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It’s not the doctor or the medical establishment that does the healing in many cases when things go south within our bodies. In fact, we frequently recover from illnesses without any clear understanding or indication as to how or why; our bodies have their own internal wisdom at work here. We simply provide the tools: sound nutrition from clean water, fresh vegetables, fruit, lean proteins and whole grains; progressive, consistent exercise; adequate, uninterrupted sleep, as well as intermittent mental relaxation and the body will work its convoluted magic for us.

In survey after survey, the primary reason cited for not exercising, is lack of free of time – there’s simply not enough of it. However, surveys consistently find that those who do exercise regularly are just as busy as those who don’t. So, it’s really not a question of free time at all, that’s just an another excuse. It’s really a question of priority… we either take the time to exercise or we don’t.

Our lives are best pruned of excess complexity; as our lives grow more complex so to does our dissatisfaction with it.

We should adopt and practice the value of simplicity in our lives… from the food that we consume (less ingredients and as nature intended) to the number of commitments and responsibilties that we engage in (we don’t have to be ultra-busy to be successful).

We should take the time to regularly weed out complexity as it grows in around us…

We are fortunate human beings to live in a time that allows for self-improvement. We don’t have to be slaves to our biological drives and blind impulses. We don’t have to follow religious dogma and senseless cultural habits, unless we choose to do so of course. We can be thoughtful of our ideas and conscious of our choices… creating ourselves from self-determination and personal choice.

The majority of us begin our lives pursuing bodily pleasures, materialism and personal possessions; the sooner these mistakes are corrected the better our lives will become…

The case for vaccinating children against childhood diseases is more than clear today and the reasons against it are no longer valid. 

Childhood vaccinations do not cause autism… this has been thoroughly debunked (for more on this topic: https://strengthlab.net/?p=3323). 

Moreover, thimerasol a common preservative used in previous generations of vaccinations (that contained trace amounts of mercury) has been eliminated from vaccines due to health concerns surrounding the mercury.

If enough parents refuse to provide immunization protection for their children, we will experience once again just how dreadful polio, tetanus, diphtheria or measles really are…

Excess consumption of sugar can take a serious toll on your health if you are inactive…

Here’s more from a recent “60 Minutes” on CBS: 

http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=7403942n

It’s complete fiction that exercising first thing in the morning is best for weightloss! In fact, the best time to workout is when you want to… or, second best, when you have the time to.

The notion that increased protein consumption is required for muscle growth or overall strength gains is entirely a myth! On the contrary, it’s been proven repeatedly that strength trained individuals need only consume protein consistent with the general population (12-15% of total calories) to insure progression. Moreover, protein supplements are a waste of money as well…

Runner’s World Performance Nutrition for Runners: How to Fuel Your Body for Stronger Workouts, Faster Recovery, and Your Best Race Times Ever

Book Description:

Runners have different nutrition and recovery needs than other endurance athletes. Yet until now, they’ve had no nutritional resource specifically addressing their concerns.This comprehensive guide distills the newest thinking in the science of exercise nutrition into practical, hands-on tips that will help runners stay healthy, recover faster, enjoy better workouts, and race successfully. Readers will learn:
• detailed information on nutritional topics important to runners, from balancing internal energy stores to proper hydration
• how to customize their diets to their individual training needs
• shopping tips and dining-out strategies to help runners maximize their nutritional intake
• the top 5 pre-race meals and top 5 healthiest snacks for runners
• nutritional tips for special populations, including women, children, diabetics, and older runners

http://www.amazon.com/Runners-World-Performance-Nutrition-Stronger/dp/1594862184/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1336275165&sr=1-1

Personal values are reflected in our daily behavior and they certainly speak louder then we do… it’s not what we say, but what we do that counts.

Too many extracurricular activities, too much wasted time, too much selfishness, too many consumer options, too much needless consuming, too many hours spent working, too much arrogance, too many desires and too many wants… human beings suffer from “too-muchness.” Practice constraining yourself and concentrating on the very task at hand while minimizing too much of anything…