Years ago, after holding a cell phone to my ear for extended periods of time, I noticed that the side of my head that I held the phone on felt irritated.

In fact, my ear and jaw hurt and I started getting mild headaches.

This was back in 2000.

A lawyer friend told me NEVER to hold a cell phone to my ear – unless the conversation was short.

Why?

Because he believed it could lead to cancer. And his good buddy, who died of brain cancer, used to talk all day long with his cell to his ear.

“Look, I can’t prove it,” he said. “They’ll need a couple decades to definitively say for sure, but I feel very strongly that there is a link – and I don’t want to find out my hunch is right when it’s too late.”

Since that day I use my cell phone as a speaker phone. With rare exception, I don’t hold it to my ear. And on the rare occasion when I have held it to my ear for a prolonged private conversation, I definitely feel the difference.

Electromagnetic radiation is a very real thing. And although much is not conclusively proven, there are enough instances of cancer and other health problems that WISDOM says to back off. Make no assumptions about cell phones or cell towers being harmless. Especially when children are involved.

That’s right. Children.

One of the big movements by cell phone companies in America is putting cell towers on campus at grade schools. For a measly nine or ten thousand bucks, principals at your local school will subject hundreds of young children to high powered electromagnetic radiation.

No big deal, they tell you. But when the incidence of head aches, leukemia and so on break out – and they ARE – what can they say AFTER the damage has already been done.

Young children’s brains and skulls are not as fully developed as an adult’s. This means that the child absorbs FAR MORE radiation when using a cell phone – or when going to school in a cell tower zone.

Like smoking, like asbestos, some scientists warn that we don’t have enough evidence. But by the time they’re done collecting evidence, perhaps you’ll wish you’d showed more caution.

Today, there are some scientists who are simultaneously waiving the WARNING flag while saying we need more research.

One such scientist is Dr. Ronald B. Herberman, director of the Univ. of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute, who sent a memo to 3,000 faculty and staff saying that children should use cellphones only for emergencies because their brains are still developing. He advised adults to keep cellphones away from the head and use the speaker phone or a wireless headset.

“Although the evidence is still controversial, I am convinced that there are sufficient data to warrant issuing an advisory to share some pre-cautionary advice on cellphone use,” he wrote in his memo.

I agree.

Listed below are 10 Precautions for Cell Phone Usage

1. Do not allow children to use cell phones except in an emergency.

2. Put cell phone in speaker and keep away from body as you speak.

3. Don’t use cell phone in places like a bus where you can expose others to radiation.

4. Do not carry your cell phone on your body at all times.

5. Do not keep your cell phone near your body while you sleep.

6. Use a land line for longer conversations.

7. Switch sides if you must hold the cell to your ear to spread out the exposure.

8. Don’t use cell phone when signal is weak or when you’re driving at considerable speed. This increases the radiation to make contact.

9. Use text messaging more.

10. Use cell phones with the lowest SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) ratings, which you can quickly research online.

Without a doubt, cell phones have become a big part of many peoples’ lives.

Use them wisely. Make no assumptions about them being perfectly safe. They’re not.

Matt Furey

P.S. What’s better than using your cell phone to talk to friends? It’s working out with them to the tune of Combat Conditioning – my international best-seller. Find out if you really can TURN FAT INTO MUSCLE.

Virtually anyone can do it. So it’s easily taken for granted. Even pooh-poohed by some in today’s gadgetized fitness world.

But if you do it everyday – especially after your evening meal – the Chinese believe you’ll extend your life – perhaps to 100 years or more.

What is this unsung hero of exercise?

It’s walking.

Yes, walking. Traveling by foot for 30-90 minutes per day while observing your breathing and clearing your mind of cobwebs.

Chances are excellent that in your earlier years, you walked everyday to and from school. You didn’t even think of it as exercise. It was nothing more than a practical form of transportation.

Today, many people in our country only walk when going to their refrigerator. I say ‘going to’ because some people are so lazy they don’t immediately grab something and return to their original catatonic state before the idiot box.

A few weeks ago a man told me that his 13-year old daughter, who weighs 175 pounds, is so lazy she opens the refrigerator and begins to eat while standing. She doesn’t even close the door while she eats.

I told him, “If she’s 175 pounds at 13, she’s going to be 275 pounds by 18 if you don’t help her change her ways.”

He agreed. But he’s never home and his wife “LOVES” her daughter so much she cannot say no to her over-eating.

Excuse me, sir, but that isn’t “love.” That’s neglect.

Best thing you can do for a modern day couch whale is take him or her for a long walk – every single day. Not a three-times-per-week routine. DAILY TRAINING.

We live in a like-father-like-son, like-mother-like-daughter world. If the parent doesn’t set a good example, don’t expect the kid to figure it out on his or her own.

Yesterday my 4-year old began her day with a walk on the beach with her grandmother, who is from China. When she returned I had her do Whirling Dervishes, Hindu squats, Hindu pushups, Tablemakers, leg lifts and reverse pushups.

21 repetitions of each exercise.

