The big man stood with his back against the steel door, glaring at us. He blocked the only way out. My friend Eric and I were trapped in the kitchen. His ham-like hand pointed to the table, and in a demanding tone he commanded, “Nyt syoda!” Eric didn’t understand my grandfather’s order. His face paled. Continue Reading
How to Be More Comfortable This Winter
Have you ever felt discomfort at having to bundle up in the cold winter weather? Or maybe you were shivering in that air-conditioned supermarket? The brain’s thermostat registers your actual skin temperature and your impression of how cold you think it is. Your muscles then generate heat by shivering, which produces at least 20% of Continue Reading
Can You Bathe Yourself to Incredible Health?
One of my first health heroes was known as the “Father of Physical Culture.” Even before Charles Atlas and Jack Lalanne became household names, the controversial Bernarr Macfadden was shocking people out of their lethargy. “Weakness is a crime! Don’t be a criminal!” he would implore. In 1903 he established the “Polar Bear Club” at Continue Reading
Why Men Get Grouchy!
He began working as a cabin boy at twelve years of age on an old sailing ship out of the port of Turku. He had been born in the Aland Islands off the southwest coast of Finland. Turku, established in the 13th century, had a rich history of adventure stories told by the sailors of the Continue Reading
Life is a lot more fun as an active participant!
After conducting two back-to-back seminars in Nashville, TN, a vacation was a welcome break. Katrina and I drove down to Florida’s Gulf coast. We wanted to take the opportunity to spend some time with her parents at their beachfront condo and enjoy all the other beautiful things that Florida has to offer. Walking hand Continue Reading
Why Eat Organic?
Go to the produce section of any market and you’ll notice that organic produce usually costs more than the regular commercial produce. Naturally, when comparing two similar food choices, many people may select the cheaper one. However, the cheaper choice may actually become the most expensive choice! How do I mean that? Let me explain. Continue Reading
It Looks like Food, But…
“It looks like food, but…” has often been my reaction when I pick up a fruit or veggie out of season. Putting past objections and reactions out of mind, I remember really wanting a big, juicy slicing tomato last winter. I guess my imagination got the better of me. You know how we can allow Continue Reading
Water and longevity
The water ran pure and icy cold. My cousin Paul and I had been playing in the cool woods on a hot day in July on our grandparents’ farm, pretending we were scouts on a mission. We just loved exploring nature and looking for Indian arrowheads. You probably know the feeling and wild imagination children Continue Reading
Why Do Three out of Four People Suffer from Stress?
A recent report from the American Institute of Stress reported that 77 percent of Americans experience physical symptoms of stress. See if any of these symptoms are familiar to you: fatigue, headache, and upset stomach, often accompanied by anger, irritability, and nervousness. If any of the following identified causes are being experienced, they can lead Continue Reading
“You don’t fall down and break a bone—you break a bone and fall down!”
This frightful expression has been directed toward the elderly, as their bones get thinner and more brittle with age. When a bone becomes excessively porous and brittle, the slightest stress can cause a fracture. Yet younger men and women are also at risk. Peak bone density is believed to be reached in the late 20s Continue Reading
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