Health

Pure Energy and Endurance with Stu Mittleman

Tuesday, June 22, 2010
By Octavio Urzua

Slow Burn: How Stu Trained Himself to Run 50-Plus Miles Every Day Endurance master Stu Mittleman holds the world record for running 1,000 miles in 11 days. Then, at nearly 50-years-old, he ran 3,000 miles over two months—more than two marathons a day for over 56 days! He literally ran across the country from... »

The SEIZA Position-Why It Relieves Knee Pain

Tuesday, January 19, 2010
By Octavio Urzua

If you go into any martial arts dojo, jiu jitsu, judo, karate, kendo, or iado, at some point, you will see the students sitting attentively on their folded knees in what is called the SEIZA position. This posture is often used for meditation, as well. Although it seems counterintuitive, this position actually helps to... »

Vitamin D New Perspectives on Health

Tuesday, January 12, 2010
By Octavio Urzua

Vitamin D is not a vitamin but a hormone. It is unique in that it is made in the skin as a result of exposure to sunlight. Photosynthesis of vitamin D has been occurring on earth for more than 750 million years. Some of the earliest life forms that were exposed to sunlight for... »

The Wonders of Water: Amazing Secrets for Health and Wellness

Wednesday, January 6, 2010
By Octavio Urzua

1. Water prevents and helps to cure heartburn. 2. Water prevents and helps to cure arthritis. 3. Water prevents and helps to cure back pain. 4. Water prevents and helps to cure angina. 5. Water prevents and helps to cure migraines. 6. Water prevents and helps to cure colitis. 7. Water and salt prevent... »

This Man is Truly Changing Lives

Friday, December 4, 2009
By Octavio Urzua

Dr. Geoff Tabin is changing lives: A Vision for Eliminating Blindness with Innovation. I just read a powerful story in the December issue of National Geographic Adventure magazine. A story that has caused me to shift my thinking about a lot of things. You can read the short version below, or you can click... »

A type of Trans Fat that makes you leaner?

Sunday, September 27, 2009
By Octavio Urzua

We all know that trans fats are horrible for your health right? But what if I told you that there is a specific type of trans fat that’s natural (not man-made) and actually helps you to lose fat faster and build lean muscle? Well, check out the excerpt from my new program that I... »

Health Grades

Saturday, September 26, 2009
By Octavio Urzua

Thinking about buying a new car, laptop, or television? Even if it’s something less grand like a music CD or book, most consumers check out detailed reviews from experts and feedback from people who’ve already purchased the item before making their decision to buy. This information is easy to find in the retail sector... »

The Whole Foods Alternative to ObamaCare

Friday, August 21, 2009
By Octavio Urzua

Eight things we can do to improve health care without adding to the deficit. by John Mackay “The problem with socialism is that eventually you run out of other people’s money.” —Margaret Thatcher With a projected $1.8 trillion deficit for 2009, several trillions more in deficits projected over the next decade, and with both... »

The Pest that Could Save Your Life

Tuesday, July 7, 2009
By Octavio Urzua

Kudzu is a Japanese vine that was planted in this country a century ago to prevent soil erosion. It’s done that … and much more. It now covers 10 million acres in the South. And it’s killing off native plants. That’s your history lesson for the day. I’m interested in kudzu as a natural... »

Losing weight as a Caveman did

Saturday, June 27, 2009
By Octavio Urzua

“Losing weight is a matter of simple arithmetic. You’ve got to eat fewer calories than you burn.” This may be the most popular truism of our ever-fattening society. It is repeated by doctors and health advisors on television, in magazines, and in the pages of bestselling books. It’s universally believed by sensible, educated people.... »