Weekly Link Love — Edition 59

Thai Massage tutorials and tips.

This article was provided by Mark’s Daily Apple, which is the go-to destination to learn how to lead a healthy Primal life in this hectic modern world. I find their posts usually offer some interesting opinions and useful trips and advice

Research of the Week

Blocking fatty acid oxidation when fatty acids are elevated turns out to be a terrible idea.

Evidence for optimism.

More potassium in the diet, more IGF-1 in the muscles.

It’s unclear if surgery is effective for rotator cuffs.

Ketones improve cognition in patients with type 2 diabetes.

New Primal Blueprint Podcasts

Episode 393: Tara Garrison: Host Elle Russ chats with Boston marathoner, mother of 4, keto specialist, and strength trainer Tara Garrison.

Primal Health Coach Radio, Episode 38: Laura and Erin chat with Dr. Joan Rosenberg about the power of choosing into vulnerability.

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Media, Schmedia

There’s a lot going on here.

Interesting Blog Posts

There’s a lot of money to be made in “saving the world from evil meat-eaters.”

Are scientists overusing Mendelian randomization?

Social Notes

You’ll never guess what happened when this vegan influencer went carnivore.

A giveaway.

Everything Else

Vegans would have you believe the ancient artist was painting a warning sign.

America is importing more sugar than ever before.

New Zealand is importing more human skin than ever before.

Can fasting improve breath holding?

Things I’m Up to and Interested In

I haven’t forgotten about wheat: Amylase trypsin inhibitors in wheat promote fatty liver in mice.

I’d give this as a gag Christmas gift: Firelog that makes your house smell like KFC.

Interesting idea: What the return of the freestanding bathtub might mean.

I’d drink this: Venison mezcal.

I’m not surprised: Humans need more protein in stressed states.

Question I’m Asking

Were you guys aware of atomic gardening?

Recipe Corner

Instead of a single ribeye, how about an entire slab of ribeye? And then what if you smoked it?
Pan-seared scallops are unmatched. Oh, and there’s some cauliflower.

Time Capsule

One year ago (Dec 7 – Dec 13)

Why Grip Strength Matters—and 10 Ways to Build It – Build that handshake.
Holiday Round-Up: 28 Cookie Recipes – Cookie recipes to use.

Comment of the Week

“Did, uh, ‘butt-chugging vitamin D’ make it into Keto for Life?”

– Gets an entire chapter, Ion Freeman.

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