All the exercises straight out of Combat Conditioning which families would be wise to use together. Especially right now, when you receive five highly-prized free gifts with your order.

Now, to be fair, I also grabbed my son, who is 8, and had him do similar exercises – some from Combat Conditioning – some from Combat Abs. Then, as a family we walked to a restaurant for brunch. After brunch we walked to the beach – and kept walking for a good hour.

And this, my friend, is how it was originally done all over Asia – and is still done by many today.

Walking is part of your daily routine. It’s exercise – but it’s also something you “just do.” It’s an unsung hero.

You walk to and from your tai chi, yoga or body weight exercises class. You walk to eat and then you walk home. You walk to work – and return home the same way.

No, I’m not saying you should make a 20-mile commute on foot each day. Or a 10-mile walk to the gym.

What I am saying is that you’ll increase the odds of living longer if you find time each day to walk. Do Combat Conditioning, Combat Abs or any of my other best-selling programs – but don’t forget to walk.

Matt Furey

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Matt Furey

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Last month Dunkin’ Donuts in the Tampa area gave out free coffee. And guess what happened?

Free-loaders visited in droves. They didn’t buy a freakin’ thing. Nothing. Just took the coffee and ran.

I was told this by a couple people who witnessed this.

I said: “You mean they didn’t require that the visitor be a customer in order to get the coffee?”

“Unfortunately, NO,” he said. “And they took advantage in a big way.”

“No kiddiing?” I replied.

“It’s a sign of the times,” he said. “We’re now living in a something for nothing society.”

“Well, there’s one good thing about what DD did,” I said.

“What’s that?” he asked.

“At least them didn’t give them donuts.”

He laughed.

“And one good thing,” I said. “People at DD don’t congregate in droves and hang out all day, sitting on their rumps, typing on lap tops and fiddling with a crack berry.”

For the most part, they grab their coffee, their donuts or their multi-grain bagels and run.

Provided you follow your trip to DD with a set of Hindu Pushups, Hindu Squats and more – you’re better off than just having a drink or bite to eat.

After all, exercise is still KING.

Now, unlike DD, I have a bunch of freebies that I give to people who have the guts to take the plunge, to take one step forward into a better life – without donuts.

In fact, I am now giving away five gifts to those who are willing to do something good for themselves this very instant.

Find out what these five gifts are by going here.

Matt Furey

P.S. One of the gifts is a deck of playing cards with exercises straight out of Combat Conditioning.

Tampa, Florida – April 17-18, 2009

I just cleared some trees to make room for the first Catch Wrestling and Conditioning Seminar I’ve had in almost seven years.

It will be held in Tampa, Florida, on April 18, from 10 AM to 6 PM. As we only have room for 40 students, you’ll need to act immediately to secure a spot. Send an email to matt @ mattfurey.com for tickets, directions and so on.

Also, on April 17, I’ll be holding my Dynamic Power seminar – a FREE bonus to those who bought a copy of my 101 Ways book. Space for this event is limited to 100 people, so you’ll want to jump on this NOW to reserve your seat as well.

Look forward to meeting those of you who can attend very, very soon.

Matt Furey

One of the best things you can do when you exercise is vary the pace at which you do things.

Sometimes you train as fast as you can – provided you can do so with good form. You run hill sprints; you skip rope; you crack out a set of powerful pushups.

Some times you train at a moderate speed, with walking, swimming, bear crawling or duck waddling.

At other times you train at a slow or even a super slow speed. You concentrate on the FEEL of the exercise – inside your body as well as in your muscles.

And just for the thrill of it, you even train at no speed, i.e. holding specific postures for time while focusing on your breathing and the flow of energy.

Recently I taught a group of men and women my “No Rep Workout.”

That’s right. NO REPS.

Simply get into a horse stance or the wall chair position and hold for time while breathing in a certain way.

Then get into pushup position and hold yourself in the half-way down position.

After this get into a back bridge (sometimes mistakenly referred to as a ‘neck’ bridge). As you hold this position, focus on your breathing and stay relaxed. Feel your legs, your hips and buttocks, your lower and middle back, your neck as well as your abdominals get the workout of their life.

These three exercises, as well as the others I teach in Combat Conditioning, have the power to change your physique/figure very, very fast. In fact, they can work so well that you may feel as if you turned fat into muscle – which we’ve been told is a biological impossibility.

You can get started on these exercises and much, much more – http://mattfurey.com- when you’ve got your copy of Combat Conditioning at your side.

Matt Furey

Seminar Alert: Last night a man asked me if I was ever going to hold another Catch Wrestling seminar. I said, “Funny you asked. I was just thinking about doing one.” So I have a question: “Would you be interested in coming to a 1-Day Catch Wrestling Seminar this April?” If so, send an email to my office and let me know. What I have to show is very different from anything I’ve ever taught before, integrating both Chinese and Western techniques into one incredible weapon of mass instruction.

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Have you ever heard that once a fit person stops working out, all his muscle will turn to fat?

