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TMHS 040: How Sitting Can Destroy Your Health (Even If You Exercise) Feb 27, 2014

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In this episode of The Model Health Show we're breaking down the new research showing that sitting too much is as bad for you as smoking cigarettes. Hearing something like this may be hard to believe, but the data is in, and the numbers don't lie.

We are a culture that loves our comfy chairs and couches. There's more on t.v., infinite things to do on the internet, and just sitting around talking is a favorite pastime as well. There is nothing inherently wrong with any of that, but the uninterrupted hours we spend doing it all is destroying our health. The impact on our waistline, the impact on our health biomarkers, the impact it has on nearly aspect of our lives is going to shock you. And what do we do about it anyway once we know the truth? You're about to learn about that as well and I promise it's going to be a life-saver.

In this episode you'll discover:

What new religion has been created by chronic sitting.
The #1 reason that sitting too much is as bad for you as smoking.
The shocking number of hours that people are sitting each day.
Why even if you exercise, sitting too much will destroy your health.
How sitting can have the same negative health consequences as being weightless in space (according to NASA).
What happens to your blood when you sit too long.
How we're being trained to sit longer from a very early age.
Why taking breaks is critical to preventing diabetes.
The impact that sitting has on your waist size.
How sitting causes back pain (it's not what you may think).
The 5 tips to stay mobile throughout the day.
What free app you can get to help you stay hydrated and active.
Why you must do this specific stress to counteract the effects of sitting.
How to make your business meetings 100 times healthier.
How to upgrade your desk to make your workspace better for you.
The simple device that can help you stand and talk instead of sit and write.
How to gamify your t.v. time to keep your family healthier.
How to sit better to protect your spine and internal organs.
Why you MUST be able to squat (or your health will suffer greatly).
How your clothes can determine whether you're active or not.

Items mentioned in this episode include:

* Sir Ken Robinson: Do schools kill creativity?

* Hip flexor stretch video

* The Resting Squat - How Squatting Makes You More Human

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TMHS 039: The 5 Steps To Living The Life You Really Want Feb 19, 2014

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In this episode of The Model Health Show we're talking about some of the "inner-game" tactics for creating the body and health you want. So many people today are suffering, not from poor nutrition, but from lack of purpose and feeling unfulfilled in their lives. If you're not happy with who you are and what you're doing, then getting your health in order will likely be a losing battle.

This show is so important because we're going over specific strategies and mindset shifts that can help you to start living your life with a sense of purpose and fulfillment. So get ready, click play, and prepare for a paradigm shift!

In this episode you'll discover:

Why superheroes are so interesting to many of us.
How stress can be harmful or helpful (it depends on you).
How to proactively make yourself mentally stronger.
Why you need to shift from paranoia to pronoia.
Why humans are hard-wired to be afraid.
The right approach to handling your fears (this is golden!).
Why so many people don't achieve the success they want.
Why villains and adversaries are important for development.
How we justify not living the life that we want.
How getting out of your "comfort zone" can actually make you more comfortable.
Questions to ask to uncover what your purpose is.
Why the human mind is hard-wired to answer questions.
The disempowering questions that can sabotage your success.
7 empowering questions you can use to instantly change your results.

Items mentioned in this episode include:

* How To Discover Your Superpowers

* ReWild Yourself with Daniel Vitalis - Podcast

* The Top 7 Longevity Tips with Peter Ragnar - Podcast

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TMHS 038: The Top 7 Longevity Tips - How To Live A Longer, Better Life Feb 12, 2014

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In this episode of The Model Health Show we're excited to welcome one of my greatest teachers, Peter Ragnar! If you don't know him yet, prepare to have your mind blown because I guarantee that he's going to stick in your heart and mind for a very long time.

Peter Ragnar is a best-selling author and leading authority in the field of health and longevity. He has authored over 30 books and published courses on every aspect of health and personal development. People from all over the world go to great lengths to learn from him, and now, here today, I have him for you on The Model Health Show to share some of his best insights to help you achieve greater levels of health, energy, and vitality.

In this episode you'll discover:

The big mistake that people make when thinking about time and growing old.
What the present moment has to do with living a happy life.
When your "muscle prime" is over and how much muscle you'll lose if you don't take action.
Why time doesn't really age you.
What the cause of aging really is.
What the best form of exercise is to stay young and energetic longer.
The form of exercise that can make you lose your butt (be careful! lol).
How to use exercise to produce more human growth hormone (the "youth hormone")
Why you might not want to use the word "anti-aging".
The physiological cues to what the best longevity foods are for humans.
Why many vegetarians are not actually healthy.
Why hemp seed is an ideal source of protein.
What nitrogen has to do with your protein intake and muscle mass.
Why water and proper hydration are critical to longevity.
The fresh-made juice that can be more hydrating than water.
The impact sleep has on aging (this is critical!)
Why self-esteem is significant to living a long, healthy life.
How money and prosperity can affect your health.
Why you need to manage your stress to avoid financial losses.
How to make your brain grow and improve (no matter what age you are).
What meditation really is and how it affects your mind and body.
The form of exercise even Dr. Oz says will help you live to 100. (It's right here.)

