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- The Value of a Sage - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2014 from David OrmanIt may not be the first substance you think of for enhancing sports performance, but perhaps it should. Sage is an herb that allows your heart to work at high capacity, thus delivering blood and nutrients to and remove waste products from the muscles. Adding Red Sage (also known as Salvia ...
Views: 1381(1 vote) - Review of the popular book, 4 Hour Body - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from David OrmanI 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. ...
Views: 1380 - 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: 1376(1 vote) - 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: 1371(1 vote) - The Big 6 at a Farmer's Market - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2013 from David OrmanI 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 ...
Views: 1369 - THE Key: Protein to Carb Ratio - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2013 from David OrmanThe 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 ...
Views: 1369 - 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: 1368 - 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: 1364 - For Her / For Him - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from David OrmanSpring is around the corner, and with it the sense of renewal or beginnings of things new and exciting. According to Standford U, this is the season when relationships are viewed as “most romantic.” Here are a couple of natural, safe substances for women and men that can add to the spark of ...
Views: 1361(2 votes) - Lean Laws for Weight Loss - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2014 from David OrmanThere are so many diets, often conflicting ones on the market today. Truth of the matter is there is no one-size-fits-all approach. On the positive flip side, there are a series of guidelines that anyone can use to super-charge their fat loss goals. They are as follows: 1. Protein power. ...
Views: 1347(1 vote) - My New Friend, Money - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2013 from David OrmanDear Money, I am writing this letter to you, a long overdue letter. It is time we get it out in the open, once and forever. This subtle, up-and-down non-sense has gone on long enough. Let's start on a positive note, shall we? Thank you. I do appreciate the opportunities you have ...
Views: 1347(1 vote) - 108 Day Project - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2015 from David OrmanIt always amazes me how great things can arise from difficult experiences. Like the Phoenix, light always shine more powerful than the dark. Such was the case a few weeks ago. My wife and I were struggling with some personal issues. It seems like every piece of news that we heard was ...
Views: 1336(1 vote) - Dr. Orman's Wellness Schoo. - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2015 from David OrmanWe 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 ...
Views: 1334 - The Perfect Diet (Yes, I Do Mean Perfect) - by Submitted on May 06, 2014 from David OrmanIt 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, ...
Views: 1333 - Awareness, Ribbons and Leading by Example - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2011 from David OrmanThere 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 ...
Views: 1325 - Going Pro - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from David OrmanEver meet someone who is a success, regardless of circumstances? I hope so as they are some of the most inspiring, exemplary people on the planet. Regardless of outside factors, they are healthy, happy and prosperous. When queried about their approach, invariably there is one common phrase ...
Views: 1325(2 votes) - 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: 1317 - Fury, Small and A Depression Fighter - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2014 from David OrmanWhat 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 ...
Views: 1310 - 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: 1309(1 vote) - Tabatas: The Best Training Method - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2014 from David OrmanFor 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 ...
Views: 1308 - Nothing is More Real - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2014 from David OrmanThe bills are due. The job is not going so well. The kids and wife are unhappy. Even the dog is not your best friend these days. What to do? Ever have this experience? If you have been on Earth more than a couple of years, you certainly have, or at least variations on the themes. ...
Views: 1301(1 vote) - 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: 1300 - Is Detoxing the "New Bulimia?" - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2013 from David OrmanEvery few years, a new fad enters the world of Nutrition that takes a stronghold for a while. Be it Atkins or Cabbage soup, it is pushed via the hype machine until the realities come to the forefront that all is not as advertised. The "newest" approach is detoxification. (Of course, detox ...
Views: 1297(2 votes) - Dealing with Monday Morning Blues - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2015 from David OrmanDo 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. The ...
Views: 1296 - 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: 1296 - 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: 1295 - 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: 1291 - Women and the Dangers of Fasting - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2014 from David Orman“Addicted to the rapid weight loss, some woman are taking this new diet craze to dangerous extremes. Women who do these juice cleanses can, and do, die from heart problems.” This is the conclusion of Dr. Oz, based upon recently published studies. In a juice cleanse, you eat no food, just ...
Views: 1285 - New Webinar: Improving Your Spleen/Improve Your. . . Money - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2014 from David OrmanStarting April 8 at 7 pm EST, I will be hosting "Doc Wellness Webinars." These highly informative, interactive calls will feature the most prominent questions and topics from the world of Natural Medicine. During each 60 minute call, Dr. David Orman will present cutting edge information, ...
Views: 1282(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: 1280(1 vote) - Gyms: To Join or Not to Join - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2014 from David OrmanYou will end up investing a few hundred dollars a year on average. This is just for the basic, no frills gym. If want the hot tubs and saunas, add another zero into the mix. Is it worth the investment? Here are a few items to consider before joining: 1. Ask the salesperson about the capacity ...
Views: 1279 - 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: 1265(1 vote) - 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: 1264 - 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: 1246(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: 1243 - 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: 1239 - 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: 1239(1 vote) - 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: 1236 - 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: 1235(1 vote) - Hamstring Injuries: Treatment and Prevention Methods - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2014 from David OrmanGiven my last adventure of a hamstring tear, this latest research caught my attention in a hurry. According to Scandinavian researchers, the negative (eccentric) leg curl is the perfect solution to hamstring injuries. In 2003, a study from one of the leading institutes in Stockholm found that ...
Views: 1235(1 vote) - Yoga and Neck Pain Relief - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2013 from David OrmanIs neck pain becoming a well. . . real pain for you? Tried different substances and no relief? Yoga may be your answer. A recent study conducted in Germany and published in the Journal of Pain, studies 50 people who had chronic pain in their cervical area (neck). About half participated in ...
Views: 1235(1 vote) - 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: 1230 - 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: 1221 - How to Cut Risk of Breast Cancer - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2013 from David OrmanFrom the Journal of Clinical Oncology. . . . Whereas observational studies have suggested that increased physical activity is linked to lower breast cancer risk, Canadian researchers explored how sex hormones were positively influenced by aerobic exercise. Specifically, the team examined how ...
Views: 1221 - Another Reason for Cinnamon - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2013 from David OrmanI have written about the benefits of cinnamon many times. Here is a partial list . . . . . Cancer Prevention. In a study published by researchers at the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Maryland, cinnamon reduced the proliferation of leukemia and lymphoma cancer cells. Anti-Clotting. It has ...
Views: 1215(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: 1213(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: 1209(1 vote) - 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: 1208(1 vote) - How You Walk and What it Means - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from David OrmanI received an interesting email from a patient regarding low back pain. The email read: “As you know I have been suffering with severe back pain for years. Before I met you, I tried just about everything and no relief. After having a nutritional consultation and following the protocol, about ...
Views: 1206 - 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, ...
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