If so, you heard one of the biggest myths ever told to the public about fitness. Muscle cannot turn into fat – and fat cannot turn into muscle because they are two completely different substances.

But just for a moment I’d like you to mentally pretend you FOUND a way to exercise that got you in shape so fast that everyone thinks you’re a miracle worker.

Everyone looks at you and thinks, “My God, you turned all your flab into muscle.”

Now, if you could do such a thing, that would be great, wouldn’t it?

Well, my friend, let me tell you about an amazing fitness program that works so well you may truly FEEL that you turned fat cells into chiseled muscles. It’s called Combat Conditioning – and it’s turning big bellies, computer butts and wimpy arms and legs into pistons and slabs of real world world.

How it all began

Ten years ago, before I learned this system of dynamic exercises, I was the total skeptic. Not only had I lifted weights and run long distance for years, but I had major success under my belt, including a world kung fu championship and a national collegiate wrestling title. I just didn’t believe that I could “turn fat into muscle” – metaphorically speaking, with exercises using nothing more than my own body weight.

So imagine the shock I felt when Karl, a 76-year old Olympian from Belgium told me that the fastest way to get into peak physical condition was with body weight exercises and calisthenics. Well, I already thought I was in condition when Karl put me to the test. And I failed utterly.

Within minutes I was drenched in a pool of sweat. And as I laid on the floor panting, I instantly knew I’d found the ONLY WAY LEFT FOR MODERN MEN AND WOMEN TO GET FIT FAST.

Let me tell you, when I looked at this “76 year-old man’s” physique and watched him demonstrate his exercises, I was seeing RAW strength, endurance and flexibility in a way I had never seen it before. I was seeing FUNCTIONAL muscles and STRENGTH.

Not just a bunch of muscles that looked pretty.

What I discovered shocked me from head to toe.

Before I met Karl I THOUGHT I was strong. I thought I was tough. But the exercises he taught me gave me an uncommon strength, one that lasted a long time.

Karl called it “strength-endurance.” Strength that lasts and lasts and lasts. The type of strength that most people today want and need.

After I made the decision to “get started” with these exercises, I discovered that many, many great athletes and martial artists advocated a similar approach to exercise. The legendary Bruce Lee, for example, did the same type of exercises. So did Heisman Trophy Winner and NFL running back Hershell Walker.

And then take a look at all the gymnasts. They’re ripped and shredded – and once again, they train with their own body weight.

YES. The exercises I learned had such a profound and dramatic effect on me, that for 10 years I have introduced hundreds of thousands of men and women of all ages and of all backgrounds to this extraordinary program. And the results these people have gotten are shocking, awe-inspiring and PROOF that this system works, and works FAST.

Stubborn, unwanted pounds fly off their bodies.

Lower back, neck and shoulder pain goes away.

Fatigue, stress and angst become a thing of the past.

Lack of mental clarity is replaced with focus and concentration.

And fear and self-doubt are transformed into confidence and

courage.

Today this program is better than ever because it comes with 5 FREE GIFTS that will help catapult you to health and fitness success even faster than before.

Find out what these gifts are right now, and how you may be able to get them if you act fast.

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Matt Furey

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Today I’m going to tell you about a man who goes to work barefoot each and every day.

He heals those who are ill. He brings joy and happiness to those who are down trodden. He is filled with life, gusto and enthusiasm no matter what – and he willingly and openly gives this gift to all he encounters.

Like myself, he’s a martial artist – and a warrior.

But not a warrior in the “go to war” sense of the term.

A warrior in the URBAN sense. A warrior in the PEACEFUL sense. A warrior who can help you easily navigate through the mine fields of everyday living.

This man goes by the name Barefoot Doctor. I’ve studied his teachings for some time – and a few months ago, when he opened his online School for Warriors – I immediately enrolled.

I’ve found it to be an incredible tool – sort of an urban peace weapon that wards off and repels everything negative so that you can bring a sense of flow and happiness into your life, long before you achieve your goals.

Yes, each and every day, those of us who live in urban cities throughout the world – often feel like we’re fighting a battle in an emotional war zone.

You can go to bed feeling good and wake up feeling angry or depressed.

You can begin your day feeling great – and a few hours later, for seemingly no reason, feel bombarded with stress, anxiety and pain.

How about putting a stop to the ups and downs, the highs and lows? How about feeling great all the time, no matter what – even when times are tough?

Well, you can rid yourself of negative thoughts, energy and people – and you can do so quickly and easily. It all begins with a willingness to step barefoot, one step at a time, into a world of power and tranquility.

Would you like to experience unstoppable power in your day-to-day life?

I thought so.

That’s why I urge you to take a look at what Barefoot Doctor is offering you right NOW by going here.

Barefoot Doctor’s teachings WILL change your life. And they will do so as soon as you begin following what he teaches.

Don’t delay – see Barefoot Doctor today.

Matt Furey

P.S. Once again, go visit Barefoot Doctor’s School for Warriors NOW, while there’s still time. He closes enrollment in less than a day. And after he does, it’s too late to get in. Jump on this NOW and be glad you did forever.