Living Enthused

He Almost Fried our Brains

2007-07-17T10:32:00.001-04:00

Saturday we went to the Georgia Dome and watched the
Drum & Bugle Corps Regional Championship. Kids from
all over the country come to march, play, spin and
perform their hearts out. And I used to be one of
them.

The shows have changed a lot since I marched back in
'80-81, but one thing will always be the same: lots of
practice in the peak heat of summer.

Our marching instructor Ralph was pushing us pretty
hard to get ready before our first show. He'd checked
with a doctor to see how much water we REALLY needed,
and how long we could practice without taking a break.
(not for our benefit, but for his).

"The doctor said 4 ounces of water every hour to
prevent brain damage."

So we'd stop at the o'clock of each hour just long enough
to take a drink and then would get back at it.

Those were the days.

Was there a better question to ask? How about:
"Hey, doc...I've got a bunch of kids marching out in
the hot sun, and we're trying to win a world championship.
How much water should they have each day to make sure
they can give us their peak performance?"

But instead, we got 'what's the minimum to prevent
brain damage'

People ask me all the time what to eat, what supplements
to take, how much water to drink, etc. But I always
answer with a question: what are your health goals.

Lots of folks just want the bare minimum to squeak by
Even though we were only 0.8 points out of first place,
we still came in fourth that year...maybe if we'd focused
on peak performance rather than avoiding brain damage
things would've been different.

Funny thing is, most people don't even drink 4ounces of
water every hour. Fewer drink the recommended 8 -8oz
glasses. And just a handful drink as much as they need.

Why? because most recommendations are based on the
minimum. So, go ahead and do the minimum...if you want
a minimum life.

But if you want more, if you want to excel, you have to
do more. Sometimes not so much 'more'...you have to do
'better'.

I give you the best water recommendation in the Caveman
Cuisine quick-start Guide.
http://www.cavemancuisine.com

Water is the third Caveman Connection, and one of the
most important things you can do to improve your health.
(the other is fish oil--especially for the brain)
http://www.drvinceonline.com/fishoil.htm

Small changes make a BIG difference. Positive and
negative. And something as simple as water can improve
your body AND your Mind (it's harder to be a champ
without it)

Live like You Mean it...

Dr. Vince

PS Most of my old marching buddies I saw this
weekend are looking older and grayer. But they told
me I haven't changed a bit. Looks like this
Caveman's on the right track. A little Caveman and
a little Core 4 goes a long way. You can learn the
secrets, too:
http://www.cavemancuisine.com

Quadruples your Resistance to Stress

2007-07-17T10:31:00.000-04:00

We live in a technological age. And that's not going
to change. Yes, technology has improved our lives in
many ways. But the fact of the matter remains that
serious health consequences are taking a toll on us-
that are directly related to using this very same
technology.

This new kind of stress, that comes with our new
high-tech lifestyle, is called Electro-Magnetic
Frequencies (EMF) stress.

"Electromagnetic pollution may be the most
significant form of pollution human activity has
produced in this century, all the more dangerous
because it's invisible and insensible."

Andrew Weil, MD

According to CNN (11/06/2002),people who spend a
few hours a day in front of the computer are...

"...increasingly likely to suffer physical,
mental and sleep related problems, too. The most
common physical complaints are headaches, eyestrain,
joint pain and stiff shoulders. Researchers say that
computer time can also take its toll on you mentally,
which causes lethargy, anxiety and a general
reluctance to go to work..."

Sound familiar?

But you don't have to live this way. You can use
technology to your advantage, to improve your health
quickly and easily.

The secret lies in a micro-chip. But this chip doesn't
go in your computer. It doesn't go IN your body.
It goes ON your body--around your neck or in your
front pocket. And this micro-chip resonates with your
unique energy field and amplifies it, giving you
Inside-Out protection against the negative effects of
stress in the home or workplace.

I learned how stress makes you sick while I was
in Chiropractic College. Not from a book, but from
the hacking, sneezing and coughing during finals week.
Row after row of over-tired, over-studied and over-
stressed chiropractors-to-be. That real-world experience
(every quarter for 14 quarters) proved over and over
that stress can make you sick-even if you're trying
to be healthy.

That was ten years ago-even before laptops, iPods,
blackberries, and other tech-tools became part of
our everyday life. And now the number of technological
marvels we're being given to use each year is
certainly not decreasing-it's increasing-and we have
to have them all!

Our high-tech lifestyle bombards us with information-
and EMF-stress. The pressure is building. We cant' relax.
We're getting more impatient, more irritated, more
uptight. Less time. More stress. No wonder we're one
of the sickest nations in the world (38th last time
I checked).

We're burning the candle on both ends-and need more wax.
Do you want your health back?

Good. You have a choice:

You can get rid of all your electro-magnetic pollution:
computer, cell phone, microwave, TV, PDA, laptop, iPod,
hair dryer, alarm clocks...and go live in a cave.

or...

for the rest of the story, click here:
http://www.drvinceonline.com/qlink.htm

Are We gonna be French Fried?

2007-07-17T10:30:00.002-04:00

In this month's Popular Mechanics, there's a feature about
scientists near Geneva who are going to re-create the
Big Bang.

They're going all out: 17-mile long particle accelerator,
cooled to just above absolute zero (around -270 F), with
the particles flying at almost the speed of light.

All buried a few miles below France.

I'm wondering: Is this really such a good idea?

"The energy released will be so vast that the impacts
will recreate conditions in the universe as they existed
just a fraction of a second after the big bang."

If all that energy created the Universe as we know it,
what's going to happen to France? Maybe that's not such
a big deal...But do you think the Earth can hold a whole new Universe?

This could be the End of the World as We Know it.

But somehow I doubt it. Why?

Because of 'that Something'. The Whole is always
greater than the Parts, and as much as scientists try
to re-create Nature, it's never quite the same.
It's usually missing something. The Power. The Life
Force.

You've got the Life Force. You are powerful. Or at
least have amazing creative potential. But the stress
of life...mental, physical, chemical...can keep you from
expressing it.

There's a Big Bang inside of YOU, just waiting to be
set free. It just needs a clear path, with no
interference.

YOU can let the Big Bang genie out of the bottle with
a Q-Link Personal Energy Pendant. It helps protect
you against Electro-Magnetic Stress (those French
scientists definitely need them), keeps you calm and
focused...even keeps your blood cells the right shape.

Check it out here:
http://www.drvinceonline.com/qlink.htm

But just in case Pierre does blow us to smithereens,
Live like You Mean it Today...

Dr. Vince

PS The black, white, titanium, silver and gold Q-Links
all have the same technology. They all have the same
power--to unlock your power. The one(s) you pick have
more to do with your 'fashion statement' and which
bonuses you want. I'm kind of partial to the Titanium.
http://www.drvinceonline.com/qlink.htm

Why Even Good Diets Fail

2007-07-17T10:30:00.001-04:00

One of the keys to relaxing is to separate the 'good'
from the 'best', and focus on the Best. Stephen Covey
says that the Good will keep you from your Best...if
you let it.

Here's a twist, which seems to say exactly the opposite:

"A person's pursuit of goodness leads to greatness,
but the pursuit of greatness leads to ruin. Pursue
goodness and you will achieve great things."

John E. Kramer, Institute for Justice

These guys aren't contradicting each other. They're both
talking Inside-Out.

Covey says that the 'good' things people want you to
do, or you feel like you should do (from the Outside),
can interfere, distract or keep you from doing what you
really want to do, from making your unique contribution
(that comes from Inside).

Kramer is saying that if you try to be 'Great', you're
only working on the Outside, what people think of you
and how others see you. And that leads to failure.

But if you focus on doing good things, then you'll do great
things, make your unique contribution, in the process.

This is why so many people fail to get the body they want.
Why so many good attempts to change, to get thin again
are ruined.

Because the focus is on the Outside. Looks only.
or looks primarily.

For some reason, that outside motivation is too shallow
and runs out of steam pretty quick. Don't know why, but
just look around.

Or if you can go too far the other way, and get TOO thin,
and still be unhealthy.

Longer lasting change, healthy change, permanent change comes
from the Inside. Focused on Respecting and Protecting your
precious Human Biology. Because you are created in the
image of God.

And like another wise man said, "When the Inside of the
cup is clean, the outside is clean, too."

If you feed your Body right and feed your Mind right (the
right kind of food and right kind of thoughts), they will
respond the only way they know how--the only way possible
under those circumstances--and re-create your Ideal body
from the Inside-Out.

I give you all the tools you need to get started feeding
your Mind and Body in the Caveman Cuisine QuickStart
Guide. http://www.cavemancuisine.com

It's as natural and automatic as goodness leading to
greatness...and as an apple falling to the ground.
That's just the way it works.

Live like You Mean it...

Dr. Vince

PS I share the #1 secret for keeping the 'good' from
getting in the way of your 'Best' on this month's
Wheel of Life CD. And two other big secrets that
have helped me finish Chiropractic School, run a
successful practice, raise a family, be active in
the community, etc...without losing my Mind in the
process.

You'll get your CD, along with all the other tools
when you test drive the Dr. Vince Caveman Club.
Trust me, you can't afford to miss this.
http://www.drvinceonline.com/caveman.htm

59-year old has Kindergarten Energy

2007-07-17T10:28:00.000-04:00

While I like to give good energy to all my patients,
some of mine send a lot back my way, too.

"B" is one of those.

I guess she gets it from hanging out with
five-year olds--She's a kindergarten teacher.

Even though her body will soon be 59 years old,
her mind and spirit are still much younger. And
her body's in pretty good shape, too. Even though
she treats it rough, she bounces back pretty
quickly.

She was excited about the school year starting.
Besides getting her physical school space ready,
she's getting her physical Self ready, too.

"I'm going to start taking CoQ10 and Magnesium
next month. I'm already taking fish oil and a
multi. That way I'll have the whole Core 4 together,
and I'll be needing that energy this year."

And how. She still sits on the floor with them and
runs around outside...so if she's not slowing down
any, she's got to find a way to keep up.

So she uses chiropractic and the Bronze Core 4 (which
is actually the Core 2)..soon to be the Core 4 Gold
Pack http://www.drvinceonline.com/core4.htm

That's why she and I, along with all the other
people wanting more life in their years, like the
Core 4. Because it's flexible--you can get any one
of them ala carte, or in any combo you choose.

I've put a few together, but you can mix and match
to suit your own health goals. You can read about
each one separately here:
http://www.drvinceonline.com/core4.htm

If you're not sure where to start, let me know and I'll
quiz you a little to see what might be best for you.

Whether you're in school, chasing school kids or darn glad
to be out of school, you'll do it better if you feed
yourself better. So use the "last half of the year" or
the "beginning of school" as a good starting point to
start a great habit.

Live like You Mean it...

Dr. Vince

PS If I had to pick the 'desert island' supplement,
the one I'd take if I could only take one...it would
be fish oil. But not just any old fish oil. Not some
stinky, brand X, you-get-what-you-pay-for, discount
warehouse fish oil. Only pharmaceutical-grade, thanks.
http://www.drvinceonline.com/fishoil.htm

These Omega-3s are essential for life, for everything
from heart to brain to skin, and help prevent the
'diseases of modern civilization'. And the long-chain
Omega-3s from fatty fish are far superior to those from
vegetable matter. So dig in.

Slow Service Stinks

2007-07-17T10:26:00.000-04:00

Our local pizza joint is not just slow. They're
S - L - O - W

The Cracker Barrel is about 50/50 (I think sometimes
they have to go out back and kill the chicken)

Sunday we went to Jason's Deli, and the word of
the week was "Slowness". Uh-Oh.

But it was the good kind of slowness, like slowing
down to relax and eat with your family.

One thing that will help you reach your ideal weight
and body composition is relaxing while you eat.

The way we've got ourselves scheduled these days, I'm
not even gonna try to tell you about eating slower
(you're probably speed-reading this email anyway to
get to your next 'thing')

The best way to relax is not about HOW you're eating;
it's to relax about WHAT you're eating.

Here's what most people think while they're eating, or
just as they're about to start eating. Sometimes it's
in their head, but it's funny how we lose our filter
when the food starts getting passed around and we say
this out loud, too:

- Is it fattening?
- How many points is that?
- How many fat grams?
- How many calories does that thing have?
- Can I eat this now and skip supper?
- I know I really shouldn't be eating this...but...
- Well, I'll be good again next week
- This is good for me, right?

All these thoughts stir up all those stress hormones,
which disrupts the normal digestion process...so you're
worse off than if you just ate the thing.

You've got to get some new thoughts to replace those
old thoughts. That's why Caveman Cuisine focuses as
much (or more) on the Mental side of eating as it does
on the Physical (there's even some Spiritual in there
as well).

We're moving too fast already to really slow down and
go back to a more natural lifestyle. Which is cool,
because Caveman Cuisine is designed to fit within
your current lifestyle--and bring the Nature to you.
It even shows you how to use technology to your advantage.

http://www.cavemancuisine.com

Eating can be a glorious experience, fast or slow. And
besides...your Life depends on it. So don't go so fast
that you miss it.

Live like You Mean it...

Dr. Vince

PS I came back from the Beach at exactly the same
weight and body composition that I left for the Beach
the week before.

Did I eat boring food? Was I "good"? I got two words
for you: Beach & Birthday. Ha! I ate all kinds of
'good' food.

There was a time in my life when I would gain ten pounds
at the Beach--and it wouldn't go away. You may have
gained ten pounds recently and not even had the beach
as an excuse.

It's supposed to get harder as you get older...then how
come it's getting easier for me?

Two more words: Caveman Cuisine
See for yourself http://www.cavemancuisine.com

3 Ways to Get Home Safely

2007-07-17T10:24:00.000-04:00

A patient just told me that her husband's cardiologist
was killed yesterday driving back from Alabama.

Holiday weekends are notoriously bad for traffic fatalities,
maybe for a couple of reasons: more people = more chances
to intersect. Or long trips = more tired = less focus.

Or sometimes things just happen.

Here are 3 tips to help you get home safely:

1. Have a baby.

OK, may not be practical...but my baby brother says
he used to be the guy (jerk?) jockeying for position,
weaving back and forth, tailgating, just to get there
30 seconds sooner.

Now that he has a new daughter, he realizes his
responsibility and plays it safe on the road. And it
makes him more aware of just how dangerous many drivers
are.

2. Relax

Unless you're in the Olympics or NASCAR, 30 seconds won't
make any difference--unless you're in a hurry. Hurry can
keep you from focusing on the task at hand while you're
thinking about getting there, which can get you in big
trouble.

Just remember, it takes a lot longer to wait on the cops
and the tow truck than to wait for Grandma to eventually
turn. Enjoy (and embrace) the extra few minutes.

I know it's easier said than done; that's why I recommend
the Q-Link Personal Energy Pendant
http://www.drvinceonline.com/qlink.htm

By amplifying your body's own energy, the Q-Link helps
you relax, focus and concentrate. And that makes it
much easier to watch out for the CD-changing, cellphone-
talking, DVD-watching wackos out there.

3. Don't be "Defensive"

"Defensive" driving is a good idea, but I have a better
one. You see, if you're on the "defense" that implies that
someone else is on the "offense", and you're on different
teams, competing with each other.

Yeah, I know it seems that way at times. But what if we
were on the same team?

What if all the drivers around you were on your team, and
your goal was to all get there safely. Would you let them
squeeze in front of you? Would you move over so they could
to get around you? Would you offer them the parking space?

What a different energy that would be: watching out for
my teammate vs watching out for that A* hole.

Maybe I'm dreaming, but it's worth a try. You can try it
on your next trip and let me know how it works.

Get home safe and live like You Mean it...

Dr. Vince

PS Speaking of cell-phone talking, even hands-free sets
cause enough distraction to put you at higher risk for
an accident.

Even if you still talk and drive, at least protect your
brain from the cellphone radiation...don't let it zap
your energy. Think of your Q-Link as your brain's
seat belt http://www.drvinceonline.com/qlink.htm

My Daughter's Favorite Saying

2007-07-17T10:23:00.002-04:00

We were out in the ocean yesterday, and Grace said,
"You want to hear my favorite saying?" just out of
the blue (she's kind of random that way)

"Growing old is mandatory; growing up is optional."

Pretty good one, especially since I just had a
birthday.

The funny thing I noticed at the beach was that
most people look very old. Even if they're not
chronologically, they acted that way.

What's 'acting' old? Stiff joints/muscles and
a big belly.

Most people tell me that once they hit some magical
age their stomach started to spread. Or now that
they're getting older, it's harder to get around
like they used to--and these are guys/gals in their
late 30's and early 40s.

Yes, we get older every day...but growing up or
getting "old" are both optional.

"Old" is a function of metabolic waste products
(oxidation) and lack of movement (which leads
to lack of flexibility).

So, if you can keep your antioxidant protection, and
keep moving, you'll chase away old age like an old
fogey on his porch chasing off the whippersnappers.

Good news is that fish oil keeps those joints moving
and helps burn that belly fat.
http://www.drvinceonline.com/fishoil.htm

That's why it's gold-colored...because it's like
pure gold as far as keeping you young and healthy
is concerned.

And when you add the antioxidant kick of CoQ10,
and a multi, and the anti-stress power of
magnesium, you've got a 1-2-3-4 punch that's
hard to beat.

Find out more here:
http://www.drvinceonline.com/core4.htm

Live a long time like You Mean it...

Dr. Vince

PS No I didn't forget that today is 07.07.07
Triple lucky because it's my birth month, my
20th anniversary, and 7 positions on the
trombone.

Anyway, since I'm just getting back, I'll leave
the Caveman Club Test Drive special up until
the morning.

When you wake up, it'll be gone. The Club and
all its bene's will still be there, and at
29.95 it's a steal...but your luck that I have to
quit writing now, so you can get it for 19.95
(first month only) if you hurry.
http://www.cavemancuisine.com

Why First-Born is Best

2007-07-17T10:23:00.001-04:00

Someone sent this for my birthday:

A new study shows that the eldest children in families
tend to develop slightly higher I.Q.s than their younger
siblings

The study, which appeared in the journal "Science",
found that eldest children scored about three points
higher on I.Q. tests than their closest sibling, and
4 points higher than the third-born.

So to my brothers, Lance and Adam, I say:
"In your Face!"

Just kidding...

Three points on an I.Q. test, experts said, amount to
a slight edge that could be meaningful for someone
teetering between an A and a B, for instance, or even
possibly between admission to an elite liberal-arts
college and the state university, some experts said.

I say those experts haven't been in the real world lately.

Besides the fact that 'Rich Dad' says there can be
at least nine different kinds of intelligence, 3 or 4
points isn't even remarkable on a 100-point scale.

That's kind of like saying a certain circular-shaped
oat cereal that keeps little kids occupied helps
reduce cholesterol...because it lowered it 6 points.

6 points of cholesterol is neither make nor break.

I'm more concerned with how much of my potential I'm
expressing...not how well I score on an IQ test.

Same goes for you.

You may think you're not 'smart', not a 'math person',
not 'musical'...or whatever (we're pretty good at
highlighting our shortcomings)

But the truth is, your mind is plastic--which means
it can grow and change and make new connections.
New Tricks are certainly within reach of us Old Dogs.

No matter which type of intelligence you're expressing,
there's one thing they all share in common. And I'll
let my friend Calvin tell you (not Presbyterian Calvin;
the one with the stuffed tiger):

"Everything I am, my unique spirit and personality,
everything that makes me Me...is dependent on the
proper function of this Complex, fragile and
miraculous chunk of meat that is my Body..."

And the proper function of that meat depends on
the quality of its connection to the three pounds
of Jell-O situated between your ears.

And it all depends on how well you feed it. Especially
the Jell-O, because it's hungry for DHA...one of the
essential fatty acids found in Fish Oil
http://www.drvinceonline.com/fishoil.htm

My baby brother Adam's little girl gets hers from her
Mommy's milk and from her baby fat. Both of these
are designed to feed little bodies right, to support
that big brain growing (for all you intelligent first-
borns out there, what we call 'encephalization')

But once we grow a little, no more Mommy's milk, and
no more baby fat. That's why they call DHA 'essential',
because you have to eat it to get it.

No matter where you were born (my wife was 5th of 6, and
she must be pretty smart...), the smartest thing you
can do for yourself is take a slug (4 caps to be more
specific) of pharmaceutical-grade fish oil every day.
http://www.drvinceonline.com/fishoil.htm

It'll keep your body a lot less fragile, and your life
a lot more miraculous.

Live like You Mean it...

Dr. Vince

PS as I write this, just less than 24 hours left on
my Birthday Caveman Club Test Drive special.
You can get the first month for only 19.95...
It's another smart thing you can do for yourself...
and thanks to the folks who've responded already,
we're getting plenty more cave-women...awesome.

They say girls go to college to get more knowledge and
boys go to Jupiter to get more stupider. Well, girls,
here's your chance to prove them right
http://www.cavemancuisine.com

JFK and Dr V's B-day

2007-07-17T10:22:00.000-04:00

I was born 44 years ago tomorrow; the same year
JFK was assassinated.

So I don't really remember what I was doing when
he was shot, but I'm pretty sure I was doing it in
a trailer court behind the Best Western in
Knoxville, TN.

JFK is on the cover of Time Magazine this week.
They're featuring his take on How to Lead in
Dangerous Times, What Candidates should say about
their Faith, and Why Civil Rights can't be
Compromised.

I think he would've been a great Caveman; he had an
excellent understanding of the Heredity vs Destiny
question:

"Let us resolve to be the Masters,
Not the Victims of our History."

And this is from a man who changed history.
In many ways. The only trouble is, he lost
his life for it.

It probably wasn't because of the space program,
but just about everything else he did got somebody
mad. So many that no one's really sure who actually
killed him. In fact, the only thing more confusing
than 'what's a good diet?' is 'who killed Kennedy?'

There is scientific proof that he was killed by the
lone gunman Lee Harvey Oswald. There is also scientific
proof that he was killed by an unknown shooter dressed
as a policeman in the grassy knoll.

Both undeniable. Both true, even though they can't
both be true.

This same kind of confusion is what keeps us from
making the changes we need to.

You may be sick, weak or fat...but there's so much
conflicting information out there about health,
exercise and eating right that you don't move.
It's too hard to sort through. The Devil you Know,
and all that.

But like Thoreau says, "the cost of a thing is how
much life you give in exchange for it, either now
or in the future."

JFK changed history at a great cost. You're NOT
changing your history...at the same cost.

"resolve to be the Master,
Not the Victim of your History."

You don't have to start making the CIA, the Mafia
and Castro mad...but you do need to do something
about your health.

You will Master your history...not by conquering it,
but by embracing it. Your human history, recorded
in your DNA, is programmed to give you over 100 years
of vibrant, full experience and expression of LIFE.

But our modern techniques and habits of feeding it
are cutting those short (and making them somewhere
between 'less than vibrant' and 'miserable')

Refuse to be a Victim. Master the Art of Being
Human...as a Space-Age Caveperson
http://www.drvinceonline.com/cavman.htm

Live like You Mean it...

Dr. Vince

PS It's my birthday, but you get the present.
The Caveman Test Drive is 33% off. For only
19.95 you'll get the Caveman Cuisine QuickStart
Guide and CD, the Wheel of Life PlayBook, the
Hidden Eyes CD and Caveman Concentration.
PLUS the July newsletter and CD.

The webpage will still say 29.95, but I've
changed the shopping cart for 19.95; and
it'll only last two days...until Saturday at
5:25 pm...44 years and 24 hours after my
Grand Arrival.

So if you've even thought about checking it out,
now's the time.
http://www.drvinceonline.com/caveman.htm

Al Gore needs a History Lesson

2007-07-04T14:40:00.000-04:00

Al Gore may have been a few steps ahead when he
invented the Internet, but he's a few steps behind
on Global Warming.

Some scientists think that the heating and cooling has
been cycling for thousands of years.

Some think it's all due to fossil fuels.

The politics of the whole issue have muddied the water
so much I don't know if we'll ever know what's what.

But my Dad sent me this gem from Stephen Lautens that
may shed some light (if not historical, at least
hysterical) on the whole thing:

"I wonder if our caveman ancestors knew what they were
doing when they started all this. Scientists tell us
the last ice age ended about 11,500 years ago when things
suddenly got a lot warmer.

"What brought on this global warming? It certainly
wasn't an idling SUV or a lavish wedding. Maybe it was
something our ancestors did.

"It's getting hot out," Og said to Grog. It was true.
There was hardly any ice left outside their cave.

Grog just grunted and kept banging two rocks together.

"I've been thinking," Og went on. "Maybe we're causing
temperatures to rise."

"You mean we've offended the gods?" Grog asked.

"No, I mean our lifestyle. There has to be a couple thousand
humans in the world by now. Did you ever think we could be
killing the environment?"

It hadn't occurred to Grog. He spent his days trying to keep
the environment from killing him.

"I mean," Og continued, "we mostly eat meat. Do you know
how many acres it takes to feed one giant sloth? Even
though it's free range, that's not very responsible."

Grog hoped Og would shut up. He was working on something.

"And then there's the way you commute. Do you think your
mastodon is very fuel efficient? I've walked behind it --
you wouldn't believe how much greenhouse gas it gives off."

Grog hit the rocks together again and this time a spark
lit some sticks.

"It's my new invention," he said. "I call it 'fire.' "

Og shook his head. "Trust me, no good will come from this."
- - - - - - - -

I agree with Og at least partly: fire has brought us a
mixed blessing (or a double-edged sword)

Fire ultimately led to all our modern conveniences: autos,
A/C, even the computer you're reading this with.

Fire also caused many of our modern problems, the
'diseases of modern civilization'. It helped us eat
certain foods that up until that point were inedible.

Foods we weren't designed to eat.

Foods we're still not designed to eat.

And I'll agree with "Real Og" (anagram for Al Gore)
about this: Our speeding growth in technology is
speeding us along a destructive path...whether it's
carbon dioxide from all our fossil fuels, or the
epidemics of diabetes, obesity, and Alzheimer's.

We probably can't get over our petroleum addiction any
time soon, nor can we go back to living in caves and
hunting and gathering (nor would we want to; at least
I wouldn't).

But You CAN take responsibility for what YOU do. What kind
of fuel you burn in your tank.

I'll help you put better fuel in your tank, to reclaim
the health you were created to have, and pass it along
to your children and your children's children.

Learn the secrets of the Modern-Day Caveperson here:
http://www.cavemancuisine.com

Think Globally, Act Locally,

Dr. Vince

PS I feel a little funny throwing away our cans and
bottles this week, but I'm not going to haul them back
to Georgia Saturday (like Dirty Harry said, 'A man's got
to know his limitations.')

Too often, though, we argue for our limitations, and focus
on why we CAN'T do something...rather than focusing on our
tremendous capacity for change. That's the beauty of my
Caveman Cuisine approach. It protects your Biology and
respects your Humanity...and gives you the Mental and
Physical tools to reach your goal.

You CAN do it. Take the test drive here
http://www.cavemancuisine.com

Makes the Beach Better

2007-06-30T06:11:00.000-04:00

33 years ago we took our first trip to Myrtle
Beach (aka the Redneck Riviera). My baby brother
had just been born, and we piled in with my cousins
at the "Surf Chalet".

If "riveira" and "chalet" are conjuring up images of a
fancy cottage, let me stop your hallucination right here.

No phone. No TV. No A/C. No beds (for kids).
No microwaves (hadn't even been invented yet).
No washer/dryer. No nothing.

But we had the ocean at our doorstep, and plenty of
skeeball up at the Pier. Those were the days.

Hurricane Hugo did a clean sweep of the area in '88,
so there aren't any more 'primitive' accommodations
like the good ol' Surf Chalet.

They've all been replaced with condos and hotels.

