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Go to any of the remaining bookstores and you will still see a huge number of titles involving the subject of diet. Each one proclaims to be the best. Or the most original. Or the fastest. Same case with exercise. Do this for 12 minutes and you too can look like A old. Or you can try to the 11 minute book.
Lance 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:
It 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.
You'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, reading, researching, reading, seminars and reading are my M.O. for finding this information.
If 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 celebratory day, one which gratitude and appreciation were the stars of the show. A feast at the Brown Derby highlighted the evening. If I had a pause button, I would have used it. I did not want the joy to end.
Our 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. Time simply does not permit much more than 20%.)
There 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 questions is of course, yes. At an outer level, our behaviors, beliefs and emotions do not always connect with these desires. We fall into patterns which result in exactly the opposite.
Be an electrician. It is easier. . . . That was the advise of one of my first nutrition teachers. The reason he said is that so many people read a book, follow a twitter feed or pick up a magazine and now they are nutrition experts. At least with electricians, people are truthful. They know that they really don’t know and reading a book or the Electrician Blog may help, but it does not make them an expert. As a result of this, a number of ill-advised pieces of nutrition get circulated. One of the biggest disasters is the notion that we should be eating 5-6 smaller meals per day.
We 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 options.
Your 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 granted, nutritionally speaking? The major reason is that most believe that it gets exercise while we are moving other body parts. Running for example. That is true, and as such, we need to make sure we are getting the right nutritional support for that oh so important muscle. Here are some ideas:r
I 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 the globe to experiences in the world of martial arts, this book covers many lessons designed to assist the reader maximize their life. Are you looking for more meaning in your life? Things not clicking exactly the way you wish?
You 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. You will build muscle in the process, provide you are training correctly and getting the proper nutrition. (If you are unsure, set up a "Doctor's Visit on CD" session with me and find out)
New research published in the journal Molecular Nutrition and Food Research has identified how cranberry juice works at the molecular level to fight virulent E. coli infections in the urinary tract. The team of researchers from Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) in Massachusetts that conducted the study found that cranberry juice literally stops E. coli cells from attaching themselves to urinary tract cells, preventing infection.
I 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 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 internal organs. Its functions include the following:
Recent studies have shown that the microwave popco you’re family regularly eats can be harmful to your health. The FDA and the EPA are conducting studies, but what is being done to ensure your family is safe? The studies show that the chemicals used in all popco bags, known as Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) also known as C8 (a Teflon Chemical), can cause cancer in animals but more research needs to be done to find out what the effects of these chemicals are in humans.
About a decade ago, I make a major decision to purchase an investment home. The reason was to have my money make money, or so I told myself. The real reason was because everyone was doing it and I fell into the Trap. The Trap is a societal "black hole" that pulls you into what is hot at the moment. In this case, real estate was THE thing to do and unfortunately, I was sucked into its orbit. Ten years later and it was been a learning experience. This is a nice way of saying it has been horrible. Nevertheless, there are some major lessons I learned. Here are a few:
In 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 grow.
Every 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 to an all-natural herbal formula Chrissy had been taking, called Dr. Orman’s HGH Plus™.
It 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 desperation blended with a dash of self-loathing are the ingredients in this amalgamation disguised as questions. The more the question is asked, the fewer the answers come forth and the darker the feelings get.
I 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 you had this issue before? Despite the well-meaning students (and sometimes other instructors), it can be rather frustrating when another student decides to teach during the class. Again, I have no doubt the intentions are commendable. The results are not always productive.
You 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 crushing. It cannot be avoided.
I 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 opportunity to teach, I remind self what made my favorite teachers so valuable, and what made my less-than-favorite teachers so difficult, applying the former and avoiding the latter.
Can sports make you smarter? According to a recent study, the answer is a resounding YES. Researchers at the U of Granada compared subjects who participated in sports versus sedentary people. Those who played sports --regardless of the sport - exhibited better cognitive performance and reaction time as compared to the sedentary individuals. In addition, active people had longer attention spans and better memories. Sport, according to the researchers, also helps promote the growth of nerves and blood cells in the brain, while preventing neuro-degeneration.
