If you ask the average person on the street to list “Primal emotions,” anger will be one of the first examples they offer. You understand why: It’s raw. It’s overpowering. It feels like it comes from deep down below, from somewhere instinctual. To most people, anger is the realest emotion of all because it’s so...
There’s nothing like a showstopping baked ham at the center of your holiday table. A succulent ham pairs well with virtually any side, looks impressive in your serving dish, and makes the best leftovers. The best part about a good baked ham recipe is that it’s easy to prepare, and cook time is short compared...
Research of the Week Men who use fish oil have bigger, better balls. A junk food diet reduces the amount of hedonic reward we get from other sources. Less shoe, more stability and mobility in people with a history of falls. Men vary more in their cooperativeness than women. Chimps don’t show evidence of cumulative cultural learning. New Primal Blueprint Podcasts Episode...
Believe it or not, Christmas has never been my favorite holiday. As a kid, I was always partial to Halloween—not just for the candy, but more for the adventure of venturing out into the black night with your best friends and marauding all over town. As I’ve gotten older, Thanksgiving has enjoyed special prominence in...
Let’s not beat around the holly bush: the holiday season just isn’t the same this year. You could get down in the dumps about it OR you could get creative about finding ways to celebrate with friends and family. Honestly, it’s ok to do both. Grieve the ambiguous losses we’re all experiencing this season while...
Apple dump cake is one of those desserts that makes everyone ask for your recipe after the first bite. It’s also known for its ease of preparation – all you have to do is layer ingredients and top it with lots and lots of butter before baking. Apple dump cake is traditionally made with incredibly sugary...
Research of the Week Practicing self-control improves self-control. Recent exposure to more common coronaviruses (like the common cold) seem to mitigate the severity of COVID-19. There are six chronotypes, apparently. Glucosamine may improve mortality similar to exercise. Riboflavin should improve COVID-19 outcomes. Tomato juice is good for menopause. New Primal Blueprint Podcasts Episode 458: Sharon Saylor: Host Elle Russ chats with Sharon Sayler,...
This whole year has felt like a continuous cycle of repetitiveness. Wake up, brush teeth, put on a clean-ish shirt, and begin the day. It’s become so monotonous that most of the time, you don’t really need to think about what you’re doing, you just do it. You’re on total autopilot. And before you know...
Stress is physical. It’s caused by physical phenomena in the material world. It manifests as a physiological response using physical hormones and neurotransmitters and other chemical messengers in the body. It changes biomarkers, neurochemistry, behavior, appetites, and our perception of the world around us. Stress can make us fly off the handle at something that...
When you were a kid, adults probably drilled into you that you should “be nice,” share your toys, and put yourself in other people’s shoes. Those are necessary lessons, of course. Humans are prosocial creatures. Our ancestors needed the protection of the clan, so they had to get along and be team players. Individuals who...