & eggs thread & just wanted to pop in to mention that you may need to supplement Magensium, as well as the other...

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05-09-2013, 07:26 AM

Dragonfly replied to a thread Get me off the nuts! in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

Possibly a Magnesium deficiency. Many folk are deficient. Grains, nuts and seafood are the main food sources. Try 400-600 mg Mag Glycinate...

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05-07-2013, 04:27 PM

Dragonfly replied to a thread Am I the only one here that doesn't cook? in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

I've got one of those! He's my husband. ;)

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05-07-2013, 09:01 AM

Dragonfly replied to a thread Very Low Vit D in Primal Blueprint Odds and Ends

Docs generally prescribe D2, which can be poorly converted to D3, the form that the body uses. Great info at Vitamin D | Vitamin D Council |...

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05-06-2013, 06:33 AM

Dragonfly replied to a thread Moms - separated abdominal muscles? in Primal Blueprint Fitness

This book has been recommended to me by several of the moms I know: Lose Your Mummy Tummy: Julie Tupler, Jodie Gould: 9780738209814: Amazon.com:...

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05-04-2013, 08:00 AM

Dragonfly replied to a thread Grass fed vs Grain fed cattle study. in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

Thanks for this! I'd seen references made to this study, but never actually read it. Curious about pesticide residue in the cottonseed meal,...

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05-04-2013, 07:16 AM

Dragonfly replied to a thread What fats clog the drain? in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

Don't throw away fat! Eat it (assuming the animal fats are grass-fed, that is.) Use it to scramble eggs. It will keep in the fridge for weeks....

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05-03-2013, 05:34 AM

Al_Kavadlo replied to a thread New Article About Bodyweight Strength Training on Bodybuilding.com in Primal Blueprint Fitness

Yes there will be lots of shoulder and other upper-body stretches in this book. Depending on your age, however, kyphosis can be very slow and...

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05-02-2013, 10:47 AM

Dragonfly replied to a thread Pull Up Bar Recommendations Please in Primal Blueprint Fitness

I got these for our rental: Amazon.com: Lifeline Power Up Chin Ups: Sports & Outdoors

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05-02-2013, 07:44 AM

Al_Kavadlo replied to a thread New Article About Bodyweight Strength Training on Bodybuilding.com in Primal Blueprint Fitness

Thanks! As for flexibility, I've been practicing yoga for a long, long time. I also do some informal stretching every day. My next book is...

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05-01-2013, 10:29 AM

Al_Kavadlo replied to a thread New Article About Bodyweight Strength Training on Bodybuilding.com in Primal Blueprint Fitness

Right on! I'm actually writing a new article about handstands for Bodybuilding.com that will be up later this month. :) Thank you! ...

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05-01-2013, 07:28 AM

Al_Kavadlo replied to a thread New Article About Bodyweight Strength Training on Bodybuilding.com in Primal Blueprint Fitness

Thanks! We're Working Out! :) Thanks! I love a good Zen Koan, but when I do a one arm clap push-up, I clap my hand to my chest:

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04-30-2013, 10:21 AM

Al_Kavadlo replied to a thread Caveman didn't "stretch" (did they?)...if not, why do we? in Primal Blueprint Fitness

+1 Also consider that while cavemen may not have done much formal stretching, they didn't spend most of their waking life sitting in a chair.

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04-30-2013, 10:15 AM

Al_Kavadlo started a thread New Article About Bodyweight Strength Training on Bodybuilding.com in Primal Blueprint Fitness

I've seen lots of posts on this forum lately asking about whether bodyweight training can be effective for building strength and/or muscle. ...

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04-29-2013, 11:49 AM

Dragonfly replied to a thread Women...is there a need for potatoes for fertility health? in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

+1 Totally agree, for underweight women. I have seen lots of underweight women play around with their macros with no success. Gain a few pounds...

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04-27-2013, 08:33 PM

Dragonfly replied to a thread Women...is there a need for potatoes for fertility health? in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

It really depends on your metabolism/activity level. I eat rice crackers a few times a week (12 g carb per serving) and a banana twice a month,...

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04-27-2013, 11:23 AM

Dragonfly replied to a thread Women...is there a need for potatoes for fertility health? in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

I've been under 100 gm carbs for the last 3 years of Primal eating. Regular cycles, and I just turned 50 years old. In fact, all of my...

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