I just wanted to give you all a quick update on the blog and podcast. As you’ve no doubt noticed, I haven’t been writing or publishing new episodes as regularly as I usually do. If you’ve guessed that has something to do with the recent birth of my daughter Sylvie, you’d be right. 
I feel like I’m just now getting back in the saddle. The plan is to return to a more regular schedule for the podcast and blog. Starting next Tuesday, a new episode of the podcast will be published every other week. Blog articles will be published – for the most part – every other week on either Thursdays or Fridays.
Since I’ve retired The Healthy Skeptic name here on the blog, Danny and I are also planning to rename the podcast. We haven’t settled on a name yet (if you have any ideas, leave them in the comments section.) This won’t affect the feed or your subscription to it. One day you’ll just notice that it has a different graphic and name.
I’ve also got a couple of exciting projects in the works. It’s too early to say much about them, but I can give you a little hint. One is related to weight loss for those who’ve tried everything without success and the other is related to creating your own customized Paleo-type diet – rather than following a canned approach. I’ll keep you posted as they develop!
Happy Fall!
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Really looking forward to the next podcast!
Possibly corny, but The Health Detective might be cool…
GMTA
Yeah, fits with the intro music too!
How about calling the podcast “The Health Detective”?
I’m pretty sure you should call it “I’m Batman!”
Customised Paleo sounds really interesting and original. Can’t wait.
Call it “Gut Justice.”
How about “beyond dogma” (funny little dog graphic), and if you’re not afraid of a little cheese, the tagline could be “sniffing out the deeper truths about health and nutrition”.
….or “Intrepid investigations into deeper nutrition (and/or health)”…..
Chris, I can’t wait for your thoughts on how to lose that stubborn weight. I’ve been agonizing about it for a few years now. I lost 75 pounds in 2000 on Protein Power, gained back 45 over the years. Low-carb will not work like it did before. Grrrr… I’ve been scouring the web trying to learn why. Several theories seem reasonable but not very helpful. I’ve tried reducing my low-carb/high-fat/adequate protein calories but then just get hungry and eat what I shouldn’t. My weight won’t budge. I’m so frustrated!
I thought Kris Kresser “health detective” as well, I think it will draw attention without anyone being confused about content. I don’t think it’s corny either, just accurate. Good luck and I’m looking forward to whatever is upcoming.
PS. I just wanted to add that I think if you get too cerebral or clever with the name that the average Joe looking for health advice, i.e. myself, will just pass over it and open something like Jillian Micheals. So keep it simple. Peace!!!!
How about the “Ancestral Health Detective”?
Sorry, “CHRIS” Kresser, my bad.
…”the healthy life code”
What’s good for baby is good for Daddy.. and Uncle Danny
So I like “Healthy Human Code” or “Health Decoded”. I would stay away from paleo/primal/ancestral labels, as you never know how your info will evolve.
Love you guys
deb
I suggested ” The Alpha-Beta Strike Force Delta Podcast,” but Chris didn’t approve.
Danny I love the ABSFD!
So far Health Detective wins by far. Staying with the theme, how about “Investigative Health” or “Decoding Health” podcast?
awesome man! thanks for all the wonderful work you do!!!
Chris Kresser the Health Investigator (like Bill Nye the Science Guy)
or anything that rhymes with ‘Kresser’ at the end
Hi Chris,
I’m a big fan of the blog and podcast. You have definitely opened up my eyes to some issues with lowcarb eating. Thanks to you and PHD I’ve adjusted my diet (safe starches, real fish rather than capsules, etc). After a month my uric acid levels have plummeted. Hopefully this addresses this issue with kidney stones that I have encountered since going low carb now paleo several years ago…
I’m a big fan of Ken Wilber and his Integral philosophy, stating his integral approach he says that we should, “exercise body, mind, and spirit in self, nature, and culture”. I find your approach to be similar, so one recommendation for your blog/podcast would be “Integral Health”?? Rational Health? Best of luck with your endeavors.
The Healthy Human Code is good for an eventual book title, but not so much for the podcast.
George, what changes did you make to your paleo diet to reduce your uric acid levels?
The Health Detective might work for the podcast, although it suggests you would be trying to solve hard cases. That is a big part of what you do, but you don’t do that on the podcast (although I suppose you could–that would be interesting.
Hallo Chris,
. Do you or your wife take Iodine?
maybe you could write about your experience with your patients with Iodine and Hashimoto? I would really looking forward
Greetings
Views From Constarrhea’s Houdini
Hi Chris,
I’m a HUGE fan of your work and have been about 80% paleo for about 8 months now. I’ve lost about 30 lbs and am a crossfitter (about 4x a week). I seem to have reached a stalling point in my journey to a healthier me, I can’t loose the extra fat! I’m hovering around 24% (and have been here for about 4 months) but have a goal to be sub 20% by the end of the year (I currently weigh about 153 and am 5’7.5″). I’m wondering if maybe I should take a closer look into investigative medicine. I’m generally pretty symptom free but do seem to wake up for about an hour or so around 3 am, I get occasional skin rashes/hives. I’ve never had ANY type of blood test done and am curious to know if you can recommend a Dr. in the Santa Barbara area. I’d also be interested in a consultation from you.