Items mentioned in this episode include:

* Good Morning, Good Evening Qigong <- Get this program!

* The Health Benefits of Qigong - Podcast with Sensei Tristan Truscott

* Peter explaining how ours cells are like batteries - Video

* How many senior citizens do you know that can move like this? - Video

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TMHS 037: 7 Fitness Fads That Don't Work (Don't Waste Your Time, Energy, Or Money!) Feb 05, 2014

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In this episode of The Model Health Show we're covering some of the trendy, "hot" products in the fitness world today. Every week dozens of new, interesting fitness and health devices are hitting the market. Many of them claim that they can help you to lose weight and burn fat faster, but does the science really back them up?

We've got to have a more discerning and conscious mind when investing our time and money into these new fitness trends. Sure, science is going to uncover better and more efficient ways of getting a better body, but 9 times out of ten it's still going to come back to the basics: eat real food, do intense exercise a few times a week, and sleep like you're going to get paid for it.

Healthy diet plans and exercising for fat loss often take a backseat when the newest, hottest fitness trend hits the scene. Can a product that says using it can get you the benefit of 45 minutes of exercise in just 6 minutes be real? Well, we're about to go deep into that subject matter to find out if any of these things truly stack up.

In this episode you'll discover:

The psychology used to induce people to buy these trendy weight loss and fitness products.
Why the hot new "skinny body wraps" can't possibly eliminate fat from your body.
Why making you hate yourself is a sly, dirty marketing tactic that actually works.
How to develop more emotional fitness and not fall for weight loss gimmicks.
What the Shake Weight is and why we need parental advisory to watch the infomercial.
The honest assessment of the Shake Weight's ability to influence your hormones.
What the vibration plate is and what it's really effective for.
The one common thing that changes people's bodies when they use weight loss gadgets or supplements.
Why "sauna suits" can be dangerous.
How sauna suits stress your system the wrong way and decrease your performance.
Whether or not saunas are good for weight loss.
Why wearing a slimming belt over your waist while exercising can block your muscles from firing.
The nasty ingredient found in the "all natural" skinny body wrap cream.
How society has led people to believe that they are not good enough.
What the #1 exercise for a nice butt really is.
What beneficial physical therapy tool has been hyped up to be another fat loss miracle.

Items mentioned in this episode include:

* Shake Weight infomercial

* Rico Suave

* The Best Exercises For Abs - Plus 3 Keys To Making Abdominal Exercises More Effective

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TMHS 036: 4 Steps To Ensure A Disease Diagnosis Doesn't Kill You (One Of The Most Important Things You'll Ever Hear) Jan 29, 2014

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In this episode of The Model Health Show we're going in to the step-by-step actions you need to take if you, or a loved one, is diagnosed with a disease. Most people are surprised to hear that an estimated 225,000 deaths per year are due to conventional medical treatment of traumas and diseases.

It's more important than ever to be aware of your body and the rights you have when you step into a hospital setting. Iatrogenesi s has consistently been the 3rd leading cause of death, right behind cancer and heart disease. Iatrogenesis is derived from the Greek iatros meaning physician, and genesis meaning created. We have millions of well-meaning health practitioners in our world today, but it's your responsibility to know what actions to take first so that you're not leaving your health up to chance.

Being armed with the information you're going to learn today, you'll be able to make strong, intelligent decisions. From this point forward if a disease diagnosis or trauma happens, you'll know what specific actions to take. This episode is literally going to save lives. I know this for certain.

In this episode you'll discover:

What 2 general situations you'll be in when you receive a diagnosis.
Why getting a disease diagnosis can be a positive experience.
What a diagnosis means (the truth).
How a disease diagnosis can change how you identify yourself.
A simple language shift that can help you break free from the disease.
How the cells in your body are controlled by your internal "government".
The shocking statics showing placebo cure rates.
What the placebo effect is.
How the dose-response curve for placebos compare with real medications.
Other things (besides medical changes) that placebos can affect.
What the nocebo effect is and how it impacts your life.
The tragic nocebo effect story of Sam Shoeman.
How we give away our power and the responsibility for our health to others.
The 4 steps to take after you receive a diagnosis.
What questions you need to ask after a diagnosis.
Who you need to consult with immediately after getting a diagnosis.
You're #1 responsibility after you receive a diagnosis (you MUST do this).

Items mentioned in this episode include:

* Dr. Bernie Siegel, M.D.

* Lissa Rankin, M.D.

