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- Reverse Engineering Your Life - by Submitted on May 17, 2012 from David OrmanI have an ongoing “debate” with one of my relatives. According to her, I do too much. I need to relax and take it easy. That is what life is about. For her. Admittedly and proudly so, I am a very active person. I teach and train in the Russian art of Systema, learning Japanese Sword, ...
Views: 26 - Avoiding the Trap of Self Pity - by Submitted on May 15, 2012 from David OrmanYou don’t always get it right. I don’t always get it right. We make mistakes and fail at times. It is a natural, albeit annoying part of life. And it feels poorly. Who am I kidding. . . .it is horrible! Depending upon the situation, it is either disappointing or gut-wrenchingly ...
Views: 25 - Is MMA Good For Martial Arts? - by Submitted on May 08, 2012 from David OrmanIn the 80′s it was the era of the Ninja, thanks to the movies. That phase passed. It n the 90′s, it was the era of Aikido, thanks to Steven Seagal and again, those movies. That phase passed. Now it is the era of Mixed Martial Arts, thanks mainly to the UFC. This phase continues to ...
Views: 25 - Gifts in Strange Forms - by Submitted on May 01, 2012 from David OrmanIt was a horrible ending to a beautiful weekend. A contrast of epic proportions. Darkest of nights and the brightest of mid-days. I was coming home from one of the most incredible weekends I have experienced in years, beaming with happiness. Three days of training in a martial art that I ...
Views: 39 - Is It The Area that Causes the Problem? - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2012 from David OrmanHave you ever noticed that certain (geographic) areas seem to attract people of similar mindsets and similar actions? No I am not talking about people who fish or surf being attracted to the coastline. It is not that obvious a correlation. It is along the line of this — certain cities or town ...
Views: 63 - Why Cross Training is a Bad Idea - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2012 from David OrmanSwimmers should cycle. Runners should bike. Cyclists should do aerobics. On days off, do something differently. You have heard it or perhaps even tried it. Little by little, people are finding out it is a bad idea. Here’s why. . . . The best workouts are the ones which are specific to the ...
Views: 24 - Making Footprints - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2012 from David OrmanThere is a prevailing notion that the path to your desired results or dreams has already been traveled by someone. Simply identify the person, find out what they were doing, “hack” it and you too, will have the identical or virtually identical results they produced. Or so the infomercials ...
Views: 17 - Following the Code - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2012 from David OrmanOur Saturday training is much different than our regular training. Approximately 90% is physical while the small remainder is instruction based. (Contrast that with our regular training which is about 80% instructional and only about 20% physical, meaning pushups, situps, squats, running etc. ...
Views: 71(1 vote) - How to Be Unhappy Or Not - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2012 from David OrmanThere are a multitude of strategies for creating unhappiness, each being more effective than the prior one. What a strange thing to say. Aren’t we all looking to avoid such issues? Don’t we want to bypass these situations and live in Nirvana? At an inner self level, the answer to these ...
Views: 72(1 vote) - The Lost Art of Keeping Your Word - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2012 from David OrmanEach morning I gaze at the eastern horizon, and if the sun keeps its promise, I keep mine. ~Robert Brault Finding individuals who are consistent in keeping their word is becoming a rarity today. Accountability seems optional at best. Why is this happening so often? Here are a number of ...
Views: 106(1 vote) - Diet and Sport - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2012 from David OrmanThis post, we received quite a number of email questions from professional and amateur athletes on the topic of sports performance and high protein diets. Q: I wanted to lose 10 pounds so I went on the Atkin’s diet. I am a runner and now my performance is suffering. Why? A: Go back and ...
Views: 40 - Cure for Procrastination - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2012 from David OrmanI posted a procrastination “cure” weeks ago but not everyone has read it yet. . . . One of my favorite books is the Tao Te Ching. Chapter 63 reads: The difficult tasks of the world Must be handled through the simple tasks. The large tasks of the world Must be handled through the ...
Views: 82 - Maple Syrup: The Next Superfood - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2012 from David OrmanCanadian readers will love this one! Push aside the stevia for the time being. Go to the health store and get some pure maple syrup. Pancakes are not the healthiest of foods by any means, but according to the recent research, pure maple syrup is slowly but surely taking a strong place as a ...
