By Dr. Graham

The Challenges of Going on a Raw Food Diet

Only a few people have consistently maintained a completely raw diet over a period of years that lasted into decades. For many folks, the raw food diet is an experiment that fails rapidly. Initial weight loss results are deemed positive, when a person has weight to lose, but for those who are already thin, this first response of rapid weight loss and subsequent fatigue tends to be received in a negative light. Of course, everyone blames the diet, ignoring the details of how they actually applied it. The old adage “practice makes perfect” is applicable, but it should be amended to say, “perfect practice makes perfect,” for those who fail early tend to give up rather than persist and pull through.

Calories Per Bite

A crucial steppingstone for success in a healthy raw diet is understanding the concept of... Read more of this article by Dr. Doug Graham...

Everything About Nothing

Interested in nutrition? Sure, that's a huge part of why we made dietary changes. Concerned about nutrition? Yes, that's why we are committed to improving our regimen. Would the words, "worried about nutrition" (in a healthy way, of course) describe us? Definitely, we are worried about nutrition, or so I am told, and that is where we become vulnerable.  Read more of this article by Dr. Doug Graham...

Sensory Fasting for Optimal Health

Most folks seem to think that fasting means not eating. Well, certainly, that is part of the story. But by no means is it the entire picture, and using the word in that way often misleads people. I would like to explain a bit more about what a fast really entails, and how to make it as effective and efficient as possible.   Read more of this article by Dr. Doug Graham...

Interview with Dr. Graham

This interview was originally featured on the raw natural hygiene community forum, moderated by 811 Allstar Grant Campbell. Learn more about Dr. Graham, as a person, and health enthusiast in this personal interview.   Read more of this article by Dr. Doug Graham...

Nutrition:
It's NOT Just About Food, Part 2

Nutrition is a perennial hot topic, no matter what your diet. And, it seems, almost everyone considers themselves to be experts on the subject. Just ask anyone if they think they eat well, or tell them that you are considering eating a diet made up solely of raw fruits and vegetables, and see what kind of response you get... Read Part 2 now...   Read more of this article by Dr. Doug Graham...

Nutrition:
It's NOT Just About Food, Part 1

Nutrition is a perennial hot topic, no matter what your diet. And, it seems, almost everyone considers themselves to be experts on the subject. Just ask anyone if they think they eat well, or tell them that you are considering eating a diet made up solely of raw fruits and vegetables, and see what kind of response you get.

Fast, Faster, and Fastest Results

Fasting has been hailed as the ultimate rejuvenator. Done properly, it can take years off your appearance and add years to your life. Done improperly, fasting can be one of the worst, if not the last, experience of your life.

80/10/10 Allstar
Kathleen Leonard

Dr. Graham interviews another amazing 80/10/10 athlete. Kathleen is a runner, cyclist, triathlete, endurance athlete, and a full-time mother of three. Learn about her training techniques, journey to 80/10/10 and what she's gained from her transition.   Read more of this article by Dr. Doug Graham...

80/10/10 Allstar
Michael Arnstein

Dr. Graham interviews runner and 811 activist Michael Arnstein. Michael answers twenty questions about how he trains, what he eats, his transition process and much more! Read more about this featured 811 Allstar ...  Read more of this article by Dr. Doug Graham...

What Are You Passionate About?

Dr. Graham's May 2009 blog entry, where he reflects on why he is passionate about The 80/10/10 Diet.  Read more of this article by Dr. Doug Graham...

The Body Beautiful: Part I of II

How did we let our forms deteriorate from the god or goddess that our parents saw in us as children, and what can we do about it now?Most of us know the answer to the first part of the question, and it is unique to each individual. It is the second part that really needs answering, and is the focus of this article.  Read more of this article by Dr. Doug Graham...

The Body Beautiful: Part II of II

Basic maintenance of the human frame is relatively simple. Health needs must be met, of course. But keeping your body beautiful has never been easier.   Read more of this article by Dr. Doug Graham...

Cool Running

When a piece of machinery is running efficiently and is properly cared for, we do not expect it to overheat. Something must go very wrong before overheating becomes a problem. The human body works in much the same fashion: properly cared for, our temperature never reaches the danger zone we call "fevered."  Read more of this article by Dr. Doug Graham...

Half-Fast Metabolism

What is metabolism, anyway?In this article, you will learn what, exactly, the term metabolism means. And we will set the record straight concerning fast versus slow metabolizers. We will bring to light the contradictions found in the many dietary recommendations that have to deal with metabolism. We encourage you to draw your own conclusions.  Read more of this article by Dr. Doug Graham...

The One Car Theory

What if you had only one car, issued to you by the government when you turned eighteen? What would you do with it? This article presents an analogy for you, our health-concerned reader, to consider ...   Read more of this article by Dr. Doug Graham...