* The Fat Loss Code

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TMHS 035: The Top 5 Superfoods You Need To Have In 2014 Jan 23, 2014

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In this episode of The Model Health Show we're talking about some of the most powerful and important superfoods in our world today. Not only are you going to learn about some of the rare nutrients you can find in these superfoods, but you're also going to learn where to find the best sources (thanks to our special guest Kristen Morelli).

It doesn't matter how great a superfood or supplement is if it's not produced with care and ethics. The supplement industry is largely unregulated today and so many binders, fillers, and additives are showing up in most supplements. Are popular chemical additives like magnesium stearate harmful to us or not? You're going to find out about that today.

On the lighter side, when you have whole food sourced superfood supplements, it can literally be a life-changer. What superfoods can give you more energy, enhance your immune system, boost libido, and even protect against early aging? Are you interested in protecting your heart or defending your body from infections? Well, these are the superfoods that can help you do all of this and more. They are well researched, extremely safe, and clinically proven to be effective.

In this episode you'll discover:

What superfoods really are. (You won't hear this anywhere else!)
Why the World Health Organization is looking at superfoods to help end world hunger.
Why it's CRITICAL that you incorporate superfoods into your diet today.
What you need to look for on your supplement labels.
The chemical additives found in most supplements (you need to look out for these!)
The negative side effects magnesium stearate can have on your body.
Why GLA is important and what superfood has it.
What the #1 antioxidant for your vision is.
What rare nutrient found in spirulina can help boost stem cell production.
The superfood that can radically increase your stamina (for sports and other things). ;-)
What polysaccharides are and why you need them.
How cordyceps can help "train" your immune system to work better.
Why coconut oil is more than just "food".
What MCTs are and how they give you energy.
How coconut oil provides anti-viral, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, and anti-candida effects.
What the highest chlorophyll food is and what it can do for your health.
What superfood provides you with protective DNA and RNA (hint: it's definitely not Twinkies)
Why it's dangerous to get spirulina and chlorella from toxic areas.
The rare antioxidant found in açaí that can protect you from heart disease.
Why vitamin C is important for more than just your immune system.
What superfood contains a usable form of B12 (critical for energy!)
What antioxidant is directly linked to having a longer life span.

Items mentioned in this episode include:

* Superfood flow chart (PDF Bonus from the show)

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TMHS 034: My Secret Stash: What Are The Best Snack Foods, Bottled Waters, Home Exercise Equipment And More Jan 15, 2014

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In this episode of The Model Health Show we're doing something really special and really cool. You're about to find out some of the things in my personal "secret stash". These are things that keep me healthy, energized, and sane in my busy life. You're about to find out what the best snacks for fat loss are, the best device for your abs, and even the best sports drink (careful, it's not what you think).

In this episode you'll discover:

What the best food bars are and what ingredients to look for.
Why certain health foods can cost more money.
How the ancient Mayans used chocolate (hint: they weren't making candy bars with it!)
What the best homes exercise equipment is.
The equipment you can use to do inversions at home (alleviate back pain).
What a rebounder is and what exercises you can do with it.
How socks can damage your lymphatic systems.
What a foam roller is and why it's so valuable.
Why using a stability ball can make abdominal exercises more effective.
What's the best equipment for abs (you may be surprised).
What my favorite snack food is.
Why nuts and seeds need to be "germinated" for the best results.
The most important thing I look for in exercise shoes.
What the best cross training shoes are.
The #1 distinction you need to have when choosing your drinking water.
What the best bottled water is.
What the best sports drink is (this one's all natural and powerful).

Items mentioned in this episode include:

* Wellness Wonderland - Interview with Shawn Stevenson

* 10 Reason Your Body Can Become Resistant to Weight Loss

* Two Moms In The Raw

* Wild Bars

* How Chocolate Can Save The World - TEDx

* Fatal Fat Loss Mistake - Eating Carbs Before You Exercise

* SPRI EVA Foam roller

* Living Intentions - Gone Nuts

* The Key To Quantum Health - Book

* ReWild Yourself With Daniel Vitalis

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TMHS 033: 10 Reasons That Your Body Can Become Resistant To Weight Loss Jan 08, 2014

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In this episode of The Model Health Show we're examining the underlying triggers that can make your body resistant to losing weight. Eating special weight loss foods, taking supplements for weight loss, and doing hours of exercise won't matter if you have one of these underlying issues. This is why this is such an important and powerful topic for everyone to know about.

Also, tomorrow is the big New Year, New Body 2014 webinar, so make sure to get signed up at the banner below. Enjoy the show!