Lovely, modern condos. with Phone. TV. A/C.
Beds for everyone. Cable. High-Speed Internet.
You name it, it's got it.
And then some.

We're heading off to Hilton Head this morning, and
are happy for the "new" beach, with all its high-
tech modern convenience.

It makes the beach that much better. I can still keep
in touch with you. I can watch a little TV. I can eat
healthy meals. I can eat unhealthy meals (it is vacation
after all).

And I can use technology to my advantage by taking my
Core Four every day. Especially the fish oil. All
those Omega-3s cover over a multitude of nutritional
sins (but as King Caveman, I won't be committing too
many of those).

So if you're planning a little Fourth of July blowout
next week, you'd better stock up yourself.
http://www.drvinceonline.com/core4.htm

Now it's time for a little R&R...my baby brother and
his wife and new baby are joining us...

So it's just like old times...but now they're new.
And they've never been better.

Have a great weekend...

Dr. Vince

PS we'll have two or three laptops and cellphones
with us (another benefit of the modern beach), so
we'll all be protecting our brains and other special
body parts with our Q-Links (we all have 'em...you
should too, especially if you're reading this on a computer...find out why
http://www.drvinceonline.com/qlink.htm

Mom Made Me Do It

2007-06-30T06:10:00.000-04:00

At my parents' last week, I was trying to put a shaker
lid from one bottle of salad dressing onto a bottle
of Newman's Own Raspberry Vinaigrette so it was easier
to pour.

Trouble was, they were made of different kinds of
plastic, so it didn't quite fit right. So, like I
learned in the shipyard--If it won't fit, get a bigger
hammer.

So, I got a dishtowel to give me more friction as I
hunkered down on that lid. But I forgot more friction
between the table and the bottle (I haven't been an
engineer for 15 years, give me a break).

The bottle slipped and spilled half the dressing on
the table.

"I KNEW you were doing to do that!" Mom said.
"How'd you know?"
"Because I did the same thing last week..."

We do lots of things in our life we don't want to do.
Some we're warned about, some we're not. Some we don't
even realize we're doing.

But we usually get what we expect to get.

Mom spilled the dressing; she 'knew' I was going to
spill the dressing. After two confirmations like that,
her mind is now programmed for "spilled dressing".

Sometimes we learn from experience, and remember to
be real careful with the dressing next time
(I know I will) .

But sometimes we let a failure or two wear a groove into
our Mind and program us for further failures. We get a
new habit and don't even realize it.

And those habits and thoughts color the way you see
yourself and your potential.

For every person on the first Caveman Call who told
me "I CAN do this"...there are twice as many people
writing me to say "I DON'T think I can do this"

I'm not going to go all "little Red Engine" on you,
because that's a kid's story and it couldn't possibly
work for you, now, could it. It sounds too easy.

Habits are grooves you wear into your neurology;
for better or for worse. And you have to wear a
new groove to get a new habit.

The cool thing is, you don't have to 'unwear' the
old groove...you just overwrite it with the new one.

And sometimes the 'new' one is really the 'old' one.
The one you had when you were little, and wanted to
be an astronaut, a fireman, a painter, an architect,
or whatever. Back when you had no limitations.

I can help you reconnect to that creative power, that
potential energy. The Hidden Eyes Visualization CD
gives you a quick-connect to your breath and your
power (uncover your hidden eyes and return to the root
of the root of yourself--rumi).

And the Wheel of Life PlayBook gives you some blank
space to re-imagine your goals in all areas of your
Life (physical, mental, family, social, career,
financial and spiritual)...and a few hints to jump-start
your Mind and get some new grooves in your neurology.

Both of these tools are included in your test drive of
the Dr. Vince Caveman Club.
http://www.drvinceonline.com/caveman.htm

If you think you can--or you think you can't--you're right.

Either way, I can help you Live like You Mean it...

Dr. Vince

P.S. My friend Jud took one on the chin last night, but
made a respectable showing. He even answered the first
question. I knew he would do well. Knowing what you want
is the first step to getting it. Changing some of your
unproductive/destructive mental tapes/movies is the
next step.
http://www.drvinceonline.com/caveman.htm

Why You Should Never Take Horse Pills

2007-06-30T06:09:00.000-04:00

Let me emphatically state that you should never take
horse pills.

Stands to reason, since you're a human.

But besides the obvious, lots of folks I know make
the mistake of calling human pills "horse pills"...
and that mistake keeps them from their Best.

I don't mean pharmaceutical pills, which usually cause
more trouble than they do help. I'm talking about
replacing the essential nutrients that are missing from
our modern-day diet.

When I recommend taking the Core Four
http://www.drvinceonline.com/core4.htm
to help their brain, their heart their blood sugar,
breathing, skin, joint pain, etc.,
they say "I can't take horse pills".

But the truth is, they can...they just don't realize it.

And it's worth a try...for the powerful benefits you get,
it's the easiest thing you can do to live longer and stay
healthy.

But before I tell you how you can swallow big pills very
easily, let me tell you two things:

First...they're not really horse pills. Even though they'd
probably work with horses, the pills aren't that big at all.
And they're made for humans, by humans, in a pharmaceutical
plant (which is one way we can use technology to help us)

Second...they can help you in amazing ways:

" Hello. I have ordered the multi-vitamin
plus the omega 3 oil from you. I am also a member
of the Caveman Club. Since I have been on it, my
health has greatly improved. No headaches, no hand
cramps, more energy, I feel great. I was taking a
12-in-1 multivitamin, but it didn't deliver like yours
does. Thank you so very much. Michael"

Since true Health comes from the Inside-Out, we've got
to feed our insides right. And if you're having trouble
taking the Core Four, you've got to think 'backwards'.

Next time you take a tablet, instead of tilting your
head backward, tilt it forward.

That relaxes your throat and lets you swallow much more
easily.

Don't let something small stand in the way of your
becoming Bigger than ever.

Live like You Mean it...

Dr. Vince

PS See how one little tip can make your life a whole
heck of a lot easier? Don't make it so hard on yourself.
If it works for me and works for Michael, it can work for
you. The Dr. Vince Caveman Club and the Core Four are great
places to start. Find out more here:
http://www.drvinceonline.com/caveman.htm
http://www.drvinceonline.com/core4.htm

What Game are you Playing?

2007-06-28T09:47:00.000-04:00

Last summer I was playing my trombone at the local
arts & crafts fair called Madison-fest with our group
called the "G-Strings" (because the banjo player only
likes to play in the key of G)

We were taking turns improvising, and when the
trumpet player finished, I started my solo by
repeating the last few notes he'd just played.

Between songs he said, "When I heard you copying
me, I knew I'd better bring my A-Game".

What game are you bringing?

It still amazes me, after watching 5 seasons of the
Ultimate Fighter (which Entertainment Weekly calls the
'goofiest show we're addicted to'), how some guys will
talk a big game and train hard, but when it comes time
for the match they're not 'all there'.

They don't bring their A-Game; they don't play to win,
they just play not to lose. Or give up too soon.
Even with 100K as a prize.

Sometimes it can be lack of preparation. Or lack of
focus. Underestimating your opponent, your task,
getting distracted, being lazy. Lots of things can
keep you from your Best.

I'm not sure how my friend Jud will do tonight on
Jeopardy, but I do know this: he'll never get to
do it again. It's literally a once-in-a-lifetime
opportunity.

Barring any scoring mixups or tournament of champions,
once you lose on Jeopardy you hang up your signaling
device for good.

Life is a little more forgiving than that, but this is
the only one you've got. So regardless of what you're
doing, bring your A-Game.

The old Schlitz commercial said, "You only go around
once...so grab all the gusto you can."

The Red Hot Chili Peppers say, "This life is more
than just a Read-Through"

This is your Life.

In your physical training, mental training, career,
family, social and spiritual life...don't be
satisfied with mediocrity.

Live like You Mean it...

Dr. Vince

PS I should've given Jud a Q-Link before he left.
http://www.drvinceonline.com/qlink.htm

It has a microchip that acts like a tuning fork and
vibrates with your body's own energy field, making
it stronger and protecting you from harmful electronic
stress (like from airplanes, studio lights, 30 TV
screens staring at you...and like you're getting from
reading this on your computer right now)

This gives you better concentration and clarity...
and helps you stay calm and focused, even under stress.
I keep mine on all the time to keep the computer, cell
phone, iPod and TV from disturbing my performance.

Bring your A-Game all day long:
http://www.drvinceonline.com/qlink.htm

the Strangest Guy on TV

2007-06-26T22:03:00.000-04:00

Can you imagine talking to someone 73 times, but never
really getting to know them.

Working with each other for almost 15 weeks, but still
be strangers.

I know it sounds funny, but it's all in a day's work
on Jeopardy!

The reigning champ, Ken Jennings, won 73 games in a
row. And he spoke to Alex Trebek every day during the
contestant interviews.

But even after all those days together, they really didn't
know each other. They couldn't, even if they wanted to,
to be fair to the other contestants, no favoritism, etc...

My wife and I joke that after the first five days or
so, he probably ran out of interesting stories to tell,
so it would be, "So Ken, what'd you have for breakfast?
How was the ride to the studio this morning?"

That got me thinking about how most folks have been with
themselves every day of their life, but still be a
stranger.

That's the biggest tragedy in life (in my opinion), is
to miss yourself. To be too concerned about fitting in,
so worried about what others think, or what you 'should'
do/be/have, that you hide your true self.

Because when you hide yourself from Me, you also hide
yourself from YOU.

Or, you may not be concerned about what others think, and
you may not be afraid to express yourself...you just get
distracted or sidetracked...but you miss yourself anyway.

They say it's OK to talk to yourself, as long as you don't
start answering. Most of us don't answer...but we don't
listen, either.

How many days have you tuned yourself out?

That could mean ignoring your body's signals of hunger,
thirst, need to rest, need to move. Ignoring your
instincts to speak, or be silent.

Or ignoring your wants, desires and goals. Your
unique contribution.

Ken Jennings reached his goal of winning on Jeopardy;
he's got quite a Mind.

So do you. And it's time you got reacquainted.

Live like You Mean it...

Dr. Vince

PS Your Mind is not confined to your brain, but it
works over and thru the brain and nervous system.
That's why keeping your brain strong is A-#1 priority
to keep your Mind strong.

Each nutrient in the Core Four
http://www.drvinceonline.com/core4.htm
works overtime to keep your grey matter, white matter,
nuclei, tracts, nerves and ganglia well-fed, happy and
productive. The good news is that you don't have to know
what any of those things are for it to work.

It's automatic, by design. And fish oil is the
Mack Daddy of them all.
http://www.drvinceonline.com/fishoil.htm

Your brain prefers the long-chain fatty acids found
in fish oil, and needs them to keep you chugging thru
the day ('chugging' is a technical term that means
thinking, metabolism, control and coordination of the
immune system and other eight major body systems...
stuff like that)

PPS my friend Jud tests his wits on Jeopardy tomorrow, so
tune in and cheer him on.

What is 'Jeopardy' , Alex

2007-06-25T19:25:00.000-04:00

Jud is only the second person I've known personally
to be on Jeopardy (the other was a band-mate of
mine from Georgia Tech, who bombed so bad he didn't
even get to play Final Jeopardy)

He can't say anything about his game(s), but the fact
that he's back in town lets me know he's not still out
there winning.

But it'll be fun to watch on Wednesday.

Ruth got me a book about Jeopardy for Father's Day
called 'A Prisoner in Trebekistan', by Bob Harris
which is really funny (he's a comic and a darn good
writer).

But it's more about Life than it is about Jeopardy
itself. And I got a bit of Caveman Wisdom from
it, too.

He points out that at most you'll know two-thirds
of the answers, and probably only get to ring in
on half of those.

But that's all it takes to be a Five-time champ
(sometimes).

Point is, you don't have to be perfect...just answer
the right questions at the right times (a little
homework doesn't hurt either).

Same way with eating...you don't have to be perfect
(in fact, you can't). But if you eat two-thirds
right, you'll be way ahead of the game.

Trouble is, we don't really know what 'right' is;
parts of what we think are good to eat are actually
causing our health problems.

That's the beauty of Caveman Cuisine.
http://www.drvinceonline.com/caveman.htm

The fudge factor is already built in (literally and
figuratively), and you find out the truth about
what may be torpedoing your best efforts...to
finally get the results you've been wanting.

So accept your humanity, be happy that you don't
have to be perfect...then start taking the small
steps you need to move closer to your goal.

Live like You Mean it...

Dr. Vince

P.S. Sometimes the hardest part is getting started.
Good news: I've done all the homework for you. I've
been there and know all the short-cuts (I'm still
there now, learning, practicing, researching...)

Don't waste your time, energy and money studying the
wrong materials...I've got the Cliff's Notes for you
here
http://www.drvinceonline.com/caveman.htm

Zero Tolerance for Zero Tolerance

2007-06-25T07:18:00.000-04:00

I just saw on CNN a story about a kid who got suspended
from school for hugging his girlfriend.

Not a 'love rub', as my Algebra teacher used to say;
just put his arm around her for a few seconds.

Why all the hub-bub?

The school has a 'no-touching' policy.

No hand-holding. No handshakes. No high-fives.
No touching whatsoever.

The policy is supposed to prevent problems in the
middle school. It's designed to protect the students.

The trouble with Zero Tolerance is that it's too
black and white. No thinking involved. No
critical judgment. No humanity.

When the PTA president was asked about high-fives,
she said this:

"High-fives can lead to trouble. Two guys start
high-fiving, then a few of there friends want to
get involved, then there are high-fives everywhere,
elbows flying, a traffic jam in the hall, then
someone could get hurt or knocked down or fall and
get stepped on...and we don't need that."

No, I'm not kidding, and yes, she said it with a
straight face.

We can't have high-fives flying everywhere all
willy-nilly now, can we?

Bad touch--bad. Uninvited touching--bad. But even if
some handshakes are 'gang signs', there's nothing
wrong with kids touching each other.

Actually, it's essential.

The CNN segment also included some input from a
child psychologist, who reinforced the importance
of touch, especially at the middle school age.

So, in trying to help the kids, we're actually hurting
them (or at least these idiots in VA are)...

Zero Tolerance doesn't work in eating, either.
This black-and-white thinking will unravel even the
best of intentions.

I got a good quizzing this weekend from my parents
about Caveman Cuisine
http://www.drvinceonline.com/caveman.htm

What about corn? What about potatoes? What about
baked potatoes? What about sweet potatoes?
What about oatmeal? Steel-Cut oatmeal?
What about peanuts? What about beans?

And I know they were a little frustrated, but a
little happy, because I didn't say that they were
'bad', but I didn't say they were good, either.

I just said that certain things were in the original
diet and some things weren't. And there are options
to reduce, avoid or eliminate certain foods.

Some people call grains, beans, potatoes, and such
'no-nos' or 'forbidden fruit'.

Not me. I'm practical.

I know that the body can adapt, and there is a built-in
fudge factor in our anatomy and physiology that lets us
eat some 'inappropriate' foods without paying for it.

Which is also the problem with adaptation. We don't
pay for it, so we keep eating it. THEN it catches
up to us later...and we've got epidemics of diabetes,
obesity, etc...and our kids are out of shape and
gonna die much sooner than we are.

Unless we change.

Unless we model and teach them that life is more
about gray than black and white, and we should
apply our human mind, judgment and use our brains
to think about what we do...and the choices we
make.

How we touch each other, how we treat each other, and
the food we put into our mouths.

In fact, my closing tagline (which I'm glad so many
of you love) implies that we have choices in our
lives and how we live them.

So teach your kids to take control of their choices,
and Live like They Mean it...

Dr. Vince

PS The Caveman Cuisine QuickStart Guide and CD
details the 'reduce, avoid and eliminate' strategy,
as well as other ways to get healthy and lose weight
really FAST...YOU can get them when you take the
Dr. Vince Caveman Club test drive...right here
http://www.drvinceonline.com/caveman.htm

Is it Ever too Late

2007-06-22T18:28:00.000-04:00

As I was cleaning up this week, getting ready for my annual
Father's Day/Dad Birthday/six-month personal planning trip
to Tennessee, I found this note from one of my readers:

"Thank you, thank you, thank you for this great message!
I've printed it out, ENLARGED IT AND POSTED IT on my office
wall to remind myself to move forward - especiallyin adversity."

That's great to know. I've heard several of you say that
you've printed and posted some of my emails...and it's
truly humbling to know you can have that kind of effect
on people.

I know I stirred up quite a few folks with yesterday's
email...mostly wondering is it ever "too late".

Can Caveman Cuisine and the Core Four help someone
over 40 with rheumatoid arthritis who's had it along time?

My answer: you never know 'til you try....here's my reasoning:

- arthritis is an inflammatory condition
- Core Four (especially fish oil) control and modulate inflammation
- Caveman Cuisine avoids grains (which increase inflammation)

So, if you remove the inflammatory and add the anti-inflammatory,
you should be golden. Now, it's never quite that simple...but that's the
main idea. Give the body what it needs, stand back and watch it go.

The cool thing about the Omega-3s in fish oil
http://www.drvinceonline.com/fishoil.htm
is that they tend to turn on the good genes and turn off the bad genes.
So any 'genetic' predisposition to arthritis canbe helped as well.

It's not a "treatment". That's where you get into trouble...trying
to eat something or take something to 'treat' a 'disease'. But it's
feeding your body the "essential" nutrients that it needs...i.e. you
have to eat them, your body doesn't make them on its own...and
letting it express your ideal function/health from the Inside-Out.

The fact that this sounds so new, different, strange, and/or simple...
just goes to show you how disconnected we are from our food, our bodies
and Ourselves.

I may be repeating myself a little from yesterday, but it bears repeating.

Thanks for the feedback...keep Living like YouMean it...

Dr. Vince

PS It was good timing to find that note, because it was from an email
I sent in January. I'm doing my six-month recap this weekend...maybe
you could too. How are the things you've 'enlarged and posted' in your
life working for you? What corrections can you make...what do you need
to start over (or get rid of altogether)?

PPS I've got something exciting for my Cavemen and Cavewomen
(affectionately known as my Cavemaniacs) for the July Wheel of Life CD...
and the Wheel of Life Bonus DVD...you'll really want to have these for the
rest of your year--and the rest of your life.

That's all I can sayright now, but you should go ahead and sign up now
if you haven't already so you don't miss out
http://www.drvinceonline.com/caveman.htm

What could You do with 8 Years

2007-06-21T07:13:00.000-04:00

I don't mean the first eight...like learning to crawl,
walk, ride a bike, tie your shoe, read, write and
'rithmatic.

I mean the last eight.

When will those be? Who knows.

But I do know a way to shave off those last eight
so you don't have to worry about them. (who needs
those pesky old eight years, anyway?)

Diabetes will cut those years right off the end of
your life. A recent study showed that diabetes lowers
life expectancy by seven to eight years.

Compared to nondiabetics, diabetic men and women both
roughly double their chances of developing and dying
from cardiovascular disease.

For folks 50 and older, having diabetes reduced life
expectancy by an average of 7.5 (men) and 8.2 (women)
years less than nondiabetics.

"These findings underscore the importance of diabetes
prevention for the promotion of healthy aging," the
authors write.

"Toward this end, it is essential to implement global
strategies to change the current 'Western' lifestyle
and to promote the adoption of physical activity and
healthy diets."

Preventing the 'diseases of modern civilization' is the
main goal of my Caveman Cuisine program.
http://www.drvinceonline.com/caveman.htm

And you can see that it's important for cavewomen, too.
They seem to get the short end of the stick with
diabetes as well.

Respecting and protecting your genetic heritage is the
best way to stay healthy, and stay healthy longer.

You can even eat birthday cake without worrying about
your blood sugar. It's all in the Caveman Cuisine
QuickStart Guide and CD, which are free with your
test drive of the Dr. Vince Caveman Club
http://www.drvinceonline.com/caveman.htm

Don't miss out on a minute,

Dr. Vince

PS It's not much fun to live long but lose your mind
in the process. That's why the Core Four is a big
part of healthy eating. They squelch inflammation, which
is a big part of the chemical processes responsible for
Alzheimer's. Remember, they're starting to call Alzheimer's
"Type III Diabetes" You can learn more here
http://www.drvinceonline.com/core4.htm

PPS The study mentioned above was in the June 11, 2007
issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine.
It was done by researchers in the Netherlands, England,
and the United States

Worst Joke Ever

2007-06-21T07:09:00.000-04:00

While I was packing my stuff to go to Tennessee,
I heard a comedian on TV say:

"I have rheumatoid arthritis...but the doctor told
me it was all about my attitude.

He said, "You're not dying from the disease; you're
living with the disease...until it kills you...
THEN you're dying from the disease..."

It would be funny if it weren't so tragic and true.
Folks are dying sooner than they should, from
diseases that are entirely preventable.

And the ones that aren't entirely preventable, they're
at least better managed by lifestyle.

And if we're not dying sooner, we're still not getting
the most out of our lives.

Rheumatoid arthritis has a genetic component, but
it, along with the other arthroses, is primarily
an inflammatory condition.

Inflammation is a genetically ingrained healing
mechanism of our body. But when it runs rampant,
it causes all kinds of problems.

Recent research has uncovered this "missing link" of
inflammation to the diseases of modern civilization:
heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, Alzheimer's,
osteoporosis and cancer...

These seem like all different diseases...if you see
diseases as 'things'.

But if you see them as 'processes', which is a more
accurate description, then it's easier to see how
they may all have the same root cause.

Inflammation.

And our grain-centered diet is a primary cause of
all the inflammation.

To learn more about reducing inflammation and avoiding
these modern disease processes, check out
http://www.drvinceonline.com/caveman.htm

Don't live with 'em or die from 'em;

Live like You Mean it...

Dr. Vince

PS Thoreau said: "For every thousand hacking at the
leaves of evil, there is one striking at the root."

Stop hacking wildly at your health concerns and
strike them at the root--inflammation. Through
food choices
http://www.drvinceonline.com/caveman.htm

or supplements
http://www.drvinceonline.com/core4.htm

This Turn-About is More than Fair

2007-06-19T12:30:00.000-04:00

They say 'turn-about is fair play...'

My friend's birthday is in May, and she always sends
a present or card to her mother. Sort of a 'turn-about',
thanking her Mom for giving birth to her.

Another lady I know of gave her Mom a great turn-about
this week, too.

Kimberley Locke lost 27 pounds on Celebrity Fit Club.
But she didn't do it for her kids...she did it for
her Mom.

"My Mom is overweight, and she just lost her mother.
She called me the other day and told me the doctor
said she was only a couple of points away from being
a diabetic. And she said to me, 'Well, everyone in
my family's diabetic...'

"And I said, 'Mom, you don't have to be....' Because
I want her to be around forever and see all my
success...because it's her success too."

That's sweet and everything, but how can Kimberley
say that her mom doesn't HAVE to be a diabetic. Since
everyone else in her family is, and she's overweight,
doesn't that mean there's nothing she can do?

Hardly.

Kimberley's got the right idea, and my recommendations
for her mom would be:

1. Listen to your daughter. Heredity is not
necessarily destiny. Especially for diabetes.

2. Commit to losing weight. Deciding to make a
change is more than half the battle.

3. Reduce, avoid and eliminate grains.
Grains are chock full of Omega-6 fats, which
cause inflammation. Studies show that the more
inflamed you are, the more likely you are to have
diabetes.

4. Take pharmaceutical-grade fish oil.
Fish oil is chock-full of Omega-3 fats, which
control inflammation. They also make your cells more
sensitive to insulin, and help you control your sugar
better, too. (but fish is chock-full of mercury and
other toxins, so make sure to get pharmaceutical-grade
http://www.drvinceonline.com/fishoil.htm

5. Drink more water.

6. Move your body.

If Kimberley's mom will do those simple things, it'll
be hard for her body NOT to respond...and she should
be around to see many more of her daughter's successes.

It'll work for you or your mom, too.

Live like You Mean it...

Dr. Vince

P.S. Why does it work...just those few things?
Because it respects the way your body is designed.
For the full scoop on respecting and protecting
your biology--and getting the health and long
life you deserve, go to
http://www.drvinceonline.com/caveman.htm

Why Celebrity Dads get Fit

2007-06-19T12:29:00.000-04:00

What's the biggest reason a man gets fit.

If he's a celebrity, it's usually to look good on
camera and keep getting jobs and dates.

But if he's also a Dad...then there's really only
one reason.

Last night was the Grande Finale of Celebrity Fit Club.
Eight B or C-List celebrities changed their eating
and exercise habits and try to drop the extra poundage
in 100 days.

The two dads in the group both gave the same reason
for setting their goals, the same reason for being
on the show and the same reason for giving it the
effort that they did.

Their kids.

And they were crying their eyes out when they said it.

Because Warren G and Cledus Judd both know kids whose
dads died too early (many that could've been prevented
with a few lifestyle changes)...and they don't want
to put their kids through that.

They lost about 30 pounds each...which may not sound
like much, but it changed their lives...and their
kids' lives.

If you know someone who needs to shed a few (or if you
do yourself), point them to
http://www.drvinceonline.com/caveman.htm

Hope you had good thoughts on your Father's Day

Live each Day like You Mean it...

Dr. Vince

P.S. Another way to help your kids is make sure
they take the Bronze Core Four. It's pharmaceutical-
grade fish oil and a chewable multi-vitamin (the fish
oil is chewable, too, if you bite hard enough)
http://www.drvinceonline.com/core4.htm

a Father's Day Twist

2007-06-17T10:01:00.000-04:00

Here's an Inside-Out twist on Father's Day:
Give your kids a gift for making you a Father.

It'll help you remember what an honor and responsibility
you have as a Dad (and help them not have to make an
emergency trip to the hardware store).

And here's a gift that you can't buy...you can only
give it. And for some of you hard-core dads out there,
it may be the hardest thing you've ever done.

But it will pay you back over and over and over.

The idea comes from Thoreau's 'Walden':

"I would not have anyone adopt MY mode of living
on any account; for, beside that before he has
fairly learned it I my have found out another for
myself, I desire that there may be as many
different persons in the world as possible;
but I would have each one be very careful to find
out and pursue HIS OWN way, and not his father's
or his mother's or his neighbor's instead.

"The youth may build or plant or sail, only let
him not be hindered from doing that which he tells
me he would like to do."

We're all born with a spark of Genius. Trouble is,
it gets drowned out or dumbed out or suffocated
by well-meaning school systems, traditions,
societal expectations--and even parents.

When your kid says, "I want to be an astronaut"
(or a builder or a planter or a sailor), give
her a little room. Don't tell her all the
reasons it won't work right now--let her find out for
herself.

Let your kids be themselves.

He may change his mind twenty times; just
let the discovery process run its course.

You may both get a big surprise before it's all over.

And don't forget about your own spark. It's still
there, even if it's been drowned, dumbed or suffocated.

Make a few 30- 60- and 90- plans. What's hindering
you from doing what you would like to do?

Live like YOU Mean it...and they will, too.

Dr. Vince

P.S. Speaking of surprises, a friend of mine from
West Virginia wrote:

"the Core Four are great. I never imagined the
whey protein would taste as good as it does, and
I feel better and better all the time. Thanks."

Sail on over to
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and see what all the fuss is about.

You can check out the whey protein here:
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What Dad really Wants

2007-06-16T12:08:00.001-04:00

My Dad wrote me a note a month ago, and one line stood
out.

"AS I HAVE SAID BEFORE, IT IS AMAZING WHAT A CHILD CAN
DO IN SPITE OF HIS DAD."

That's what Dads really want, is for their kids to do
better, to go further, to be more than they were.

To be all they're capable of being. And then some.

That's a funny thing about Humans, is we have the
capacity for growth, adaptation and change. We don't
have to be watered-down versions of our parents,
teachers or coaches.

We can take their input and turn it into more.
That's the essence of 'living enthused': to fully
experience and express your Life.