Views: 124 - If I Only Had A Pause Button - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2012 from David OrmanIf I only had a pause button, I would have gotten blisters on my thumb this holiday season. If I only had a pause button, I would have used it for this past Thanksgiving. I have so much to be grateful for, from my family to my health and countless factors in between. That day was truly a ...
Views: 42 - Keys to New Year's Declarations - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2012 from David OrmanYou know the old story. January 1st – you plan on losing weight, starting to exercise, write a book, learn a language, start a business and conquer the world. Come January 14th, you have cut it down to 2 things. Come January 18th, all is lost. . . until next New Year’s Day. Then, THAT will ...
Views: 40 - If My Blood Tests Are So Normal, Why Do I Feel So Poorly?! - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2011 from David OrmanHow many times have you asked, “If my blood tests are so ‘normal,’ why do I feel so poorly?” . . . only to hear how its “just in your head” or “it is no problem” or other non- answers. Enter. . . Natural Blood Test Analysis (NBTA). NBTA is a cutting edge software system that allows us to analyze ...
Views: 146 - Heavy Metals: A Natural Approach To Clearing - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2012 from David OrmanNo, it is not about Iron Maiden or Judas Priest. This kind of heavy metal drastically and negatively impacts the body. It can be argued accurately that the ingestion and containment of heavy metals in the system contributes to every or most diseases and to every degenerative problem, ...
Views: 29 - There is No Flu Season - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2011 from David OrmanThere are 4 seasons in a year. Flu Season is NOT one of them. It is a market tool – a suggestion of sorts, to promote various cold and flu medications. It has no basis in fact and no medical information to back up this statement. It is a myth.Some people do get sick during this time. (Note: The ...
Views: 85 - Learning from Penn State - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from David OrmanIt is everywhere. You know the horrible details and allegations. No need to repeat as it’s too disgusting and upsetting. As a pure side note, here are 2 things I learned from the Penn State scandal. Number one, the media is perfect. Apparently, every situations they have ever been in, they ...
Views: 71(1 vote) - One Inch Vision - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2011 from David OrmanTo me, the biggest difference between a good teacher and a great one is not the number of hours spent honing their craft, though this is a factor. It is not the numbers of degrees or awards they have accumulated. This is impressive, but not the prime consideration. The major difference ...
Views: 49 - Creating Endless Possibilities - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2011 from David OrmanThe art of Shodo provides blunt feedback. You prepare the ink by placing water inside the suzuri (used for grinding the ink and mixing it with water), grind it with a sumi (ink stick) and over time, create the ink. Depending upon how hard you grind it and length of time will dictate the quality ...
Views: 65 - The Joy of Silence - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2011 from David OrmanThe art of Shodo (Japanese calligraphy) has been a dramatic vehicle to assist me in living with the joy of Silence. Each stroke of the brush, from the very first strand that touches the rice paper to the very last bristle that leaves the paper, requires complete focus and concentration. The end ...
Views: 59(1 vote) - No Zest for Life? Nourish the Heart - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2011 from David OrmanEver meet someone who has no zip? No motivation to taste the delectable flavors that Mother Life has to offer? Are you one of those people? Fear not. Dust off your road bike, running shoes, paint brushes or guitar under your bed and get ready to experience life as an active participant, ...
Views: 64(1 vote) - My Stories - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2011 from David OrmanWhat am I made of? Flesh and blood? A collection of organs, glands and bones wrapped inside a suit make of human tissue? An exotic matrix of DNA and its variants, woven together by an unknown Source? No, it is not that elaborate. In fact, it is all too simple. I am made of stories. Self ...
Views: 77(1 vote) - Someone or Someone Else - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2011 from David OrmanInteresting discussions today. I realize the more “popular” the Law of Attraction, personal responsibility and the notion that we create our lives become, the less things change. The same people who believed this and applied it for years, believe and apply it today. The same people who live in ...
