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- 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: 2118 - 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: 1190 - 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: 1098 - 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: 1083 - 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 - 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: 1490 - Missing Opportunities for the Illusion of Security - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2011 from David OrmanWhen listening to the radio, the host reported that a recent poll stated that 70% of women and 54% of men chose security instead of opportunity. This was absolutely stunning to me, but the numbers and the drastic increase in such as short span of time. Over the past decades, women have worked ...
Views: 1075 - 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: 1076 - Must Read for Any Endurance Athlete - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2011 from David OrmanRhabdomyolysis is the breakdown of muscle fibers resulting in the release of muscle fiber contents (myoglobin) into the bloodstream. Some of these are harmful to the kidney and frequently result in kidney damage. You may have heard of it via ESPN or other news outlets, when 13 football players ...
Views: 1167 - 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: 995 - Obesity: The Cure. . . You Already Know - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2014 from David OrmanIntroduction 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! This article is about the cure for ...
Views: 1552 - 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: 1181 - 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: 719 - 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: 1206 - 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: 1085 - 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 - Russian Way of Health - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2011 from David OrmanAs a student and teacher of the Russian martial art of Systema, I constantly read about the culture and different aspects of Russian and its people. A few weeks ago, I came across one of the most interesting health providers in Russian history, Porphyry Ivanov. Ivanov was a teacher, healing and ...
Views: 1196 - 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: 1124 - 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: 1033 - 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 - 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 - 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 Depression Loop and What To Do About It - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2014 from David OrmanI 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 ...
Views: 1777 - The Eyes: What You Really Need To Know Before It Is Too Late! - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2013 from David OrmanThey are the gateway to the soul and one of our most precious gifts – the eyes. Many people assume that there is a pattern of excellent vision in youth, reduction in middle age and poor vision in the winter years. Such need not be the case. Much can be done to improve and to maintain a high ...
Views: 1150 - 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 - 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 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 - 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: 1177 - There is Nothing I Can Do - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from David OrmanYesterday, my wife Lisa and I went to the Audubon Society here in Central Florida. It was a very touching experience, seeing the magnificent birds of prey and the people who have gone to great lengths to take care of the injured and sick ones. Eagles, falcons, owls of multiple variety and other ...
Views: 1206 - 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: 1408 - 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: 2065 - Unique and Tasty Fat Loss Formula - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2014 from David OrmanWho 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 ...
Views: 1463 - We Actually Can Get Along - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from David OrmanAlright, it might not happen with cats and dogs. Nor Republicans and Democrats. Certainly not Yankee fans and Red Sox fans, but over the past 3 decades, the gap between Alternative Medicine and Standard Medicine is slowly but surely being bridged. The catalyst was the New England Journal ...
Views: 1052 - 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: 1067 - When is the Ideal Time to Eat Carbs? - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2013 from David OrmanFor years now, we have been told to load up on carbs at breakfast. Having a big-carb breakfast will fuel us up for the rest of the day and keep hunger at bay. It was said to “kick start” the metabolism, and though it is calorie dense, no problems. You will burn it off as the day goes ...
Views: 1187 - 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: 1495 - 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: 1059 - Why I Never Get Writer's Block - by Submitted on May 29, 2018 from David OrmanThere it is. A blank page. An hour goes by. There it is. A blank page. Dreaded writer's block. Welcome to . . . something I have never once experienced. Ever. I have written thousands of articles, blogs and a host of other things and never once had writer's block. Sometimes, I do ...
Views: 1000 - 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 ...
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