Illnesses and diseases are becoming more and more prevalent in today's society. The list keeps growing: heart disease, alzheimer's, appendicitis, celiac disease, depression, obesity, hypertension, and so much more. Society has realized this problem and has been searching for solutions for over fifty years now. The paleo diet is has shown evidence to prevent some of today’s disorders and diseases.
The Paleo diet is based on the theory of evolution. Did we evolve from apes? This is one of the most challenged questions of the century because it defies almost every religion on the planet. So although Darwin’s theory of evolution is still a theory, the evidence backing this theory is overwhelming. In the paleolithic era humans were hunter gatherers …show more content…
So what is celiac disease? It is an autoimmune disorder in which a person has a hard time digesting gluten and can lead to discomfort or even damage to the small intestine (Celiac Disease Foundation). Celiac disease has also been around for basically as long as records show, about two thousand years. “Dutch pediatrician, Willem Karel Dicke, MD was recognized in 1952 for linking the ingestion of wheat proteins as cause of celiac disease (History of Gluten Induced Conditions).” “Gluten is a protein found in things like rye, wheat, and barley. It’s now being said that much of our population may be gluten-intolerant (hence all the new “gluten-free!” items popping up everywhere). Over time, those who are gluten intolerant can develop a dismal array of medical conditions from consuming gluten: dermatitis, joint pain, reproductive problems, acid reflux, and more (The Beginners’ Guide)” If Celiac disease is genetically passed on and is becoming more and more prevalent in society it would explain why we have evolved from paleolithic humans who had no ingestion of wheat proteins. Therefore proving that the paleo diet would take care of the symptoms of Celiac …show more content…
Humans need to put their brain to rest in order to function during the day and not getting enough sleep can be detrimental to one's health. “Scientists have found that our diet directly affects how well we sleep (Jones).” Not getting the proper nutrients such as calcium, selenium, and vitamin c are all linked to less deep sleep and more tossing and turning during the night. Thus going to a more natural way of eating will help regulate a person's sleep cycle unless there is an underlying problem that has to do with their health. “So the resulting advice is nowhere near as obvious as simply avoiding that extra coffee before bedtime
The Paleo diet is based on the theory of evolution. Did we evolve from apes? This is one of the most challenged questions of the century because it defies almost every religion on the planet. So although Darwin’s theory of evolution is still a theory, the evidence backing this theory is overwhelming. In the paleolithic era humans were hunter gatherers …show more content…
So what is celiac disease? It is an autoimmune disorder in which a person has a hard time digesting gluten and can lead to discomfort or even damage to the small intestine (Celiac Disease Foundation). Celiac disease has also been around for basically as long as records show, about two thousand years. “Dutch pediatrician, Willem Karel Dicke, MD was recognized in 1952 for linking the ingestion of wheat proteins as cause of celiac disease (History of Gluten Induced Conditions).” “Gluten is a protein found in things like rye, wheat, and barley. It’s now being said that much of our population may be gluten-intolerant (hence all the new “gluten-free!” items popping up everywhere). Over time, those who are gluten intolerant can develop a dismal array of medical conditions from consuming gluten: dermatitis, joint pain, reproductive problems, acid reflux, and more (The Beginners’ Guide)” If Celiac disease is genetically passed on and is becoming more and more prevalent in society it would explain why we have evolved from paleolithic humans who had no ingestion of wheat proteins. Therefore proving that the paleo diet would take care of the symptoms of Celiac …show more content…
Humans need to put their brain to rest in order to function during the day and not getting enough sleep can be detrimental to one's health. “Scientists have found that our diet directly affects how well we sleep (Jones).” Not getting the proper nutrients such as calcium, selenium, and vitamin c are all linked to less deep sleep and more tossing and turning during the night. Thus going to a more natural way of eating will help regulate a person's sleep cycle unless there is an underlying problem that has to do with their health. “So the resulting advice is nowhere near as obvious as simply avoiding that extra coffee before bedtime