What does it mean to be healthy,
happy, and human?
Science writer Kevin Holbrook explains that evolution is the most important place to look for answers to that question. The prominent geneticist Theodosius Dobzhansky famously said that "Nothing in biology makes sense except in the light of evolution." Evolution is the guiding principle of biology. It is the unifying theory of the life sciences. It is considered by many to be the most important idea to have ever occurred to anyone in the history of human thought. And like Dobzhansky's famous dictum, nothing in life makes sense except in the light of evolution.In this far-reaching and important work, Holbrook identifies the true causes of modern disease and lists practical strategies to attain well-being. Using the tools of science, logic, and strategy, Holbrook looks closely at diet, movement, sleep, happiness, nature, sociality, virtue, and sustainability in order to integrate these parts into a cohesive whole. The result is a revolutionary upheaval of conventional health wisdom, a set of new lessons on how to prevent and reverse disease, pursue happiness, and thrive in modern society.
Human Well-Being in the Light of Evolution includes detailed information on...
- Utilizing the tools of science, logic, and strategy
- Revisiting human evolution, its significance and relevance to modern life
- Practicing a disease-proof diet defined by the wild to keep you lean, strong, and naturally detoxed
- Exploring the world of natural movement and employing strategies for developing athleticism
- Avoiding injury and relieving pain by achieving natural posture and using optimal biomechanics
- Maximizing sleep quality for productivity, mood, and healing
- Revealing evolved pathways to happiness, well-being, and life satisfaction
- Bending the rules of attraction, understanding the game of love, and redefining human sexuality
- Finding the science-backed importance of connecting to nature
- Understanding the foundations for human virtue and morality
- Achieving sustainability according to the lessons of ecology
Three years in the making. Over 300 academic references cited as footnotes. Clear. Concise. Comprehensive. The definitive guide to the world of ancestral health and the ultimate exploration of human well-being.
