Renaissance for Leaders

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Founder of Goldzone Group and the primary author of Renaissance for Leaders. Harrison's work focuses on the study of leadership and the conditions that shape human performance and decision-making.

What Science Got Wrong About Weight Gain

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On August 23, 2019

In Health & Vitality

Have you struggled with losing weight? The conventional thought is that to lose weight, you need to eat less, and exercise more. This has lead to the false idea that overweight people are lazy and just need more discipline.

In a laboratory, all calories burn the same. However, in the human body, not all calories are metabolized the same due to the most underrated aspect of human health: HORMONES. For example, when insulin levels are high, your body will store fat and not burn it. When insulin levels are low, the body can utilize it’s abundant reserves of fat!

If you want to lose weight, lower your insulin levels!

Resting Metabolic Rate Calculator

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On August 23, 2019

In Health & Vitality

Resting metabolic rate (also called RMR) is the rate at which your body burns energy when it is at complete rest. You can calculate your resting metabolic rate to see how many calories your body needs to perform basic functions like breathing and circulation. Your RMR or resting metabolic rate is part of your total daily energy expenditure (TDEE) or the total number of calories you burn each day.

RMR Calculator – Resting Metabolic Rate

A Prayer to the Goddess for Forgiveness

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On June 22, 2019

In Leadership & Influence

Music and text by Krishna Das

Verses from the Devyapadhakshamapanastotram, by Adi Shankaracharya

These are five out of the eight verses of “A Prayer To Beg Forgiveness From the Goddess,” written by Adi Shankaracharya, one of the greatest yogis ever and a true realized being.

The story behind the prayer is that Shankaracharya was traveling through the Himalayas on his way to a debate. In those days Shankaracharya was a believer in Non-Dualism, the doctrine of Absolute Monism. He did not believe in the reality of the Divine Mother (Shakti) and Her Creation which, according to his philosophy, was all Maya (illusion).

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Most Doctors Have Virtually No Education on Nutrition

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On May 31, 2019

In Health & Vitality

You Are What You Eat

The medical profession is regularly confronting issues relating to addiction, metabolic syndrome, diabetes, and obesity in their day-to-day practice. It is interesting to observe what doctors think of these issues.

With this in mind, Credit Suisse Research conducted a proprietary survey of 152 doctors in the USA, Europe and Asia. The results are startling.

While most doctors do not appear to have much specialized knowledge or training about nutrition (and more specifically sugar or HFCS), 82% of the doctors in the USA and Europe think that sugar calories are handled differently by the body, compared to only 60% in Asia.

On the question “is sugar addictive,” 65% think this is the case. There is more: 98% of the doctors in the USA think that increased sugar consumption is linked to the development of obesity, compared to 85% in Europe and 94% in Asia. The same question regarding diabetes type II shows that 96% of the doctors surveyed in the USA believe there is a link with increased sugar consumption versus 92% in Europe and 86% in Asia.

It gets even better. When doctors were asked about the extent of training on nutrition they received in medical school, almost 60% worldwide had minimal to none!

The Truth on Fat

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On May 29, 2019

In Health & Vitality

Eating fat can make you fat, right? The Credit Suisse Research Institute recently synthesized a significant body of evidence that suggests just the opposite – that certain fats are actually good for us. But if fat isn’t the reason for the rise in obesity and metabolic syndrome – a constellation of factors that increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes – what is? And which kinds of fats are the healthiest? Watch the video to find what the scientific data really says about fat consumption.

90-Year-Old Hikes, Bikes, Swims and Plays Sports!

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On May 14, 2019

In Health & Vitality

90-year-old John Carter, still hikes, bikes, swims and plays sports. It’s rare to see a 90 something doing any kind of physical activity. After a swan dive from the 10-foot dive board, he jokes that no other 90-year-olds are well enough to join him.

Courtesy of devonsupertramp

Le Sirenuse – Positano

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On May 14, 2019

In Self-Expression & Lifestyle

Nature is Efficient

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On May 10, 2019

In Leadership & Influence

This video is from the series “The Code”. With a simple bubble demonstration, we can see how nature doesn’t waste anything and is always defaulting to the most efficient use of resources.

By studying nature, we can discover Generalized Principles that are true in every case and can be applied to improve human life. Because we are a part of nature, what applies to bubbles, applies to us.

Think about it.

Vitamins for Chronic Disease Prevention

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On April 15, 2019

In Health & Vitality

VITAMINS are organic pounds that cannot be synthesized by humans and therefore must be ingested to prevent metabolic disorders.Some groups of people are at higher risk for vitamin deficiency and suboptimal vitamin status. If you are like most people, you may be unaware of common food sources of vitamins or unsure which vitamins are recommended for what.

Vitamin excess is possible with supplementation, particularly for fat-soluble vitamins. Inadequate intake of several vitamins has been linked to chronic diseases, including coronary heart disease, cancer, and osteoporosis.

Read a scientific review of Vitamins for Chronic Disease Prevention > here.

The Physical Effects of Walking

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On April 11, 2019

In Health & Vitality

Walking is one of the simplest forms of movement and exercise. From taking the stairs, to leaving the car and wandering, to brisk speed-walking, it is easy to be active and fit!

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