Go Wild
Free Your Body and Mind from the Afflictions of Civilization
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4.4 • 25 Ratings
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- $11.99
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- $11.99
Publisher Description
The scientific evidence behind why maintaining a lifestyle more like that of our ancestors will restore our health and well-being.
In Go Wild, Harvard Medical School Professor John Ratey, MD, and journalist Richard Manning reveal that although civilization has rapidly evolved, our bodies have not kept pace. This mismatch affects every area of our lives, from our general physical health to our emotional wellbeing. Investigating the power of living according to our genes in the areas of diet, exercise, sleep, nature, mindfulness and more, Go Wild examines how tapping into our core DNA combats modern disease and psychological afflictions, from Autism and Depression to Diabetes and Heart Disease. By focusing on the ways of the past, it is possible to secure a healthier and happier future, and Go Wild will show you how.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
In this inspiring book, Harvard Medical School professor Ratey (Spark) and journalist Manning (It Runs in the Family) outline the mental and physical benefits of living more like our hunter-gatherer ancestors. Citing major research studies, the authors see such health problems as obesity, inactivity, and high blood sugar as " afflictions of civilization.'" They examine humanity's biochemical and evolutionary modes of well-being, and encourage readers to "go wild" because "human evolution occurred under wild conditions, and this made us who we are." Their key point: "evolution has hard-wired health to happiness." Though there are many other titles on the paleo diet and low-carb nutrition lists, readers will appreciate the considerable attention given to the importance of movement and discussion of research on the design of the human body; neuroscience indicates that "the whole brain flourishes as a result of movement." The authors build on research about diet and movement with examinations of sleep, awareness, and the importance of connection to both nature and one another. They do not describe a specific wellness program, but, instead, urge readers to begin "a process of discovery" into their own health one that will surely benefit from using this book as a catalyst.
Customer Reviews
Go Wild
As a clinical social worker specializing in trauma-related disorders, I have already given this book to two clients, and I just now finished it.
Read it, put it into practice, get well.
Not what I thought
I was hoping “Go Wild” would be a progression of “Spark”. It’s not. While “Go Wild” is a good read - it’s impact will be far greater on the individual where “Spark” impacted the entire Education system & opened minds within medicine to utilize exercise as a treatment (ADHD, depression, substance abuse, etc).