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Dr. Kenneth Bock joins Chris in this episode of Revolution Health Radio to discuss the idea that many of the mental disorders most common among adolescents and teens, including depression, anxiety, and OCD, may share the same underlying mechanism of systemic inflammation. Dr. Bock explains the essential role of the immune system and the microbiome in mental health and details the ways in which imbalances in these systems—such as autoimmune conditions, thyroid disorders, or leaky gut syndrome—can generate neurological inflammation, which in turn causes behavioral and mental health issues. The post RHR: Uncovering the Hidden Causes of Anxiety and Depression, with Dr. Kenneth Bock appeared first on Chris Kresser.

Keto fasting combines a very-low-carb diet with intermittent periods of fasting—and it has the potential to improve your sleep, cell regeneration, and gut health. Find out more about this lifestyle in this episode of RHR. The post Your Guide to Keto Fasting, with Dr. Joseph Mercola appeared first on Chris Kresser.

Meat is in the news again, and, as usual, a new study is claiming that animal products are unhealthy and bad for the environment. In this episode of Revolution Health Radio, Diana Rodgers and I discuss everything the much-publicized EAT-Lancet paper got wrong, and explain why meat is still a healthy, nutrient-dense part of your diet. The post What the EAT-Lancet Paper Gets Wrong, with Diana Rodgers appeared first on Chris Kresser.

Those in the Paleo and ancestral health communities have a tendency to follow high-fat, low-carb diets. But are there downsides? What happens to our microbiome on a high-fat diet? The post RHR: Are High-Fat Diets Bad for the Microbiome? appeared first on Chris Kresser.

Today, I talk with Dr. Kenneth Brown, a practicing physician and clinical researcher who has been specializing in treating methane-predominant SIBO and constipation-predominant IBS for the past 15 years. The post New Treatment for SIBO and IBS-C—with Dr. Kenneth Brown appeared first on Chris Kresser.

In this episode, Laura and Kelsey are answering listener questions about sugar cravings while on a paleo diet and how much liver in the diet is too much. The post Ask the RD: Post Meal Sugar Cravings and Overdosing on Liver appeared first on Chris Kresser.

Laura and Kelsey explore a listener question about establishing an ancestral diet based on ethnic culture and how to get enough calcium on a paleo diet. The post Ask the RD: Mixed Heritage Ancestral Diets and Getting Enough Calcium on Paleo appeared first on Chris Kresser.

In this episode, Laura and Kelsey answer questions about daily nuts and seeds intake and minimum effective dose of animal products to achieve optimum health The post Ask the RD: Are Seeds Healthy and Animal Foods for Vegetarians appeared first on Chris Kresser.

Laura and Kelsey address listener questions about weight gain on a paleo diet and dietary supplements to help supress the effects of gas-producing foods. The post Ask the RD: Paleo Weight Gain and Supplements for Gas appeared first on Chris Kresser.

How common are leg cramps for those who are on the paleo diet? What causes them and how easily are they resolved? Read on for more details. The post Ask the RD: Leg Cramping on Paleo and Laryngopharyngeal Reflux (LPR) appeared first on Chris Kresser.