April 07, 2025

Ancestral Health Revival: Was the Past Healthier? - AI Podcast

9 minutes

Story at-a-glance

Our ancestors maintained better health naturally through their lifestyle, which included nutrient-dense whole foods, physical activity, and living in harmony with nature
Traditional diets emphasized whole-animal consumption, including organ meats and bone broths. They also incorporated saturated fats and seasonal fruits and vegetables
Daily physical activity was inherent in historical lifestyles through manual labor and outdoor work. This resulted in higher metabolic rates compared to today's sedentary patterns
Past generations had minimal exposure to environmental toxins, synthetic chemicals, and other pollutants that are now common in food, water, and everyday products
Natural light and rest patterns followed the sun's cycles, which supported proper melatonin production and sleep cycles. There were no disruptions from blue light and electromagnetic fields

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By Dr. Mercola

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14701,470 ratings

April 07, 2025

9 minutes

Story at-a-glance

Our ancestors maintained better health naturally through their lifestyle, which included nutrient-dense whole foods, physical activity, and living in harmony with nature
Traditional diets emphasized whole-animal consumption, including organ meats and bone broths. They also incorporated saturated fats and seasonal fruits and vegetables
Daily physical activity was inherent in historical lifestyles through manual labor and outdoor work. This resulted in higher metabolic rates compared to today's sedentary patterns
Past generations had minimal exposure to environmental toxins, synthetic chemicals, and other pollutants that are now common in food, water, and everyday products
Natural light and rest patterns followed the sun's cycles, which supported proper melatonin production and sleep cycles. There were no disruptions from blue light and electromagnetic fields

...more