Views: 87 - Doc Wellness's Top 10 Foods to Avoid - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2011 from David OrmanAnother title for this blog post would be: AVOID AT ALL COSTS. Below are the foods that must be avoided if you wish to live in the world of optimal health. Actually, they should be avoided if you wish to live. . . . 1. Soda and so-called “energy” drinks like Red Bull. The amount of ...
Views: 43 - 7 Ways To Do It All - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2011 from David OrmanOne of my favorite stories comes from Taoism. There was a young man walking by and he saw an old monk planting a seed. The young man asked the monk why he was planting that particular seed as it would take several decades to mature. The monk replied: “I live my life with these 2 thoughts in ...
Views: 49(1 vote) - More Reasons To Avoid the 6 Meal A Day Suggestion - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from David OrmanA few months ago, I wrote a post detailing why the oft-repeated suggestion of 6-8 small meals a day is disastrous. In short, the pancreas is designed to release insulin 2-3 times a day. Anytime food enters the system, the pancreas releases insulin. As such, the 6-8 meals per day overworks the ...
Views: 90 - The Heart - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2011 from David OrmanOriental medicine refers to it as the Emperor. Natural Medicine views this as 50% of the immune system. Art and literature see this as the source of love and compassion. We call it the heart and this is the topic of this blog. The heart is considered to be the most important of all the ...
Views: 60 - Butter Vs. Margarine - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2011 from David OrmanLet’s start off by comparing ingredients in Margarine and Butter. Margarine: Vegetable oil blend (partially hydrogenated soybean oil), water, salt, whey (from milk), soy lecithin, vegetable mono and diglycerides, potassium sorbate (used to protect quality), citric acid, artificial flavors, ...
Views: 59 - Types of Milk and Which Is the Best for You - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from David OrmanWe drank it as kids. Added it to our cereal or put it into coffee. But like everything else, Milk too has changed in the sense that there are now so many different choices. A few years ago, cow’s milk was it. Now choice is the word of the day. Here is a review of some of the most popular ...
Views: 64(1 vote) - How To Increase Your Rejuvenation Hormone, HGH Plus Other Benefits - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2011 from David OrmanThe most popular question we receive is “In addition to using Dr. Orman’s Hgh Plus™, what else can I do to increase human growth hormone levels?” The list of benefits of HGH is long. Very long. It is understandable why so many are looking for ways of increasing this rejuvenation hormone. ...
Views: 127 - What Sumo Teaches Us About Being Fat. . . or Thin - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2011 from David OrmanI have been involved in martial arts for over 25 years. In all this time, the oddest martial art I have ever seen is Sumo. As many know, it is 2 VERY large men, standing across from one another, ramming into each other like head on collision between trucks. It is strange indeed. It is also very ...
Views: 98(1 vote) - 7 Musts for Every Endurance Athlete - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from David OrmanWhen it comes to endurance events, everyone prepares a little differently, has their favorite recovery products and unique twists and turns. Here are some universal truths. 1. Prepare for the event. This one is obvious. . . for most but not all. I am amazed when I hear that someone is doing a ...
Views: 103(1 vote) - Depression and Why You Need Herbs - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2011 from David OrmanI read an extremely interesting article about anti-depressants at http://www.healthreformwatch.com/2011/07/14/auditing-studies-of-anti-depressants/. There were a number of opinions stated by the author that were powerful. They included: - “. . . . much of what medical researchers conclude in ...
Views: 100 - Just the Facts: Anti Aging Formulas - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2011 from David OrmanThe most common question from people is: "There is so much interesting yet confusing and contradictory information about hGH. How do I choose what is right for me and my family?" When looking to buy HGH, key information is needed. The anti-aging information listed below will clarify what ...
Views: 119(1 vote) - Sprays, Tabs and Liquids: Which Is The Best? - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from David OrmanHGH is an important part of a strong Anti-Aging program. There are many ways of taking this valuable substance, so which is the ideal? Which is the best method? In fact, what is the best method for taking ANY substances? Let’s review the most common – sprays, tablets (or capsules) and ...
Views: 93 - Does Just One Drink A Day Matter Much? - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2011 from David OrmanBut it’s just one drink a day. How bad could it be? I read where red wine is supposed to be good for you. . . . . I will answer this question on 2 levels. First the physical. If you have one glass of wine every day for an entire year, you are adding 54750 calories to your diet. This ...
