Evolutionary Biology and Human Health

Energy, Nutrients, Sleep, and Movement

Simple Biology. Better Choices. Cumulative Effects.

Course Information

Course Code: IPAK-EDU HHB-2026

Term: Spring/Summer 2026

Duration: 16 weeks

Meeting Time: Tuesdays, 4:00 PM – 5 PM EST

First Class: Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Format: Live online via Zoom (recordings provided)

Enrollment: Limited to 200 participants

Instructor

Dr. James Lyons-Weiler, PhD

Founder and President, IPAK-EDU

Editor-in-Chief, Science, Public Health Policy, and the Law

Email: info@ipak-edu.org

Course Description

This 16-week course teaches health through plain human biology rather than through jargon, ideology, or fads. Participants learn how repeated daily inputs shape function over time. Every lecture returns to the same four anchors: energy, nutrients, sleep, and movement. Each week explains one biological principle in simple language, reviews practical options people may choose to test, and asks participants to reevaluate their own weekly chart.

The course does not require everyone to adopt the same diet or routine. It teaches participants how to observe the body, identify patterns, and understand how small changes can accumulate over time.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand how energy, nutrients, sleep, and movement affect human biology
• Track their own patterns and observe responses to behavior changes
• Identify sources of energy instability, nutrient deficiency, sleep disruption, and movement deficit
• Discuss evidence-based options for metabolic health, sleep quality, and physical function
• Recognize environmental exposures and household factors affecting health
• Design a personalized, sustainable health plan based on observation and pattern recognition
• Weekly live Zoom lectures (90 minutes each, recorded)
• Participant workbook with weekly summaries and reflection prompts
• Weekly tracker (printable one-page format)
• Resource library (food lists, product guides, recommended readings)
• Private course community (online discussion forum)
• Complete weekly chart updates (minimum 14 of 16 weeks)
• Submit weekly reflections (brief, 2-3 sentences on what worked/didn't)
• Complete final comparison of baseline (Week 0) versus Week 16
• Submit personal 90-day health plan (1-2 pages, using course template)

Weekly Schedule

Week	Date	Topic
1	June 2	Course Overview & Your Body is Not Broken
2	June 9	Energy Stability and Blood Sugar
3	June 16	Nutrient Density Versus Calorie Density
4	June 23	Sleep as Overnight Repair
5	June 30	Circadian Rhythm, Morning Light, and Night Signals
6	July 7	Walking, Circulation, and Low-Intensity Movement
7	July 14	Muscle as Metabolic Reserve
8	July 21	Sedentary Time, Stiffness, and Mechanical Decline
9	July 28	Meal Timing, Hunger Signals, and Late-Night Eating
10	August 4	Stress Physiology and Recovery
11	August 11	Digestion, Tolerance, and Food Response
12	August 18	Hydration, Electrolytes, and Vascular Function
13	August 25	Food Processing, Ingredients, and Appetite Hijack
14	September 1	Household Exposures and Everyday Load
15	September 8	Designing a Health-Supportive Home System
16	September 15	Self-Evaluation, Pattern Recognition, and Personal Plan

Included with enrollment:

Completion Requirements

This course is designed around observation and self-directed learning. To receive a certificate of completion, participants must:

Course Policies

Attendance

Live attendance is encouraged but not required. All lectures are recorded and available within 24 hours.

Medical Disclaimer

This course is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Participants are responsible for consulting their healthcare provider before making changes to diet, exercise, supplements, or medications. The course instructor and IPAK-EDU are not responsible for adverse effects resulting from decisions made by participants based on course content.

Special Populations

Participants who are pregnant, breastfeeding, have eating disorder history, chronic illness, or take medications should consult their healthcare provider before implementing any changes to their health plan. Variation will be discussed relevant to special populations.

Community Guidelines

The course community is a space for learning, observation, and mutual support. Participants are expected to engage respectfully, share observations (not medical advice), and maintain confidentiality regarding other participants' personal health information.

Refund Policy

Full refund available through Week 4 (May 19, 2026). No refunds after Week 4.

Questions?

For questions about course content, enrollment, or technical issues:

Email: info@ipak-edu.org

Website: https://ipak-edu.org

Simple Biology. Better Choices. Cumulative Effects.