“Go Wild; Eat Fat, Run Free, Be Social, and Follow Evolution’s Other Rules for Total Health and Well-Being” by Manning and Ratey uses the premise of going back to our “wild” nature to achieve more overall health. They explore running and exercise, nutrition, sleep, nature, the brain, and our tribe as all areas to return to our roots. They are not discouraging modern medicine or advancements, but do know there is some wisdom in our past as well as the absence of human conditions that have been on the rise in modern society.
Each chapter was divided by subject matter and provided scientific research, vignettes, as well as the author’s opinions. Most of the chapters were accessible, easy to get through, and provided a new perspective on overall health and well-being. Many of the suggestions were not earth shattering or new concepts to me. It was appreciated to have these suggestions reinforced though.
The book ends with both of the author’s journeys on how they became passionate about returning to the wild and their own afflictions. I don’t think it’s a bad read and can help provide some useful information on better ways to conduct our lives.
Read this book if:
- Interested in the overall approach to well-being
Ratey, J. J., & Manning, R. (2014). Go wild: Eat fat, run free, be social, and follow evolutions other rules for total health and well-being. New York, NY: Little, Brown and Company.