Thanks so much for all you do and looking forward to hearing back from you! Check out my blog http://www.sheshredss.wordpress.com
Live to Thrive,
Lauren
Hi Lauren,
I don’t know anyone in Santa Barbara, unfortunately. I’d be happy to work with you, but I have a 9-week wait list for new patients currently. If you’re okay with that, head over to http://chriskresser.com/appointment to set up an initial consult.
> Chris,
> I don’t do Facebook very well, or else I would have messaged you
> there. I just have a quick question. First off, you are a frigging
> genius. Your content is amazing and thank you for your work. I am a
> physical therapist and refer any of my patients that have questions
> about health and nutrition to your site.
> Your evaluation of research is second to none. I need to get better at
> critically evaluating research and was wondering if you could suggest
> any books, articles, or other places that would help me learn this
> skill. I took a research course in my graduate work, but the book
> sucked. Can you help me? Thanks for your time in advance, and keep up
> the amazing work you do. You will never fully appreciate the impact
> you have on the world, but just know that you are making a difference.
Travis: probably the best bet would be to take a research methodology course at your local community college, or try to find one online. It’s much easier to learn that way than from a book.
Hi Chris. On Sean’s show earlier this year you made a statement that we should not worry about Mercury in fish. You stated that most fish are high enough in Selenium to offset the negative effects of the mercury. Two quick questions: I can’t seem to support your comments that most fish are high in selenium. Can you support that with studies? Can you please provide or point me in the right direction for research that supports your comments that Selenium will protect us against the harmful effects of the mercury? Including pregnant women? Thanks for you time. Steve
http://chriskresser.com/is-eating-fish-safe-a-lot-safer-than-not-eating-fish
Chris
Can you point me to any sources of information concerning elevated CRP and fibrinogen? From what I’ve learned so far, these are more reliable predictors of heart disease, but can’t find anything about correcting them.
Thanks,
Bryan
I would like your insightss on canary seed milk.
Thank you very much
Hi Chris,
Hoping to have another talk about thyroid…I realize it is a subject you’ve spoken and written about time and time again but I am still at a loss of where I should go for help. For changes in thyroid (doubling of TSH to a value >4 and lowering of free T4 (0.8) along with increased body fat despite rigorous diet and exercise modifications, I am looking for help. My OBGYN did not want to address the changes in lab values because they were still ‘in range’. I am devastated by the increased body fat, as I was comfortably sitting at 8-10% body fat for over a year when all of the sudden things started changing. I have religiously tracked other markers over the past year, including female sex hormones, cortisol (4 point), DHEA, blood glucose). Natural ways to address this issue or try to find a medical practitioner who will ‘treat’ it with….armour thyroid? Any thoughts or further talks would be so appreciated. LOVE the wealth of information you provide…thanks!
Hi Chris
I got your contact details from Robb Wolf. I have a question to do with thyroid. I am following the paleo lifestyle and feel great. 20 years ago i had radio active treatment to kill off my thyroid, i have recently had my 12 monthly blood work and my levels are all great. All the articles i read have to do with still having an existing thyroid gland, what do you suggest to include in my daily food intake for not having a gland at all? Also in 2008 i had a total hysterectomy due to ESS cancer (low grade). Because it was total i have no ovaries at all. I refuse to take the hormones the doctors want me to take to keep any further cancer at bay, the receptors of the cancer were insensitive to both female hormones. To be truthfull i have never been more healthy as i focus on staying well and keeping my emotions and mind under controll, meaning i don’t let them run out of control.
I would reallly appreciate if you can suggest anything i can add into my daily eating plan that would support my due to the above lack.
Be blessed and thanks heaps.
Cheryl
My husband and I are planning on trying to get pregnant in the next month or so. We have been doing Hot Yoga for about 4 months now, and I really enjoy it. It is also the first thing I have been able to do 4+ times a week consistently . One of the teachers at our studio said she did Hot Yoga all through her pregnancy and said it was great and saw no reason for concern, but most websites we look at say it is not safe, but they do not really say why.
I was hoping you might have an opinion on this.
Can you please tell me if you did go ahead with the tetanus jab for Sylvie? I have a completely unvaccinated 2 year old who loves gardening, digging in soil and horses so I am considering a single tetanus jab for her. What do you think?
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/clc.22016/abstract
Thanks Chris!