And it's amazing what you can do in spite of your
Dad--and in spite of yourself.

See yourself Bigger...and live like You Mean it...

Dr. Vince

P.S. I'll help you get more out of your life here
at http://www.drvinceonline.com

Why is Susan so Happy

2007-06-15T07:08:00.000-04:00

Here's a funny commercial...or it would be funny if
it weren't so typical and tragic. It highlights
just how out of control we are when it comes to
our tummies.

Picture a board room with all the
attendees introducing themselves:

I'm Stuffed.
I'm Starving.
I'm So Bloated I just unzipped my pants.
I'm Never Eating Again.
I'm Regretting the bag of potato chips I just ate.
I'm Sorry, I'm not easily separated from a vending
machine.
I'm Full.
I'm Fasting.
I'm Susan.

And Susan is smiling, relaxed and enjoying a 100
calorie pack of Oreo chips. Yummmmmmmy.

You can rest easy, America. Oreo Chips will be
your salvation [sarcasm off]

Yes, we need healthy snacking
(hint: Oreo Chips ain't it)

And no, one thing isn't going to solve our health
problems -- although fish oil can come pretty darn
close http://www.drvinceonline.com/fishoil.htm

I think the lesson here is that healthy eating
begins in the Mind...it's not so much what we
eat, but how we eat it and how we think about it.

And it ends in the Mind, too...'cuz what you eat
turns into your brain chemicals, which express
your thoughts: better food, better thoughts.

We seem to be flip-flopping between extremes...
binging and purging is an extreme example, but I
know you've heard (or said) some of the things listed
above...which are 'junior' versions of the same thing.

The best way to change your Mind, your eating habits
and your Body is to feed it new information.
Test Drive the Dr. Vince Caveman Club and you'll
get the Caveman Cuisine QuickStart Guide and CD,
which will take you by the hand and painlessly
lead you through a three-week transition to
better health, better energy and a better Life.

(You'll also get lots of other goodies, too)

You can get started here:
http://www.drvinceonline.com/caveman.htm

Live like You Mean it...

Dr. Vince

PS This month's newsletter includes a copy
of the Caveman Cardio CD (which is worth the
price of the Test Drive in itself...and will
only be offered with an Annual Membership or
at a much higher price in the future)
So don't miss out...I've only got 11 extras.
Get one for your Dad (he'll appreciate it
forever, and he'll probably stay
around longer, too--no guarantees, but that seems
to be the pattern).

http://www.drvinceonline.com/caveman.htm

Can we Just Injure Bill?

2007-06-14T13:39:00.000-04:00

I finally got around to watching "Kill Bill". I haven't
watched the last chapter yet, and I'm a big fan of
David Carradine (who plays 'Bill') from the old Kung Fu
days, so I hope she doesn't kill him.

But based on how well she's accomplishing her 'to-do'
list so far, I think he's in for it.

About halfway through Volume 2, there's an interesting
exchange between 'the Bride' and her Kung Fu teacher
one night while they're eating.

Her hands are raw from punching boards and she can't
handle her chopsticks very well. So, she starts eating
her rice with her bare hands.

The teacher takes her bowl away and says, "If you want
to eat like a dog, then go outside and eat with them.
But if you want to eat like a human, then pick up
those sticks".

So she summons her strength, eats with the chopsticks
and goes on to many more days of water-carrying, board
breaking, eye-plucking fun.

I think her teacher got it partly right. Humans are
refined; we have the technology, so we should behave
like civilized company and eat with utensils. That's
part of what our opposable thumbs are for.

But, I would argue that eating rice--with chopsticks,
hands or feet--is not really eating like a human.
Yes, humans have been eating rice for centuries...but
our human bodies are not designed to handle it.

Or any other grains, for that matter.

Yes, we've adapted to eating grains...but at what cost?
Heart disease, Alzheimer's, osteoporosis, diabetes,
obesity, arthritis, cancer...to name a few.

So if you really want to make your Kung Fu strong,
grasshopper, then hop on over to
http://www.drvinceonline.com/caveman.htm
and take the test drive. You'll learn about the real
missing link (inflammation) and how to reduce/avoid
it, and get the vibrant health you've been missing.

Live like You Mean it...

Dr. Vince

P.S. If you really want your Kung Fu to get strong (or
whatever else you're into), then you've got to protect
yourself from external electronic stress (like the kind
you're getting reading this email...sorry 'bout that,
but at least I'm offering you a solution)
http://www.drvinceonline.com/qlink.htm

The QLink keeps your energy, your inner-chi, flowing
strong...and keeps you calm, clear and focused.
I wouldn't watch Kill Bill without it.

http://www.drvinceonline.com/qlink.htm

A Rip Snortin' Good Phone Call

2007-06-14T13:38:00.000-04:00

This morning my phone call was interrupted by
sniffs, snorts, hacks, coughs.

Coming from me.

My friend noticed it right away and wondered what
was wrong.

I'm not sure what it was, but one of my patients
had something on them Monday (out here it could
be lots of things...funky perfume, horse hair...
the country's funny that way) that made my
nose start running, eyes itching, etc.

I still had a touch of it this morning, and
most patients noticed it right away, too.
"You sound congested" "Got allergies?"

Two lessons here:

1. Nobody's perfect. Even as hard as we try to
stay healthy, sometimes the boogie man can get us.

2. I really appreciate how far I've come in my
personal health journey. I used to be stopped up
like this 24/7. I carried a hanky in my backpack.
I walked around with kleenex stuffed up my nose.
I couldn't say "bean"...it would come out "beet",
because there was nary air in my nares.

(that means there was no air going thru my nostrils,
but I couldn't think of anything to rhyme with
'nostrils')

So occasionally, in the fall or winter (and evidently
June 11) I'll get a little reminder of what life
used to be like before chiropractic, before fish oil
and before Caveman Cuisine.

And I realize how spoiled I've become, being able
to breath easy, get fit and look good (better?)

You can leave your un-healthy past behind, too...
just join me at http://www.drvinceonline.com
and check out the Dr. Vince Caveman Club and the
Fish Oil page and I'm sure you'll find something
to help you on your way.

I'm breathing better already...

Live like You Mean it...

Dr. Vince

P.S. Nobody's perfect, sometimes you forget to
take your supplements, sometimes you forget to
order them. That's why I've got the 'auto-ship'
option with all the Core Fours...so you have
one less thing to remember, and one more thing to
keep that brain working at top speed
http://www.drvinceonline.com/core4.htm

PPS the Caveman Cuisine newsletter goes to the
printer in the morning, so if you want to get
this month's edition (which includes the Caveman
Cardio CD--a 29.95 value in itself) you need to
jump NOW
http://www.drvinceonline.com/caveman.htm

Can you Escape your Gene?

2007-06-12T18:29:00.002-04:00

One of my favorite sayings is "Heredity is not
necessarily destiny"

But, sometimes heredity IS destiny.

I have a cousin (2nd cousin, once removed) who
has hemophilia. He has a genetic defect on his
chromosome that interferes with a clotting
factor...so his blood doesn't clot, and he bleeds
and bruises very easily.

What may be a minor cut to us could be life-
threatening, since he body can't clot well
on its own.

No amount of fish oil or caveman eating is going
to replace that clotting factor...so that truly
is a 'genetic disease'.

But too many people say, "My grandfather died of
a heart attack, my father died of a heart attack,
so I'm going to die of a heart attack."

Not necessarily. This is where 'epigenetics'
comes in.

Like we saw yesterday, there is a genetic test
that can predict Alheimer's disease with 85%
accuracy.

What about the other 15%? Why did the test say
they'd have it, but they don't?

Because the genes are only the blueprints...but
someone's got to build the house. And the
builder in our case is that mysterious something
called our Life Force...and how we interact with
our environment.

The epigenetic material (various proteins and other
compounds that control the way our genes express
themselves) makes up about 85% of our genome.

So our 'destiny' is only about 15% carved in stone.
The other 85% is in your hands.

And what your hands put in your mouth.

Because the body responds to its internal and
external environment. And the internal environment
is primarily made from the chemicals we eat.
That's why you really are what you eat.

This takes our food choices to a whole 'nother
level: we're not eating to prevent disease.
We're feeding our body the tools it needs to
maximize our health by turning on the good genes
and keeping the bad genes in hibernation.

Rewrite your future today, and start feeding
yourself more Omega-3s--the good gene
turner-on ers
http://www.drvinceonline.com/fishoil.htm

Live like You Mean it...

Dr. Vince

P.S. I think the Alzheimer's test would be even
less accurate if people took the Core Four. That
way, even if they had the genes to lean them toward
Alzheimer's, it would be less likely to manifest.

I picked out the Core Four specifically to
support your epigenome, to support your healthy
gene expression. They're all part of Caveman
Connection #5--protecting your Biology. Learn
more here http://www.drvinceonline.com/core4.htm

PPS If you really want to get in touch with your
genetic heritage, test drive the Dr. Vince
Caveman Club

It only took 24 Years

2007-06-12T18:29:00.001-04:00

Some people never quite get it together.

Twenty-four years ago, I spent a week in Tennessee
with my cousins and grandparents after I finished
ROTC Field Training.

I went to see "Annie Get your Gun" at the local high
school, but only got to see the first half (my cousin
though it was boring, and she was driving).

But this week, I've finally got to close that loop.
I'm playing in the Cowboy Band for our own "Annie"
production...and that loops been closed lots of
times now.

The main characters, Annie and Frank, never could quite
get it together.

They go back and forth loving and hating each
other. Vowing to never be apart and vowing to never
speak to each other again.

Their back and forth gives dramatic tension to the
story. But your back and forth can give you tension
you don't need.

Tension that actually robs you of your life.

Just because you can't get it together.

It took me 24 years to see the last half of the play.
(It wasn't one of my goals, and I wasn't really
trying to get it finished-but I'm glad I did).

But you may have a goal or a dream or a to-do that you've
been putting off. Maybe not 24 years (if it's that
long, you probably really didn't want to do it to
begin with)...but for 24 days, or 24 weeks, or months

even 24 hours.

These next few weeks are a great time for self-
assessment. It's the end of the 2nd Quarter, end
of the month, half a year's gone, end of some fiscal
years.

So spend a few hours making some goals, some plans,
cleaning out the trash (it's still technically
Spring) and freeing up your energy to make more
of yourself, and to

Live like You Mean it...

Dr. Vince

PS A great tool for this type of work is the Wheel
of Life Overview and Self-Assessment. It leads you
through seven areas of your life and jumpstarts your
thinking/goal-setting process.

You get it FREE when you test-drive the Dr. Vince
Caveman Club. Less baggage in your Mind and less
baggage on your Middle frees up your Energy...let me
help you 'get it together'.
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4 Ways to a Better Brain

2007-06-12T17:58:00.000-04:00

26 million people have Alzheimer's Disease.

That's expected to Quadruple by the year 2050.

Researchers at Johns Hopkins give us "projections
of a global dementia epidemic".

"If we can make even modest advances in preventing
Alzheimer's Disease, or delay its progression, we could
have a huge global public health impact," says Johns
Hopkins Public Health Specialist Ron Brookmeyer.

They've found some genetic markers that seem to
predict Alzheimer's accurately 85% of the time.

What do those genes relate to?

- immune system
- inflammation
- cell division

Hmmm. Not brain function, necessarily. Not blood
flow to the brain, necessarily. But immune system,
inflammation, and cell signaling.

They've also found that Alzheimer's and Heart Disease
share common risk factors: high blood pressure,
diabetes, high cholesterol, hardening of the arteries,
and smoking.

Hmmm. Looks like poor insulin control (diabetes) and
inflammation (heart disease, genetic markers) have a
lot to do with Alzheimer's.

Just confirming what we already knew about these
'diseases of Modern Civilization'. Heart disease,
Alzheimer's, osteoporosis, diabetes, arthritis,
cancer...they aren't diseases you catch; they're
disease processes brought on by chronic inflammation
and poor insulin control.

Mostly due to our Modern, agricultural diet.

Most people talk about 'battling' these diseases. At
least these researchers are trying to prevent them,
or at least slow their progression.

Trouble is, a drug-based approach is probably going
to fail or cause more problems (note current troubles
at the FDA, lawsuits, laundry list of side-effects
and precautions in all the drug ads on TV)

Here are four ways that may keep your Alzheimer's risk
from quadrupling, without all the side-effects:
http://www.drvinceonline.com/core4.htm

Live like You Mean it...

Dr. Vince

P.S. Any one of the Core Four can make a big change
in your health. Not because they're magic, but
because our modern diet leaves us seriously deprived
of essential nutrients.

But put 'em all together, and you hit all the
targets: reduce inflammation, control insulin, and
maximize the 'good' gene expression.

If you have any interest at all in good health and
longer, more productive life, you need these
nutrients: http://www.drvinceonline.com/core4.htm

Best Way to Find Yourself

2007-06-09T11:54:00.000-04:00

I've heard someone say (and I believe it), that the
reason people have trouble 'finding themselves' is
because the Self is not something you find...

it's something you Create.

The year's almost half over...what are you creating?

Live like You Mean it...

Dr. Vince

PS Someone else said, "Outwardly we are wasting away,
but inwardly we are renewed, day by day..."

Help your body renew itself--from the Inside--with the
type of food it needs. Most importantly: Omega-3
fats. And not just any kind...long ones.

Like the ones found in pharmaceutical-grade fish oil
http://www.drvinceonline.com/fishoil.htm

Have a great weekend...tomorrow I'll tell you a story
that's been 23 years in the making...

Dr Vince Must Confess

2007-06-09T11:53:00.000-04:00

I must confess. I did something stupid.
Really stupid.

OK, I did it twenty years ago...and again nineteen
years ago. I can't undo it, but I'll never do it
again...and
I don't suggest you do it either.

Now, the smart (really smart) thing I did twenty years
ago today was I got married. That's not the problem.

What I did wrong was I didn't eat any of our wedding cake.

I posed for the picture, but I didn't eat it. And
on our first anniversary, when you're supposed to eat
the top of the cake that you've kept in the freezer
for the past year, I passed.

Why?

Because sugar's bad for you. Cake is BAD for you.
Don't you know that. I wanted to be healthy, so I
didn't eat my own wedding cake.

Wacko.

That's what I call the Dark Side...the obsession about
eating right...that can cause just as many
(if not more) problems as not worrying about
food at all.

What I've learned over the past twenty years: life
(and food) is not about right vs wrong or black vs
white or good vs bad or fattening vs non-fattening.

It's about appreciating and even enjoying the grey
areas in between. Accepting and even enjoying your
humanity (and your spouse's...and hope they enjoy yours,
too)

Or like I say in Caveman Cuisine: respecting and
protecting your humanity.

Shunning your own wedding cake may seem like it'll
keep you physically healthy...but it's not mentally
healthy...and since the Mind and Body are really
the same...you can connect the dots for yourself.

So, tonight I'm going to eat some cake. And it's
gonna be great.

Live like You Mean it...

Dr. Vince

P.S. OK, here's your anniversary present. I'll
send you a big bottle of fish oil (120 caps) or a
copy of "the Millionaire Inside" if you take the
Dr. Vince Caveman Club test drive this month.

But this offer is only good 24 hours. Right now
it's 11:25, but we'll say noon Thursday. So don't
wait around.

In the special instructions section, just write
Fish Oil or Millionaire, and I'll send it along
with your Welcome Package (QuickStart Guide and CD,
Wheel of Life, Caveman Concentration, Hidden Eyes,
the works...and you'll get the June newsletter in
the next week or so)

Click here to join:
http://www.drvinceonline.com/caveman.htm

or here to learn about your anniversary present
http://www.drvinceonline.com/fishoil.htm
http://www.drvinceonline.com/millionaire.htm

the Hidden Danger of No-Nos

2007-06-09T11:52:00.000-04:00

Last night we had our first full-cast rehearsal
of "Annie acquire your Firearm" at our community
theater.

Rehearsal(s) is more like it, since there are two
casts, and the orchestra hasgets to play for both.

While I was tooting my trombone, I noticed that
Annie #2 is a patient ours, and her mom is in
the Caveman (cave-person?) club.

Before she joined, she asked me about the program,
how it's designed and how it works.

When I told her the good news, she said, "Good.
Because if you tell me not to do something, if
you tell me there's a line I can't cross, guess
what...I'm going to go right across it".

A long list of no-nos never really helps anyone.
Mainly because of the ingrained "oh yes I can"
response like Annie's mom talked about.

But there's a more subtle reason. It's called
the Law of Attraction. What you think about, you
bring about.

So if all you think about is what you can't have, then
that's what your mind will go to work trying to get.
And you'll be pulled both ways--rent assunder in your
midst--and end up on the scrap heap of yet another
failed attempt to get healthy, lose poundage, or
whatever health goal inspires you.

So, be like Annie's mom and rejoice in the simplicity
and the "Yes" factor of Caveman Cuisine. Recreate
your ideal body from the Inside-Out.
http://www.drvinceonline.com/caveman.htm

Live like You Mean it...

Dr. Vince

P.S. I was on the phone with one of my newest
Cavemaniacs, and he echoed Mrs. Annie's thoughts:
'Most programs have a list of 'don'ts' as long as
your arm. But yours is simple, to the point and
has it all distilled right there...very simple."

'Easy' is an anagram of "a yes"...so quit struggling
and do it the easy way. Go here to learn more:
http://www.drvinceonline.com/caveman.htm

PPS Tomorrow I've got a BIG celebration, and I'm going
to give you a gift...but if you don't want to wait
until tomorrow, go ahead and write, "Yes, I want the
gift" in the Special Instructions section and I'll
make sure you get it. In fact, if you join the
Dr. Vince Caveman Club before tomorrow's email, I'll
give you both gifts (if you wait 'til tomorrow, you
can pick one or the other)
what can I say...that's how I roll...
http://www.drvinceonline.com/caveman.htm

2 Ways to Beat Genetic BlackJack

2007-06-09T11:50:00.000-04:00

The first time I went to Vegas, I thought I
knew all there was to know about blackjack:
get as close to 21 as you can without going over.
Hit on 16; hold on 17.

I got a $50 "lesson" that didn't take very long.
The dealer said thanks for helping fund their
new lighting.

When I got home, I learned there was more to the game.
Lots of fun math. Strategies for when to hit
and when to stay...not just based on my own
hand, but what the dealer had as well.

Then I learned there are even more strategies for
changing your bets, knowing what cards are left in
the deck, etc.

Many more possibilities besides only hit 16/hold 17.
More fun. More potential. (don't worry, I'm not
giving up my day job).

But the same goes for your own genetics. Up until
recently, most people felt "stuck" with the hand
they were dealt. Believed that the only choice they
had was to hit16/hold17.

New research shows that there are many more possibilities,
more fun and more life to be had.

So, here are two ways to improve your odds against the
House:

1. Realize that heredity is not necessarily destiny.

Just because a health problem runs in your family
doesn't mean you're going to get it. Studies show
that 85% of our gene expression is more like software
and can be rewritten, influenced by our environment;
only 15% is hardwired.

Like in 'Dumb and Dumber', Lloyd asks what
his chances are of getting a date. She
says, "One in a million".
"So you're saying there's a chance..."

Be optimistic. Once you realize there's at least a
chance (and the science says it's closer to
certainty than 1 in a million), it changes your
internal environment, making it more friendly to change
and better health.

2. Take more Omega-3s; fewer Omega-6s.

The cell membrane seems to be the key to winning
genetic blackjack. If it's flexible, you get the
right messages and get them quicker. Omega-3 fats help
keep your cell membrane flexible and responsive.
Omega-6s keep it stiff and dull.

That's why we've got near epidemics of diabetes,
obesity, heart disease, etc. Our diets are
heavy in Omega-6s (junk food, grains, etc), and our
cell membranes are stiff, dull and unresponsive.

Stack the deck in your favor by realizing that
heredity is not necessarily destiny, and by
adding Concentrated Omega-3 pharmaceutical-grade
fish oil to your diet
http://www.drvinceonline.com/fishoil.htm

Live like You Mean it...

Dr. Vince

PS if you cringed when you read 'diet' just now,
you're not alone. Even in it's best sense, the
word 'diet' stirs up all kinds of emotions...most
of them negative, that will disturb the healthy
internal environment you're trying to create.
If you want to rid your mind of 'diet' thinking
once and for all (or know someone who needs to)
send them or go yourself to
http://www.drvinceonline.com/caveman.htm

How Your Parents make you Plump

2007-06-09T11:49:00.000-04:00

"Eat your food...there are starving children
in China."

or Africa.

My parents never actually said that. But just
about everyone else I know heard it at some point
while they were growing up.

Halfway between Mother's and Father's Day is
a good time for a little parent-bashing.
(Just kidding)

But here are two problems with the 'starving
kid' approach to health and wellness. Neither
one of them is really your parent's fault, but
problems nonetheless.

1. Our eyes are bigger than our stomachs.

I've talked about the tyranny of plate size before.
We're programmed to eat everything on our plate--
biologically and with help and encouragement from
our parents. The problem isn't really how much food
is on the plate...it's how much food we THINK is
on the plate...that short-circuits our body's ability
to tell us we're full.

2. Confusing gratitude with guilt.

The 'starving kid' line is supposed to sound
something like this:

'Honey, we worked hard to get this food on the
table. Being thankful for the food doesn't just
mean saying God is great/God is good/let us thank
him for the food...

'Some people don't even have food to eat, or have
very little. So when you don't eat your food, I
hope it's not because you don't appreciate it...I
hope it's because you've had all you want.

or something like that.

But what usually comes out is: "there are starving
kids all over the world, and I worked all day to fix
this, so you better dang well eat it--and LIKE IT"

Oh, well. Nobody ever said parents were perfect.

But guess what? Surprise--your parents aren't the
only ones giving you guilt signals:

- I can't believe I ate the whole thing
- pig out
- sinfully delicious
- decadent
- cheat on your diet
- junk food
- are you on a diet
- I know I shouldn't be eating this, but...

See? there are all kind of bad feelings around
food and eating.

That's the beauty of Caveman Cuisine. First, it
feeds your body the way it's designed to be fed, so
you get to a healthier weight--automatically.

But second, it retrains your brain to think
healthy, too...and gets rid of the food guilt
once and for all.

So, start eating on a smaller plate, and
join the Dr. Vince Caveman Club
http://www.drvinceonline.com/caveman.htm

Take the test drive and then decide for
yourself. You're the only one who can.

Live like You Mean it...

Dr. Vince

P.S. If you want to re-learn your Mind
about real gratitude, get a FREE copy
of the Secret Power of Gratitude
http://www.drvinceonline.com/gratitude.htm

(just skip the credit card stuff and it'll
be sent right to you for download)

Librarian Pops her Top (Almost)

2007-05-31T09:44:00.000-04:00

Here's a funny from the mail bag:

"Dr. Vince,

"My mom asked jokingly if any Q-links have ever
exploded, after she had a particularly stressful
day at school.

"She was on her feet all day, never got to stop for
lunch, was solving everyone else's problems,
running a book fair, and ran out of chocolate too.

"Since she's the librarian (and librarians don't
do anything ;-) she gets every extra duty or job
that doesn't specifically fit someone else's job
description, teaches three classes, does book
fairs, and everyone brings their problems to
her - including all IT problems.

"So, she's really happy about the Q-link, and is
looking forward to the end of school when she'll
be able to talk in complete sentences.

Adam"

Dr.V: To my knowledge, no Q-Link has ever
exploded, but I can see why she was concerned.

The bad news is, Momma Adam is not alone. Stress
is piling up on us left and right at home, work,
school...and when work and school happen to be
the same place--look out.

The good news is, the QLink helps your body
relax, de-stress and keeps you focused during
the day. That's why I have lots of teachers and
home-schoolers who wear them.

And it's built to last a lifetime. About the only
way you could break one is to bang it with a hammer
(I don't think that would do it either, but I'm not
going to try)

To find out how Adam's mom stays relaxed in the
pressure cooker that is Middle School, you can
go here:
http://www.drvinceonline.com/qlink.htm

Live like You Mean it...

Dr. Vince

P.S. I offer a family and employer discount on
the QLink pendants to keep everybody happy.

P.S.S. If your QLink ever does explode or
otherwise break/malfunction, I'll replace it right
away. And you get a 90-day guarantee from the
manufacturer, so it's worth a no-risk trial just
to see how well you sleep with one on...
http://www.drvinceonline.com/qlink.htm

Boys vs Girls: who wins?

2007-05-29T17:10:00.000-04:00

What's the difference between boys and girls?

Not much.

Besides the snakes, snails, lace and string,
we're all pretty much the same underneath.

But wait...you may be saying. What about
Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus,
and boys go to Juptier to get more stupider.

Yeah...that little bitty difference translates
into a HUGE difference mentally, emotionally,
socially and otherwise.

But deep down, we're both human. And our
bodies need the same nutrients and same
movement to keep them running right.

Not exactly the same, of course. We make
concessions for different organs and some
of those special needs, but we're not
really all that different.

For instance, Omega-3s from flax oil have
been shown to aggravate both breast and
prostate cancer. And the Omega-3s from
fish oil (DHA/EPA) have been shown to help
reduce or reverse breast and prostate
cancer.

So make sure to feed and exercise yourself
as a Human first...then tweak it for your
specific gender if you need or want to.

Lots of you boys and girls are using these
next 90 days to get back into shape. But
remember, you can't do the same thing you've
always done and expect a different result.

So, I'm hooking you up with two of my friends.
One boy. One girl. Both impressive. Both in
great shape.

Tim Kauppinen (Coach K) designed a workout
program based on his years of track/speed
coaching to help you burn fat, build muscles
and get your heart and lungs stronger than
ever. In record time.

Tiny Rivers compiled her vast knowledge and
experience as a personal trainer who helps
ladies get their shape, size and confidence
back. It's a lifetime of learning, with
exercises for the mind as well as the body,
and help with your eating plan, too.

The cool thing is that either of these programs
will work for either gender. Tim's wife and
kids do his program; Tiny's husband only wishes
he could do her program (I can do everything in
it, but some of it's still a challenge)

So take your pick, get to work and get ready
for a new you come September.

Coach K's Uphill Fitness Training

Tiny's SuperPowered Woman

Live like You Mean it...

Dr. Vince

P.S. If you want a sneak preview of Coach K's
course, don't miss the June issue of the Wheel
of Life. He gives you 5 reasons (out of 20 or
so) why hill sprints can take your fitness to
a whole new level. We also talk about the dangers
of some popular exercise equipment.

The Caveman Cardio CD is worth the price of the
test drive alone, not to mention the Caveman
Cuisine QuickStart Guide/CD, Wheel of Life
Self-Checkup, Caveman Concentration and the
Hidden Eyes Visualization CD that come free
with your test drive. It literally is a steal.
Find out more here:
http://www.drvinceonline.com/caveman.htm

How Far Can you Reach?

2007-05-29T17:09:00.000-04:00

I don't think I'm giving anything away here by
telling you that they saved Private Ryan.

But was it worth it.

If you're not familiar with the story,
three Ryan brothers were killed in WWII, and
the Army wanted to find the fourth brother and
let him get back home to his mother.

They sent a team of eight soldiers into enemy
territory to get him. Private Ryan made it out,
but the rest were not so lucky.

Was it worth it.

Were those eight lives worth Private Ryan's just
because his brothers had gotten killed.

They didn't know if he was alive or dead when they
went after him. For all they knew, he could've
lived through the war. Or he may have been dead
already, so trying to find him was an
unneccessary risk.

How many lives are worth someone else's life.
And what reasons are good enough to risk them.

Not easy questions. And even more difficult
answers.

I think our lesson comes when everyone else is
killed by Ryan, and the dying Tom Hanks says:

"Earn this."

Make it mean something that me and my men just
traveled so far, risked our lives and gave up
our lives just so you can go home.