Nutrition and Athletic Recovery - Part II of II

The continuation of Dr. Graham's article delineating the most important factors involved in athletic recovery.   Read more of this article by Dr. Doug Graham...

Nutrition and Athletic Recovery - Part I of II

Are you overtraining or underrecovering? The answer to this question may be easier than you think. If you would like to get more from your fitness, and be active for a lifetime, this article is for you.  Read more of this article by Dr. Doug Graham...

Do You Find This Stimulating?

Now you can understand the role of stimulants as they relate to sports performance and your overall health. Learn why the use of stimulants must be considered an aging factor and how they increase your risk of injury. Learn which foods function as stimulants, and how they affect you. Want to be able to tell if something in your diet is a stimulant? Read this article and you will know for sure.  Read more of this article by Dr. Doug Graham...

Fruit, Fruit, More Fruit ... and Fruitarianism

What is a fruitarian? Is fruitarianism the ultimate health and eating goal? Learn the importance of greens and how much of them should we eat. End the confusion between the botanical and culinary definitions of fruit.   Read more of this article by Dr. Doug Graham...

Fitness: Simple Answers to Common Questions

If you have questions about fitness, you want to read this article. In a simple "yes and no" format, Dr. Graham answers the 101 most common questions about fitness.   Read more of this article by Dr. Doug Graham...

Getting Optimal Results

Pay no attention to your fitness and it will go away. Add in that which is missing from your program and your fitness will improve dramatically. By paying more attention to the weakest link in any aspect of your health regimen, including your physical fitness, you stand to access the greatest possible return on investment.  Read more of this article by Dr. Doug Graham...

Nutrients: Are You Getting Enough?

In the raw-food arena, everyone seems to be concerned about nutrients in one form or another. If you want to know whether you are getting enough, you can follow these 12 simple guidelines.   Read more of this article by Dr. Doug Graham...

Olives: A Historical Perspective

Olives have a well-respected place in the annals of human history. They have been used for thousands of years, almost as long as the banana, a fruit with one of the most ancient histories of all.Olives, however, were not venerated as a food source; instead they were used as fuel and animal fodder. For this reason, and no other, olives earned the high regard and frequent mention of both ancient and modern peoples.  Read more of this article by Dr. Doug Graham...

Medical and Nonmedical Models of Health

If you have ever been confused about the differences between the medical model, alternative medicine, and the health creation available through Natural Hygiene, read this article. It may be the first time that you can truly appreciate the marvelous health system that Nature has provided for us, and how to tap in to it in order to accumulate and create your own vitality and high level of health.  Read more of this article by Dr. Doug Graham...

The Caloronutrient Seesaw

Most people take the following route to raw foods: they go vegetarian, then vegan, then raw. Some take the new shortcut—from cooked directly to not cooked. There are, of course, many variations on this theme. Whichever pathway you follow, the following profound nutritional truths are worthy of consideration ...  Read more of this article by Dr. Doug Graham...

Celery: More Than Worth Its Salt

Mention celery in any group of people and you will usually get very polarized responses. In general, most folks don't have very strong feelings about carrots, lettuce, cucumbers, or other vegetables, but when it comes to celery, it seems they either love it or they just plain hate it. And their reasons are as varied as are the characteristics of this many-splendored veggie.  Read more of this article by Dr. Doug Graham...

Enzymes: Are They for Real?

Should we supplement our diet or correct it?It seems we have had the wool pulled over our eyes again, that the salesman's classic sleight of hand is upon us. Health seekers are more vulnerable to fraud, it seems, than folks who are not looking for or open to change. And fall for it we have, big time.  Read more of this article by Dr. Doug Graham...

Fruit, the Most Misunderstood Food

Is fruit a snack, a dessert, a meal, or something to be avoided entirely?Fruit has been consumed by people for as long as there have been people. It has a lengthy and prestigious history that has of late been somewhat tarnished. I believe fruit has been given a bad rap.  Read more of this article by Dr. Doug Graham...

Human Energy

One of the major misconceptions about food is that it is a source of energy. Perhaps this is partly due to the fact that in the nutritional sciences, the words "fuel" and "energy" are synonymous. But in Natural Hygiene, "energy" and "fuel" mean different things. Food is not a source of energy, but it IS a source of fuel.  Read more of this article by Dr. Doug Graham...

The Low-Fat Diet in a Nutshell

The low-fat diet (a maximum of roughly ten percent of total calories consumed) is universally recommended for maximum health and fitness results, by those health experts who consistently help people reverse disease and live vibrant lives. Understanding the low-fat concept can be a bit tricky for some people, as even small volumes of fat can provide such high quantities of calories as to be misleading.  Read more of this article by Dr. Doug Graham...