Short of high tech gear for facing extreme conditions, the following tips will serve as basic guidelines for getting the most out of cold weather fitness activities, while also making them more enjoyable. Continue reading
Cold Weather Training Tips
Category Archives: Quality of Life
Social and Emotional Aspects of Eating
If you’ve never had the pleasure of attending one of this amazing woman’s lectures, you’re in for a treat. This content never grows old! Video of full presentation by Prof. Rozalind Gruben (now Graham) given at the First Organic Athlete Conference. Sep 24, 2005 San Francisco, CA Continue reading
Getting Started: Putting Your Inertia To Work
The new year started almost six weeks ago. Many of us were excited about our New Year’s resolutions, and all the wonderful things we were going to accomplish in 2015. For many of us, the time has gone by and we’re yet to start on some or even all of those goals. Now is the time to start, you are not too late. Continue reading
80/10/10 Certified Chef – Katy Craine Interview
Katy Craine attended her first FoodnSport event in 2010, and has been involved in almost every event since. A Simply Delicious Culinary Skills graduate, she has been co-chef with Chef Alicia Ojeda at our Washington retreats, head chef at our Costa Rica retreats, co-written several of the Simply Delicious Raw Recipe Series with Dr. Graham, and more. Discover how she did it, what she’s doing now, and more about her life in this interview. Continue reading
How Diabetes Develops In a Person Over Time : And how it can be reversed in an even shorter time.
The focus of this article will be on Type 2 Diabetes, as Type 1 Diabetes is literally something that people are born with, although the medical people have stretched that usage to include people who give themselves Type 2 Diabetes at a fairly young age because Type 1 used to be called ‘Childhood Onset’ or ‘Infant Onset’ Diabetes. You were literally born with it and the idea that if you are a young person you don’t get Type 2 Diabetes is still hanging on, but it’s not really true. We are sicker than we have ever been in the history of humans. Continue reading
Which Banana Island Would You Like to Visit?
Someday Isle is an imaginary futuristic place where people go who likely will not achieve this, that, or their next stated goal. Banana Island, on the other hand, is a place where much is accomplished. For the past twenty-five years, Dr. Graham has been leading tours through Banana Island experiences. Read his description of three unique Banana Island experiences: Banana Island Guided, Banana Island Retreat, and Banana Island Solo. Continue reading
Vegan Family Holidays – Make Them Happy Holidays!
Enjoy the holidays and these words of wisdom from Dr. Graham in this message about navigating the holidays and social events for everyone’s enjoyment and health. Continue reading
The Best I Have To Offer
Learn about various retreats and the history of how they came about. Discover which retreats are best for you. Continue reading
Parents Put Your Mask on First OR Your Children Suffer
After a smiling momentary pause, “Yes, it is the most beautiful expression of selfishness,” the woman warmly replied, “It is not that adults would not or should not help the children and babies first, but rather that adults cannot properly help children without helping themselves first.”
Now, being the father of two children I have ample opportunity to experience the truth of this wise woman’s words, and the strongest example that comes to mind occurred in the following few months after having discovered The 80/10/10 Diet. Continue reading
UK Fruit Fest Testimonial
When I heard about the premier of the first annual UK Fruit Fest, I just knew I had to be there. My dear friend Katy Craine would be heading the kitchen, and judging from prior experience I knew how well we worked together in that niche, and I wanted to be by her side. I knew that I belonged as a volunteer in the kitchen.
The event was small enough to feel extremely intimate, while at the same time Continue reading
Raw Vegan Health And Fitness : The Science Of Health And Fitness Retreat For Personal Trainers and Fitness Enthusiasts
Find out how to take Vegan Health and Fitness to the next level on this Google Hangout hosted by Dr. Douglas Graham recorded live. Continue reading
“80/10/10 Food & Lifestyle” And “Women’s Physique Week” Retreats Announced : Plus Retreat Educational Webinars – Sign Up Now!
Find out about our newest 80/10/10 Raw Retreats – the "80/10/10 Food & Lifestyle Retreat" and "Women's Physique Week!" Also find out how to sign up for Dr. Graham s free Retreat Webinars. You will learn many useful 80/10/10 health and fitness tips in the educational segments of these live webinars, and you will find out what each retreat specifically has to offer! And as always, Dr. Graham will… Continue reading
Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries : New Book Now Available!
Unlike its predecessors, which focused primarily on first aid, therapy, and the treatment of injuries while putting little emphasis on injury prevention, the emphasis of Prevention and Care of Injuries is on the procedures, concepts, and awareness that result in healthy athletes who are not likely to be injury prone. Continue reading
Monomeals
As I continue my raw foods journey, I have come to appreciate the simplicity and pure enjoyment that comes from eating one fruit at a time. I am healing several digestive issues and have experienced the highest level of relief through eating water rich fruits in mono form. What exactly is a monomeal you ask? To eat one type of food for a meal. In the case of raw vegans, have one type of fruit or vegetable as a meal. For example, having a meal that consists of only peaches.
When introduced to this idea I thought it was a little bit dramatic and downright insane, and if you're not familiar with the concept, you may too. Fear not! When put into practice, I have experienced that this is the optimal way for my body to digest food effortlessly. Continue reading
Splash, Clap, Press, Swing.
Full of fantastic physical fitness tips and tricks, Dr. Graham offers pool-goers some effective and enjoyable pool games to get your in tip top shape for the summer. Continue reading
Goals in Motion
Crisp air, smell of freshly cut grass, spring has finally arrive! A new month is approaching quickly. Take this perfect opportunity to take a look at your aspirations and make a plan of action to achieve your goals. Here are some helpful tips on working towards improving your life, living the best you you can be. Continue reading
Fast, Fun, and Phenomenally Easy Recipes
Terrific recipes that are quick, and great for kids too! Continue reading
The 32 Elements of Health:
Vigorous Activity : Element #6
Vigorous physical activity is a joyous celebration of movement. It can be a form of art, a means of release, a source of fun, or an inner exploration. To be active is a privilege, and it is high time that we experience regular activity in our lives. Children aren’t the only ones to thrive when they move about a lot; we do too. Without exercise, we grow tired and our attitude becomes stale. Moving is a source of pleasure, and the temporary “high” we obtain from it is a natural and constructive means of enhancing our mood. Continue reading
The 32 Elements of Health:
Inspiration, Motivation, Purpose, and Commitment : Element #21
The word inspiration comes from the Latin word inspirare, which means “to breathe into” or “to breathe upon.” In ancient Roman times, to inspire came to mean “to breathe deeply,” but it also took on the meaning “to instill [something] into the heart or the mind of someone.” Inspiration was considered the breath of God, and it was perceived as flowing into people, instilling them with new reasons to live. Continue reading
Emotional Journal
"I personally found this practice quite helpful in high school, as I navigated some intense emotions and issues."
— Janie Gardener
The emotional journal is not like a traditional ";what happened today" news-reporting type of journal. Rather, it's is a place where you can be totally honest with yourself, without concern about anyone else's opinions Continue reading