There are NO panaceas. There are however interesting components to food that have traditionally been used for thousands of years. There is Urban Legend, Old Wive’s Tale’s, anecdote, and then there is science. Finally science is delving deeper into foods effect on health, wellness, and the ability to resist disease. Here is some research on Saffron.

Here are some shots of a European Police Defensive Tactics group practicing “Explosive Self Defense” and using open hand techniques. Pump up the volume and watch the videos at the bottom of the page. SLAP!

After dinner EVERY night I prepare this drink. It eliminates the need for cookies, or sweets. It is hot, soothing, and nutritious. Here is the recipe-

• One large, Venti size cup of top quality decaffeinated coffee.
• One Tablespoon of Hershey’s Special Dark Cocoa (Unsweetened, only 3 carbs).
• Splenda to taste. (If using no calorie sweeteners is an issue, get over it.)

This sweet, rich, hot, liquid is tasty, and kills the sweet tooth. The cocoa provides dense nutrients to improve your health. There is data elsewhere on this blog about chocolate.

Drink until satiated after your evening meal.

No,…ZZ Top has not added blade work to their show. The man above is Steve Gartin. One of if not the top student of “Uncle” Bill DeThouars of KuntaoSilat. Steve has been practicing silat longer than most newbies have been alive. He has trained with all of the DeThouars family as well as other instructors. His blade work is second to none. His knowledge of the DeThouars family arts is thorough and ongoing. His web page and DVD’s contain arts that could have been lost forever. Take your time and look through them. KUNTAOSILAT

Cornel Wilde received a scholarship to Medical School and an invitation to the 1936 Olympics as a fencer. He made a bad decision to go into acting. He coached Sir Lawrence Olivier in swordsmanship, and after that had a fairly average career. Two exceptions were his self made film, “Naked Prey”, and the TV movie, “Gargoyles” (cult classic for sure).
The Naked Prey was a true story about an American in the old West. Production costs forced this film into South Africa. It is one of those movies you stay up late and enjoy. Not a chick flick. Below is a foreign music video using clips from Naked Prey. Here is Cornel’s BIO

You may not agree with the methods, but here are the results. A part of strength training history to be sure. PDF

Don Blue was a World Champion at 148. He used a higher set, higher volume approach to training. He felt that most powerlifters had no endurance during meets. His method of higher reps was not a jump from sets of 3 to sets of 5. Don Blue did 10X10! For him it worked rather well. He recovered from stab wounds to the lung and eye to compete weeks later. Here is a nice historical piece on this powerlifting icon. DonBlue

Here is a two part article on the value of Fish Oil in you diet. By the way, the above Catfish was caught in the Mekong area. It is the world’s largest freshwater catch. Part 1, and Part 2.

Gum health may determine heart health. Inflammation is the key. Flossing therefore may save your heart and life. Here is a nice article from WebMD. Don’t end up like the photo above!

Men need mindless violence in cinema at times. Here is the correct dosage.