And I think Ryan got it. Because at the D-Day
Memorial, when he was remembering all this, he
asked his wife:

"Tell me I've led a good life; tell me I'm a
good man..."

Tell me my life has meant something to someone;
that it was worth eight guys dying just for
me to get home.

He was surrounded by his wife, and kids, and
their kids...and you could tell he'd made an
impact, made a difference.

From the Revolution to our current conflict,
many more than eight men and women have given
their life so that you can "go home".

Hope you'll offer some gratitude for them today.
But the best gratitude is to make their sacrifice
count for something. To earn it.

To live like you mean it.

Dr. Vince

P.S. if you don't have a copy of the Secret Power of Gratitude, you can download
yours here for free...just skip all the credit card stuff and you'll get it right away
http://www.drvinceonline.com/gratitude.htm

How Big Should your Goals Be?

2007-05-28T16:40:00.000-04:00

Despite several obstacles (three Fourth
of July picnics, two bee stings, a late night
with the Red Hot Chili Peppers, and my 40th
birthday party) I changed my body and my life
during the Memorial Day-Labor Day stretch back
in 2003.

Sure, I was one pound away from my goal (d'oh!)
but I considered it a success. (and Caveman
Cuisine helped me blow right past the goal
thirty days later)

That's a big key. Einstein says that we need
to develop the skill of setting goals that are
just within our reach if we give it our best
effort (paraphrase)

If the Goal's too small, not enough energy,
excitement and enthusiasm.

If it's too big, too much self-doubt and
disbelief.

Having the goal is the most important part;
it'll keep you moving through the bee stings,
the late nights and if you celebrate too much.
(I tell you how to deal with all these ups and
downs in the Caveman Cuisine QuickStart Guide)
http://www.drvinceonline.com/caveman.htm

But it also helps to have a helper. Right after
I got started in '03, my business partner saw
my gut hanging over my bathing suit, looked at
what I was eating (I wasn't really 'on' my
program that day...must've been a rough start)
and said, "So, how's your new program coming?"

Busted.

And last year, after I'd gotten a little
fluffy, my wife said, "Next week when school
starts, we've got to get back on the path"

And I did. And still am.

So, if you'll pardon my nostalgia, I think
there are some good tips for you here.

Your timetable is here. Now 'til Labor Day.
Or June 1st to September 1st. whatever.

You pick the goal(s); you pick the helper.
You CAN do it.

And you'll have great memories, a better
present, and an amazing future.

Live like You Mean it...

Dr. Vince

P.S. I can be one of your helpers. Normally
you get 30 days email support when you join
the Dr. Vince Caveman Club. But if you join
this month, I'll extend it all the way to
Labor Day. That way you can get the results
you desire--and deserve.

http://www.drvinceonline.com/caveman.htm

Getting the Most out of Memorial Day

2007-05-27T09:09:00.000-04:00

Four years ago this weekend I was finally fed
up. With how I looked and how I felt.

I wasn't in great shape (I was actually in poor
shape), and 40 was coming up in a month...and
I knew something had to change or it would go
nowhere but downhill from there.

So, I embarked on an eating program (which
was the first stab at Caveman Cuisine)
http://www.drvinceonline.com/caveman.htm
and an exercise program to get healthy
again.

I set goals for Memorial Day to Labor Day.
For a couple of reasons:
1. they're about 90 days apart, which is time
enough to make some progress
2. THey both start and end with a three-day
weekend. So you can use the Mondays to celebrate
3. Having a 'finish' date gives you something
to shoot for and a way to measure your progress

But I didn't just set physical goals. I set
goals in all areas of my personal, professional
and spiritual life.

I was ambitious...three pages worth. Books to
read, trips to take, things to do, a person to
become. And I got 90% of them.

So take some time this weekend, and look at your
life, pick a few areas that you want to improve
and grow, set some goals and get going.

I still use this method, which I turned into the
Wheel of Life Self-Assessment. It comes FREE
as part of the Dr. Vince Caveman Club
welcome package.

The Wheel of Life details the seven areas and
helps you find your weak spots, brainstorm ideas
for growth, and reach your goals.

Since the mail won't run again until Tuesday,
if you join this weekend you'll get your
welcome pack by June 1st.

But if you're ready to get started now, just
say "I'm ready to get started NOW" in the
special directions block, and I'll email you
a copy of the Wheel of Life and the Caveman
Cuisine QuickStart Guide so you can have those
right away...and you'll get your hard copies
with the rest of your materials.

Like Morpheus told Neo in the Matrix:
"I can only show you the door; you're the One
who's got to walk through it"

Live like you Mean it...

Dr. Vince

PS If you're wondering about the exercise program,
I'm talking about it in this month's newsletter
and CD...called Caveman Cardio with special
friend and guest Coach K. So take a gander at
my Before and After, get inspired about your own
possiblities, take the test-drive and learn how
to cut your workout time in half and double your
results.

http://www.drvinceonline.com/caveman.htm

PPS Have a relaxing weekend!

Fat Actress's Big Problem

2007-05-27T09:07:00.000-04:00

Kirstie Alley's got a new body and a new show,
but the Fat Actress has still got a big problem.

She's lost a lot of weight as a Jenny Craig
spokesperson ("Fettuccini!!") I felt a little
embarrassed for her when she paid her bet by
wearing a bikini on Oprah's show.

To put it nicely, she wasn't quite ready for the
bikini yet. But, hey: I've seen worse at the
beach plenty of times.

I give her credit for a couple of things. One is
sticking to her program, and the other is embracing
the process.

She didn't wait until she'd lost all her weight before
she strutted her stuff. Just 'til she'd made a certain
amount of progress.

And that's a big tip about your own struggle to
lose weight and re-create your Ideal body. Don't
fret over what's left to do; congratulate yourself
on what you've done already.

And use that success to spur your continued success.

Live like You Mean it...

Dr. Vince

P.S. Oh, yeah. Her big problem.

She's doing fine while on her pre-packaged meal
plan, but that approach is hard to do for very
long. What if she wants to go out. Or go
on vacation. Or gets tired of their food. Or
wants to eat real food.

Portion-control is one way to lose weight, but it's
not terribly effective in the long run, because in
the back of your mind you're always thinking:
"When can I eat normal again?"

Kirstie's big problem is she can never go off her
diet. And some of the stuff she's eating is not
fit for human consumption, even though they've
counted her calories.

So that's really two big problems. The weight
may come off, but she won't be as healthy as
she can be.

My big solution is Caveman Cuisine, which
is not a diet, so you don't go on or off.
It helps you get healthy again from the
Inside-Out. And you don't have to count anything
(except how many pounds you've lost)

I'm not just playing a game with words here.
I'm not using the tired old saying 'It's not
a diet, it's a lifestyle.'

It is, sort of, but that's not the main thrust. Heck,
I don't care what lifestyle you have, you can apply
the principles of Caveman Cuisine to lose weight
and feel great. And no one can tell you've changed
anything by what you're eating...just by how you look.

Then you'll feel better about wearing a bikini.
You still may not want to, but you could if you
had to.

Don't call Jenny...call Vinny
http://www.drvinceonline.com/caveman.htm

When to Eat Rotten Meat

2007-05-24T14:54:00.000-04:00

Rotten meat makes a healthy buzzard. It's
part of the Grand Design.

But rotten meat can also make a healthy human.

Before you gag, no, I'm not recommending it.
Rotten meat is not on the Caveman Cuisine
plan

But there's at least one person who says he
owes his life to rotten meat.

Or at least the critters that live in it.

Believe it or Not. (As my Uncle used to say
I'll 'not' that one)

And I wouldn't believe it either, if I hadn't
seen it with my own eyes. On Ripley's
Believe It or Not, they featured a guy who
had cancer (lymphoma), who read that the
bacteria and other parasites in rotten meat
would help his immune system eat away/clean
away all the cancerous unhealthy tissue.

So, he started eating spoiled meat and he's
living a long and healthy life now.

It worked for him, and whether it was the
bugs or the placebo effect, he's cancer-free.

If it were me, I'd have stopped eating it once
I was better...but he seems to have developed a
taste for it (that taste is called 'yuck') and
keeps an unplugged refrigerator full of rotting
meat--aged to perfection, at least 18 months.

Raw? Sure. I've got at least one 'raw
food-ist' in the Club, and my wife and
I enjoy sushi and medium-rare steaks.

But rotten? no, thank you.

Meat is definitely part of the Caveman
Cuisine plan; how you cook it or don't
cook it is up to you. Eating the way you're
created to eat is the key to your health and
success.

Live like you Mean it...fresh, frozen
or fomented

Dr. Vince

PS The best part of Caveman Cuisine is that
it's flexible. It can be modified to any taste
or temperament, or any cooking ability, non-ability
or laziness factor.

If you can get your hand to your mouth, you
can do it...and get healthy again.

Find out more and take the test-drive here:
Dr. Vince Caveman Club

the Worst Kind of Shrinkage

2007-05-22T13:48:00.000-04:00

Good Old Saying:
"If you don't use it, you lose it"

Better New Saying:
"If you stress it, you shrink it"

At least as far as your brain is concerned.

Some rat studies at the Neuroendocrinology
Lab at Rockefeller University in NYCity showed
that stress caused their brains to shrink.

They lost their mental flexibility, which
points to trouble with the attention/decision-making
part of the brain (called the prefrontal cortex).

That's bad news for us humans. Because the
pre-frontal cortex is about the only thing
we've got going for us (besides the opposable
thumb).

It's what helps us think, create, imagine,
solve problems. It's what allows us to
invent a computer--and the funny ads to sell
it.

But stress shuts it down. Overloads it.
Shrinks it.

That's why it's hard to concentrate, think,
create, imagine when you're stressed.

And that makes the stress cycle all the more
vicious.

One way to get ahead of the stress cycle is to
get more magnesium. Because stress drains
your magnesium; and being short on magnesium
makes you stress out more easily.

And so it goes.

Leafy greens, vegetables and mineral water
are all good sources of magnesium.

Or at least the should be. But our modern
farming has left our veggies nearly empty.
That's why it's important to supplement with
magnesium...because modern life is stressful
and modern food doesn't have much magnesium
in it.

That's why Mega Magnesium is part of my
Core Four
http://www.drvinceonline.com/magnesium.htm
Especially because magnesium protects your
DNA at every point while it's copied and
turned into new cells.

Reducing stress helps your brain grow bigger;
more magnesium helps you decrease stress and
build better cells.

Live like you Mean it...and protect your
precious Humanity

Dr. Vince

PS If it seems like your clothes are shrinking,
it may be time to make a change. And I don't
mean get bigger clothes. Get new clothes, but
a few sizes smaller by joining the Dr. Vince
Caveman Club.

My friend asked me if I still had the pants from
my Before picture...and I do, but I had them
taken up. They were literally falling off my
body.

That's a great problem to have. Better your
waistline shrinking than your outfits.

Go here to reveal the True You:
http://www.drvinceonline.com/caveman.htm

How Former Arthritic Wrestles Again

2007-05-22T13:46:00.000-04:00

Good News for our four-legged friends. Here's
an interesting note from one of my readers:

Dr. Vince,

Just wanted to update you on my 14 year old
Labrador Retriever I have on your fish oil.
He has suffered from arthritis in his back
since he was 4 years old, and now he's two days
older than dirt and weighs eighty pounds. He
also has had problems with dry skin & excessive
shedding even with very high quality food and vet
supplements.

Your fish oil has him up and wrestling with my
5 month old Golden Retriever puppy in addition to
having a fantastic looking coat with not a hint
of the previous skin conditions. He truly is in
amazing shape for a dog of his age and the change
from last year to this year with your Fish oil is
incredible.

My wife's coat is also shinier; I (as you may
recall) have no hair. But I do know the difference
your product has made for my health and I thank you
again for your help.

Tony C.
Cape Coral, Florida

Dr. V: Thanks, Tony. Glad to hear the good news.
I appreciate how you give fish oil to everyone in
your family--including the four-legged ones. Your
new supply is on the way.

For the rest of you:

you may feel like Tony's dog:
older than dirt, and a little big for your size.

That's OK...the Omega-3s in Concentrated Omega-3
pharmaceutical-grade fish oil can help you look
better, feel better--and even make you feel like
getting a little frisky.

How? because Omega-3s are nature's anti-
inflammatories. So they help with joint pain like
arthritis...but also heart disease, osteoporosis,
diabetes and other health problems that are
caused by chronic inflammation.

If it's been a while since you've been rambunctious,
or you just want that healthy glow again, then
get your fish oil here:
http://www.drvinceonline.com/fishoil.htm

And get some for everyone at your house: "all
Creatures great and small"

Live like You Mean it...

Dr. Vince

PS A shiny coat is great; still sporting a
winter coat not so great. Remember, the DHA
in Fish oil helps you shed that extra flab by
burning flab, keeping your body from forming
more flab cells and making the flab cells you
already have die an untimely death.

So whether you want to look good for swimsuit
season, or to be able to horseplay with the
kids, Concentrated Omega-3s will help you do it
http://www.drvinceonline.com/fishoil.htm

Guess Who Peeked

2007-05-22T13:45:00.000-04:00

At least one guy admitted to peeking at my
last email

(if you didn't, it's OK now...you can see it here)

Anyway, he asked a good question:

Dr. Vince:

Thank for all messages. Just a question.
Do you think a person can gain fish oil by
eating fish regularly? Thanks.

Isaac

Dr. V: Yes you can...but you have to eat oily fish,
like Salmon, herring, mackerel, anchovies, swordfish...

And you have to eat a lot of it. THe trouble with
eating fish (and why some doctors say NEVER eat fish)
is because of all the toxins--mercury, PCBs, and other
pollutants.

That's one of the troubles with trying to imitate our
original diet--modern technology has given us "modern
problems" (kind of like the Chevy Chase movie when he
turned nuclear)

And that's one of the reasons I recommend taking
only pharmaceutical-grade fish oil
http://www.drvinceonline.com/fishoil.htm

The distilling process done at the pharm plant removes
all the toxins, mercury and other pollutants, making
it ultra-safe. And mine is more concentrated than
any other I've seen (600mg EPA/DHA per capsule)

That's another hint: always judge your fish oil
and how much you take by how much EPA/DHA is in
each cap...not just the amount of oil. The
research dose is around 2000 EPA/DHA each day.

The cool thing about the pharmaceutical processing
is that it also takes out the fishy smell and taste.
But just in case, they add a little orange oil to
give it a pleasant taste. (I can chew one up and
not even notice it...just the slightest oily feel
and a hint of orange...so if you swallow them
whole, you don't notice anything)

Rule of Thumb: if your fish oil is brown, or if
you can smell it--trash it. If it smells, it's
not pure enough and you could be putting your
brain at risk (the very thing you're trying to
protect by taking Omega-3s in the first place)

Fish Oil is one of the ways we can use modern
technology to our advantage, so use it as a
good source of Omega-3s.

Live like you Mean it...

Dr. Vince

PS another way to use technology is to
protect yourself from the electro-magnetic
forces coming from your computer, cellphone,
iPod, blackberry...that can disturb your
brain function, too.

Save your brain and feel better all day. Find
out how much stress is affecting your brain by
going here:
http://www.drvinceonline.com/qlink.htm

For Ladies Only

2007-05-18T14:43:00.000-04:00

I just checked my Caveman Club Mailing list,
and realized that almost a third of the
members are female.

(I won't start calling it the Cave-person
Club until there are 50% + 1...and then it
still might take some convincing)

And I just got a notice from Medicare about
women's health issues...most of which are not
because of age, or mileage...but because of
chronic inflammation.

Those inflammatory chemicals cause trouble
all over the body...literally from head to
tail.

Heart Disease, osteoporosis, diabetes,
arthritis, Alzheimer's, cancer...all of these
have their origin in too much inflammation.

That's why I recommend these nutrients for
women especially, as a starting point of
better health:

Fish Oil: helps with depression, anxiety,
sleep and other stress-related troubles...
it also helps you stay thin by burning fat,
keeps you from making too many new fat cells and
lets the ones you have die sooner.

Magnesium: helps reduce stress, minimizes PMS,
helps with migraines/headaches

CoQ10: more energy, strong antioxidant (good for
skin), protects heart, normalizes cholesterol

Multi-Vitamin/Mineral: combats aging, good
anti-oxidant; protects DNA from mutating into
cancer

So ladies, don't just cross your fingers and
hope for the best. Even with all of our
high-tech diagnostics, we still can't find it
until it's already there. And promoting health
is ten times better than treating disease.

Controlling inflammation is the key to better
health, losing weight and living longer. That's
why I have all these anti-inflammatory nutrients
in my Core Four packs
http://www.drvinceonline.com/core4.htm

You can still get all your tests and check-ups...
just think of the Core Four as the way to 'study'
for them.

Live like You Mean it...
(and even though we don't say it as much as we
should, we appreciate you)

Dr. Vince

P.S. If you really want to turn our heads and
get into amazing shape, then check out my friend
Tiny's course
http://www.drvinceonline.com/superwoman.htm

And to all you guys who went ahead and peeked in
here anyway...I dare you to try it

Platter makes Phatter

2007-05-17T18:20:00.000-04:00

Tuesday I took my friend David out for a
Cave-friendly birthday breakfast at our
local Cracker Barrel.

We ordered eggs, meat, apples...but none of
the grits, toast, biscuits and gravy (the
waitress looked at us funny and asked,
"Are you sure?")

When the food came, David made this
observation:

"I just ordered the Mindless Eating book
you recommend, and one of the reveiwers
was talking about plate size and how she's
learning to visualize the plate smaller"

(Mindless Eating is Recommende Reading in
the Caveman Cuisine QuickStart Guide
http://www.drvinceonline.com/caveman.htm

"When I got this plate, I thought, Wow,
that's really not much food..." Then
he cupped his hand and blocked out half
the plate..."but that looks about right."

So I told him another story from Mindless
Eating about an antique dealer who sells
old plates. But shoppers always think
the dinner plates are salad plates and
the serving platters are dinner plates.

Because we've gotten used to supersizing
everything.

So, David moved his food to my six-inch
bread plate, and it looked like a true
heapin' helpin'.

Then he held up the plate his food came
on, and said, "This IS a serving platter"

I'd never really thought about it until then,
but that 'plate' was the same size as the
platters I have at home. Yikes.

The more we see, the more we eat. It's
hardwired into the brain as a survival
mechanism.

The thing is, it was put there when food
wasn't so plentiful and we didn't have as
many choices (or non-foods either)

So now, as we get more civilized,
sophisticated and modernized, we're getting
sicker, fatter and weaker...and getting
more mental problems as well...mainly
because we're disrespecting our biology.

Plate size is just one thing. I cover the
hidden dangers of 'variety' in this month's
Caveman Cuisine newsletter. Don't eat
jelly beans, M&M's or a buffet again--
until you read it.

The experiments I talk about also come from
the book Mindless Eating, by Brian Wansink, PhD,
which I highly recommend you get.

'cuz when you get your Body and your Mind working
together, there's no stopping you.

Live like You Mean it...

Dr. Vince

P.S. I'm sending out the newsletter today, so
if you want one you'd better hurry. You'll
also get the QuickStart Guide/CD, the Wheel
of Life guide, the Hidden Eyes CD, Caveman
Concentration...

take charge of your health today.

http://www.drvinceonline.com/caveman.htm

Mom's Got a Secret

2007-05-17T18:19:00.000-04:00

My Mom's had some great ideas in her life.

Of course, marrying my Dad (welcome yours
truly), taking me to the chiropractor, stuff
like that.

But she's also come across a few ideas that
you can get some direct benefit from.

The first one got her a hug from Najeeb the
Produce Man several years ago (it also kept
me from being scarred for life).

She was walking down the aisle getting groceries
and noticed that Najeeb had band-aids on every
finger.

"Working with this wet produce all day keeps
my fingers chapped...they crack and bleed...so
I can't be bleeding all in the celery..."

So, she gave him an idea:
"Get some Vitamin E capsules, poke a hole in
the end of one and squirt the oil onto your
fingers three times a day and see what happens"

A week later, Najeeb saw her in the store and said
"I've got to hug this lady's neck..." After just
a few days, his fingers were as good as new, and
he hadn't had any trouble since.

That summer I burned a 2-inch stripe on my right leg
from ankle to knee on my mini-bike motor. You can
imagine how nasty it looked.

After running cold water over it for several minutes,
I put Vitamin E oil on it every day until it was
gone. Now you can't even tell I was burned.

So, if you have any skin issues, try a little
Vitamin E...and I'll pass along any hugs.

Live like you Mean it...

Dr. Vince

PS Mom discovered a cure for canker sores, too.
(mouth ulcers/aphthous ulcers) She knew there
ought to be something in the pantry that would fix
them, and she was determined to find it.

She got it on her second try (take that, Edison)

Mom says I can tell you the secret in this
month's Caveman Cuisine newsletter (yes, she's
in the club)...so don't miss out
http://www.drvinceonline.com/caveman.htm

But I'll give you another secret, too: even
though "no one knows" what causes canker sores,
since I've been eating like a Caveman, I haven't
had any to begin with.

Either way, find out for yourself and take
the test drive today:
http://www.drvinceonline.com/caveman.htm

How Mom can Do Her Thing

2007-05-15T13:52:00.000-04:00

We just celebrated our mothers' devotion to us.

But is she getting the care she needs?

A recent report says 'No'...that women struggle
more with health costs than men do. (I found
this interesting article in the Wall Street Journal)

Part of the reason women need more health care
is 'just biology,' since women's reproductive
systems need more attention than men's usually
do.

The study also showed women more likely to use
prescription drugs and twice as likely to have
mental-health problems such as depression
and anxiety.

At the same time, women have a harder time paying
for care, according to the study. Women have lower
incomes than men, higher out-of-pocket medical
costs and less access to employer-provided
health insurance because many don't work full time.

So what can women do to hold down health costs
and get the care they need?

They recommend that women keep an eye out for
local 'health fairs' where they can get tested at
relatively low costs for blood pressure, cholesterol
levels and bone density.

OK, now Dr. V chimes in...

Part of the high cost of women's health care is
all the screening tests, so looking for cheaper
ones is a way to save some money.

But nothing in the article spoke about getting
healthier, just how to find out if you're sick
cheaper...and how to pay for your drugs cheaper.

That's part of our problem with health care in
general...male or female...is that it's not
really 'health' care.

It's 'sick' care.

That's why feeding yourself right is so important.
Blood pressure, cholesterol and bone density are
all mostly a factor of what you eat and the
nutrition you get from it.

That's why the Core Four is so important. These
nutrients work together to normalize blood pressure,
cholesterol and bone density.

Einstein said you can't solve a problem at the
same level of thinking that created it...so
for the ladies in your life, it's time to stop
waiting for something to happen and then try to
treat it...and get ahead of the curve, feed your
body right and let Mother Nature do her thing.

The best place to start is here:
http://www.drvinceonline.com/core4.htm

Live like You Mean it...

Dr. Vince

P.S. In this month's Caveman Cuisine newsletter,
you'll learn an interesting fact about blood
cholesterol levels and calcium levels...and
what they do or don't have to do with heart
disease and osteoporosis (if you know me at
all, you know it's probably 'don't'...)
There's also a bit about blood pressure, too.
It's not really a Mother's Day issue, but
there's plenty in it for Mom to digest.

Take the test drive here:
http://www.drvinceonline.com/caveman.htm

or if you get a Core Four pack, I'll send
you this month's newsletter as a gift (just
make sure to remind me in the comments section)

Dr. V

No One Loves you Any Better...

2007-05-13T20:34:00.000-04:00

..than your M-O-double-M-Y

A quick note to say thanks to all the Moms out
there, but especially mine...and the Mother of
my daughter.

And you should thank them, too.

Why?

My Mom first took me to see a chiropractor for
my asthma, allergies and high-blood pressure,
when I got no help from the traditional approach.

She said, "There's got to be some sort of
neurologist or nutritionist or something
that can see why your body's not working right..."

(I guess I turned out to be a little of both.)

My wife inspired me to actually become a
chiropractor. I knew I wanted to be one, but
thought it would be impossible, or at least
impractical (I'd just graduated from Ga Tech,
and also according to the traditional approach,
I should be an engineer my whole life and just
dream of what it would've been like to be
a chiropractor)

I mentioned to her, half-joking, that my
chiropractor wanted me to go to career day at
the college.

"Why don't you?"

I couldn't think of a good reason, so here
we are.

So without my Mom Sylvia and my lovely wife
Ruth, there would be no Dr. Vince and certainly
no Dr. Vince Online.

I thank them for seeing me bigger than I see
myself.

You can thank them for whatever you feel like.
Just don't forget your own Mom.

Live like You Mean it...and thanks to Mom for
giving me my Life...

Dr. Vince

W and Nancy Pelosi Agree

2007-05-13T20:33:00.000-04:00

President Bush and Speaker Pelosi have at least
one thing in common: they'd love to have an
extra $24 Billion to spend.

I'm sure porkers on both sides of the ailse
would be licking their chops over that dough.
(the way they spend it, though, it might not
seem like much to them...but any "B" illions
is nothing to sneeze at.)

And they could have it, if just a few nutritional
supplements were given to a few select groups of people.

A report released this month by the Dietary
Supplement Education Alliance (DSEA)
concluded that the use of dietary supplements
could result in a savings of at least
24 billion in health care costs over a five
year period.

The current report updates a similar report
in 2005 which estimated 5.6 billion dollars
in savings over five years...so things seem to
be getting worse--not better.

The report says that calcium and vitamin D by
postmenopausal women could potentially avoid
776,00 hospitalizations for hip fractures and
a significant number of extended nursing facility
stays for this group, resulting in a savings of
16.1 billion dollars.

If folic acid were used by the 44 million
American women of childbearing age, 600 fewer
infants would be born with neural tube defects,
saving 1.4 billion over five years.

Omega-3 fatty acids (1800 mg/day) for those over the
age of 65 would save 3.2 billion

And just 6 to 10 milligrams lutein with
zeaxanthin per day should save $3.6 billion
by preventing loss of central vision
from macular degeneration.

I talk about three of these four in this month's
Caveman Cuisine newsletter
http://www.drvinceonline.com/caveman.htm

and I reveal a secret about calcium that
your Mother really needs to know--especially if
she's in menopause.

(and no, it's not 'take more calcium')

"Rapidly escalating health care costs in
the U.S. have severe implications for our
society as a whole," DSEA president
Jon Benninger stated.

This study gives a pretty easy solution to
"... the budgetary problems facing federal
and state health insurance programs,
corporate health cost managers and
individual families."

I can hear the porkers now: Budget problem?
There's no budget problem. We get your
money. We spend it. No problem.

But it all boils down to the individual family.
Your state insurance program won't do it.
Your Corporate health cost manager surely
won't do it.

You've got to do it for yourself...and your
family.

Live like You Mean it...

Dr. Vince

P.S. Nutritional supplements fall under
Caveman Connection #5: Protect your Biology.
Modeling the Original Diet is not an either-or
deal...it's both/and...

Learn more about the recommendations above, plus
the inside scoop about calcium for Mother here
http://www.drvinceonline.com/caveman.htm

Why Bumpy is Better

2007-05-10T17:40:00.001-04:00

Fred and Barney were catching up over a
saspirilla at the Sabertooth Lounge.

Fred loved his day; Barney hated his.

Fred had the time of his life; Barney couldn't
wait for it to be over.

Fred was beaming, energized, excited.
Barney wet himself.

"What were you doing that was so terrible,"
Fred asked.

"I was riding a roller coaster," Barney said.
"It scared me to death."

Fred looked at him funny and said, "Really?
That's what I did, too...and I've
never felt more alive"

I can almost picture them sitting together on
the front car of the roller coaster, Fred with
his hands in the air, shaking from the excitement.

