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- The Heart of the Matter - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2013 from David OrmanYour heart beats about once a second. Live to 80 and your heart will have beat over 2.5 billion times. That is more than the number of any other muscle in your body will contract during your lifetime, no matter how many push ups you do. Why do athletes in particular often take their heart for ...
Views: 1082(1 vote) - Now That I Am Quiet - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2013 from David OrmanNow that I am more quiet, I have the time to see the beauty that is all around me. Nature, the Great Artist paints a masterpiece every morning and evening. Trees stand in their glory, firm and flexible. Flowers playfully try to out duel each other with their shade and designs. Animals set the ...
Views: 998 - A Must Have Mineral - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2013 from David OrmanThe mineral zinc is present in every part of the body and has a wide range of functions. It helps with the healing of wounds and is a vital component of many enzyme reactions. Zinc is vital for the healthy working of many of the body's systems. It is particularly important for healthy skin ...
Views: 1428(1 vote) - Anti Aging Supplement Guidelines - by Submitted on May 27, 2013 from David OrmanThe most common question from people is: "There is so much interesting yet confusing and contradictory information about hGH and anti aging formulas. How do I chose what is right for me and my family?" When looking to buy HGH, key information is needed. The anti-aging information listed ...
Views: 1410(1 vote) - This System is THE Key to Strong Immunity and Longevity - by Submitted on May 20, 2013 from David OrmanAlong with balancing hormones such as hGH, a major key to health and longevity is the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system is an extensive network of capillary vessels that transports the interstitial fluid of the body as lymph to the venous blood circulation. The lymph is the almost ...
Views: 1211(1 vote) - How Magnesium is Helping Kids with Cystic Fibrosis - by Submitted on May 13, 2013 from David OrmanCystic fibrosis or CF, is an inherited disease of the secretory glands. Secretory glands include glands that make mucus and sweat. "Inherited" means the disease is passed from parents to children through genes. People who have CF inherit two faulty genes for the disease—one from each parent. ...
Views: 1283(1 vote) - Ant Aging Foods - by Submitted on May 02, 2013 from David OrmanAnti aging medicine is the fastest growing branch of medicine today. In short, it is about maximizing the human capabilities. Here are 5 foods that help: 1.Cheese. This is a surprising choice as many people do not always recognize the health benefits of cheese, yet alone the anti-aging ...
Views: 1589(1 vote) - What Your Hair Says About Your Health - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2013 from David OrmanThe focus in this post is one of the most useful but under- valued diagnostic- type tools — Trace Mineral Analysis or Hair Analysis. If the eyes are considered the “Gateway to the Soul”, then the hair is the “Gateway to the Minerals.” Hair Analysis is a precise way of determining the ...
Views: 1070 - Undoing A Lesson - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2013 from David OrmanI could not have been in a better position to observe. During a recent class, to my left was my instructor being very clear about ”not jamming” the arm into the body. To my right was a student telling another student “to be sure to jam the arm into the body.” If you are an instructor, have ...
Views: 2069 - Is YouTube Hurting Systema - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2013 from David OrmanI was in a martial arts store the other day when someone walked in with a black Systema t-shirt. It certainly caught my attention for obvious reasons. I have the only school in town and did not recognize him as one of our students. “Where do you train and who is your teacher?” I was rather ...
Views: 2319(1 vote) - 4 Steps to Reinvent Yourself - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2013 from David OrmanLast year was not a good year personally. My 2013 New Year’s resolution was to have much different and favorable experiences. Up until 2 weeks ago, it was a failure of significant proportions. Two weeks ago or so, I decided to re-invent myself. Now, my whole life has changed and changed for ...
Views: 1435 - Bringing Awareness? - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2013 from David OrmanWe are running a 5K to bring awareness to child abuse. We are doing a fund raiser to bring awareness to cancer. We are holding a raffle to bring awareness to domestic violence. The list goes on and on. Do you really need to become aware that child abuse or domestic violence is a ...
Views: 1210(1 vote) - Sorry Abraham, Not Buying It - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2013 from David OrmanYou're not going to like this. You're really not going to like this. - Abraham Hicks "Into the Vortex" CD I am an explorer by nature. Having a voracious appetite for information, I love to do personal "experiments" to see how many ways I can create a better life. Reading, testing, ...
