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THE HUMAN CONDITION
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38 episodes
4 months ago
Dr. Alfred Granite Dr. Alfred Granite's "The Road to Wellness" is presented as a comprehensive guide for improving health through a blend of scientific findings, traditional knowledge, and current approaches. The book outlines strategies across multiple health pillars, including dietary changes emphasizing ancestral patterns, the critical role of physical activity for adaptability and longevity, and the importance of often-overlooked factors like gut health and cellular function. It also expl...
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Dr. Alfred Granite Dr. Alfred Granite's "The Road to Wellness" is presented as a comprehensive guide for improving health through a blend of scientific findings, traditional knowledge, and current approaches. The book outlines strategies across multiple health pillars, including dietary changes emphasizing ancestral patterns, the critical role of physical activity for adaptability and longevity, and the importance of often-overlooked factors like gut health and cellular function. It also expl...
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THE HUMAN CONDITION
The Diet we Evolved to eat and Metabolic Health
Dr. Alfred Granite This chapter emphasizes that modern food abundance and processing have shifted human adaptations from survival benefits to sources of chronic illness, arguing that a return to whole, unprocessed foods is key for health. It explains the historical importance of ketogenesis and the dangers of industrial seed oils and trans fats, advocating for traditional cooking fats and pasture-raised meats. The document also lists recommended fruits, vegetables, nuts, and grains while advi...
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4 months ago
14 minutes

THE HUMAN CONDITION
Realistic Goals for Lifelong Wellness
By Dr. Alfred Granite This chapter focuses on creating a proper mindset for sustainable wellness, emphasizing the importance of realistic goal setting and breaking down larger objectives into manageable milestones to build confidence and momentum. It also discusses the concept of forgiving oneself for setbacks and the need to adapt our lifestyle to our evolutionary physiology, which was shaped by constant movement and environmental challenges. The text suggests that simple actions like walkin...
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4 months ago
10 minutes

THE HUMAN CONDITION
Essential Suplements for Aging Well
Dr. Alfred Granite Chapter eleven of The Road to Wellness by Dr. Alfred Granite, titled Essential Supplements for Aging Well. This chapter provides an overview of supplements and their potential benefits, particularly for older individuals and those with common chronic conditions. It discusses the importance of certain vitamins and minerals as we age, highlighting key roles of substances like magnesium, zinc, and vitamin D. The text also explores supplements aimed at hormonal support, athleti...
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4 months ago
19 minutes

THE HUMAN CONDITION
Sustainable Wellness for Self-Aware Living
By Dr. Alfred Granite Chapter 1 emphasizes that sustainable wellness is a lifelong journey requiring self-awareness to understand one's thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. It presents wellness as an interconnected state of physical, mental, and emotional health, stressing the importance of realistic goal setting, building consistent habits, and tailoring practices like nutrition and exercise to different life stages. The text highlights that achieving this balance and sustainability involves t...
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4 months ago
11 minutes

THE HUMAN CONDITION
Our Hidden Microbiota
Dr. Alfred Granite Chapter eight introduces the concept of the human microbiome, particularly focusing on the gut and oral microbiomes, highlighting their immense size and complexity. It details the significant influence these microbial communities have on various aspects of health, including the gut-brain axis, immune function, metabolism, and even skin health. The text also explores methods for improving and restoring microbial balance through dietary changes, probiotics, prebiotics, lifest...
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4 months ago
19 minutes

THE HUMAN CONDITION
The Uniqueness of the Human Body and Morning Routines
By Dr. Alfred Granite This chapter explores the distinct characteristics of the human body and provides guidance on optimizing human health and well-being. It first defines humans as a keystone species due to their significant ecological impact and then details unique human traits like complex cognition, bipedalism, and manual dexterity. Finally, it outlines the importance of a structured morning routine, emphasizing sunlight exposure for circadian rhythm regulation and explaining how differe...
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4 months ago
11 minutes