In this episode you'll discover:

What "set point" is and why your body will resist weight change.
How to change your body's set point the smart way.
Why you might not want to change your eating and exercise habits all at once.
Why eating too few calories can wreck your metabolism.
How the calories in various foods affect your body differently.
What hormones have to do with the calories you eat.
Why eating "empty calories" makes it easier to gain weight.
Why your genes literally expect you to lift weights.
What playing can do for your health and longevity.
Why doing cardio to "balance out" bad behavior is a horrible idea.
Why doing conventional cardio for weight loss doesn't work for most people.
How low-fat diets can disorient your metabolism and cause weight gain.
The high fat foods that can help your lose weight and improve your health.
Why using conventional weight loss supplements are problematic.
What your thyroid does and why it's susceptible to dysfunction.
Why digestive problems can cause unwanted weight gain.
Why eating foods "fortified" with nutrients causes weight problems.

Items mentioned in this episode include:

* Cutting Calories Will Never Work For Long-term Weight Loss

* Natural Treatment For Heart Disease, High Cholesterol & High Blood Pressure

* Avoid These 8 Foods At All Cost! - Podcast

TMHS 032: Why Cutting Calories Will Never Work For Long-Term Weight Loss, Anti-Aging Medicine, and How Stress Makes You Fat Jan 01, 2014

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In this episode of The Model Health Show we're diving deep into the world of sustainable weight loss. Have you ever wondered "how" your body actually gains weight? What's going on in your body that actually makes this process happen? Well, today we're going to break this down in simple way that everyone can use to their advantage.

We're also going to discuss the leading anti-aging research to see how it relates to weight loss as well. There are so many critical angles that are being overlooked in the discussion of weight loss, and that's what this series leading up to New Year, New Body 2014 is all about (make sure to get registered for the live event if you haven't already). To wrap things up we're going to cover a subject that's in a lot of people's blind spot keeping them tired, overweight, and depressed: STRESS. This is an action-packed new episode, so buckle your seatbelt and let's get to it!

In this episode you'll discover:

A subconscious reason why people lose weight then gain it all back again.
Why you can "get away" with eating junk food as a kid but you can't when you get older.
How to get your body back after pregnancy (the truth about it).
The built in "biological clock" we have that can tell us how long we'll live.
Things that are PROVEN to shorten the life of your DNA and end your life faster.
What recent discovery can literally make your DNA print out younger versions of you.
The most important information about what causes weight gain that you'll ever here!
Why cutting calories to lose weight does NOT work long-term.
Why the calories on food labels don't tell you the whole story.
How hormones control the impact that calories have on your body.
Why haphazardly cutting calories can damage your metabolism and make you gain more weight long-term.
How your thinking influences your cell's behavior.
Why eating MORE food could solve your weight loss problems.
What food categories you need to focus on to encourage long-term weight loss.
What the benefits of dietary fats really are (get ready for a big ah-ha! moment).
The part of your brain that's actually responsible for the calories you take in.
What gland in your body is responsible for producing the "youth hormone".
How stress impacts your endocrine system and makes you gain weight.

Items mentioned in this episode include:

* Why You Can't Lose Weight (The Truth) - Podcast

* Fountain of Youth - Telomerase & it's effect on cells

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TMHS 031: Why You Can't Lose Weight (The Truth) Dec 26, 2013

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In this episode of The Model Health Show we're having a real, heart-to-heart conversation about why most people simply can't lose weight. Millions of people have tried, failed, and tried again to lose weight but have come up short in the end. Why has this happened to so many good people?

The reality is, it doesn't matter how good you are, it doesn't matter how smart you are, if you're not following the principles we're talking about today you will undoubtedly struggle and fail in the end. People all over the world that HAVE achieved the weight loss they wanted have all followed these principles. They are simple, fundamental laws to get you from where you are, to where you want to be with your body and your life. Listen in with an open heart and open mind, and I know that you'll finally discover what's been holding you back.

In this episode you'll discover:

Why the steps to losing weight are EASY but most people still can't do it.
What the "social brain" is and how it's controlling the results in your life.
How mirror neurons work to program your thoughts and actions.
Why having low quality food in your house literally messes with your mind.
How your friends impact your health and habits (the real science behind it).
What Albert Einstein said about changing our mindset.
A simple practice you can do every morning to keep a positive, healthy mindset.
The most important decision you have to make if you want to lose weight.
Why your "reason" for losing weight is more important than how you lose weight.
What happens to me when I see people's shopping carts full of unhealthy food.
The 3 levels of service and understanding that you can bring to someone's life.
Why you have far more time to exercise and eat healthy than you realize.
How time itself is a huge oversight when you're trying to lose weight (hint: life is short).
Why having a healthy lifestyle is a cliche that most people don't follow.
Why just one small mistake can make people "fall off the wagon" in their weight loss program.

Items mentioned in this episode include:

* Friends And Family Influence On Your Health, Cheat Meals, Haters - Podcast

* Rewild Yourself With Daniel Vitalis - Podcast

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