With Barney sitting next to him, gripping the
rail with all his might, eyes welded shut, praying
for it all to end quickly.

Same situation, different reaction. Polar opposites
sitting in the same seat.

Why?

"As a man ......-eth in his heart, so is he"

It's not what's happening, it's what you think about
what's happening that decides how you feel about it.

Modern life is a roller coaster...up and down,
fast and slow, bumpy, unpredictable (but it gets
easier the more you do it), anticipation, dread...

You can live it in fear, or exhilaration,
your choice.

Actually, fear and exhilaration are almost
identical energies...it's what you do with them
(think about them) that decides how they express
themselves.

We talk about how to use that energy productively
on this month's Wheel of Life CD
http://www.drvinceonline.com/caveman.htm
My friend Matthew White gives some tools, exercises
and insights to staying calm--instantly.

Not chilled out, retreat, disconnect from the
World, but plugged in, connected calmness that
lets you ride the rollercoaster and love it.

With your hands in the air.

Next time you feel the fear, ask yourself if it's
really exhilaration in disguise, and use it as
a gift.

Live like You Mean it...

Dr. Vince

P.S. I bet pre-historic life was like a roller coaster,
too...chase some food, be chased for something else's food,
climate control meant you were controlled by the climate.
Guess what. Life is a roller coaster. It's supposed to
have ups and downs. The only thing that's flat is the
flat-line, which signifies there is no more life in you.

Don't put yourself there too soon, physically, mentally
or spiritually - http://www.drvinceonline.com/caveman.htm

It's Not Quite that Simple

2007-05-09T19:20:00.000-04:00

Yesterday we were at the florist picking
up some 'good cheer' for Grace's friend who fell
off the horse.

She told me about a sneak preview for a show
she saw, where some kid named Nick gave his
philosophy on health:

'I'm not all that worried about my health.
I know how my body works. I eat. I poop.
Done.'

Ah, youth. If it were only that simple.

It used to be. Back in the Stone Age, that's
probably all they knew about 'health'. They
didn't need 'meal replacement bars', or
aerobics classes or try to work in a work out.

Because their lifestyle was functional. They
got sunshine, fresh air, movement, challenge
and good food as part of their everyday life.

We, on the other hand, have disconnected
from our food, our environment, ourselves.

In fact, Oprah had a show on the other day
about poop, and what it can tell you about
your health.

Nothing like gettting back to basics.

The one thing we know for sure is that our
food is not as nutritious as the caveman's--
even the 'good' food. For our health to be
as simple as eating and pooping,
we've got to make better choices in the
eating department (which are often the
opposite of what most people consider healthy).

The Caveman Cuisine QuickStart Guide and CD
http://www.drvinceonline.com/caveman.htm
help sort things out for you, and give you
a simpler approach...one that's in tune and
in harmony with your body. The body that's
been passed down to you through the ages.

And there's plenty of fiber for you-know-what.

It'll help you start thinking simpler and
younger again. And it'll keep your kids from
getting old too fast as well.

A little youthful exuberance never hurt anyone.

Live like You Mean it...

Dr. Vince

PS on this month's Wheel of Life CD, we talk
about some ways to get more energy with a few
simple techniques...and how to summon it
instantly. Don't be afraid to reconnect with
yourself...
http://www.drvinceonline.com/caveman.htm

Why Dad Wears a Helmet Now

2007-05-09T19:18:00.000-04:00

Falling off a horse is one thing. But being on a horse while
it's falling is something totally different.

That's what happened to our neighbor last week, who's
one of Grace's best friends. Grace heard she fell off a
horse, bumped her head, had to go to the hospital, but
is OK and at home.

Falling from that high is scary, and I knew she wore a helmet,
so I figured she bumped her head and got a little shaken up,
went to get checked out, no big deal.

The dad called this morning to come over and get adjusted.
Turns out the horse fell with her on it. "It was just like
cracking a whip."

A thousand pound whip.

She actually cracked her skull, and was in the hospital
unconscious for a few days.

"Here, look at her helmet..." On the right side, the styrofoam
was normal, about an inch thick. On the left side, the
styrofoam was only 1/8 inch thick. That's where her head
compressed it when she fell.

That's a lot of force on a twelve-year old head. Or any
age head for that matter.

Good news is, they normally do three CAT-scans before
they let you leave, but hers were so good they only
needed to do two. We're all thankful and relieved.

"She was a very lucky girl," dad says. He also says he'll
never let the girls ride bikes without their helmets anymore.
"I'm even thinking about getting one for myself."

I know I talk a lot about protecting your brain from the
Inside...but let's remember to keep protecting it from
the Outside, too.

Buckle up, wear your helmet, wear your safety glasses,
send some healing thoughts and prayers our way...

and keep Living like You Mean it...

Dr. Vince

PS I also know first-hand the importance of keeping your
airbag working. If the warning light comes on, don't
hesitate...check it out. Same goes for your health.
Ignoring your body only makes it start talking louder.
And when it has to yell, it's not pretty. I've got tools
to help at http://www.drvinceonline.com

Why I'm Wanted in Vegas

2007-05-07T19:50:00.000-04:00

Could you lose 20 pounds for a Mill-yun bucks?

Gabe Rudiger had a chance, but blew it. With a capital B.

Gabe was one of the sixteen hopefuls in this season's The
Ulitmate Fighter reality show. TUF is amixed martial arts
tournament held in Las Vegas, with a $1M contract as the
grand prize.

But he showed up 20 pounds overweight.

And kept eating junk food and snacking. He even ate
ice cream cake the day before he was picked to fight.

He tried to cut the weight in the sauna, the plastic suit,
everything...but it was too little, too late.

Gabe should've checked in with me before he went out
there, and I would've given him some better advice, so
he'd a least have a chance (he would've gotten
creamed by the guy he was supposed to fight, but at least
he'd have given it a real try).

I would have made sure he was taking a double dose of
Omega-3s every day, and put him on my Core Four
Platinum pack.

Besides the whey protein helping him burn blubber and keep
his muscle, the fish oil would help him burn it in a couple
of ways, too:

1. DHA in fish oil keeps new fat cells from forming
2. DHA also encourages the fat cells you have already to
die early

Fish oil lets you use less insulin, too...by making your cells more
sensitive to it. That also keeps your fat cells from forming.

You may not be fighting for a cool mil, but you want to look
cool this summer, and do the cool things you want to do with
your family. Carrying an extra 20 doesn't make it any easier.

Nor does it help you live longer.

If you need help getting back to your fighting weight (or at
least your training weight), don't fly to Vegas, just go here:
http://www.drvinceonline.com/core4.htm

Live like You Mean it...

Dr. Vince

P.S. Gabe was lying on the floor outside the sauna, begging
the guys to put him back in there for the last 3 pounds.
His coach said, "I'm not putting you back in there, you've got
to get up and do it yourself."

He didn't. He gave up. He quit.

Don't be a Gabe. Be yourself. But I can only show
you the door; you're the One who's got to walk through it.
http://www.drvinceonline.com/core4.htm

Why the Last Two are so Big

2007-05-07T19:40:00.000-04:00

Are you smarter than a 5th grader?

Most 5th graders haven't heard of Xeno's paradox. You
may not have either...but you've experienced it.

Xeno said that it's impossible to get anywhere. Because
to get from point A to point B, you have to cross a point
half-way between point A and point B.

And once you get there, you have to cross a point between
there and point B...etc...and since you've always got to cross
a halfway point, you'll never get to point B.

Xeno's original example was using a turtle. And you can
feel like a turtle sometimes, especially when you're trying to
lose your winter coat (or matrimonial coat or baby coat...or
handles or thunder thighs, etc.)

Especially the last two lbs.

Like my Mom used to say when she taught Weight Watchers:

Fat Fast -- Slim Slow.

But those last two can be S - L - O - W

And that's when it can be trouble...because you're stuck on
the last two, and get discouraged, and forget all the success
and good feelings you have from losing the previous 18 or so...

and you hate the way you look. Again.

All because of two little lbs.

Your Mind can be your best friend or worst enemy. And in
the battle of the Bulge, you definitely want it as your friend.

That's why I spend so much time talking about the Mind in
these tips and in the Dr. Vince Caveman Club. In fact,
the Wheel of Life CD is dedicated to the Mind each month.

The Test Drive alone will give you the tools to reach your
goal; but since you're human, the monthly newsletter and
CD are designed to keep you educated and inspired
(edu-spired?) along the way.

And you don't have to eat Turtles. or Hares.
http://www.drvinceonline.com/caveman.htm

Live like You Mean it...at your own Pace,

Dr. Vince

P.S. Xeno's problem was that as the half-points got
closer together, they got really close to zero. And dividing
by zero is 'undefined'.

So you really can get anywhere you want to go...if you've
got the right tools, the right motivation and the right
mind-set.

You CAN do it.
http://www.drvinceonline.com/caveman.htm

Why the First Two are so Big

2007-05-07T19:39:00.000-04:00

'I lost two pounds this week'

It was Cindy's first week on Caveman Cuisine. Actually,
it was only 5 days.

'I'm so excited I can hardly stand it'

Over just two pounds? (you may be asking)

Trust me: the first two are HUGE

I remember four years ago when that scale finally bumped
down two pounds, I was ecstatic. I felt like running outside
with my shirt off (neighbors are glad I didn't)

It's still a ways to go from 2 to 11 or 20 or 30 or 50 or
whatever your goal is, but those first two prove that
you can do it.

That's why they're so big.

If you can lose two, you can lose as many as you
need to...just keep putting two and two together.

Cindy couldn't stop talking (she even apologized a few
times for blabbering on, but she couldn't help it, she
was excited).

'I feel lighter, I've got more energy...it's been so long
since I've felt this good.' She was radiant.

Five days. Two pounds. To feel as good as you've
felt in a looong time.

And it only gets better from there.

But you've got to get started.
http://www.drvinceonline.com/caveman.htm

Live like You Mean it...even if it's been a while

Dr. Vince

P.S. Yes, it's that easy. It's so easy a you-know-what
can do it. I've done all the hard work for you, and will
do just about everything except spoon it into your mouth.
But that's OK...you're a Big Kid now. Feed yourself well.
http://www.drvinceonline.com/caveman.htm

Don't Lose your Mind, Too

2007-05-03T19:10:00.000-04:00

Maybe you wouldn't cut off your toe to look good in a pair
of pointy shoes.

But would you trade your bulging belly for a psychiatric
disorder? Lose your Mind in the process of losing inches?

The newest miracle drug coming down the pipleline is
having trouble getting approved...

Thank goodness.

The FDA and the public are both a little nervous about
new miracle drugs, after fen-phen, Vioxx and all the
other recalls.

'Accomplia' supposedly helps you lose weight by shutting
down receptors in your brain (the same ones that those
pointy-ended cigarettes stimulate to give stoners the
munchies).

To me, that's the trouble with medicine in general. Come
from the Outside and force the body to slow down or
speed up by blocking things...shutting down receptors...
interfering with the body's natural function.

That's why the side effect disclaimers are starting to get
longer than the rest of the commercial (they're talking a
lot faster, too.)

Side-effects, yes. Mood swings, aggression, depression,
anxiety. Subjects on Accomplia had almost 3 times the
psychiatric troubles as those on placebo.

One person said it gave him 'a lovely and welcome
disinterest in food.'

I guess that's OK to drop a few, but it's no way to live
your life.

We're created with an interest in food...it keeps us alive.
That's why it looks, smells, feels, sounds and tastes so good.

That's why blocking receptors is such a bad idea...
especially in the Brain (like Woody Allen says, it's my
second favorite organ).

Instead, we should be looking to sensitize our receptors,
so they don't have to work so hard to digest the food
we're eating...and secrete less insulin to do the job,
which gives you better blood sugar, less inflammation,
and less phat around the middle.

That's why it's so important to supplement with Omega-3s
http://www.drvinceonline.com/fishoil.htm

They keep your cell walls flexible, your receptors responsive
so your body can do its thing with minimum
energy and maximum result...making your Mind sharper
and your waist smaller.

And your life a whole lot more interesting.

Live like You Mean it...

Dr. Vince

P.S. Fish Oil helps all the things Accomplia is supposed to
help with...obesity, blood sugar control, better HDL and
triglycerides...without any harmful side effects. Fish Oil
even helps with mood swings, irritability, depression,
anxiety ('cause it's brain food).

That's why they call Omega-3s "essential" fats. But they're
conspicuously absent from our modern diet.

Feed you Mind and Body right.
http://www.drvinceonline.com/fishoil.htm

Meet Sally Eight-Toes

2007-05-03T19:08:00.000-04:00

Ladies will do almost anything to look good.

All manner of makeup, plucking, curling irons, flat irons,
mousse, gel, styling, waxing...not to mention the wardrobe,
earrings, bags, shoes, belts, etc...

And we appreciate it.

But would you believe that some ladies want to wear those
pointy-toed shoes so bad that they have their 'index toes'
removed so they'll fit better?

Yikes.

A patient of mine was a shoe salesman for 20+ years, and
he said he'd seen more than one woman missing their
second Little Piggy.

My brother-in-law is missing his, but only on one foot (due
to an inopportune meeting with a lawn mower).

Folks will do some crazy things to look good. Like taking
dangerous di-et drugs, starving themselves, eating cabbage
soup all day, sticking their finger down their throat.

Even stapling their stomach shut.

These don't work for long, because
a. they're not in harmony with your human nature
b. wherever you go, there you are

What I mean is this: most folks try to drop their excess
baggage by focusing on their body. But most of the
baggage is in their Mind.

That's why most people who get their stomach stapled
also get all their weight back...because you can't solve
a problem with the same level of thinking that got you
there in the first place.

That's why I spend a little time each month in the
Dr. Vince Caveman Club talking
about your Mind and your Thinking. To help
you get great results WITHOUT doing anything drastic.

OK, if you're eating like poopy-poo, then you're gonna have
to change something...but it's lots easier than you think.

With a few, small changes you can make a BIG difference.
In your physical, family, career, social, financial or
spiritual Life...but it all starts with the Mental.

Think. Think of two small changes you can make this week
that'll make your 'pointy shoes' fit better. Write them
down...and get going.

Live like You Mean it...

Dr. Vince

P.S. Even if you don't change want to change your
food choices, there's an easy way to get better health.
Just chase it all down with a big slug (4 gelcaps, actually)
of Concentrated Omega-3 pharmaceutical-grade
fish oil. The Omega-3s help balance out your Omega-6s,
help reduce inflammation, and cover over a multitude
of nutritional sins.

It's not the ideal approach...but it's a start. And it's easier
than chopping off a toe (and toes don't weigh that much
anyway).
http://www.drvinceonline.com/fishoil.htm

How to Make Every Day a Vacation

2007-05-03T19:07:00.000-04:00

She looked happier than she'd been in months.

When my accountant came in for her weekly adjustment,
I could tell by the smile on her face and the
pep in her step that 'tax season' was finally
over. I asked about her vacation last week.

'Where'd you go?'

'Nowhere'

'What'd you do?'

'Whatever I felt like doing...and I didn't do anything
I didn't feel like doing. It was wonderful!'

That got me to thinking: what if every day was
that wonderful.

What if we did whatever made us feel good every day.

It could be, I guess...but something's happened to our
'feeler'.

Most of the stuff we do every day isn't helping us express or
experience more life, but we keep doing it anyway.

It would feel weird if you didn't. You've got routines, habits.
Some productive; some not-so.

That's why you're stagnating in one or more areas of your
life right now:

'I've never done it that way before.'
'I've always done it that way before.'

And you feel like you have to stay on that course, because
it's uncomfortable--scary--to do something different.

Why not start today. For the next few days, re-calibrate your
feeler. Look at your daily routines, habits, schedules and
ask yourself:

Do I really NEED to be doing this. Do I really WANT to be
doing this. Is this helping me become the person I want to be.

Feel the feeling of being bigger than you are (on the Inside,
and how good it would feel to be a little smaller around the
waistline).

Then start doing the ones you feel like doing and stop doing
the ones you don't feel like doing.

I know it's scary...but if you do it, it'll be exhilarating.

Live like You Mean it...

Dr. Vince

P.S. There's always a 'feeling' issue around food. Either
you feel like you should/shouldn't be eating what you're
eating...or what you're eating is making you feel like
crapola.

You feel better when you feed your body better.
And last month, I showed the Cavemaniacs a way to get rid
of their guilty food feelings once and for all.

If you test drive the Dr. Vince Caveman Club this month,
I'll throw in last month's newsletter as a special bonus.

So check it out here, and start living the life you've imagined:
http://www.drvinceonline.com/caveman.htm

3 Best Doctors Ever

2007-05-03T19:06:00.000-04:00

These doctors won't poke you or prod you. But they will
give you a long, healthy life.

They were first recognized by a non-doctor, Jonathan Swift:

"The best doctors in the world are Doctor Diet, Doctor Quiet,
and Doctor Merryman."

Doctor Diet has fallen on hard times lately. Mostly because
our version of 'diet' has gone terribly off-track.

To us, a diet is something you "go on" (and then of course
you go off). You have to eat weird food. You have to
explain yourself to others. It's about what you "can't" have.
Counting, points, fat-grams, carb-grams, artificial food.

You feel deprived. Limited. You cheat. You feel guilty.

No wonder we hate diets. Too much negativity.

Totie Fields said, "I went on a diet for two weeks, but all
I lost was 14 days."

If the only choice was to go on a diet or be fat, then I can
see how someone might choose to go on a diet (and I think
that shows us why so many folks are still fat).

But there is another choice.

A choice that respects your biology and your humanity.
A choice that feeds your body the way it's designed to
be fed. That protects your biology.

Doctor Diet is listed first for a reason. Your body uses your
food to recreate your Body day by day. And like they say:

Garbage In, Garbage Out.

Trouble is, most of the so-called 'diets' out there are
garbage.

That's why I created the Caveman Cuisine program. To
sort through all the confusion and contradiction about
eating, and get back to being Human again.

Healthy humans.

Check it out here:
http://www.drvinceonline.com/caveman.htm

Live like You Mean it...

Dr. Vince

PS The cool thing about Caveman Cuisine is that it's not
a 'treatment'...if you have X disease, then eat Y food. It's
designed to feed your body right so that the Doctor Inside
can do his or her job...and recreate your Ideal Body from
the Inside-Out

http://www.drvinceonline.com/caveman.htm

How to Ruin your Kid

2007-04-27T21:44:00.001-04:00

The best way to ruin your kid is to scoot 'em away into
being an adult.

Growing into an adult is one thing; but having to 'act' like
an adult when you're still a kid...well, that's why so many
of us grown-ups need help.

Yesterday we heard about the World-famous violinist,
Joshua Bell, who spent a few hours at a Washington DC
subway station as a street musician.

Would anyone notice, or stop to listen...even with his
$3.5 million violin?

'There was no ethnic or demographic pattern to distinguish
the people who stayed to watch Bell, or the ones who gave
money, from that vast majority who hurried on past,
unheeding. Whites, blacks and Asians, young and old, men
and women, were represented in all three groups. But the
behavior of one demographic remained absolutely consistent.

'Every single time a child walked past, he or she tried to stop
and watch. And every single time, a parent scooted the kid away.'

It's like we've had our Music 'scooted' out of us.

I know you're busy. So am I. And I'm not going to say
something corny like 'stop and smell the roses'.

But I will say you may be walking right past an amazing
once-in-a-lifetime experience and not even realize it, if
you're distracted by all the 'noise' that's crowding out your
life. (You might even have one holding your hand).

If you're too busy, or too afraid, to listen.

Kids (and the kid Inside) want to see new things and
soak up new experiences. So give yourself a little
breathing room; leave 5 minutes early, just in case.

Take some time today and this weekend to your eyes
and ears relax...don't miss your life on your way to your
next appointment.

Live like You Mean it...

Dr. Vince

P.S. Modern technology and modern foods have a way of
choking the poetry, music and health out of our
lives. You can support your Child Within and/or your real
children with a QLink (for electronic stress) and fish oil
(for chemical stress).
You'll find what you need at http://www.drvinceonline.com

If you're interested in reading the whole story about
Joshua Bell playing violin on the street for the somewhat
disinterested crowd...here's the link

What Else are you Missing?

2007-04-26T18:34:00.000-04:00

The Trance of Technology. It seems like we're so
"tuned in" that we're tuning out the real world.

A few weeks ago, the Washington Post did sort of a
social experiment to see how easy it would be to
break us out of our trance.

They got a world-class, world-renowned violinist named
Joshua Bell to perform at a subway station in our nation's
capital.

Not a formal, publicized performance. Just a "stand at
the top of the escalator, put your case on the floor so
people can give you money, and play your heart out"
performance.

No fanfare. Just an anonymous street muscian...with
a $3.5 million violin.

They wanted to see if people would take a minute--even a
second--out of their lives to listen to the most beautiful
violin music ever.

Here's what happened:

'The people scurry by, cups of coffee in their hands,
cellphones at their ears, ID tags slapping at their bellies,
a grim dance to indifference, inertia and the dingy, gray
rush of modernity.'

Of over a thousand passers-by, one recognized that he
was a really good player, and one actually recognized who
he was. Oh, well. But he made about $40/hour.

'The poet Billy Collins once laughingly observed that all
babies are born with a knowledge of poetry, because the
lub-dub of the mother's heart is in iambic meter. Then,
Collins said, life slowly starts to choke the poetry out of us.
It may be true with music, too.'

It could be that those folks just didn't really like classical
violin music. But it's more likely that they were scared to
try something new...or just too busy to even notice.

'For many of us, the explosion in technology has perversely
limited, not expanded, our exposure to new experiences.

'We get our news from comfortable sources, that think the
same way we do. And with iPods, we hear what we already
know; we program our own playlists.'

(That's the trouble with our modern eating habits, too...
they keep us isolated, disconnected from each other
and our Source.)

'If we can't take the time out of our lives to stay a moment
and listen to one of the best musicians on Earth play some
of the best music ever written; if the surge of modern life so
overpowers us that we are deaf and blind to something like
that -- then what else are we missing?

Live like You Mean it...

Dr. Vince

PS If the 'indifference, inertia and the dingy, gray
rush of modernity' has got your head spinning, keeping
you stressed, moody, can't sleep and all that jazz, then
you probably need a QLink Personal Energy Pendant.
It helps protect you from electronic stress from the
Inside-Out...a good way to use Technology to bring some
peace and quiet back into your life.
http://www.drvinceonline.com/qlink.htm

Darth Vader's Favorite Food

2007-04-26T18:33:00.000-04:00

Next month, Darth Vader turns 30.

Not in Earth years, but movie years. And to make it
more confusing, I saw Episode 4 back in 1977, which
was actually Episode 1, etc.

I'm not a big Star Wars fan. I've got a Yoda poster in my
adjusting room, but I haven't even seen Episode 1 or 2.

But it's hard not to know who Darth Vader is. He, along
with the rest of the gang, have made an impression on
our culture, if not our psyche.

So, what did Darth Vader eat to stay healthy. How'd he
keep his 'Force' strong. What would he like for his
birthday dinner.

Beats me.

I don't think we ever saw him eating anything (how would
you fit it through that mask anyway).

The closest we came to seeing his personal health regimen
was looking at the back of his bald, shiny, vein-encrusted
head while he was in his little black egg oxygen tent
(or whatever it was) in Empire Strikes Back.

We know he was strong, but we don't know what he ate.

Sort of like our own ancestors. We don't know 'for sure'
what they ate, because it all happened 'a long time ago...'

But, we do have fossils, anthropology, archeology, other
primates, modern hunter-gatherers...that give us some
insight to our early eating patterns.

We know they were strong, and we have a pretty good
idea of what they ate.

No matter what really happened in the past, if you eat like your
ancestors (allegedly?) ate, your body will be the healthiest
it can be. The results speak for themselves.

Today.

You don't even have to believe in "Cavemen". But just like
Darth Vader, they've influenced our culture (and our bodies)
tremendously, whether we know it or not.

The only hard part is adapting the Stone Age eating style
to our Space Age lifestyle. To use technology to your
advantage, rather than letting it de-humanize you.

That's why I've created the Dr. Vince Caveman Club.
To help you learn the practical, every-day things you need
to know--so you can say goodbye to your 'Jabba the Gutt'
once and for all.

Take a test drive of the Dr. Vince Caveman Club here:
http://www.drvinceonline.com/caveman.htm

Live like You Mean it...

Dr. Vince

PS Even Luke Skywalker had to learn the ancient principles
from Yoda. Let me be Yoda for you (there's even a slight
physical resemblance).

I'll make it easier than you've ever imagined.
http://www.drvinceonline.com/caveman.htm

Top Ten Mood Foods

2007-04-24T09:50:00.000-04:00

Cavemen must have been happy men. They had to be.

Not because they 'had' to be or something bad would
happen to them.

They 'had' to be because they ate the kind of food that
makes you feel good.

According to Joy Bauer (no relation to Jack) in her new book
Joy Bauer's Food Cures, eating for a better mood boils down
to these three things:

- keep your blood sugar level by eating every few hours
- eat lots of soluble fiber
- eat lots of omega 3 fats, folic acid, B12 and Vitamin D -
four nutrients that lift your mood.

Here's her list of the Top Ten foods for improving your
mood:

1. Wild salmon (rich in omega 3 fats and vitamin D)

2. Spinach - (rich in folic acid and soluble fiber)

3. Skim milk - (rich in Vitamin D and B12)

4. Ground flaxseeds (rich soluble fiber, omega 3 fats and folic acid)

5. Blackberries (rich in soluble fiber and folic acid)

6. Omega 3 fortified eggs - (rich in omega 3 fats, Vitamin D and B12)

7. Sardines ( rich in omega 3 fats and Vitamin D)

8. Soybeans - (rich in soluble fiber, folic acid and omega 3 fats)

9. Beans (rich in soluble fiber and folic acid)

10. Brussels sprouts (soluble fiber and folic acid)

You'll notice that there are a few 'forbidden fruits' in that list;
foods that were not part of our Original Diet.

But if you played your cards right, you could live a long and
healthy life just eating the foods on that list.

The cool thing about the Caveman Cuisine plan is that, even
though these are listed as 'mood food', they're also 'heart
food', 'lung food', 'brain food', 'help control diabetes,
osteoporosis, obesity and cancer' food.

By eating the way you're created to eat, you don't have to
ask the question "Is this good for my mood?" "Is this good
for my heart?", etc...ad nauseum.

The Caveman Cuisine approach feeds your body as a whole,
not as parts. Disconnecting everything is what got us into
trouble in the first place.

You'll find out which of those Ten are no-nos (and how to
turn them into maybe-maybes, or sometimeses), and how
to respect, protect and reconnect to yourself when you
get the Caveman Cuisine QuickStart Guide and CD, which
are free as part of your 30-day test drive of the Dr. Vince
Caveman Club.
http://www.drvinceonline.com/caveman.htm

Have a Happy Day!

Dr. Vince

P.S. I'm sure you noticed the 'golden thread' running through
the list...that Omega-3s play a BIG role in mood, as well as
other brain functions. That's why I take 'em, and recommend
'em...and why they're a big part of the Caveman Cuisine plan.
You'll find out why on the QuickStart CD, or you can learn
more here:
http://www.drvinceonline.com/fishoil.htm

What's a Lady Doctor Know?

2007-04-20T06:59:00.000-04:00

As it turns out, plenty.

Her name is Maria Montessori. She was a pioneering medical
doctor who studied child development.

(You've probably seen a 'Montessori' school near you, but
didn't know exactly what it was...kind of like I did up until
a few years ago, when my daughter started going.)

Dr. Montessori realized early on that children respond to
the environment (just like the cells they're made of).
She even gives a little nod to the caveman:

'Childhood constructs with what it finds. If the material is
poor, the construction is also poor. As far as civilization is
concerned, the child is at the level of the food-gatherers.