I have written 2 books, countless articles, features in magazines, speeches and about a dozen others in between. This may be the most important thing I have written. There is a strong feeling that it can be of great benefit to each of you. It certainly has improved the quality of my life and I wish the same for all.
Dear Marathon, We really need to talk. Dear David, I am always happy to. What is on your mind? I cannot seem to shake you. I say I don’t want to run you again, but somehow, someway, you find your way into my life. Why do you think that is? I have no idea. I think you have some idea. OK, some idea. But leaving those aside, doing long runs is brutal. I struggle with them. I dislike them. The event has become expensive. And crowded.
I don’t watch the news or read newspapers. Nevertheless, it is virtually impossible to NOT hear about the strange new pathogens that are around. Ebola and other “stars” slowly making their way into various countries, including America. What can be done? This is a common cry among many. As such, we need to go back to one of the most time tested, effective principles — prevention. Dig the ditch before you are thirsty, not when you are thirsty.
Introduction If you are hypersensitive, easily offended or non-desirous of true change, this is not the article for you. If however, you are willing to be truthful with yourself, look in the inner mirror and take the plunge of change, you hit pay dirt!
Hot for coffee, boiling for tea? That has always been the suggestion passed down from generation to generation. There is more to it than that though. Different teas perform best at different temperatures; that is, you will reap the great rewards in terms of health benefits and taste if you follow the guidelines below. Anti cancer compounds increase with brewing over time is one of the many examples. Heat is needed to extract them from the tea, but they are “hyper-sensitive” to overheating.
Swimmers 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 sport or specific to the event. To prepare for a 5K, running intervals at a fast (almost 5K) pace is better than a 10 milers. Running is better than biking at preparing for running competitions. Biking is better than running when a century ride is in the future.
Canadian 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 “superfood.” University of Rhode Island researchers examined the substances which are found in maple syrup and were shocked by their discovery. A huge amount of antioxidants — 54 to be exact!
Who would have thought THIS combination would lead to steady and safe weight loss. I will give you 20 guessed and it is unlikely you would have thought of this one. Take 30 even. This combination of nutritional supplements can prolong a strong, fast metabolism and give your waist a desired reduction. Mixing with . . . . this is the part you would never guess. . . . . . . wine, actually helps. Allow me to explain.
Doc Wellness Webinar #2: Kidneys Date: Tuesday, April 29th. Time: 7pm EST. Please note: If you cannot make it, the replay of the Webinar will be sent to you. Cost: Only $10 Tired of living in fear? Unwilling or unable to take risks, to experience true joy and passion? The cause may not be what you think. More often than not, the source of the problem is a weakness of the Kidney Energy. Strengthen your kidney energy and release your “warrior spirit!” Enjoy living a life filled with focus and energy, with passion and purpose.
Let’s Start with the Basic Factsr If you’re suffering from depression and/or generalized anxiety disorder, you’re not alone. Here are some facts to help you understand the condition. Every year, depression affects more than 19 millio American adults, making it the most common serious brain disease in the United States. If you count missed days at work, medical expenses, and premature death, depression costs approximately $43.7 billion annually. In any given 1-year period, 9.5% of the U.S. population suffers from a depressive illness.r
Last 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 the better. I am in the Flow and all aspects of my life are going extremely well. Business has significantly picked up and I anticipate new heights. My family is strong and tightly knit. Same with friends. My passions, particularly martial arts have gone through the roof.
If you are still one of those few people who insist on watching the news, you will be undoubtedly bombarded with "It's the holidays. Time to be depressed. You need to take this medication." messages. Nothing could be further from the truth. The fact is, more people are happy during this time than any other time. You see wonderful examples of kindness, giving and caring toward people. Examples are in fact, countless.
I said I wanted to do one marathon in my life. In a week and a half, I will be running my 10th. I do so for many reasons. I want to feel alive. I mean fully alive, and the marathon takes me on virtually every emotion known. I also learn some of life’s most valuable lessons and am a better person because of it. There are gifts that you have to hunt down along the 26.2 mile venture. I have applied them in my life, and they have proven to be gems. Also, I have had the honor of passing them along as well, allowing others to have better experiences.
Few 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 incorporating nutrition into my practice -- vitamins, minerals, herbs and also trace minerals. The latter was rarely mentioned in the field of nutrition, mostly a side note. "Oh by the way. . .trace minerals should be used to. . . whenever you get around it to" was the pervading idea of the day.
