Weekly reads October 2012-2

Here’s a handful of randomly selected reads that we have come across in the last week or so.  Enjoy.

•  Thought provoking article about the ‘Biggest Loser’ concept

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/25/business/media/25loser.html?pagewanted=all&_r=1&

•  The impact of breathing on training and movement

http://robertsontrainingsystems.com/blog/the-breath-stress-relationship/

•  Is diary healthy? (Part 1)

http://www.ericcressey.com/is-dairy-healthy-the-whole-story-part-1

•  A guide to (modified) Paleo eating

http://keegansh.com/2012/04/08/paleo-basics-food-list-and-problem-solving/

•  Impact of root canals on overall health

• Great article about women and weight training

•  Why women would benefit from german Volume Training

http://www.charlespoliquin.com/ArticlesMultimedia/Articles/Article/932/Why_Women_Need_German_Volume_Training.aspx

•  Omega 3, inflammation and aging

http://www.lef.org/newsletter/2012/1005_Omega-3-Fatty-Acid-Supplementation-Improves-Marker-of-Aging.htm?utm_source=eNewsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_term=Article&utm_content=Button&utm_campaign=2012Wk40-2&l=0#article

• Study on Vitamin D deficiency in Canada

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20413135

•  Some pointers to consider with cheat meals

http://www.predatornutrition.com/content/cheat-meal-strategies-everyone-should-know

• Acid/alkaline balance and tips to improve pH

http://www.charlespoliquin.com/Blog/tabid/130/EntryId/1595/Tip-447-Improve-Your-Blood-pH-for-a-Better-Body-Composition-and-Recovery-from-Training.aspx

•  Another reason to think carefully about fizzy drinks

http://blog.lef.org/2012/04/deadly-chemical-food-supply.html

•  10 nuggets of wisdom from top caoches

http://propanefitness.com/10-nuggets-of-wisdom-from-top-coaches/

•  Nitrates and health: one for bacon lovers!

http://chriskresser.com/the-nitrate-and-nitrite-myth-another-reason-not-to-fear-bacon

•  Wheat, gluten, inflammation and it’s impact on health

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dr-mark-hyman/wheat-gluten_b_1274872.html?utm_hp_ref=fb&src=sp&comm_ref=false#sb=280767,b=facebook

• More on women and weight training!

http://www.charlespoliquin.com/Lifestyle/Blog/315/Real_Women_Train_Alongside_Real_Men!.aspx

• The benefits of consuming natural salt

http://www.charlespoliquin.com/ArticlesMultimedia/Articles/Article/798/My_Take_On_Salt_and_Your_Health.aspx

• 11 Principles of bodybuilding (part 1)

http://www.t-nation.com/free_online_article/most_recent/11_principles_of_bodybuilding_training_part_1

•  Points for pro-organic food

http://www.marksdailyapple.com/is-organic-a-scam-fetal-and-child-development-and-antibiotic-resistance/#axzz28G1xjYwe

• Exercise and its impact on breast cancer risk in post-menopausal women

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/06/120625065334.htm

• What type of cardio and when?

http://www.predatornutrition.com/HIIT-versus-Cardio-Part-6-Which-Type-Suits-You

•  Vitamin D and autism

http://blog.vitamindcouncil.org/2012/10/02/dear-dr-cannell-preventing-autism/