Views: 1177(1 vote) - The Great Crime: Have You Committed It? - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2013 from David OrmanThey are upset. Really upset. Others are avoiding you. They will walk out of their way or around. Some downright mock you. Not to your face, mind you. That one plays it cool and aloof. Cold shoulder treatment. The ones hanging out in the corner are the catty ones. Wait until you hear ...
Views: 2143(1 vote) - 3 Keys to A Better Life and a Better World - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2013 from David OrmanIf you are reading the news or watching TV, may I suggest one word: STOP. You already know things are not the greatest right now. You don’t need to be reminded over and over. And over and over. Yes, the joys of 24 hour news. You may not be able to do anything about upcoming taxes or ...
Views: 1385(2 votes) - Improving your Brain. . .While Burning Fat - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2013 from David OrmanYou undoubtedly know already that high(er) intensity training burns fat very well. Not only will it burn fat during the time you are training but has an "after effect" known as EPOC. This means that the body will continue to burn fat throughout the course of the day. Any side effects? Yes. ...
Views: 1040(1 vote) - Lance Armstrong and the Death of Hero Worship - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2013 from David OrmanLance Armstrong joins the seemingly ever-growing list of fallen heroes. Virtually every sport has been infected with frauds and fakes. Business has as well. Let us not forget the worlds of music and Hollywood. Do I even need to mention politics? Here are a few examples: Bono sets up a fund ...
Views: 1186(1 vote) - Have A Cookie Toay - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2013 from David OrmanHave a cookie today. On a diet? Break it for a bit and have a cookie. Busy. Lots of work. Kids have guitar lessons later? Have a cookie today. Not just any cookie, you absolute favorite. And one more caveat . . . take at least 5 minutes to eat it, regardless of the size. Take more if ...
Views: 1090 - Jack, a Python and the Race That Almost Wasn't - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2013 from David OrmanTwenty feet before the finish line and in the huge, boisterous crowd, I see a hand. Of course, I know that hand. The long fingers, ideal for playing the piano. It is the same hand that has comforted me when needed over the past 15 years. The same hand that provided a push or a soft touch is now ...
Views: 1194 - Trace Minerals: My Contribution to Running - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2013 from David OrmanFew feelings are better than knowing your work in a given area has made a contribution to others. I wanted to make a difference in the world of running and knew it would not happen via my legs. Fortunately, my career choice was an ideal vehicle. Twenty five years ago, I started ...
Views: 1410 - How One Minute Can Change Your Life - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2012 from David OrmanThough I have been earning a living via the Internet for the past 14 years, I am by no means a computer geek. Competent to a degree? I can go along with that but a career with Microsoft is not in my future. When the network went down last night, needless to say, I was not very happy. Leaving ...
Views: 1379(1 vote) - Why Did You Wait - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2012 from David OrmanLife goes by just so fast. It seems like yesterday, I turned 20. Having just finished college, I wanted to take a couple of weeks off and do some traveling. Parts of California seemed to be calling my name but I decided I would wait, despite having the opportunity. It seemed finding work ...
Views: 1064 - Including Others - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2012 from David OrmanThe year is half over and much has been accomplished so far. A book is near completion, web sites revamped, big jump in sales from our previous sites, a new site, established Ordinary to ExtraOrdinary Coaching, became part of a wonderful group martial arts group in Florida, finished marathon ...
Views: 1412(1 vote) - Characteristics of a Great Teacher - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2012 from David OrmanI have had the good fortune of having some exceptional teachers currently and as part of my history. I also have had the fortune of having contrasting situations as a student. Each situation taught me a great deal and the contrast was itself, the ultimate teacher. Every time I have the ...
Views: 1959 - Is My Life Worth It? - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2012 from David OrmanIt always seems to start about 2 weeks or so before a birthday that has at least the number 4 as the first number. Is my life worth it? Have I really accomplished anything? Am I making any difference? These are typically spoken more as declarative statements versus questions. A bit of ...
Views: 2122 - 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: 1399(1 vote) - 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: 2076 - 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: 1644(1 vote) - 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: 1299 - 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: 1192 - 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: 1497 - 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: 1086 - 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: 1163(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: 1153(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: 2718(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: 1295 - 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: 1267 - 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: 1493 - 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: 1176(1 vote) - 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: 1101 - 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: 1240 - 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: 1110 - 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: 1179 - 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: 1189(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: 1088 - 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: 1298 - 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: 1266(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: 1216(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: 1125 - 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 ...
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