Brandon Vera, Dominick Cruz & Phil Davis Deliver Lifetime Membership Award
Brandon Vera, Dominick Cruz & Phil Davis Deliver Alliance Training Center’s Lifetime Membership Award to a student at Mar Vista High School.
Brandon Vera, Dominick Cruz & Phil Davis Deliver Lifetime Membership Award
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There has been a meningitis outbreak in Tijuana and now in San Diego
Prevent Meningococcal Disease and Detect It Early Since January of this year, there have been an unusually large number of cases of meningococcal disease (caused by the “meningococcus” bacteria) in Tijuana, Mexico and now there have been cases reported in San Diego. Most cases have been in children and young adults. Meningococcal disease can result in death if not detected and treated early. Here is what you can do to prevent meningococcal disease and to detect it early: a. Know the symptoms: fever, intense headache, lethargy, stiff neck, and/or a pinpoint rash that does not blanch under pressure. b. Contact…
‘Caveman Diet’ can boost your health
BY MELISSA CACERES PALEOLITHIC DIET, OR “CAVEMAN DIET’’ Foods Allowed Vegetables: All permitted. Fruits: all permitted. Meat: grass-fed/pasture-raised pork, beef, chicken, goat, lamb Fish: all permitted. Eggs: chicken, duck, emu, quail Nuts and seeds: macadamias, almonds, cashews, hazelnuts, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, walnuts Oils: Extra virgin olive oil, flax oil, macademia oil, hazelnut oil, walnut oil Sea vegetables: kelp, kombu, wakame, chorella, nori, dulse, spirulina Food Not Allowed Dairy: milk, butter, yogurt, ice cream, powdered milk, cream, etc. Grains: wheat, rice, barley, corn, quinoa, oats, beer, rye, etc. Beans: black beans, pinto beans, peas, lentils, soy beans, peanuts, etc. Refined…
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Exercise: Three Health Benefits You May Not Know About
By Jocelyn Crawley It seems clear that two primary reasons people exercise are to become physically fit or lose weight. Although these are both venerable goals, exercise can have other health benefits that make engaging in physical activity even more advantageous than one previously thought. Here are three: 1. Exercise Boosts Energy Levels. In discussing this fact, the MayoClinic explains why it is the case. In essence, exercise transports oxygen and nutrients to the body’s tissues and helps your cardiovascular system work more efficiently. When your heart and lungs work more efficiently, you have more energy. Thus in addition to…
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7 Nutrition Tips to Transition Skin from Winter to Spring
By realbeauty.com Spring is on the way, beauties! In order to get our skin in tip-top shape for the new season, we looked to Cosmetic Dermal Therapist, Amy Chalmers, for tips on how to make the transition from the inside, out. “The best way to get that healthy glowing skin is to ensure adequate nutritional intake to the cells and systems that make up your body’s natural moisturizing factors,” says Chalmers. What exactly does she mean, you ask? 1. EFA’s omega-3s and -6s work to build up your acid mantle, one of the top three layers of the skin’s defense…
The Top 15 Foods to Buy Organic
By Stefanie DeWysockie Is paying for that “organic” label really worth it? Let’s face it, with how high food prices are today and the fact that they continue to rise is hard enough to digest without going organic. Buying organic can almost double or triple your bill at check out. So is it worth it? It is. Certain foods should be bought organic to protect you and your loved ones. Only through buying certified organic can you be sure you aren’t consuming products that have been irradiated, genetically modified, cloned or that contain, chemicals, preservatives, hormones and antibiotics. Studies have…
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What is Mixed Marital Arts?
Mixed Martial Arts remains one of the most excelling combat sports in the world at the moment, which allows full physical contact. Modern form of Mixed Martial Arts has come to the fore with the emergence of UFC, which provides well-built and well-trained martial arts fighters a platform to show their strength, agility and power in the ring. The obvious reason due to which people learn mixed martial arts in San Diego is to prove themselves in a UFC ring. The thrill, excitement and intrigue of proving yourself in front of a charged up crowd remains the prime reason why…
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What is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?