'The child is the forgotten citizen, and yet, if statesmen
and educationalists once came to realize the terrific
force that is in childhood for good or for evil, I feel they
would give it priority above everything else.

'All problems of humanity depend on Man himself; if Man
is disregarded in his construction, the problems will
never be solved.'

She reminds us that our screwed up grown-ups come
from screwed up kids. Just like our screwed up bodies
come from eating screwed up food.

If we pay more attention to the children, and help them learn
and grow naturally, according to their in-born patterns, then
according to Dr. Montessori, we'll have well-adjusted, fully
functioning citizens when they grow up.

If we pay more attention to their/our bodies, and feed them
according to their in-born patterns, then according to Dr. Vince
(and a boat load of scientific, historical, archeological, fossil,
anthropological, medical research), we'll have well-adjusted,
fully functioning bodies.

Your body constructs with what it finds. If the material is poor,
the construction is also poor.

And the thoughts are also poor.

I feel, like Dr. Montessori, that if you realized the terrific
force that's in your food choices for good or for evil, you
would give them priority above everything else.

You can learn more about your in-born eating pattern and the
terrific force that's Inside You... by taking the Dr. Vince
Caveman Club for a 30-day test drive
http://www.drvinceonline.com/caveman.htm

Live like You Mean it...

Dr. Vince

P.S. '...if Man is disregarded in his construction, the problems
will never be solved.'

That's why there's so much frustration and despair about the
epidemics of obesity, heart disease, osteoporosis, diabetes
and cancer.

Because the modern medical approach is to treat the symptoms,
but ignore 'his construction'. If we don't respecting our biology
and return to our in-born eating patterns, our problems will
never be solved.

Find out how to respect and protect your gift of Life here:
http://www.drvinceonline.com/caveman.htm

Who's at Fault?

2007-04-19T19:08:00.001-04:00

We're big on blame.

At the press conference for the Virginia Tech shootings,
the VT President opened the floor for questions.

I was expecting to hear things like 'have all the families
been notified?' 'have you made arrangements for visiting
parents?' 'what do we know about the shooter?' etc.

But the first question out of this jerk reporter's mouth was:
'Why didn't you shut down the campus after the first
shooting?'

Hindsight is always perfect, and it's easy to blame someone
else when something goes wrong.

A better question may be: Who's Responsible?

As far as I can tell, the only one shooting people was the
Korean guy. He's the one responsible.

But some may argue that he was crazy and wasn't really
'responsible' for his actions.

Maybe. But they were still HIS actions.

Why didn't someone--anyone--do something sooner to head
this off when he was doing all his 'crazy talk'.

Who knows. Maybe they weren't really listening.

Truth is, the only thing you can really control is
yourself. For better or for worse, the only one
responsible for you is You.

That's why I talk so much about caring for your Mind and
Brain. It's what keeps us human, and helps us treat each
other humanely.

The other Truth is, that in a few days, most of this will be
considered 'old news'. I know it's tragic; I'm still upset by
it, just because of the Engineering/Marching Band
connection with one of the victims from Georgia.

But Life goes on.

So take responsibility for yourself. For your physical,
mental, family, social, career, financial and spiritual
well-being. You're the only one who can.

Like Stephen Covey says:
'Until a person can say deeply and honestly, 'I am what
I am today because of the choices I made yesterday,'
that person cannot say, 'I choose otherwise.'

Those students can't choose anymore. But you can.

I hope you'll use this tragic waste of Life to help you focus
on getting the most out of what's left of yours.

Live like You Mean it...

Dr. Vince

Virginia's Most Dangerous Intersection

2007-04-17T20:40:00.000-04:00

Yesterday morning I was talking with my business partner
about choices. How your choices change your path
and whose path you cross, and how those intersections
change, influence and create your life.

Our office had its 11th Birthday Sunday, so we're thankful
for the choices we've made to get us where we are.
And glad that I mentioned going to chiropractic school to my
wife (even though I was only half-joking), and all the other
little things along the way that helped us create our practice.

Yesterday afternoon, I was talking with some patients about
all the small choices that led me to my wife. How and
why we both chose to go to Georgia Tech, how we were
both in the Band, and just how amazing all that timing
can be.

If my dad hadn't brought home his cubicle-mate's son's
trombone for me to try out in the seventh grade, who
knows what might have happened.

Yesterday evening, I heard about the Virginia Tech shootings.
33 people made simple choices. Go to class or Skip.
Hang out in the dorm or go workout. Just a normal Monday.

A few years ago, they filled out applications. Probably to
other colleges, too. But for some reason, they picked
Virginia Tech. And for some reason, they picked that class.
Maybe to get it over with early, so they could enjoy the sun.
Or to graduate early. Or to be in class with a friend.

Who knows.

A few years ago, some anonymous Asian kid decided to
study in America. And for some reason he picked Virginia Tech.
Maybe he liked to mountains. Maybe he wanted to be an
engineer.

Who knows.

I don't think he came here to kill himself after he killed
32 other students. But everyone's choices intersected there.

I said it yesterday talking about our 11th birthday, and
I'll say it again today: even though there are some things in
my life I wish I'd done better, I wouldn't go back and change
anything. Even the 'bad' stuff plays a part in helping me
be who, what and where I am today.

I know 32 people who wish they'd done something differently
yesterday. Or the day before. Or a week or a month before.
Whatever and whenever to not end up in that classroom
with that a**hole yesterday.

But they can't now, even if they wanted to. There's not any
good that I can see coming of this right now. But we've got
to find something.

Because the alternative is unimaginable.

Today you'll have choices and intersections. Don't be
afraid. Be grateful for them...and live your life.

Today.

Prayers, thoughts, and peace to the families of these
students...and to you.

Dr. Vince

Why you Can't Get Good Help

2007-04-13T19:15:00.000-04:00

You know the feeling.

All you need is a $2 clip to make the fridge shelf stop
wiggling. But they keep sending you the wrong part.

You call the manufacturer, wait on hold, describe your
problem, they say your model doesn't have that shelf
(even though you're looking right at it), they send you
the wrong part.

Repeat.

Then I remembered that the simplest answer is usually
the Best one. So I went back to Best Buy (where we
first bought the fridge), determined not to leave until I
had the clip in my hand (even if we had to pull it
of the one in the model kitchen).

Downie and Kyle were very helpful. Using the 'Fool me
twice, shame on me' approach, I asked if they were
certain that they'd found the right part on the computer.

'Well, it can't be anything else. There's only one shelf.
All the rest are drawers. And there's only one shelf stopper,
so that has to be it.'

(Using the 'Bird in the Hand' approach, we still harvested
the clip off the floor model just to be sure)

I wondered out loud why the two people from GE couldn't
figure it out that quickly when I talked to them before.

Kyle said, 'They probably weren't listening'

It's hard to get good help anymore, because people have
stopped listening.

It's hard to have good relationships or grow, change and
improve if you're not listening.

Listening is a lost art. Lost in the shuffle and noise of our
modern, hi-tech, hi-distraction life.

Listening well can improve your mental, social,
family, career, and spiritual life...even your physical life.

I learn a lot about my patients by listening. To what they
say, how they say it, and what their body tells me. Things
they didn't even know themselves (they think I'm psychic...
but I'm just a good listener.)

You can improve your listening (and your health and your
life) with a little practice. That's why we've included some
call-and-response and a listening meditation on this month's
Wheel of Life CD--called 'Healthy Rhythms'.

Your body may be trying to tell you something, but you're not
listening. Your shelf may be wiggling and you don't even know it.

This Healthy Rhythms CD will help you relax, beat stress and
burnout (pun intended)...but you can only get it if
you're a member Dr. Vince Caveman Club.

Take the test-drive today, and I'll send you the Healthy
Rhythms CD, and this month's Caveman Cuisine Newsletter
(including a way to change your Mind about eating that
may just blow your Mind...along with the Caveman Cuisine
QuickStart Guide and CD, and all the other bonuses.

You can check out the rest of the goodies, and take your
test drive here:

http://www.drvinceonline.com/caveman.htm

Downie, Kyle and the Athens/Bogart Best Buy get a big 'blue'
star in my book.

Live like you Mean it...

Dr. Vince

P.S. I was so happy with Best Buy today that I bought a
pair of 'surround sound' earphones for working on the
computer (like I'm listening to right now). But my
computer is zapping me with electro-magnetic stress
while I write this, just like yours is doing while you read it.

That's why I'm also wearing (and recommend you do too)
a Q-Link pendant. It helps me resist the EMF stress coming from
said computer, and cell phone, TV...and all the other fun
stuff that Best Buy sells. It's a great way to protect your
biology from the outside, keep your energy up and feel calm
through the day. Check out the Q-Link here:
http://www.drvinceonline.com/qlink.htm

What's the Sound of One Librarian...

2007-04-12T23:30:00.000-04:00

The sound of one Librarian is not anything like the 'sound
of one hand clapping'.

The sound of one Librarian can be the sweetest sound
you've ever heard.

Or it can strike fear into your heart.

One sound, but so many possibilities.

ssshhh

On the sweet side, I think the 'sshh' sound mimics the
sound we hear inside our Mother's womb. So Mommies
the world over instinctively know to settle us down and
soothe us, they say, 'sssssshhhhhhhh'.

And that's probably why it's part of the word 'hush'.

'Hush little baby, don't you cry...'

But as we get older and start expressing our exuberance,
fully liberated from the womb and making our own mark
in this world, 'huuusssshhhhh' turns to 'Hush' or 'hush-up'

And when you shorten it up with intensity, in true
Librarian fashion --'Shh!'-- it can be a little scary: What'd I do?

So it's not surprising that we lose our connection to 'quiet'--
and even fear it--as we get older.

My friend David told me recently that he was working with
some Somalian refugee middle-schoolers, and after a rousing
round of group drumming, asked them to sit still and close their
eyes.

He was about to lead them through a short relaxation
visualization, and one of the kids piped up:
'Are we in trouble?'

We're scared of the dark, and we're scared of the quiet.
Which is ironic, because that's where we were formed. It's
the most peaceful and serene we've ever been.

But we get busy...disconnected...as we get older and don't
take the time to get quiet and reconnect.

We're not scared of the boogey-man. We're scared of
the Big Man.

Your Big Self.

Or like Marianne Williamson says
'Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate.
Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.
It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us.'

Being too quiet, or too dark (closing your eyes) gets you a
little too close to your Power.

There's nothing wrong with being quiet. You're not in trouble.
It's OK...

ssssshhhhhhhhhhh

Dr. Vince

P.S. I know it's hard to get quiet with all the noise in your
modern life: TV, talk radio, cellphones (those blasted ring
tones), Instant Messages, laptops, blackberries, blueteeth,
high-speed everything.

That's why I wear a Q-Link Personal Energy Pendant. I guess
you could call it my 'Quiet' Link. It helps filter out all the
chatter, helps your mind relax and focus...making it easier
for you to find a few quiet minutes each day, and get more
out of them. Get yours NOW, and re-introduce yourself to
your Self:
http://www.drvinceonline.com/qlink.htm

Catholics and Jews Unite

2007-04-10T19:27:00.000-04:00

In spite of all the hubbub over Easter between Catholics
and Jews, there's one thing they have in common.

Guilt.

As I understand it from my Catholic and Jewish friends
(I grew up Scotch-Hillbilly-Baptist), they both claim
bragging rights for who can out-guilt whom.

Guilt can make you do things because you should, or not
do things because you 'shouldn't'...and you end up a mess
because you're should-ing all over yourself.

Eating seems like a physical process, but it's mostly a
mental/emotional process...that can be influenced strongly
by guilt.

I should eat better. I shouldn't be eating this.

Etc. Ad nauseum.

You've been brainwashed by parents, clergy and other
well-wishers (I had a preacher friend who always liked to
quote "Eat whatever is set before you, raising no question
of conscience."... right on his way to a heart attack before
50).

You've been confused by conflicting scientific studies
(I guess it depends on who pays for the science.)

And there's a food you may be avoiding right now for no
good reason at all.

It may even be one of your favorites, but you've been
spooked into not eating it.

Or you may be eating it, even though you know you're not
'supposed' to, and feeling guilty about it.

Well, Brother Vince is here to absolve you of your guilt.
Remember: the Truth shall set you Free.

I'll reveal this 'demonized delight' in the April Caveman
Cuisine newsletter. Once you know the truth about this
food, you're brain will work better because you're eating
it again.

And you're brain will feel better because you can eat it
(and even more of it) without all the guilt.

Take a test-drive of the Dr. Vince Caveman Club, and get
the April newsletter/CD, as well as the Caveman Cuisine
QuickStart Guide & CD, Wheel of Life workbook, Hidden
Eyes CD, and Caveman Concentration (any of which are
well worth the price of the test-drive 29.95)

I'll even throw in last month's CD with clinical hypnotherapist
Mitzi Crall, Ph.D. to help you replace some of those "I told
you so" tapes still playing in your head.

Check it out here (I changed the page a little, so tell me
what you think):

http://www.drvinceonline.com/caveman.htm

Live like You Mean it (not like you 'should'),

Dr. Vince

P.S. I'll also give you the secret to eating the rest of your
Easter Basket without guilt. And no, not the basket itself
(lots of fiber) or anything like that. The candy. The
chocolate. All of it. And feel great about it.

And how it can help you lose weight.

I've only told a few people about this secret, and it's not for
the Masses. It takes a special kind of person to understand
and appreciate this info, so join the club and find out for
yourself.

http://www.drvinceonline.com/caveman.htm

Why I Gag almost Every Day

2007-04-10T17:49:00.000-04:00

It's not the pollen...although it's so thick around here you
can literally taste it.

What makes me gag is the phrase:

'Same Stuff, Different Day.'

(following a close second is 'Same old, same old')

It doesn't really make me sick when someone says it;
it makes me sad...because it sounds like they've given up.

Given up their ability to change, grow or improve (consciously
or sub-consciously, whether they know it or not).

Life is all about Ups and Downs. Peaks and valleys. Change.
About the only thing that's the same all the time is a 'flat-line'.

That's the beauty of the seasons. So you can tell the days
apart, and get different 'stuff' each day.

Spring has definitely sprung. I've noticed an energetic
shift with the time change/more daylight and fighting off the
extra pollen.

Besides the longer days and bigger blooms, you have other
more subtle rhythms changing in your body, too. These
rhythms are anything BUT routine...and if you can recognize
them, you'll be more in touch with your body and your health.

That's why focusing on your breathing is so important. It helps
you tune into your inner rhythm; get closer to the center of
growth, change and improvement Inside that's waiting to blossom.

(And that's why it's important to take BIG breaths. Ups and
Downs. Peaks and Valleys.)

There are many other rhythms in your body, and the more you
listen and respect them, the healthier you'll be--physically, mentally
and spiritually.

We'll explore those 'Healthy Rhythms' in the Wheel of Life CD,
that comes with the April Edition of the Caveman Cuisine
Newsletter.

And by 'we' I mean 'you', too...it's interactive and a lot of fun.

So take a test drive of the Dr. Vince Caveman Club. You'll
get the April newsletter/CD, as well as the bonus materials:
Caveman Cuisine Quickstart Guide/CD, Wheel of Life Self-
Assessment, Caveman Concentration, Hidden Eyes CD,
30-days of email support.

Any one of those bonuses are worth twice the price of the
test drive (which is only $29.95, by the way). And yes, I
still have a few extra copies of the Self-Hypnosis CD, so if
you sign up today, I'll include that with your Welcome Pack
as well.

You can check it out here:
http://www.drvinceonline.com/caveman.htm

Live like You Mean it...

Dr. Vince

P.S. Since first quarter just got finished, you've got a great
90-day marker between now and July 4th. It's the perfect
time to start new habits, new routines, develop new rhythms
in your life. And 90-days is long enough to see amazing
results--especially if you're wanting to lose weight and look
great in your bathing suit with Caveman Cuisine.

And yes, I still have a few extra copies of the Self-Hypnosis
CD, so if you sign up today, I'll include that with your Welcome
Pack as well.

http://www.drvinceonline.com/caveman.htm

Why the Easter Bunny Wears a Santa Hat

2007-04-06T20:05:00.001-04:00

Sometimes Mother Nature throws us a curve ball just to keep us
guessing (and keep us humble). It's going to be colder here on
Easter Sunday than it was on Christmas.

But when things get turned around that bad, it's usually
because we've thrown ourselves a curve ball...by trying
to tamper with nature to find a short-cut to health.

A classic example of this is trans fats, which were created to help
prevent heart disease. Back in the 50's or so, scientists
discovered that saturated fat caused heart disease. So they
invented the 'trans fat': an unsaturated fat (that was heart
healthy) that looked, acted--and more importantly, tasted--like
a saturated fat.

We didn't want to give up all those good foods we loved. We
just wanted to find a way to make them healthier.

But somewhere along the line, the Easter Bunny forgot his
mittens. It all turned out exactly the opposite of what we
expected: Trans fats actually cause heart disease. And
saturated fat doesn't.

Surprised? You really shouldn't be. An Outside-In approach
always ends up backwards.

In this month's issue of the Caveman Cuisine Newsletter, I'll
straighten out one of the biggest fat lies we've been force-fed,
and correct one of the biggest fat eating mistakes you're probably
making--and you'll love me for it.

Because you'll get to eat one of your favorite foods again.

Turn your life Inside-Out, and take a 30-day test drive of
the Dr. Vince Caveman Club. You get the Caveman Cuisine
QuickStart Guide and CD FREE, along with four other Life-
and Health-Supporting Bonuses.

Check them out here:
http://www.drvinceonline.com/caveman.htm

Dr. Vince

P.S. I've also got some surprising news about your
Easter Basket, too...you'll love me even more for that.

Take the test drive today, cancel at any time:
http://www.drvinceonline.com/caveman.htm

What Else to Give Up for Lent

2007-04-04T21:25:00.000-04:00

A friend of mine has the best Lent-fast I've heard of.
It even beats my old favorite: Self-Doubt.

He realized that he could make a at change any time, and
didn't have to wait for a special time or season.

So 40 Lents ago, you know what he gave up?

'Giving up things for Lent'.

I think that's a great idea...in the same way that I think
New Year's Resolutions are a bad idea. That sometimes
we feel like we 'have' to change something, because it's
an arbitrary date or a certain season, but our heart's not
really in it.

And it shows.

But I'm also a big fan of arbitrary dates and seasons. They're
great tools for change, growth and improvement...if you
know how to use them.

For instance, I'm going on a trip in four weeks, so I'm doing
a 'four-week focus' before I go. I'm using my upcoming
departure to help me focus on what I'd like to accomplish--
and the kind of person I want to be--four weeks from now.

The 6th Chiropractic Principle is my favorite (it's the
'Jesus wept' of Chiropractic):

'There is no process that doesn't require time.'

It doesn't really matter which particular date or season
you choose. It can be 30-60-90 days. It can be 'until
school is over', 'until Mother's Day', 'between Memorial
Day and Labor Day', whatever.

The real key to growth is using that 'arbitrary' time-frame
to awaken your sense of 'process', to help you have/do/be
what you want.

The Wheel of Life Overview and Self-Assessment is a great
exercise to help you highlight areas in your life that need
attention, growth or improvement...and get you moving.

You get it FREE when you take the 30-day Test Drive of
the Dr. Vince Caveman Club. Along with a pile of other
goodies.

This month's CD helps you appreciate the times, seasons,
and rhythms of Life, and of Health, and how you can use
those natural rhythms to your advantage. It's worth a listen
(you even get a chance to 'play along'...)

You can take your test-drive here:

http://www.drvinceonline.com/caveman.htm

(I've changed the page a little, so let me know
what you think about it...)

Dr. Vince

P.S. Even our best efforts can be sidetracked if we've got
a distracting, unproductive or down-right wrong 'tape'
playing in our subconscious mind. If you take the Test
Drive this month, I'll throw in a copy of last month's CD
by clinical hypnotherapist Mitzi Crall, PhD. She explains
how to change those tapes in no time.

It includes a 15-minute guided hypnosis session that you
can use any time, anywhere (just not while driving or
operating heavy machinery)...which is actually worth
TWICE the price of the test drive. Not to mention the rest
of the bonuses.

This is a No-Brainer (that's actually an ALL-Brainer).

Don't Ponder that one yet; wait until after you sign up:

http://www.drvinceonline.com/caveman.htm

What to Give Up after Lent

2007-04-03T17:58:00.000-04:00

On Sunday, lots of people will be breaking their 'Lent' fast.

Most folks usually give up something they like to eat or drink,
like chocolate, bread, coffee, alcohol, etc.

Some people go a little deeper and give up other bad habits.
(The best one I ever heard was 'self-doubt').

You may remember my friend Jim from last year. He's back on
his FACT diet: avoiding Fat, Alcohol, Cheese/Chips/Crackers and
Treats, to celebrate Lent/Easter (and get back in shape).

I'm all for taking some time to reflect. Fasting or eliminating
a food/habit can really test your discipline and help you focus on
what's important.

But I do have a word of caution: try to focus more on what you
want, than on what you don't want.

Instead of concentrating on what you're giving up, pay more
attention to what you're getting in return.

Because what you think about, you bring about. It's the
Universal Law of Attraction.

If you think about 'I'm giving up coffee for Lent...' your Mind
will be focused on the coffee, and your car will be swerving into
Starbucks before you know it.

Job (as in Job, Psalms, Proverbs) had something to say about
the power of this principle:

'For the thing which I greatly feared is come upon me, and that
which I was afraid of is come unto me.' Job 3:25

Even with everything he had (richest guy around, land, animals,
money, etc), instead of being thankful for it and enjoying it, he
was always worrying about what would happen if it all got
taken from him.

And that's just what happened.

Remember: What I think about, I bring about.

I was talking with a friend of mine about reducing stress, and
he suggested that I focus instead on 'increasing calmness.'

Good point.

Any time we focus on 'anti-' anything, we tend to get the thing,
or at least get distracted and become ineffective.

For instance, when a certain political party is 'anti-' everything,
no one knows what they're 'for', and their message gets lost
(and the election gets lost)...and then they keep railing 'against'
their opponent, with minimal effect.

Even religious groups with an 'anti-' philosophy seem to
be bitter, ineffective, and not enjoying their version of
spirituality.

So...what do you want? What are you for?

Start thinking that way and watch what happens. Like
Geraldine used to say on the old Flip Wilson show:

'What you see is what you get.'

Dr. Vince

P.S. There's a BIG hint in this email about what makes
Caveman Cuisine so effective--in losing weight and getting
healthier again. You can still get last month's hypnosis CD
when you take the 30-day test drive of the Dr. Vince
Caveman Club.

With your Test Drive, you'll get the April Caveman Cuisine
Newsletter and Wheel of Life CD, and all the free bonuses:
Caveman Cuisine QuickStart Guide and Updated CD;
Caveman Concentration for Health and Wealth; the Wheel of
Life Overview & Self-Assessment; the Hidden Eyes Visualization
CD and 30 days of email support by yours truly.

(Your credit card will be billed automatically each month as
long as you stay in the club; you can cancel at any time.)

It's only available thru this special link:
http://www.drvinceonline.com/testdrive.htm

PPS If you'd like to find out more about my friend Matt's
Instant Calmness system, you can check it out here:
http://www.drvinceonline.com/instantcalm.htm
(you gotta be calm when a bull's chasing you....)

Whose Fool are You

2007-04-01T08:37:00.001-04:00

Your Mind is not your own. Parts of it, anyway.

Big parts.

Your Conscious Mind is what makes you Human. It's where
you think, create, reason, relate, etc...

But it's not really running the show. It's only a small part of
your brain. The Subconscious Mind takes up 90%+ of your
grey matter.

Until we're about six years old, our brainwaves vibrate in a
hypnotic trance-like state. Much of our learning is done
automatically, by observation.

That's why it's so easy for Little Sean to learn the complex
skill of walking, and learn English, German and Chinese,
because his Mind can download it all with no resistance.

But Little Sean downloads lots of other programs, too.
Like how people deal with each others, how Moms and Dads
interact, how smart he is, whether he 'deserves' anything
or not, his sense of his 'goodness' or 'badness', etc.

Even programs like what he thinks about 'foreigners', money,
hard work, family, jobs, even God.

Right or wrong, these programs get downloaded, and Little
Sean's brain is designed to interpret them as 'true'. As the
way the world works.

This can cause problems for Big Sean, depending on how
accurate his scripts really are. How well they reflect reality.

Sean's Conscious Mind can process 40 bits of info every second.
His Subconscious Mind can process 40 MILLION bits every
second.

to quote Keanu Reeves (from any movie he's been in):

Whoa.

The subconscious 'scripts' are literally tapes playing in Big
Sean's head, downloaded automatically, before he even knew it
was happening.

And now, when Big Sean wants to do something, his
Conscious intention has to check in with his Subconscious
programming to see how it fits with the world as He knows it.

And if there's a conflict, guess who wins. The 40 million
out-vote the 40 every time.

This is not New Age woo-woo. This is hard-core, cutting edge
science, quantum physics, biology. It's the way we're
designed.

Sean is not the only one. Your life is playing out based
on your Subconscious Scripts. If you don't like your life,
you've got to change those tapes.

But you can't do it consciously. 40 to 40 Million, remember?

You are responsible for your Life. You may not be responsible
for your programming (in the sense that you didn't actually
choose the programs).

But you're the only one who can change them.

The easiest way to change the tapes is the same way you got
them--go back into a hypnotic trance and replace those
worn out, ineffective tapes with new ones. New scripts on CD
or mp3 that that will help you accomplish the things you want
to. New programming that will help you BE the way your
Conscious Mind has decided you want to be.

There are lots of ways to do it, and we talked about some of them
with a clinical hypnotherapist on my March Wheel of Life CD.

That ship has already sailed...I don't have any more CDs left. But
the more I've been thinking about this material, the more I realize
how powerful it is.

And how important it is for you to act on--if you want to really
live enthused...to live the life that you're imagining (but are
wondering why things aren't quite working out like you thought
they would).

So, I'll get more CDs made and send them to anyone who
wants a test drive of the Dr. Vince Caveman Club. The bonus
March CD is worth the entire cost (which is only $29.95).

With your Test Drive, you'll get the April Caveman Cuisine
Newsletter and Wheel of Life CD, and all the free bonuses:
Caveman Cuisine QuickStart Guide and Updated CD;
Caveman Concentration for Health and Wealth; the Wheel of
Life Overview & Self-Assessment; the Hidden Eyes Visualization
CD and 30 days of email support by yours truly.

(Your credit card will be billed automatically each month as
long as you stay in the club; you can cancel at any time.)

I may be a fool for giving all this away, but I don't want
you to keep being fooled by your outdated tapes. The April
packs will go out soon, so get in now while the gettin's good.

Upgrade your mental hard drive TODAY

http://www.drvinceonline.com/testdrive.htm

Dr. Vince

P.S. The bonus March CD is more than just talk. It includes
a 15-minute guided hypnosis session that you can use any
time, anywhere (just not while driving or operating heavy
machinery)...which is actually worth TWICE the price of
the test drive. This is a No-Brainer (that's actually an
ALL-Brainer).

Don't Ponder that one yet; wait until after you sign up:

http://www.drvinceonline.com/testdrive.htm

What Parents are Really Good For

2007-03-30T20:18:00.000-04:00

My Dad says he was the best parent in the world...for setting
a good example of what NOT to do.

But a few years ago at a Christmas lunch, I sent Grace to do
an errand to teach her to how to ask for what she wants.

My baby brother Adam was watching and said, 'You've
definitely got some Richard Campbell in you...'

Adam became a father himself Wednesday. So now he'll
find out how much Richard Campbell he's got in him.

For better or for worse.

Parenting skills, just like food, all have some good and some
bad in them. That's why we need our parents to help sort
through it all, the best that they can.

