Comments on: Setting the Record Straight http://www.marksdailyapple.com/primal-blueprint-misconceptions/ Serving up health and fitness insights (daily, of course) with a side of irreverence. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:51:54 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.1 hourly 1 By: Jack http://www.marksdailyapple.com/primal-blueprint-misconceptions/#comment-405862 Jack Fri, 19 Jun 2009 02:12:17 +0000 http://www.marksdailyapple.com/?p=5182#comment-405862 Ah yes, the BO. I'm an 18 year old male, so I know about the BO. I'm quite keen to start some intermittant fasting, as this has effects on the endocrine system, which also has large effects on BO. I find though if I can relax, I don't smell anywhere near as much. Society's whole attitude towards smelling someone is ridiculous, how can you expect someone to forgo a normal physiological function? Pungent body odor in confined spaces however may be a little inconsiderate, but this is probably due to other lifestyle areas that are messing up the system. Also Mark, have you thought of getting in touch with some research facilities? You have a whole bunch of willing participants for experimental study, and scientists are having a hard time getting any humans to do intermittant fasting among other primal things. Ah yes, the BO. I’m an 18 year old male, so I know about the BO. I’m quite keen to start some intermittant fasting, as this has effects on the endocrine system, which also has large effects on BO. I find though if I can relax, I don’t smell anywhere near as much. Society’s whole attitude towards smelling someone is ridiculous, how can you expect someone to forgo a normal physiological function? Pungent body odor in confined spaces however may be a little inconsiderate, but this is probably due to other lifestyle areas that are messing up the system. Also Mark, have you thought of getting in touch with some research facilities? You have a whole bunch of willing participants for experimental study, and scientists are having a hard time getting any humans to do intermittant fasting among other primal things.

]]> By: GeriMorgan http://www.marksdailyapple.com/primal-blueprint-misconceptions/#comment-405689 GeriMorgan Thu, 18 Jun 2009 17:19:47 +0000 http://www.marksdailyapple.com/?p=5182#comment-405689 Good to see I'm not the only "caveman" who has also foregone some of these modern hygienic conveniences. XD Unfortunately, I can't give up certain products entirely - my BO is way too strong for that - but I've exchanged many of my "necessary" products for baking soda and it's been working marvelously. My only complaint is with my baking-soda deodorant - I have to be careful with it in order to avoid a nasty rash. Good to see I’m not the only “caveman” who has also foregone some of these modern hygienic conveniences. XD Unfortunately, I can’t give up certain products entirely – my BO is way too strong for that – but I’ve exchanged many of my “necessary” products for baking soda and it’s been working marvelously.

My only complaint is with my baking-soda deodorant – I have to be careful with it in order to avoid a nasty rash.

]]> By: Chicken the Brave » Sandy Weed… http://www.marksdailyapple.com/primal-blueprint-misconceptions/#comment-405427 Chicken the Brave » Sandy Weed… Thu, 18 Jun 2009 01:21:43 +0000 http://www.marksdailyapple.com/?p=5182#comment-405427 [...] Mark lays down the law. [...] [...] Mark lays down the law. [...]