I absolutely loved the book, “The 4 Hour Work Week.” I thought it was breath of fresh air, offering creative and innovative ideas for people to revamp their way of thinking about work. Particularly these days when the economy is so poor, the ideas contained in the book are even more applicable. That is why I had such high hopes for the follow up book, “The 4 Hour Body.”
The 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. Improved immunity, increase energy, fat loss without exercise, muscle gain, rejuvenation of organs, tissues, glands etc. In addition to our premiere formula, here are other, supplemental means of increasing HGH levels:
I know, going out of your way is time consuming. But there really are certain foods that a trip to the local Farmer's Market is a great idea. More often than not, you will find superior products at competitive prices. Why settle for the piece of fruit with the least amount of bruises at the local grocery store where there are a bunch of beautiful and healthy alte atives?! Take the kids for the ride. Focus on these:
The majority of people consume more carbohydrates than what is needed, and lack sufficient protein. Numerous studies show that even small increases in protein intake along with a lowering of carbs, helps a person become healthier and drop fat. When you look at the labels on foods, you will not that total number of grams of carbs and of proteins per serving. In many instances, the carbohydrates outweigh the protein. Often (and of great concern), the ratio is 8-10 to 1, carbs to protein.
Fifteen 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 to be outright dangerous. We tested, tested and retested and finally came up with a formula that would eventually be named Hgh Plus.
The 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 use of the herb, improper use of the part of the herb or incorrect species that is often at the root of the problem. As mentioned, herbal medicine is a complex art and science and must be studied at length.
It is the perfect way to eat. Not a perfect way, THE perfect way. It works 100% of the time, for 100% of the people. No exceptions, unless of course you don’t do it. It cannot be turned into a book. Too short. Only 2 sentences. Many people will cast dispursions on it, doubt it or worse, say “I already know that. . . “ and then do something differently. It is so simple. Many like complicated formulas, computing calories and grams of fat. Strange, isn’t it. The perfect solution and it is typically dismissed. So what is this perfect way to eat.
We are in an age of information. In fact, often it is TOO much information. Walk into a health store and there are 1000s of products. Go online and find the same number of articles, just on one topic. You want to live a healthy life, but just are not sure how to even begin. There is now an answer. Dr. Orman's Wellness School is now open online. Each week, we will be presenting lessons and information about a variety of topics such as nutrition, herbs, navigating your way in a Health Store, exercise, medicinal wines and so much more. You can join at any time.
What is small. . . . about the size of a tennis ball. . . . Fury of sorts, though not “real” fur. . . . (this eliminates your favorite puppy). . . . And does a remarkable job of among other things, alleviating depression? If you have a case of the blues, go with Kiwi. According to the journal of Nutritional Science, eating 2 kiwis a day for about 6 weeks reduces stress and anxiety levels by over 33%. Kiwi also contains high amounts of Vitamin C which improves enzyme activity, producing enough metabolic energy to immediately lift your spirits (as well as your immune system).
There are so many causes that are being promoted today. So many people trying to make a different in the lives of others, of animals and of dear Mother Earth. There are documentaries, commentaries, marathons and countless 5Ks, cycling events and telethons to name just a few. Colors are no longer just colors. They now have an additional meaning (ex/ pink). Ribbons and rubber bands are everywhere.
Let’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, vitamin a palmitate, beta carotene (for color). Contains: milk, soy. In the processing method, margarine is typically mixed with metal catalysts are used such as palladium or nickel. Butter: creamr
For 20 seconds, run like you have a pack of pit bulls behind you while a big steak is in your back pocket. For the next 10 second, lightly jog and recover. Repeat 8 times. Welcome to the world of Tabatas. Tabatas are a high intensity training named after its founder, a Japanese reasearcher named Dr. Izumi Tabata. Created a few decades ago, it has become a popular training method both with athletes as well as those looking to either get in shape or lose weight.
Do you dread Mondays? Research consistently shows that Mondays (mornings in particular) are viewed in a most negative light. More heart attacks occur on Mondays versus any other time of the week. How can we create a feeling of hope and optimism for Mondays, as well as any other time.