One of Adam's Ohio-an neighbors (a fellow named David W.)
had this to say about teaching a kid to eat vegetables:

'It's not that your parents are getting you to eat them...
they're teaching you that not everything in life is going
to be sweet.'

The key is not to try for perfection (whatever that is), but to
maximize the good and minimize the bad in every situation,
relationship, performance, etc. To do the best you can with
what you have. Just like your parents did. And their parents
did. Just like our ancient ancestors did.

Being Human.

Today while you're eating, think about any other area of
your life that may need an adjustment. Is there anything
in your physical-mental-family-social-career-financial or
spiritual life that you're trying to sugar-coat...and it's making
you sick?

And give thanks for everyone and everything that's helped
you get to where you are...and become who you are...right
now.

For Better,

Dr. Vince

P.S. A big lesson from the Dr. Vince Caveman Club is that
even if we eat our veggies, they're probably going to be
vitamin- and mineral-deficient. It's one of the problems of
domestication. That's why hi-tech supplements are so
important, and why I offer the Core Four. Get yours TODAY:

http://www.drvinceonline.com/core4.htm

P.P.S. when I wrote about 'being human' above, I first wrote
'begin human'. When I fixed it, I realized that even though it
was a typo, it wasn't really a mistake. Many of you need to
begin being human, and give yourself a break...do the best
you can with what you have, and keep learning, growing and
improving...

This Big Guy Thinks Better

2007-03-28T07:34:00.000-04:00

'Keith' has a bright future ahead of himself.

He's 26 years old, plays the gee-tar and sings like nobody's
business. He even had an audition in Nashville with some
Record Execs.

They loved him and told him to come back and they'd give
him a recording contract...

...after he lost 250 pounds.

Keith tips the scale at 600. He wanted to get the record deal,
and checked himself into a nursing home to get back on the
path and get healthy again.

'I'm committed to eating right and exercising...and I can't
help but think if I'd done it a while back, I wouldn't be in
the shape I'm in now...'

Good thinking.

After a while, though, he got discouraged and felt like
giving up. His goal of being a Nashville Star was fading
under the stress of living away from home.

But then he met Michael.

Michael checked in to the same nursing home, and he
and Keith struck up an instant friendship. Keith was just
glad to have someone near his age to talk to (all the
other residents were older women).

One day, Keith knew that something was wrong with
Michael, that "he just wasn't acting right." Michael died
that day from a blood infection, still weighing 750 pounds.

But it taught Keith a valuable lesson. "Michael lost contact
with life...it isn't that he didn't want to live...but he just forgot
what it was like."

So Keith remembered what got him there in the first place,
and re-committed himself to reaching his goal. He said,
"I'm going to go on the road, make music, settle down,
have kids...I'm 100% confident of that."

And I believe him. You can see it in his eyes.

You've got a great future ahead of you, too. Just don't
lose contact with life...don't forget what it's like. Remember
what got you here in the first place.

Dr. Vince

P.S. These guys have/had a big problem with their weight
and their health. You may not be that big, but if it's keeping
you from your best, now's the time to change.

I've got products to help you feed yourself better and feed
your mind better. Do yourself a big favor and check them
out: http://www.drvinceonline.com

How to Stay 39 Forever

2007-03-26T20:04:00.000-04:00

(although this isn't the ideal solution)

'I'll do whatever it takes to get better so I can take care
of my family...'

The only trouble is, 'Michael' only made this commitment
AFTER he checked into a nursing home weighing 754 pounds,
with diabetes, asthma and high blood pressure.

Being hauled out of your apartment in a whale sling is a
big wake-up call.

But this turned out to be a classic case of 'too little, too late'.

Michael made some progress in a short time at the nursing
home. He could roll onto his side (with help), started
washing himself, and agreed to eat the fruit and vegetables
that the dieticians gave him (instead of the chips, popcorn
and other snacks he brought with him).

But after just a few weeks, he went into septic shock from
a skin infection. Michael died five months before his 40th
birthday.

You're probably saying to yourself, 'I'd never let myself
get to be 750 pounds.' But the journey to 750 pounds
starts with a single pound.

Here's what Michael was saying to himself:

"I think about death all the time. No, I'm not ready to die.
But I have no control over that. I the Lord say, 'You're
gone--you're gone.' "

No control. No choice.

Sure, none of us know when our number is up. And we
could have great cholesterol, blood pressure, be fit and
trim and get hit by a bus.

The trouble is that more people are dying of diabetes, cancer
and heart disease than are being hit by buses.

And whether you'll admit to it or not, you do have control of
your life. Especially if you look both ways before crossing.

Biology and physics are showing us that we literally are what
we eat. That genetics has very little to do with how we express
our health. How we feed our mind and body is the main thing
that shapes the experience and expression of our Life.

TV might not be a great way to feed your mind. But I chose to
watch an hour of TV about the 750 pound man, because I
knew that I'd learn something, and I could pass it along to you.

And I knew I'd probably see a little bit of myself in his story, and
learn from his mistakes.

The biggest thing I learned from this story is that I am
responsible for Me. And you are responsible for You.

The most responsible thing you can do for yourself, your
health and your family is to start feeding your brain better...
so you'll think better and feel better. The key is fewer
Omega-6 fats and more Omega-3 fats. That's why
taking fish oil is so important.

Fish Oil is all Omega-3...helps the brain, heart, lungs, joints...
especially the brain. It helps your body burn fat and makes
you more sensitive to insulin--which reduces your risk of heart
disease, diabetes and osteoporosis.

You can get your Concentrated Omega-3 Fish Oil here:
http://www.drvinceonline.com/fishoil.htm

Like Einstein said, you can't solve a problem with the same type
of thinking that created it.

Fish oil reduces your risk of stinkin' thinkin' that makes you
feel like you can't change...that you can't make a difference.

Because you Can. No matter how old you are.

Dr. Vince

P.S. I chose to eat a Reese's peanut butter egg yesterday,
because I knew that it would help me stay healthy.

I know that sounds funny, but it's true. And you can find
out how to do it too, when you join the Dr. Vince Caveman
Club. I'll be revealing the secret in the Easter issue of the
newsletter (and it's also in the Caveman Cuisine QuickStart
Guide and CD that you get for free when you join).

So don't miss out, join today:
http://www.drvinceonline.com/caveman.htm

or take the monthly test drive:
http://www.drvinceonline.com/testdrive.htm

the choice is yours...

This Whale's Not at the Beach

2007-03-24T21:14:00.000-04:00

Imagine that you're cooking a delicious supper for your new
spouse. Your favorite meal for your favorite person.

As you walk across the kitchen, all of a sudden you fall to
the floor and can't get up.

Your knees collapsed, because they can't hold up your
500+ lb frame any longer.

What would you do?

I guess I'd do what 'Michael' did, and crawl into bed. And then
I'd have a moment of clarity, realize what a mess I'd made
of myself and vow to change it.

Whatever I had to do to get out of that bed and take care of
my wife.

But Michael had no moment of clarity. He just kept on eating.
Until he weighed 750 pounds.

The only reason he decided to change was the landlord kicked
him out of his apartment (the paramedics had to remove him
with a whale sling they borrowed from the aquarium).

Michael didn't just wake up one day at 750+ (the nursing home
had to get another scale, because theirs only went to 750)
In fact, he was a pudgy, husky and then F-a-t kid, teenager
and adult.

You know what blew my mind? He said:
'I've been on a diet my whole life. Every diet there is.'

So, this is an extreme demonstration of 'diets don't work'.
But you and I both know that he wasn't ever really ON a
diet (he was eating chips, popcorn and candy in the bed
at the nursing home!)

But before we judge him too harshly, we have to look at
our own selves. Haven't we ignored a few pounds here
and there? It sneaks up on you. The only difference
is that Michael's got WAY out of hand.

Let's take this beautiful weekend to remember that it's
the little things we do every day, the constructive or
destructive habits, every day, that make our life and
our body what it is.

Take care of your body...it's the only one you've got.

Dr. V

P.S. next time I'll tell you how Michael's doing...and how
I had my own version of 'falling down in the kitchen' (and
what I did about it...it may surprise you.)

P.S.S. I know for a fact that Michael hasn't been on the
Caveman Cuisine plan. 1. because it's not a d-i-e-t
2. because it's fool-proof

Don't wait until they come after you with a whale sling.
If you're not eating the way you should, and you're not
in the shape you want to be...then get started NOW:
http://www.drvinceonline.com/caveman.htm

or you can take the monthly test drive here:
http://www.drvinceonline.com/testdrive.htm

Leave the Girl Scouts Alone

2007-03-20T20:03:00.000-04:00

Who would want to pick on the Girl Scouts?

Some folks are calling them deceptive junk food peddlers,
and instigating letter writing campaigns against them.

All because of some changes in the Girl Scout cookie recipes.

The heart of the controversy comes in the form of 'trans-fat'.
You know, those artery-clogging, brain-fogging artificial fats
that create the very trouble they were created to prevent.

Yeah, those trans fats. (Modern science takes another one
on the chin...it's not nice to fool Mother Nature)

Anyway, the FDA has a funny way with Math, and says that
foods can claim to have NO trans-fats if they have less
than 500mg.

499 = 0

But don't blame that on the Girl Scouts. They're just the
messenger.

And their message is pretty good: 'The activity of selling
cookies is directly related to our purpose of helping all girls
realize their full potential and become strong, confident, and
resourceful citizens.'

So why are some folks are upset: if there aren't quite 500mg
of trans-fats per 'serving', but the label says 'Zero', some
unsuspecting citzen might devour a whole sleeve of cookies
at a time and get a bunch of cholesterol raising trans-fat
they didn't even know was there.

That may be true. But I think you'll agree that most people
don't really expect cookies to be healthy in the first place
(and the ones they try to pass off as healthy taste about as
good as the box they come in).

And you and I both know that some of our confident,
resourceful citizens would be better off not eating cookies
anyway. But we can't blame that on the Girl Scouts,
either.

So here are a few ways to help the Girl Scouts without
hurting yourself:

1. Just give them 10 or 20 bucks for the heck of it, and
don't make them split it with the cookie makers.

2. Buy the cookies and give them away. It'll make you very
popular at work.

3. Or just eat the cookies. Not a sleeve at a time. One serving.

But take time to enjoy them. That's what they're for.
To enjoy. Not to nourish your body. To nourish your soul.

Look at the cookie. Smell it. Chew it slowly (you've only
got a couple). Close your eyes. Let nothing distract
you from this moment.

Ironically, this may be the healthiest thing some people
will do all day.

There's a Samoa calling my name...gotta go.

Dr. Vince

P.S. In all seriousness, trans-fats are big trouble.

So are grains, peanuts and refined sugar. That's why
cookies are considered "treats". Too much of these
foods/food products cause inflammation, and are the
prime culprits in the diseases of modern civilization.

That's why supplementing with Omega-3 fats is so important.
First, because most of our 'good' food is deficient in
Omega-3s because of our domestic farming practices
(plants and animals). But most importantly, because
we eat so many Omega-6s (like those found in the grains,
peanuts and trans fats).

Give yourself a little wiggle room (just a little) to make
it through Cookie Season by taking Concentrated Omega-3
Pharmaceutical-grade Fish Oil every day.

Get yours here: http://www.drvinceonline.com/fishoil.htm

It'll help you get ready for swimsuit season (only a few months away).

How Fat was She?

2007-03-17T21:18:00.000-04:00

'She was WAY too fat.'

That's what the vet told me after our Guinea Pig, Hamlette,
died of respiratory failure this week.

'It's sort of ironic,' she said. 'They don't live as long in
captivity as they do in the wild.'

Dr. Brooks explained that domesticated Guinea Pigs eat way
too much and don't get enough exercise.

'They're used to living on scrub-brush, and having to work and
scrounge around for their food. We feed them way too much.'

Sounds a lot like another type of animal I know.

Domesticated humans live longer than our prehistoric
counterparts. We're better-prepared to battle the elements
(and you can only outrun the saber-tooth tiger so many times)

But even though our Space-Age advances are helping us live longer,
we're still dying much sooner that we should. The same way our
labor-saving devices give us shorter and more stress-full days.

It is the Best of times. It is the Worst of times.

With our large brains, we should be able to figure out a way
to have the Best of both worlds. To combine the robust health
of a Caveman with the longer lifespan of a Spaceman.

Or are we doomed by domestication?

Maybe not. We've come up with something called 'exercise'
to balance out our sedentary lifestyle. But the way we
preserve and process food only keeps us more sedentary.

The length and quality of our lifespan really depends on
finding a human version of 'scrub-brush'.

So, this weekend take a minute and observe yourself
(which is a distinctly human ability). Look at things like

TV
Fresh Food
Packaged Food
Fresh air
sunshine
water
movement/activity
exercise
how your clothes fit

And ask yourself: am I in domestic bliss, or am I in captivity?

Since you're human, you can change it if you want to.

Dr. Vince

P.S. If you need help with activity/exercise, I recommend
Coach K's "Uphill Fitness Training"
http://www.drvinceonline.com/uphill_fitness.htm
It helps you get firm, fit and flexible by moving the way
you're created to move

P.S.S. If you need help finding the right kind of 'scrub-brush'
to eat, I recommend the Dr. Vince Caveman Club
http://www.drvinceonline.com/caveman.htm
The monthly newsletter and CD give you all the health
benefits of Stone Age eating with Space Age convenience

You can try a one-month test drive here:
http://www.drvinceonline.com/testdrive.htm

Why Hole Grains are Best

2007-03-14T19:28:00.000-04:00

Ok, the contest is over, and most of you got it right:

There is NO dirt in a hole.

It was a trick question, kind of like "Which is healthier: whole
grains or refined grains?"

Truth is, neither whole or refined are that good for you.

Like most kinds of food, there is some good and some bad.
For every "an apple a day keeps the doctor away", there's
someone saying that apples have too much sugar.

So, which kind of grain is best?

Whole grains have more vitamins and fiber; refined grains
have fewer inflammatory compounds. Or so I've heard.
There seems to be debate about grains, just like there is
about soy, saturated fat, and yes, apples.

The trouble with cereal grains, such as wheat, corn, rice and
oats is that they have lots of bad fats (too much inflammation)
and increase your blood sugar (too much insulin).

So that's why 'hole' grains are best. As in none.

But my goal is not to turn you into a "grain-o-phobic". That
wouldn't be any better than the "fat-o-phobic" or "carb-o-phobic"
diet failures of recent history.

My goal is to help you become a grain-avoider, or grain-
limiter, or at least a grain-understander...but most importantly
a health-supporter.

The more you know about the nature of your food (and your
not-so-recent history), the easier it is to make better food
choices to keep the insulin steady and the inflammation down.

The best way to keep the inflammation down is to balance all
those Omega-6s found in grains with leafy greens and
Concentrated Omega-3 Pharmaceutical grade Fish Oil.
http://www.drvinceonline.com/fishoil.htm

The better you can reduce, avoid and eliminate grains from
your diet, the better your overall health will be, and the
closer you'll be to eating the way your body is designed to
eat.

Live like You Mean it...

Dr. Vince

P.S. Members of the Dr. Vince Caveman Club have
special instructions for reducing, avoiding and eliminating
grains...and other potentially harmful foods from their
daily diets. And this month, they're getting some
powerful tools that will help them change their old unhealthy
thinking patterns.

You can get it too, if you join the Dr. Vince Caveman Club
before Friday
http://www.drvinceonline.com/caveman.htm

or take the monthly test drive
http://www.drvinceonline.com/testdrive.htm

a Better Donut for Breakfast

2007-03-13T21:50:00.000-04:00

Good news...it looks like there may be a donut that's actually
good for you. Breakfast may be saved after all.

Three Magic Words helped me put on 7 pounds while we lived
at Ruth's sister's house before moving to Madison.

Hot
Donuts
Now

It was a mantra. We'd keep our eye out for the flahsing
neon sign announcing the fresh Krispy Kreme donuts, still
dripping with grease and 10X sugar.

Having one right next to Home Depot didn't helping anything.

Hot
Donuts
Now

But good news! Krispy Kreme has announced a new, healthier
version of their classic Glazed donut. Yes, health-food lovers
can be donut lovers. The pounds will melt off, and we
won't feel deprived again.

You see, the new 100% whole wheat glazed donut from Krispy
Kreme is only 180 calories, whereas the regular, traditional,
melt-in-your-mouth variety is a whopping 190 calories.

The new 100% whole wheat version only has 19 grams of fat;
but the regular, traditional, tastes-so-good-it'll-make-you-slap-
your-Mama donut has 20 grams.

Save ten calories. A gram of fat.

Oh well.

OK. There's no pie in the Sky. No donuts in the sky.
Don't be fooled by their fancy footwork.
The most nutritious part of a donut is still the hole.

The trouble with donuts is not whether they're made of
white or whole wheat.

It's because they contain four of the five ingredients of
Modern Mayhem. The only one missing is Alcohol. But
let's not give them any ideas: 'one jelly-filled
Screwdriver, please'

That's also why so many 'healthy eating' plans end up
making your sicker and fatter. Or you get sick of them.
Because they ignore the way your body is designed, and
focus too much on modern foods, or trying to health-ify
junk food.

You can learn the other four Modern Mayhem
ingredients--and how to really supercharge your
breakfast (or why you may want to skip breakfast
altogether) in the March edition of the Caveman Cuisine
Newsletter, just like my friend Mark:

"Hi Dr. Vince,

I received the "Welcome Package" yesterday. Thank you!!
I look forward to dropping the weight and getting myself
into better shape with your help and encouragement.

Your friend, Mark"

Caveman Cuisine helps you sort out the fact from the fiction,
embrace the greay areas, and re-create your Ideal body from
the Inside-Out.

And guess what? you can still eat donuts. Yes, it's the best
D-eye-E.T. in the world, because it's not a D-eye-E.T. at all
(like someone said in the 70's, probably Erma Bombeck,
d-eye-e.t. is just D-I-E with a 't' at the end...)

I'll be mailing the March issue soon, so don't miss it. Especially
the part about how to eat guilt-free (and virtually harm-free)
donuts.

I would love to help and encourage you as you drop the
you-know-what and get into better shape.

You can sign up here:

http://www.drvinceonline.com/caveman.htm

I've still got 11 extra copies, so get yours TODAY.

Dr. Vince

P.S. if you want to take a smaller bite, you can try the
one-month test drive (you still get the Caveman Cuisine
Guide and CD; you're membership will continue each
month until you cancel; you can cancel at any time)

http://www.drvinceonline.com/testdrive.htm

P.P.S. Speaking of holes, how much dirt is in a hole 1 foot
wide, 1 foot long and 1 foot deep? First person with the
correct answer gets a prize.

How to Radiate like a Tanning Bed

2007-03-12T07:04:00.000-04:00

Why does a pregnant woman 'glow'?

It's not because she gets nuked in a sweaty plastic coffin.

It's because there's something inside of her that's full of
energy and life that's radiating energy and life.

Sometimes before the woman even knows she's pregnant.

How big is it? No bigger than a grape. But the life and energy
can't stay inside that little Concord. It radiates. It transmits.
And it changes the face, appearance and energy of the woman
who's carrying it.

(a tanning bed just makes you look like a raisin)

How big is a thought? Where do thoughts even come from?

I don't know. But they radiate. They transmit. They change
the face, appearance and energy of the women and men
who carry them.

Just like the Twits. Ugly thoughts = ugly face.

Lovely thoughts = lovely face = lovely life.

I don't know where thoughts come from, or exactly what
they're made of, but I do know two things about them.

1. They travel in, around and through the brain and nervous
system.

2. They are neuro-chemical-electrical-magnetic-spiritual
thingamabobs.

Yes, thoughts are mysterious. But the one thing that's not
mysterious about them is that the 'chemical' part of their
neuro-chemical-electrical-magnetic-spiritual (and probably
some other things we don't know about yet) nature comes
from the foods we eat.

And the non-foods we eat.

Better food = better thoughts

Non-food =

There aren't too many dots to connect here.

The two biggest reasons we have such bad thinking these
days...politics, religion, economics, education, health care,
you name it...are imbalanced nervous systems and
imbalanced nutrition, which both lead to imbalanced
brain chemicals.

That's why I love being a chiropractor...and why I promote
better eating.

Because I'm a big fan of better brains and better thinking.
Better thoughts lead to better choices. And prettier faces.

The Core Four feed your brain better. The DHA in Fish Oil
is what your brain wants the most. It's what your brain is
made of and uses to think.

CoQ10 protects your brain from free radicals (not to mention
your heart...and it even keeps your skin from getting all
wrinkly)

Magnesium reduces stress...and AVED Multi protects against
DNA damage and keeps your mind sharp as you age.

And it's better than Botox (no needles and you can still look
surprised).

So get started on the Core Four TODAY:

http://www.drvinceonline.com/core4.htm

Start feeding your thoughts better, so you can radiate youth
and beauty from the Inside.

Dr. Vince

P.S. The Wheel of Life CD for this month's Dr Vince Caveman
Club gives you some tools to clear your mind and start thinking
better. From a PhD in Medical Hypnosis, no less. I've got 17
extra copies for this month, so don't miss out--join TODAY.

http://www.drvinceonline.com/caveman.htm

or if you want the one-month test drive (you still get the
Caveman Cuisine QuickStart guide and CD) you can get
it here:

Dr. Vince Caveman Club 1 Month TEST DRIVE - 29.95
(Note: Membership in the Dr.VCC is automatically billed at
the same monthly rate each month. Please notify us if you
wish to discontinue this service after your test-drive. You are
welcome to cancel at any time, no questions asked.)

http://www.drvinceonline.com/testdrive.htm

Are you a Twit

2007-03-11T11:21:00.000-04:00

You might be a Twit and not even know it.

But if you are, there's an easy way to fix it. And even if you're
not, your life can still be ten-times better with this non-Twit
exercise.

Thank goodness I'm not a Twit. (Although I've been called
a 't' word before .. rhymes with 'bird')

I found out about Twits the other night reading Grace a bedtime
story. It was, of all things, "The Twits", by Roald Dahl (of Willy
Wonka fame)

Mr. & Mrs. Twit were the ugliest couple ever. But The Twits
weren't ugly because of their physical appearance...

'If a person has ugly thoughts, it begins to show on the face.
And when that person has ugly thoughts every day, every
week, every year, the face gets uglier and uglier until it gets
so ugly you can hardly bear to look at it.

'A person who has good thoughts cannot ever be ugly. You
can have a wonky nose and a crooked mouth and a double chin
and stick-out teeth, but if you have good thoughts they will shine
out of your face like sunbeams and you will always look lovely.'

Like they say, Beauty is skin deep; but ugly goes to the bone.

Campbell literally means "crooked mouth"...so I come by mine
honestly. But I always let my good thoughts shine through, and
that's why I always look lovely.

So, don't fret if you have a less-than-perfect feature (or more
than one). People are forgiving, and usually see you
in a much better light than you see yourself.

Be more concerned about your thoughts and the energy
they transmit. Encourage the "I" behind the "I"...and don't
worry so much about the wrinkles around your eyes.

Have some great thoughts this weekend, and let your
beauty shine through.

Dr. Vince

P.S. Sometimes it's hard to have 'happy' thoughts when
you don't feel happy. In fact, one of my patients thanked me
for helping her supress the 'urge to kill' her husband the other
day.

Exaggeration; maybe. Still stressful; yes. While she was
telling me, she was pointing to her Q-Link pendant.

The Q-Link is a good way to jump-start your good thoughts.
It makes your internal vibration so strong that it filters/blocks
electronic stress that keeps you weak. It even helps you block
the funky energy coming from those 'negative Nellies' you
meet during the day (or work with, or live with).

You can have less stress, more energy, and more enthusiasm
for Life (and resist any destructive urges toward your spouse)
by getting your Q-Link pendant NOW

http://www.drvinceonline.com/qlink.htm

Why I Never Recommend Jogging

2007-03-08T18:07:00.000-05:00

Some people have accused us chiropractors of telling
people to go jogging--just so we can stay in business.

Personally, I've never recommended that anyone go jogging.
But if you like to jog, that's cool. I won't tell you to stop.

I'll just say, 'Be careful...and here's my card.'

Jogging can wreck your back and ruin your knees. I knew
that already, from seeing all the miserable joggers in my
office, but now I know why.

Tuesday night I did a Teleseminar titled Caveman Cardio, with
Coach K, who is a track/field/speed expert. If you were on the
call, you heard some important information about how to train
your body the way it was designed.

If you missed it... well, I'll get to that in a minute.

One of the topics of the call had to do with the difference
between jogging (considered to be 'low impact') and sprinting
(usually thought of as 'high impact') and the effects of both kinds
of training on your body.

What I'm about to tell you may surprise you. But if you've
been reading my updates for awhile, it probably won't.

Because you already know that what most people 'usually'
think is 'usually' bass-ackwards.

To wit: Jogging is by far worse on your body
(especially your joints) than sprinting.

The reason this came up last night was because we were
discussing how humans are built biologically - and how you
can take advantage of that biology in your training. The
same way early humans did...

First of all, think about jogging. Moving slowly forward, planting
your feet flat (or heel first), not much motion in your upper body.
You've probably felt it yourself or seen other people 'feeling it'
as they plod along.

This type of motion does NOT take advantage of your biology.
In fact, it leads to a huge amount of repetitive impact and stress
on your joints. This is why so many people have back and knee
problems when they start jogging to get in shape.

Sprinting, on the other hand, takes full advantage of the built
in 'shock absorbers' and stabilizers in your body. The tendons
and ligaments in your legs, the arches in your feet, the surface
area of your joints, the width of your shoulders, the narrowness
of your hips, your head - even our big bootoxes - all built to
run fast, not jog.

Nobody ever jogged away from a sabertooth tiger--and lived to
tell about it.

The choice is yours. Go against what is natural because that
is what the 'experts' tell you to do.

Or, add sprinting to your workouts and get back to the way
you were meant to move.

I can't go into the details here (or even to touch on everything
from the call) because it won't all fit in this email.

But, what I can do is make you an offer (which is only
open for those who take action by Friday). Here it is:

Purchase Uphill Fitness Training from Coach K by Friday
at 9:27 PM and he'll throw in an audio CD copy of the
Caveman Cardio call ($54 value). And since he's filling
up a package for you anyway, I got him to include a copy
of the Top 5 Reasons to Hill Sprint audio CD ($29 value).

But, only if you can make a decision and act quickly.
And, only if you order UFT through this link:

http://www.makesyoufast.com/caveman_cardio_special.html

Sprint like You Mean it...

Dr. Vince

PS Friday is tomorrow. If you put this off, you'll forget and
then it will be too late. Don't procraste--and sprint over to
this page NOW. You'll get your Cave-dude or dudette figure
back just in time for swimsuit (loincloth) weather.

http://www.makesyoufast.com/caveman_cardio_special.html

How My Lady Got Lighter

2007-03-06T14:08:00.000-05:00

My wife recently dropped 25 units of unhealthy blubber, and
is ready for swimsuit season (rapidly approaching!)

Want to know how she put it on in the first place? She ate
right and exercised.

Trouble was, she was doing the typical, modern, Western,
Americanized version of 'eating right' and 'exercise'. Lots
of exercise. But she wasn't getting any results. Or at least
not the kind of results she wanted.

So I gave her a few tips on how to start eating and exercising
more like her prehistoric ancestors. (She liked the way I look
in my loin cloth, so she decided to give it a try.)

And guess what?

It worked.

Guess what? It always works.

It's like gravity. Whether you believe in it or not, whether
you agree with it or not, whether you think it'll work or not.
If you drop your keys, they don't go up. They drop.

It's the nature of the Beast. When you eat and move
the way your body is designed to eat and move, you get
lean and fit and firm and flexible.

And look good in a loin cloth.