]]> By: Jack http://www.marksdailyapple.com/primal-blueprint-misconceptions/#comment-405426 Jack Thu, 18 Jun 2009 01:21:14 +0000 http://www.marksdailyapple.com/?p=5182#comment-405426 I am a big fan of the Primal living and think you're doing a great service to the community by hosting this freely accessible site. I can see the primal way of living to intercept the more environmentally friendly lifestyles, as really, what’s polluting the earth is polluting us. This aside, I noticed you mentioned the "we still bathe" part in your post. Bathing is a beneficial part of the lives we live today, as even or ancestry regularly had a dip in some water (it appears so judging by some of the constituents and varieties of sebaceous glands). The addition of chemicals however, is hardly primal, and is hardly the best we can do in our modern society. I've done a bit of research, and the amount of known health-degrading chemicals in everyday cosmetics is quite worrisome. It also seems absurd to apply all these harmful chemicals everyday to our skin whilst we attempt to minimise them in our food. You've done the write-up about plastics and harmful chemicals; maybe you should extend the primal living plan to excluding the other many toxins we absorb unnecessarily (really they are required by the marketing executives, not the human body). I have been doing a little experiment by not using soaps and detergents when I shower, and not using toothpaste when I brush my teeth and have been quite pleased with my body's ability to take care of itself. Not using shampoo has made the biggest impact as my hair seems so dam healthy with volume and shine! My acne has also cleared up dramatically. Give "SLS" a whizz in Google and you'll quickly see what I mean, and its just one chemical among others. I also clean my bathrooms with the Enjo cleaning glove and it does a great job, without exposing me to the chemicals and fumes from the over-kill cleaning products. What do you think about extending the recommendations? The cosmetics really undermine everything the P.B is trying to accomplish. This is one case where the conventional wisdom is so obviously affected by companies striving to sell their product (what did people do before herbal essence!?!). I am a big fan of the Primal living and think you’re doing a great service to the community by hosting this freely accessible site. I can see the primal way of living to intercept the more environmentally friendly lifestyles, as really, what’s polluting the earth is polluting us. This aside, I noticed you mentioned the “we still bathe” part in your post. Bathing is a beneficial part of the lives we live today, as even or ancestry regularly had a dip in some water (it appears so judging by some of the constituents and varieties of sebaceous glands). The addition of chemicals however, is hardly primal, and is hardly the best we can do in our modern society. I’ve done a bit of research, and the amount of known health-degrading chemicals in everyday cosmetics is quite worrisome. It also seems absurd to apply all these harmful chemicals everyday to our skin whilst we attempt to minimise them in our food. You’ve done the write-up about plastics and harmful chemicals; maybe you should extend the primal living plan to excluding the other many toxins we absorb unnecessarily (really they are required by the marketing executives, not the human body). I have been doing a little experiment by not using soaps and detergents when I shower, and not using toothpaste when I brush my teeth and have been quite pleased with my body’s ability to take care of itself. Not using shampoo has made the biggest impact as my hair seems so dam healthy with volume and shine! My acne has also cleared up dramatically. Give “SLS” a whizz in Google and you’ll quickly see what I mean, and its just one chemical among others. I also clean my bathrooms with the Enjo cleaning glove and it does a great job, without exposing me to the chemicals and fumes from the over-kill cleaning products.
What do you think about extending the recommendations? The cosmetics really undermine everything the P.B is trying to accomplish. This is one case where the conventional wisdom is so obviously affected by companies striving to sell their product (what did people do before herbal essence!?!).

]]> By: Joanne of Open Mind Required http://www.marksdailyapple.com/primal-blueprint-misconceptions/#comment-405399 Joanne of Open Mind Required Wed, 17 Jun 2009 23:34:38 +0000 http://www.marksdailyapple.com/?p=5182#comment-405399 You mean they didn't have life insurance companies back then? You mean they didn’t have life insurance companies back then?

