Nutrition and lifestyle are the keys to longevity
A blog by Michael Butler
Articles and opinions for my family & friends about how I am living a healthier life informed by scientific research undertaken since being diagnosed with heart disease. Starting with the principle that each of us is biologically unique, everyone can use nutrition and lifestyle to achieve their greatest potential.
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Nature - Scotland, Tentsmuir Forest
Just a quick nature fix with a few pictures of the forest as it emerges from the Scottish winter.
What’s in store for 2024?
There are many large myths surrounding nutrition and human health. This is a quick summary of what I’ve learned about the state of nutritional science since starting this blog and how I’m going to proceed in 2024.
Natural sunlight helps with sleep
The best way to reset or maintain a healthy circadian rhythm is to get outside and watch the sunrise.
Nature - Scotland, Glen Isla
Pictures and commentary from a winter Hike in Glen Isla, one of Scotland’s Angus Glens.
Nature - Scotland, Capel Mounth
Ever wondered why a stroll in the woods, running on a beach or cooling off your feet in a river just make you feel better about life? Could it be that being in nature connects us sub-consciously to our real world and not some manufactured “new normal”? For me that is the case and I’ve described here how I make those connections. Maybe they apply to you too.
My book collection - part four
Three books about the ancient pinewoods of Scotland and temperate rainforests of Great Britain and Ireland. I find that time in nature is regenerative for me. I’ve used these books to identify places to hike and mountain bike through some of the most spectacular landscapes of the United Kingdom