Want to know the even better news? She doesn't do it 100%.
She's not a hard-core Cave-Chick. And that's OK. She's just
doing the best she can with what she has...the same way her
Stone Age ancestors did.

Want to know the secrets? How to jumpstart your swimsuit
body?

Then join me tonight at 8pm Eastern for the Caveman Cardio
teleseminar. Tim Kauppinen (Coach K) has been a track and
speed coach for over 20 years (and looks superb in a loincloth).

He's cooked up an special treat for you, an hour of power to
get your health and fitness program back on the fast track.

No matter what your age or Cave-gender.

He'll be sharing his best prehistoric training secrets:

- What kinds of exercises the cavemen did

- What traditional cardio REALLY does to your body (you won't
ever look at a 'target heart rate' the same again).

- The kind exercise your body is designed to do and the
best way to take advantage of your biology

- Can you really combine cardio and strength into one workout

I might even pipe in with the a few Caveman foods/nutrients to
protect and strengthen your heart while you're training.

This half-price special teleseminar is only $27, and will
only be held tonight. When you register below, you'll
get the phone number and access code immediately.

And as a bonus, we're recording the call, so you can get a
copy to review later. There may be a few surprises, and
maybe a little Q&A. So click here NOW and we'll talk with
you tonight.

http://www.drvinceonline.com/teleseminar.htm

Live Like you Mean it...firm, fit, flexible--and FAST

Dr. Vince

P.S. If you can't make it tonight, you don't have to miss out
completely. Sign up anyway and we'll send you a recording
of the call. Jump in now, before it goes to full price.

http://www.drvinceonline.com/teleseminar.htm

Why I'm Helping a Mom Beat her Son

2007-03-05T20:30:00.000-05:00

Will I really help a 50-something Mom beat her 15 year old son?

That's what she hopes, anyway.

'I think J & I could use some help with best ways to exercise.
We have challenged each other to drop 10 flab units...see who can
do it first. If I can squeeze some exercise in, I think I could
beat him!'

She wants to join the Caveman Cardio Teleseminar on Tuesday.
I told her she could, as long as she lets sonny-boy listen in on
the other line.

Otherwise, she'd have an unfair advantage.

Long before the myths of cardio and fat burning were being
spoon fed to us - our ancestors exercised every day - and
you can be sure that there weren't any fat cavemen walking around...

So, my friend Coach K and I will be offering the Caveman Cardio
Teleseminar. In this teleconference, we'll talk about:

- What kinds of exercises the cavemen did - and why you
shoud be doing the same

- The kind of stress that was good for the cavemen - and can
be for you too

- What traditional cardio REALLY does to your body - you won't
ever look at a target heart rate the same again.

- The best foods for your Caveman Diet - and the things
to definitely leave off your plate

- The kind exercise your body is designed to do and the
best way for you to take advantage of your biological advantages

and a whole lot more...

Anyway, the call is going to happen on Tuesday night at 8 pm
eastern (7 central) and I want to invite you to join us. Here's a
link to register:

http://www.drvinceonline.com/teleseminar.htm

On the call, we'll also tell you how to get a free recording of the
content and may even have time for some Q&A.

Looking forward to sharing some powerful info with you on Tuesday.

Live Like You Mean it...

Dr. Vince

PS This info is brand new. Coach K has never shared these
details before. If you want to be among the special few who
get these ground-breaking strategies first get yourself registered
TODAY. (I might have a few tricks up my sleeve as well)

http://www.drvinceonline.com/teleseminar.htm

Nine Words to Die By

2007-03-03T15:32:00.000-05:00

You may have said them yourself.

I usually hear these words right before someone tells me
they're going to start taking dangerous diet pills or cholesterol
medicine (also dangerous):

'I tried diet and exercise, but it didn't work.'

Sometimes they don't really do it...they just 'try'.

But to be fair, most people really do put in the effort.
The only trouble is, all their effort is going in the wrong
direction. The typical modern-American-version of 'diet
and exercise' is twice as hard as it should be--and only
gives you half the results.

And it's slowly but surely killing us. Heart disease, obesity,
diabetes, cancer...helping us leave this planet much earlier
than we should.

You know what I'm talking about. I've done it. You've done it.

1. Eat a 'balanced diet'

Usually according to the 'food-pyramid'. Which usually ends
up meaning 'substitute 'low-fat/artificially sweetened' versions
of the same things that got you into trouble in the first place,
cross your fingers and hope for the best'.

2. Exercise three days a week at a slow, fat-burning pace
for 20-45 minutes.

But nothing really changes. You may lose some weight, but
you never end up looking, feeling and performing like you
know you really can.

And the news is getting worse, not better.

And the updated version of the food pyramid has good
ideas and symbolism around it, but it's hard to understand--
and is still more suited for fattening cattle than it is for
feeding humans.

The current exercise recommendations are topping 90 minutes
a day.

90 minutes a day? Unless you're a professional exerciser, I
don't think you have or want to spend that much time at the
gym. Me neither.

What if there was a way to exercise in half the time, with
quadruple the results? (not half the 90 minutes...but half the
20-45 minutes)

With no equipment, no sweaty gym rats...just you and your
workout space. Or your driveway. Or a 50-yard stretch of
sidewalk.

Well, one of my 'Cavemaniacs', Tim Kauppinen (Coach K),
has discovered the secret of what we call 'Caveman Cardio'.
Caveman Cardio will help you work out in less time and get
better results--better than you've ever imagined--no matter
how old you are, or what gender cave-dweller you happen
to be:

- Triple Your Cardiovascular Endurance
- Obliterate Excess Fat From Your Body
- Build Supreme Strength and Speed
- Kickstart Your Metabolism
- Protect your joints from injury
- Restore the Energy and Vitality of Your Youth
- Get the Stamina of an Antelope and the Power of a Jungle Cat

Caveman Cardio works just like Caveman Cuisine: it works
by respecting and protecting your biology. Caveman Cardio is
the way your body is designed to exercise.

I had to twist his arm (and he's got some big arms), but I talked
Coach K into sharing his secrets with my subscribers. Normally,
an hour with Coach K is over $500 (and that's for friends).

But we've scheduled a Caveman Cardio Conference Call for
Tuesday, March 6th at 8pm EST. I'll grill Coach K for an hour
to make sure he gives you the whos, whats, whys and hows to
get your new fitness program (and new lean, strong, fit,
swimsuit-ready body) off and running.

You can join the call for only $27...by clicking the link below:

http://www.drvinceonline.com/teleseminar.htm

This is a one-time only event, so don't miss it. When the call's over
(or about half-way thru) you'll say to yourself the nine words to LIVE by:

'I wonder why nobody told me about this before?'

Dr. Vince

P.S. Did I say the part about swimsuit-ready? Memorial Day
is less than 90 days away, so now's the time to shed that winter
coat and get your body in shape...

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World's Worst Mom

2007-03-03T15:31:00.001-05:00

There are some doozies: Britney Spears (driving with kid
in her lap) or Dina Lohan (Lindsay's mom).

Heck, you might even think it's 'W's mom.

But my vote goes to the British Bozo who let her eight-year
old son get to 196 pounds.

And I don't mean pounds, as in British money.
Pounds, as in 'tonnage'.

The poor kid can't dress himself or tie his shoes. He weighs
four times more than he should. But he gets to eat whatever
he wants--he's the boss.

He's fat and happy; the mom's the dumb one.

She says he won't eat fruit or vegetables. I bet he would
if that's all there was to eat. And he got hungry enough.
Since he eats every twenty minutes, that shouldn't be a
problem.

I saw Cesar the 'Dog Whisperer' get a finicky dog to eat
his food in two days. Maybe we should call him in for help
with this one.

It shouldn't be that hard, really: Cesar said that wild dogs
work for their food. Dogs associate eating with activity/exercise.
Part of their hard-wired biology.

So he took the dog for a walk, and when the dog was a
little tired/hungry, let him eat. But he made him work a
little for the food (he had to catch it in his mouth--big deal).
A little change made a big difference.

I don't think it would be too hard to walk the kid around the
block, put some steak, carrots and apples on his plate and
wait 'til he got hungry enough to eat it.

The Dog Whisperer says he "rehabilitates dogs, but he trains
humans". This mom needs some training.

The mother insists that she loves her son. The doctor said
he didn't doubt that the mother loved her son, but the way
she was treating him was slowly killing him.

(I wonder if anybody said anything when he was only twice his
normal size?)

The social workers have come to 'an agreement' with the family,
and are allowing the child to stay at home with his mom.

The good news is that he's lost about 20 pounds since January,
after his mother got help from health workers and a dietician.

I would suggest that mom and kid both stock up on fish oil, too.
http://www.drvinceonline.com/fishoil.htm

Since he's so overweight, his body is probably resisting his insulin,
which is keeping him fat and turning him into a diabetic. And all
the junk food he's eating is loaded with Omega-6 fats (which make
your cells stiff and inflexible).

The Omega-3 fats in fish oil will keep his cells flexible and more
responsive to insulin, keep his bloood sugar more stable, and
help him lose those excess pounds fast.

And he could start dressing himself again, and go play with
the rest of the kids. Like he's supposed to.

They say his mom is depressed, so the Omega-3s in fish oil will
help her mood as well. It also helps with thinking--maybe she
should double up.

Anyway, we're all feeding an eight-year old inside of us.
It's hard to feed that kid sometimes, because we've got so
many choices and there's so much emotion tied up in food.
We confuse food and love. And we love ourselves so much
we eat whatever we want to eat.

But your best chance to turn things around--to start respecting
and protecting your biology--is by getting more Omega-3 fats.

And the best place to get them is Concentrated Omega-3
Pharmaceutical grade Fish Oil.
http://www.drvinceonline.com/fishoil.htm

Take Care of your Kids...

Dr. Vince

P.S. If dogs can do it, you can do it. Stay active, work a
little for your food, and if you think your kid's getting fat,
ask someone for a second opinion. I know what it's like:
I was a fat kid; I was also a fat adult. And I like healthy
better. No one said it was going to be easy. But it's easier
if you eat the way your body is designed to eat. Omega-3s
are what we need to stay healthy--heart, weight, bones,
mind--all the parts of that "complex, fragile chunk of meat
that is my body"...
http://www.drvinceonline.com/fishoil.htm

When to Jam a Needle into your Face

2007-02-21T10:41:00.000-05:00

Nothing like a 5-inch needle going into your face to help you
practice your breathing.

I was getting an impression made for a crown yesterday,
so I was thankful for that needle.

Dr. Mike told me to put all my teeth together. So I did.
The way he cheered, you'd think I hung the Moon.

'Perfect! You wouldn't believe the lady we had in here
yesterday...I told her to put her teeth together and she kept
wiggling them back and forth, chewing, here and there...she
couldn't keep them still...'

Actually, I would believe it. Not because she was nervous
about being at the dentist (or from the 5-inch needle).

But because most people can't sit still. Or lie still. Or be
still in any position.

I see it all the time in my office, too. A patient will be lying
on the table with their legs as straight as they can make them.
Even if I tell them to relax, they can't. I have to physically
reach up and touch their knee and coax them to let it
relax. Even to let me bend it.

Sometimes, I'll hold their feet halfway up in the air, and tell
them to let their feet relax and fall down to the table. When
I let go, they're still in mid-air. It's not magic...it's stress.

Our brains are overloaded and we can't relax.

In 'the Power of Concentration', Theron DuMont reveals
the connection between how well you control your mind and
how well you control your body. In 'Psycho-Cybernetics', Dr.
Maxwell Maltz teaches that relaxation is the key to reaching
your goals.

And they both emphasize the importance of 'peace of Mind.'

Peace of Mind doesn't come in a bottle. But there is sort of
a 'relaxation good-luck-charm.'

A great tool for relaxing, and getting rid of stress is the
Q-Link Personal Energy Pendant. It's like a stress filter.
I wear one all the time (I guess that's why I can keep my
teeth together). It vibrates with your body's own energy
and makes your personal force-field stronger.

It also gives you more mental clarity, focus, zest for life...
it even keeps your blood cells the right shape.

You can read more about it here:
http://www.drvinceonline.com/qlink.htm

To help build your Mind-Body connection, I also include
the Dynamic Dozen, 12 concentration exercises with
your purchase. And if you get the Titanium Q-Link, you
also get a full copy of 'The Power of Concentration for
Health & Wealth'.

It's probably OK to fidget a little at the Dentist...but if you're
energy is scattered, '...you get but ordinary results. But center
it upon one thing and you secure much better results.'

Regain your focus, and your Calm Mind/Calm Body today,

Dr. Vince

P.S. A patient told me yesterday that she loves her Q-Link:
'Everyone at school was asking me why I wasn't stressed.
Things were really crazy, but I was keeping my cool--when
I normally would have lost it.'

Sometimes you feel like you're too stressed to relax. So
wearing a Q-Link is a great way to get a little breathing room
without really having to do anything.

http://www.drvinceonline.com/qlink.htm

PPS I breathed about 30 times in 10 minutes while my
impression was setting. I say 'about' because I sort of
dozed off in the chair. Have you found your 'breathing
minute' yet?

My Wife's Breathing on Me

2007-02-20T17:22:00.000-05:00

Right now, you're probably breathing all over someone
and don't even realize it.

"One life stamps and influences another, which in turn
stamps and influences another, on and on, until the
Soul of Human Experience breathes on in generations
we'll never even meet."

I thought of this quote over the weekend while we were
at my brother-in-law's for "Cousin Birthday". Besides an
empty jar of peanut butter (yes, it was from the bad batch,
and no, no one got sick), we found something else funny
at his house.

Home Movies.

Seeing how all the cousins look and act like their parents (and
how all the parents look and act like THEIR parents, which we
swore we'd never do) proves how much we affect each other.

But we don't even realize it.

In fact, you probably don't even realize you're breathing
right now. We get so distracted, overwhelmed and just plain
busy that we lose our awareness of ourselves, and live most
of our life on auto-pilot.

So take a few minutes each day just to catch your breath.
Literally. Sit down, be still and breathe. Seven times.

If you have longer, 21. Or if you really want to know the
Meaning of Life, 42.

Paying attention to your breath is just one way to strengthen
your Mind-Body connection, keeping you healthy and more
successful. And helps you pass on a healthier, more successful
influence to everyone around you.

There are plenty more exercises in 'Caveman Concentration'.
The 'Hidden Eyes' visualization CD also helps you re-connect
with yourself, and with all the other 'stamps and influences'
in your life.

You get Caveman Concentration and Hidden Eyes for
free when you join the Dr. Vince Caveman Club.

My wife Ruth had a great idea while we were eating lunch
yesterday (yes, she's in the Caveman Club, and yes, she's
lost 30 extra baggage units--yowzah):

"Since the Caveman Cuisine approach is to make small
changes that make a big difference, why not let people join
the Club with a small change? Joining for a whole year
may be too big of a bite for some folks..."

So, we created the Caveman Club Monthly Test Drive.

You'll still get the QuickStart Guide and CD, the monthly
newsletter and CD, AND all the other bonuses,
for only 29.95 a month. And you can cancel at any time.

Find out more about the Dr. Vince Caveman Club and the
free bonuses by clicking here
http://www.drvinceonline.com/caveman.htm

And if you want to take the Monthly Test Drive, then use the
link below--this is the special link to get the test drive:

Dr. Vince Caveman Club 1 Month TEST DRIVE - 29.95
(Note: Membership in the Dr.VCC is automatically billed at
the same monthly rate each month. Please notify us if you
wish to discontinue this service after your test-drive. You are
welcome to cancel at any time, no questions asked.)

Dr. Vince Caveman Club Monthly Test Drive

Pay attention to your breathing, and try to leave us a
little better than you found us...

Dr. Vince

P.P.S. All the Caveman bonuses themselves are worth the
price of admission, so you've got nothing to lose (except
some excess poundage)...take the test drive TODAY.

Dr. Vince Caveman Club Monthly Test Drive

Close but No Cigar

2007-02-18T09:48:00.000-05:00

Several of you have tried to guess the deep, dark secret of
peanuts. But no one's gotten it yet.

It's not aflatoxins...but that's a good reason to avoid peanuts.

It's not that they cause allergies. Or that they're one of the
most pesticide-laden "foods" we have.

But those are also good reasons.

There's one even better (or I should say worse) than that.

My brother might say it's being force-fed a peanut that's been
in an ashtray (I still have no concrete memory of that event,
but I still apologize every chance I get).

You can find out the true value of peanuts--and the real danger
of eating them--in this month's Caveman Cuisine newsletter.

You'll also learn the shocking truth about George Washington
Carver, and what he really thought peanuts were good for.

There's even a slightly ironic recipe and other health-supporting
info.

So, if you haven't joined yet, don't miss out...Join today:
http://www.drvinceonline.com/caveman.htm

Dr. Vince

P.S. Knowledge is power. It's one thing to know that something's
'bad' for you. It's another to know WHY...to 'real'-ize it...that's
what leads to lasting change...and better health, better energy,
better thoughts...better Life.

You owe it to yourself to be your best...and we'd appreciate it, too.
At least go check out my 'before' and 'after' and see what's possible
http://www.drvinceonline.com/caveman.htm

Why Peter Pan's in Hot Water

2007-02-18T09:47:00.000-05:00

Some Georgia boys really stepped in it.

I just found out that ConAgra Foods, right here in Georgia,
is recalling Peter Pan and Great Value Peanut Butter. They're
both suspected of causing salmonella, a type of food poisoning
that can kill you if it's not treated.

Now, to be fair, none of ConAgra's quality tests showed any
salmonella. But the CDC (also here in GA) discovered the
link with over 100 cases in 37 states.

Salmonella can cause diarrhea, fever, vomiting and
abdominal cramps...and can be fatal.

So, check your cupboards for peanut butter products
beginning with product code 2111.

And while you're in there, go ahead and throw away
all your other peanut butter and peanuts, too.

You see, there's a surprise waiting for you in your peanuts.
And it's not a nice, Cracker Jack surprise. It's a bad
surprise. The "biting into a sausage ball thinking
it was a cookie" kind of surprise that you never really
get over.

Even if your peanuts were clean and dry, and passed all
the tests. Even if you're not allergic to peanuts. Once you
know this secret, you'll never look at peanuts the same way again.

And probably never put another one in your mouth.

This surprise is not common knowledge. In fact, it's sort
of a 'trade secret'. But it will be revealed to my Cavemaniacs
in this month's Caveman Cuisine Newsletter.

So don't miss out. This info (as it turns out) can literally save
your life. Join the Dr. Vince Caveman Club today.

Dr. Vince

P.S. You can still get the six free gifts and this month's
newsletter when you join. Real change comes from the
Inside and takes time. That's why it's important to be
part of a group for guidance and support. But it's got to
be GOOD guidance.

And it's especially important to cut through all the bull-hockey
about food and create a plan that can re-create your
best You. That's what the Caveman/Cavewoman/Cave
Kid Club is all about. And since it takes time, you need
to get started NOW. (swimsuit season is just around
the corner)

http://www.drvinceonline.com/caveman.htm

I Told You So

2007-02-14T18:57:00.000-05:00

My wife Ruth told me about a friend of hers (we'll call her
'Wilma') who's barely 50 and just found out she has
cancer in her uterus.

Wilma had breast cancer a few years ago, and took
the drug Tamoxifen to fight/prevent it.

A big side effect of Tamoxifen is uterine cancer.

The ironic thing is that last year another friend
of hers (we'll call her 'Betty') told Wilma not to take
Tamoxifen, because it would give her uterine cancer.

How could Betty be so sure of this? Because Betty's aunt had
breast cancer, took Tamoxifen, and got uterine cancer, too.

So, Wilma told Ruth: 'I just know that Betty's gonna say 'I told
you so...' '

Probably not...Betty's not that kind of person. She'll say the
same thing Ruth said: 'What can I do to help?'

I share this story with you on Valentine's Day, because we all
have people we love who are facing major health problems (or
about to). Our bodies are being stressed to the max, and
can't adapt to all the physical, mental and chemical
demands of our civilized, hi-tech society.

It's virtually impossible to be healthy from the foods we eat, even
if you're eating 'well'. The chemical additives are bad enough, but
the grain-based diet of most Americans is overloaded with pro-
inflammatory, pro-disease, DNA-wrecking chemicals that are at the
root of all the 'diseases of modern civilization'.

It's up to you to protect your own biology. The best way I
know to do it is with the Core Four. Each piece (fish oil, CoQ10,
Magnesium, Multi-Vitamin/Mineral) has direct and indirect effects
on how well you experience and express your life--at your
deepest DNA level--the real You.

So, stay around for your loved ones...and keep your
loved ones around, too. Get the whole family started on
the Core Four today:

http://www.drvinceonline.com/core4.htm

Love like you Mean it...

Dr. Vince

P.S. It may not sound like a romantic gift...but if you think
about it, the Core Four could be the most romantic gift ever.
There are different packages for different needs, body
sizes, etc. There's even a discount for automatic monthly
shipment. Flowers tonight, fish oil by President's Day.

http://www.drvinceonline.com/core4.htm

Why I'm Boycotting the Grammys

2007-02-14T07:11:00.000-05:00

Between the Ditzy Twits and Carrie Underwood, I may has
well have been watching the Nashville Network.

Not that there's anything wrong with that.

But to me, there was not enough jazz and too much Country.

'What's jazz music got to do with health?' you may be asking.

I'll let a famous jazz musician, Dave Grusin, of GRP records,
tell us:

'In my career I've found that 'thinking outside the box' works
better if I know what's 'inside the box.' In music (as in life)
we need to understand our pertinent history...and moving on
is so much easier once we know where we've been.'

Jazz turned music inside out. Jazz developed a more fluid,
less rigid style. Musicians started to improvise and make up
songs as they went. They realized that there are infinite
melodies that can be played over a given set of chords/harmonies.

Jazz has a structure; but the structure is flexible; the flexibility,
fluidity and spontaneity produce a lovely result.

"Inside the box" of your body, there are trillions of cells, and
each one them can be flexible or rigid, depending on what it
uses to build itself.

A Cell builds itself with what you feed it...you are what you eat.

Literally.

The most important thing in the cell-building process is the
type of fats you give it. Too many Omega-6 fats make your
cells too rigid. They can't respond as well to the chemical signals.

It's like trying to play music wearing earplugs.

Omega-3s keep your cells flexible. They're more responsive to
your body's signals...more sensitive to insulin. Flexible, fluid,
spontaneous. It's like playing at Carnegie Hall.

So give yourself (and your cells) at tune up with
Concentrated Omega-3 Pharmaceutical-grade Fish Oil.

Dr. Vince

P.S. Your cells are replacing themselves as you read this. Build
a better 'new-you' with better building blocks. Fish Oil is part of
the Core Four, because it helps control inflammation, keep your
heart and brain healthier, and prevents the 'diseases of
modern civilization'. Don't miss your entrance...take out your
earplugs and go to:
http://www.drvinceonline.com/core4.htm

Who Wants a Worm Cookie

2007-02-10T08:13:00.001-05:00

Would you rather eat cookies or worms?

Knowing what I know about cookies, I think I'd take my
chances with the worms.

I got to thinking about this while practicing the play "A Year
with Frog and Toad" with our community playhouse. (I'm not
Frog or Toad...just the trombonist).

Frog and Toad are arguing about how many cookies they
should eat, and they try to give them to the birds.

The birds reply (in song):

"Should we be eating these cookies;
or should we rather have worms;
Worms are a product of Nature;
Toad did the baking...think of the germs."

The birds are smarter than the rest of us. They know
to eat things that mesh with their Nature.

But our goal seems to be liberating our food from Nature,
the way we process it all (I think we can get almost 100
different products out of corn).

The only trouble is, when we liberate our food from nature,
we liberate ourselves from nature, too.

And we're paying the price.

The Diseases of Modern Civilzation (heart disease, arthritis,
osteoporosis, diabetes, cancer) are killing us early and often.

And most of them can be prevented and/or reversed by
eating like the Birds. No, not birdseed...but eating the
things we're designed to eat.

In this month's Caveman Cuisine Newsletter, I'll be revealing
the secret ingredient in cookies that really makes them bad.
And not only cookies. You're probably eating it all the time and
didn't even realize how harmful it is.

The government and food industry are selling it to you left and
right...and then the government and the pharmaceutical industry
are selling you drugs to fight the sicknesses caused by the food
you ate.

Is it any wonder we're one of the sickest nations in the world?

You don't have to go along with the crowd on this one. Members
of the Dr. Vince Caveman Club get the straight scoop about respecting
and protecting your own (human) Nature, and being much healthier for it.

To get your copy of this month's newsletter, as well as the Caveman
Cuisine Quick-Start guide and other free gifts, join the Dr. Vince
Caveman Club today:
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Live like you Mean it...

Dr. Vince

P.S. yes, I still eat cookies...and not the cardboard "natural"
kind, either. My wife's patented chocolate chip cookies. And you
can too. You'll find out how in the Caveman Cuisine QuickStart
Guide that you get free with your membership. Join TODAY
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How to Be Superhuman

2007-02-07T08:52:00.000-05:00

Old Age and Treachery vs Youth and Skill: which one wins.

What if the "old" guy isn't really that old, and not the slightest bit
treacherous.

What if they both have a young spirit and plenty of skill.

This weekend I was at the 2nd annual Secret of Secrets
Fitness Bootcamp in Tampa, FL.

The Grand Finale was a contest for Combat Conditioning
Athlete of the Year.

Two men made it to the finals. One was 50. The other was 33.

One had been a 'bloated power lifter with a gut out to here' just
a few years earlier.

One looked like a Marine who probably had more than a few
notches on his rifle.

They beat out three other 20-somethings by doing 20 or so
superhuman feats of strength and coordination. THEN they
had to go through 30-minutes of grueling exercises to
determine the champion.

Since it's the Secret of Secrets, I won't reveal the winner.

But I will tell you what the winner said when I caught up with him
afterward to congratulate him:

"Today is a great day."

Now, most people would have said, "Man, I'm tired. I just had
to jump through hoops like a monkey and do more exercise than
most people do in a month...let me sit down."

But he was happy as a clam. The 5000-smacker grand prize
didn't hurt much either.

Two things I can share about this champion, things I noticed
about him and his success:

1. He had a goal. He'd been planning this since last year's event.
Even 30 minutes before the contest, one speaker asked everyone to
write down their number one fitness goal for the year. And he wrote
"Win Combat Conditioning Athlete of the Year"

2. He worked hard. You don't sprout that kind of strength and
endurance overnight. But string enough overnights together and
you'll be amazed at what you can accomplish.

3. He learned to concentrate. Not only during the year, but during
the contest itself. There were times in the qualification round where
he stumbled. Struggled. Almost couldn't make it. But he kept
his goal in mind and concentrated all his effort--mental, physical and
spiritual--into his performance.

The Power of Concentration is at the root of all success.

"We accomplish more by concentration than by fitness; the man
that is apparently best suited for a place does not always fill it
best. It is the man that concentrates on its every possibility that
makes an art of both his work and his life."

That's why you get a free copy of "Caveman Concentration" when
you join the Dr. Vince Caveman Club (it's open to Cave-women
and Cave-Kids of all ages, too).

The Dr. Vince Caveman Club gives you all the health benefits of
eating in the Stone Age with all the convenience of living in the
Space Age. And learning to concentrate better will help you
reach your goals, whether it's to be 20 pounds lighter, spend
more time with your kids or learn a new language.

You also get many other free gifts for joining, so check it out:
http://www.drvinceonline.com/caveman.htm

Young or 'old', it's never too late to make an art of your
work and your life.

Dr. Vince

P.S. The Wheel of Life monthly CD explores other areas besides
just eating. Physical, Mental, Family, Career, Social, Financial
and Spiritual. Be a well-rounded, full-grown cave-dweller and
join the Dr. Vince Caveman Club today
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