Eric Edmeades, a health authority, discusses the Evolution Gap with Dr. Anthony Gustin. Topics include Hadza Tribe changes, evolutionary health journey, diabetes risks, and using natural solutions for optimal health. They explore closing the Evolution Gap for well-being, adapting to environmental changes, and bridging evolved needs with modern lifestyles.
Understanding ancestral lifestyles can guide modern health practices.
Optimal nutrition aligns with evolutionary principles for better health outcomes.
Balancing biological evolution with modern lifestyle choices is crucial for well-being.
Deep dives
Importance of Reclaiming Natural State of Health
Reclaiming our natural state of health involves addressing artificial health problems caused by our modern lifestyle. The podcast episode highlights the significance of utilizing nutrition, sleep, movement, and relationships to thrive in an environment that challenges our well-being.
Eric Edmeads' Fascination with Hadza Tribe and Evolution Gap
Eric Edmeads' deep connection with the Hadza tribe in Tanzania, spanning over 15 years, sheds light on his quest to bridge the gap between human evolution and our current environment. His engagement with the tribe provides valuable insights into ancestral ways of living and the impact of modern influences.
Evolutionary Biology and Nutritional Choices
The discussion delves into evolutionary biology's role in determining optimal dietary choices. Emphasizing the importance of aligning our nutrition with evolutionary principles, the episode debates the suitability of specific food categories, like dairy, within the context of human evolutionary development.
Reversing Type 2 Diabetes through Lifestyle Changes
It is possible to reverse type 2 diabetes by rebalancing the body through lifestyle changes. By shifting to a healthier lifestyle, individuals can correct the condition and return to a normal processing of sugar. This involves going out of balance initially in order to correct the existing imbalance caused by unhealthy habits. Maintaining this healthier lifestyle and avoiding past detrimental habits can lead to a significant improvement in health.
Understanding the Evolution Gap's Impact on Health
The evolution gap highlights the discrepancy between our slow biological evolution and rapid technological advancements, which contributes to various health issues. The gap signifies the mismatch between our genetic adaptation and modern lifestyle choices. For instance, evolutionary mismatches like wisdom teeth, directly addressing trauma, and needing interventions due to changed environments show the importance of aligning our lifestyle with our evolutionary past to optimize health and well-being.
Eric Edmeades is a globally recognized authority in health, practical psychology, and behavioral transformation. He chats with Dr. Anthony Gustin about closing the “Evolution Gap.”
For the past 15+ years, Eric has made extensive trips to live with the Hadza Tribe of Tanzania, one of the few remaining hunter-gatherer societies. He even organized the trip Dr. Gustin ventured on with Dr. Paul Saladino!
Eric’s deep immersion and the insights gained from these experiences have significantly informed his work in the health and wellness industry.
His book Postdiabetic offers a holistic, actionable 9-week plan to tackle prediabetes and type 2 diabetes.
His newest book, The Evolution Gap, explores how the mismatch between our slow biological evolution and rapidly innovating modern lives impacts our health and well-being.
Tune into this episode to hear them discuss:
How Eric’s unique family history sparked his interest in human evolution
The profound changes experienced by the Hadza Tribe since Eric first began visiting
Eric’s evolutionary health journey and vegan vs. Paleo diets
Why it’s easier to get diabetes today than it was 50 years ago
The “Evolution Gap” and why Eric believes almost every physical and mental condition erupts from that space
Using natural and artificial solutions to “close” the gap and align our lifestyles more closely with the rhythms/systems our bodies were designed for
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