Friday, August 15, 2008

August 15th Update

Greetings to all fellow health, fitness, wellness, nutrition, and coaching professionals.

I'm like you. I love health, fitness, wellness, and the full potential in all of us. You, like me, understand that our industry is growing fast and has incredible opportunity. To take full advantage of these opportunities, we must keep current on industry trends, enhance our education, and become successful in all areas of life.

I want to help you. Since 1992, I've been ensuring the success of fitness and wellness professionals with various programs, products, services, and coaching.

Please review the fundamental offerings below and decide which ones are right for you.

1) NESTA (National Exercise and Sports Trainers Association)- NCCA accredited personal fitness trainer certification program. More that 10 other programs are available.
2) Spencer Institute for Life Coaching- Coaching as become one of the fastest growing segments of the wellness industry. We have more than 8 programs to fit your needs.
3) Adventure Boot Camp- Take fitness entrepreneurship to the highest level with the world's largest fitness boot camp system.
4) Spencer Broadcasting- Complimentary videos, teleclasses, downloads, radio shows, and high quality TV shows to enhance your career while they entertain.
5) Spencer Consulting Group- Offering business coaching for all aspects of the fitness and wellness industry.

There is much more, but these are the basics.

Let me know how I may help you reach the top of your career.

Sincerely,
John

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Monday, August 11, 2008

Why Wealthy People Have Better Health- Its Not What You Think

From the desk of John Spencer Ellis

I'm frustrated.

As you likely know, I am a strong advocate of complementary medicine and holistic health care. And yet, at the same time, I know Western medicine certainly has its place.

Last week, I got a call from a lady who works with me. She is 25 years old, thin, healthy, athletic, and eats well. However, she has reoccurring cold and flu symptoms. I told her she should see her primary care physician and request a comprehensive physical exam and blood panel.

She Followed my advice and went to the doctor. He stated that he did not have time (imagine that!) to give her a comprehensive exam. However, he was quickly willing to give her drugs. I'm always fascinated to know how this works. The next time your car is acting up, take it to the mechanic and request that they do no "diagnostic testing" and just change your air filter. It makes about as much sense.

Here's the frustrating part: At this time, she feels better. But is this merely a lull in the cyclical pattern of health and sickness she's been experiencing? She doesn't know. Why? Because the doctor was quick to give drugs, yet was too busy to do the necessary testing to understand exactly why/if drugs were needed.

Here's something to consider: In Canada, drug companies cannot advertise directly to consumers as they do in the U.S. Consequently, Canadian citizens are prescribed about 50% less drugs. Have you ever heard or read about Canadians being more obese, having higher cancer levels, or living with more illness?

Canadians are healthier on the whole. Canada, like Australia, embraces complimentary and alternative medicine and wellness on a national level. We need to get up to speed.

So what are you to do? Its simple:

1) Get QUALITY sleep. This video shows you how:
http://www.spencerbroadcasting.com/fitness-factor-seminar.html

2) Exercise on a regular basis
http://www.ocbootcamp.com

3) Have your blood tested to ensure you are at optimal levels for wellness
http://www.spencerlabsusa.com

4) Take quality nutritional supplements to fill in the gaps where your diet is lacking
http://www/mynutritionstore.com/diet

5) Ensure your diet has the proper balance of carbs, proteins, and fats
http://www.dietguru.com

Bonus: This is so interesting! People who are wealthier have better health. What is SO INTERESTING is that much of the improved health has to do with how you feel and perceive your socio-economic status, not just your access to quality health care. This is another reason to have abundance in all aspects of your life. Life is meant to be abundant. The more you have, the more you can give. This proven fact is one of the reasons I made my movie "The Compass."

Be well and stay well!
Sincerely,
John

PS- Save the date!
February 8, 2009 is the premiere party for my movie on Human Achievement "The Compass." It will be held at The Grove of Anaheim. Only 1,200 seats are available, so get on the notification list now. http://www/thecompass.tv

PPS- This will be the biggest movie premiere in OC history. Be there!

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