Views: 87 - Astragalus: Use With Caution - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from David OrmanThe use of herbs and herbal medicine in general is a VERY complicated art and science. Western approaches have attempted to simply this by using this “Herb X is good for Problem Y” approach and it has met with varying degrees of success and problems. The reason is not the herb; it is improper ...
Views: 112 - How Dr. Orman's Hgh Plus Affected One NZ Couple - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from David OrmanEvery child is a miracle, but to Warren and Chrissy Coop, their youngest daughter Sarah is more miraculous than most. Even though her mother was told by doctors there was almost no chance she’d have another baby, five-month-old Sarah’s ecstatic parents are convinced her surprise arrival is down ...
Views: 212 - Release of "Lessons From A Wellness Warrior" book! - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from David OrmanI am proud to announce the release of my new book, “Lessons From A Wellness Warrior.” It has been a few years in the making and is now available HERE. Lessons is a powerful book of very personal stories that have helped shape my life. From running marathons to working with clients from around ...
Views: 133(1 vote) - How Natural Medicine Views the Heart - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from David OrmanI have been doing quite a number of tweets (twitter.com/docwellness) about the Heart lately so I decided to write a blog about this subject. Oriental medicine refers to it as the Emperor. Natural Medicine views this as 50% of the immune system. Art and literature see this as the source of ...
Views: 108(1 vote) - Official Guidelines for Choosing an HGH Formula: Part 3 - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from David OrmanThis is the third part of the Official Guidelines for Choosing an HGH Formula. Is the delivery method effective? What is the ideal delivery method for HGH? FACT: Sprays are a convenient fad, entertaining and fun to mist about. However, because Human growth hormone is a large, ...
Views: 125 - Official Guidelines for Choosing an HGH Formula: Part 2 - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from David OrmanThis is a continuation from last Monday: The Official Guidelines for Choosing an HGH Formula. What about Safety Data? FACT: Most formulas do not keep safety data. If you risk using other formulas involving nutrition and anti aging, one does not know the safety issue. Dr. Orman’s formula has ...
Views: 127 - The 9 Demandments - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from David OrmanInterested in being average? Settling in the meaty part of the Bell Curve? Don’t want to stand out, make a difference or excel at anything? Here are 9 way to go about doing so: Never question anything. Accept all you are told and act as if those are the only “facts” known. Base your life on ...
Views: 108 - Official Guidelines for Choosing an HGH Formula - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from David OrmanHere is Part 1 of the Official Guidelines for choosing an HGH formula for you and your family. Guideline 1. How long has the formula been on the market? FACT: Approximately 91% of all Human Growth Hormone formulas today have been developed within the past 10 months or less. Many have or ...
Views: 144 - The Anti Aging Movement - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2011 from David OrmanFifteen years ago, we started researching and testing anti aging formulas. We tested high dose amino acid formulas and found them effective in the short run and very problematic in the medium and long run (amino sequence problems; deficiencies etc.). We tested homeopathic formulas and found them ...
Views: 161 - Man vs. Food: How to Drop 20 Pounds - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2011 from David Orman”The more you eat, the less flavor; the less you eat, the more flavor.” Chinese Proverb Anyone ever see the show “Man Vs. Food?” It is a blend of entertainment, travel and a man who is apparently is determined to set the world record for elevated triglyercides. In case you missed this, ...
Views: 158 - Massage: Is It Really Worth It? - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2011 from David OrmanYou know you like it. You know you want to. But do you really need it? IF you are active, the answer is a booming YES. IF you are not active. . . get active. And the answer is still a booming YES. Everyone loves a good massage. It is so relaxing and refreshing. Some know about at least ...
Views: 143(1 vote) - A Great Success Story: Hgh Plus - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from David OrmanDezine Management Inc. (DMI) is the exclusive home for my product, Dr. Orman’s Hgh Plus™, the premiere HGH Releaser. We have been in business for over 13 years providing exemplary natural health care services. Prior to developing this formula,I was in private practice and has been involved in ...
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