THE HUMAN CONDITION
Conclusion to The Road to Wellness
Dr, Alfred Granite Dr. Alfred Granite's "The Road to Wellness" is presented as a comprehensive guide for improving health through a blend of scientific findings, traditional knowledge, and current approaches. The book outlines strategies across multiple health pillars, including dietary changes emphasizing ancestral patterns, the critical role of physical activity for adaptability and longevity, and the importance of often-overlooked factors like gut health and cellular function. It also expl...
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4 months ago
4 minutes

THE HUMAN CONDITION
Lifelong Wellness, a Blueprint for Physical Activity
Dr. Alfred Granite This chapter outlines a lifelong wellness plan focused on physical activity as a cornerstone of health and longevity. It provides age-specific guidance, suggesting appropriate physical, mental, and social activities, as well as dietary considerations, from early childhood through late adulthood. The plan emphasizes establishing healthy habits early and maintaining them throughout life to improve both the quantity and quality of years lived. The author also notes potential f...
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4 months ago
13 minutes

THE HUMAN CONDITION
Understanding Illness, Aging, and Blue Zones
By Dr.Alfred Granite This chapter examines human well-being by considering our evolutionary history and our unique capacity to modify our environment. It contrasts humanity's ingenuity with our biological limitations, arguing that despite technological advancements, we remain subject to fundamental biochemical processes. The piece highlights the economic burden of chronic diseases in technologically advanced nations and introduces the concept of "Blue Zones" as regions where lifestyle factors...
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4 months ago
14 minutes

THE HUMAN CONDITION
Nitric Oxide, a key Singnaling Molecule for Vascular Health
Dr. Alfred Granite This chapter discusses the significance of nitric oxide (NO) as a crucial signaling molecule impacting various bodily functions, including vascular health, brain function, and the immune, digestive, respiratory, and renal systems. It highlights the historical discovery of NO and its role in diverse physiological processes, from blood vessel dilation to aiding in erectile function. The text also explores ways to naturally increase nitric oxide levels through nasal breathing ...
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4 months ago
15 minutes

THE HUMAN CONDITION
The Mitochondria, Masters of Life
Dr. Alfred Granite This chapter introduces mitochondria as the powerhouses of eukaryotic cells, generating the energy currency, ATP, and likely originating from an ancient symbiotic bacterium according to the endosymbiotic theory. Beyond energy production, mitochondria regulate critical cellular processes like apoptosis and are vital for advanced life, with dysfunction linked to numerous diseases, including those exacerbated by poor diet and lack of physical activity. The text explains cellul...
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4 months ago
17 minutes

THE HUMAN CONDITION
Sustainable Wellness: Diet, Lifestyle, and Functional Medicine
Dr. Alfred Granite This chapter examines the historical shift from infectious diseases to chronic illnesses as leading causes of death, linking this trend to changes brought by industrialization, including dietary shifts, sedentary lifestyles, and environmental factors. It contrasts conventional medicine's focus on symptom management with the functional medicine approach, which seeks to identify and address the root causes of chronic conditions through personalized, holistic strategies and ad...
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4 months ago
19 minutes

THE HUMAN CONDITION
Chronic Disease: Causes and Solutions
by Dr. Alfred Granite This Poscast discusses the evolution of human health and the factors, largely emerging since 1980, contributing to its decline, driven by the author's recent hospitalization. Dr. Granite stresses the profit-driven nature of modern healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and the food industry, which he argues prioritize management and palatability over health. He highlights the disconnect between our evolutionary diet and modern food practices, including the consumption of ultra-pro...
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6 months ago
12 minutes

THE HUMAN CONDITION
Mitochondria: The Masters of Cellular Life and Health
by: Dr. Alfred Granite This podcast created by Dr. Granite emphasizes the pivotal role of mitochondria in eukaryotic cells as the primary sites of energy production and their likely origin through endosymbiosis. He argues that these organelles are fundamental to advanced life and highlights how modern dietary habits, characterized by processed foods, and a lack of physical activity significantly impair mitochondrial function, contributing to widespread chronic diseases. Newsletter...
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6 months ago
12 minutes