]]> By: Scott http://www.marksdailyapple.com/primal-blueprint-misconceptions/#comment-405321 Scott Wed, 17 Jun 2009 18:44:21 +0000 http://www.marksdailyapple.com/?p=5182#comment-405321 Mark - I love your blog, and I have to get your book. It is all so spot on, and your writing is extremely entertaining as well. Anyway, I did a little study a few months back on my wife's family, the Slocum's(www.getyourfermenton.blogspot.com), who have birth and death records going from 1630 - 1880. I did an analysis of about 600 people (both Slocums and their spouses) and found that if you made it to 16, your average age of death was in the mid-60's and the decade you were most likely to die in was your 70's. Many people made it to their 80's, a few into their 90's, and no centenarians (though 2 made it to 99). The myth that you hit middle age at 12 is just that - a myth - and it's made it seem like our wonderful culture of processed foods has been of trememndous service to us. Certainly, the tremendous drop in child/infant mortality has been stupendous (my own son would have been a statistic), but if more people knew how healthy we were in our later years, our current view towards health and medicine would change dramatically. Keep shouting the truth - Mark –
I love your blog, and I have to get your book. It is all so spot on, and your writing is extremely entertaining as well.
Anyway, I did a little study a few months back on my wife’s family, the Slocum’s(www.getyourfermenton.blogspot.com), who have birth and death records going from 1630 – 1880. I did an analysis of about 600 people (both Slocums and their spouses) and found that if you made it to 16, your average age of death was in the mid-60’s and the decade you were most likely to die in was your 70’s. Many people made it to their 80’s, a few into their 90’s, and no centenarians (though 2 made it to 99). The myth that you hit middle age at 12 is just that – a myth – and it’s made it seem like our wonderful culture of processed foods has been of trememndous service to us. Certainly, the tremendous drop in child/infant mortality has been stupendous (my own son would have been a statistic), but if more people knew how healthy we were in our later years, our current view towards health and medicine would change dramatically.
Keep shouting the truth -

]]> By: Richard Dahlstrom http://www.marksdailyapple.com/primal-blueprint-misconceptions/#comment-405286 Richard Dahlstrom Wed, 17 Jun 2009 14:06:20 +0000 http://www.marksdailyapple.com/?p=5182#comment-405286 I love what you're doing, and since I switched from running every day to the primal philosophy, I've never felt better! Thanks for insights. My only remaining question and challenge is this: some of longest living people on our planet eat whole grains consistently. I get the GI index dangers, but because of the preponderance of people who eat whole grains and live long lives. Dare I say this on your excellent web-site: I feel better when I have a bowl of oatmeal for breakfast!! Can anyone help me out here? I love what you’re doing, and since I switched from running every day to the primal philosophy, I’ve never felt better! Thanks for insights.

My only remaining question and challenge is this: some of longest living people on our planet eat whole grains consistently. I get the GI index dangers, but because of the preponderance of people who eat whole grains and live long lives. Dare I say this on your excellent web-site: I feel better when I have a bowl of oatmeal for breakfast!! Can anyone help me out here?

]]> By: Gina http://www.marksdailyapple.com/primal-blueprint-misconceptions/#comment-405248 Gina Wed, 17 Jun 2009 06:12:14 +0000 http://www.marksdailyapple.com/?p=5182#comment-405248 Wow - what an absolutely fantastic post! Mark, I can't wait to read your book and learn more. Wow – what an absolutely fantastic post! Mark, I can’t wait to read your book and learn more.

]]> By: Mark Sisson http://www.marksdailyapple.com/primal-blueprint-misconceptions/#comment-405230 Mark Sisson Wed, 17 Jun 2009 05:05:44 +0000 http://www.marksdailyapple.com/?p=5182#comment-405230 Vin - Thanks for chiming in with research. Unfortunately, Ashley is actually LisaR. Mildly amusing that someone that doesn't understand the Primal Blueprint is commenting on a post meant to address those that don't understand the Primal Blueprint. Have a good one, Vin. Vin – Thanks for chiming in with research. Unfortunately, Ashley is actually LisaR. Mildly amusing that someone that doesn’t understand the Primal Blueprint is commenting on a post meant to address those that don’t understand the Primal Blueprint.

Have a good one, Vin.

]]> By: Wednesday, June 17, 2009 « CrossFit Rx http://www.marksdailyapple.com/primal-blueprint-misconceptions/#comment-405146 Wednesday, June 17, 2009 « CrossFit Rx Wed, 17 Jun 2009 01:02:43 +0000 http://www.marksdailyapple.com/?p=5182#comment-405146 [...] “Setting the Record Straight” about misconceptions regarding the Primal approach to living and eating, courtesy of Mark’s Daily Apple Published in: [...] [...] “Setting the Record Straight” about misconceptions regarding the Primal approach to living and eating, courtesy of Mark’s Daily Apple Published in: [...]

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