THE HUMAN CONDITION
The Diet we Evolved to Eat, (part two)
By Dr. Alfred Granite Dr. Granite's newsletter examines why the U.S., despite its wealth and medical advancements, has a lower life expectancy than other educated wealthy nations. It attributes this issue to poor dietary habits shaped by a "melting pot" culinary culture heavily influenced by the processed food industry. Key contributors to this problem include added sugars, refined carbohydrates, trans fats, and seed oils, which drive metabolic dysfunction contributing to Metabolic Syndrome. ...
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7 months ago
20 minutes

THE HUMAN CONDITION
The Diet We Evolved to Eat (part one)
By Dr. Alfred Granite Dr. Granite's introduces the concept that while humans evolved to survive food scarcity, modern food abundance, particularly processed options, now contributes to chronic diseases. He highlights the evolutionary basis of ketogenesis and its potential therapeutic uses. Contrasting the detrimental effects of ultra-processed foods and industrially produced fats like trans-fats, exemplified by Crisco's history. The author advocates for a return to more natural, whole foods, ...
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7 months ago
17 minutes

THE HUMAN CONDITION
Autophagy: Cellular Renewal and the Science of Antiaging
By Dr. Alfred Granite This podcast explores the cellular mechanisms underlying aging and potential strategies to counteract them, emphasizing the growing scientific interest in life extension. It identifies key processes that deteriorate with age, such as DNA damage, telomere shortening, and loss of Proteostasis, ultimately leading to cellular dysfunction and age-related diseases. Additionally, it highlights autophagy, a crucial cellular "self-eating" process, as vital for removing damaged co...
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7 months ago
18 minutes

THE HUMAN CONDITION
Expanding Monitored Health Data: A New Healthcare Paradigm
By Dr. Alfred Granite The document outlines a shift in healthcare toward preventative medicine, emphasizing remote patient monitoring (RPM) and wearable technology to lower chronic disease costs through early detection and patient engagement. It highlights challenges such as data security and access, addresses poor dietary habits' role in metabolic dysfunction, and advocates advanced biomarkers and functional medicine for personalized prevention. Emerging technologies, including implantable m...
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8 months ago
14 minutes

THE HUMAN CONDITION
Little Secrets: Health and Longevity
By Dr. Alfred Granite Dr. Granite's "Little Secrets" shares valuable, yet often overlooked, information regarding health and well-being. The document emphasizes that by understanding our inherent human flaws, such as pleasure-seeking, we can make informed choices for a healthier life. The author advocates for embracing a natural lifestyle, including sunlight exposure, clean water, nasal breathing, and avoiding excessive sterilization, as these align with our evolutionary biology. The text str...
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8 months ago
28 minutes

THE HUMAN CONDITION
Red and Near-Infrared Light Therapy: An Overview of Benefits
By Dr. Alfred Granite Doctor Granite explains red and near-infrared (NIR) light therapy, detailing its historical origins, from ancient practices to modern scientific validation through laser and LED technology. He outlines the mechanisms of action, emphasizing how specific light wavelengths stimulate cellular functions, such as mitochondrial activity, and reduce inflammation. This podcast and the newsletter text discuss various applications of this therapy, including skin health, pain manage...
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8 months ago
15 minutes

THE HUMAN CONDITION
Dr. Alfred Granite Dr. Alfred Granite's "The Road to Wellness" is presented as a comprehensive guide for improving health through a blend of scientific findings, traditional knowledge, and current approaches. The book outlines strategies across multiple health pillars, including dietary changes emphasizing ancestral patterns, the critical role of physical activity for adaptability and longevity, and the importance of often-overlooked factors like gut health and cellular function. It also expl...