So you are thinking about taking classes in Brazilian jiu-jitsu but you are not sure exactly what it is! What is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? Brazilian jiu-jitsu is another form of martial art or combat sport where a smaller person can learn how to defend himself or herself against a much larger person by the use of leverage and different techniques. It is actually a modified judo combined with traditional Japanese jujutsu to create this form of martial art. It has stand-up maneuvers but it is also famous for having devastating ground-combat techniques. Gaining the superior positioning are important so that one…
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Texas Kids Fight Bullying With Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
by Teresa Woodard PLANO, Texas — They look like they’re horse-playing, like they are just little boys being little boys. But inside North Dallas Mixed Martial Arts in Plano, world-renowned instructors are turning their students into responsible, respectful young men and women. “It’s really changed me,” said 10-year-old Allan Sosamon. His classmate, 11-year-old Madison Bentley, agreed. “I feel like I can stand up for myself,” she said. The instructors at the academy are some of the world’s best in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. What’s that? “A martial art that involves less punching and kicking,” explained instructor Mark Zuber, who added that the…
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Alliance Appreciation Award: Alliance MMA Lifetime Membership
Alliance Appreciation Award As a token of our appreciation, for all of the love and support the community has shown us, we have decided to award a lifetime membership to a special, select candidate! To be entered for consideration the candidate must be nominated by friends, family, co-workers, and or anyone in the community. The nomination will include a short biography about the nominee discussing the reasons why or how the candidate best represents the Alliance family. To submit a nomination send an email to info@alliancegym.com or send a hand written letter to 795 Third Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91910…
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5 Foods for Healthy Skin
By Becky Striepe Beauty products can do wonders for hiding breakouts and blemishes, but truly healthy skin begins from within. Check out these five foods for healthy skin to give you a beautiful complexion from the inside out! Of course, healthy eating alone might not be enough to give you flawless skin. On top of the foods we’re listing here, you’ll also want to make sure you’re drinking plenty of water. Staying hydrated can help keep your skin looking supple. If plain water is way too boring, try spicing it up by adding a squeeze of lemon or a couple…
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Healthy Foods to Fuel Your Workout
By Jenn McCauley Whether you resolved to lose weight, increase muscle mass or shave minutes off your 5K time, you will need to eat the right foods to fuel your body for a great workout. You will also need to feed your body after your training session, so you can wake up tomorrow feeling refreshed and ready for another workout. Regardless of your fitness and health goals, consistency is the key to making progress. One good workout a week just isn’t going to cut it. Getting in a good 30-60 minute workout does not justify eating a whole cake guilt-free….
Bellator Champ Michael Chandler: I Plan On Being The Best Lightweight In The World
By BJPenn.com Bellator Lightweight Champ, Michael Chandler tells BJPenn.com’s Fist-ta-CUFF he believes in he is a product of his environment and states his hard work stems from his parents – his father who started off as a carpenter union worker & worked his way up to superintendent while his mom always had a job or sometimes 2. In addition to getting into the sport of wrestling, Chandler states “There is no harder working, more discipline, mentally tougher, physically tougher people in the world than the wrestlers out there in the world and more specifically the division 1 wrestlers. Being able…
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Active Lifestyle Nutrition Tips
by JAN Having an active lifestyle is a self-rewarding accomplishment whether your reason is to lose extra weight or just to live a hearty life. There are a few general nutritional tips that can assist you in optimizing your health and to fight chronic ailments with just the kind of lifestyle you choose to live. A Meal Loaded with Antioxidants Stress developing facility to so-called free radicals which are naturally existing in our bodies can cause damage to our good cells thus resulting in cancer. Just imagine how much more detrimental it is to our health to be exposed to…
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HEALTH How To Learn To Love Healthy Food
By MELANIE PINOLA A common New Year goal is to start “eating healthy”. That’s easier said than done for those of us who don’t enjoy the usual healthy foods or are simply picky eaters. Whether you have the palate of a toddler or are bored to tears by healthy food, a few simple tricks can help you start eating better. Healthy food doesn’t have to make you feel deprived, and it can be really inexpensive as well as easy to prepare. To make eating healthy a lasting habit, start with small, simple changes and try new ways of thinking about…
Alliance MMA’s Athlete Of The Month for January 2013
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How to Live to 100, Starting Today
By Ysolt Usigan Expert secrets to living a longer, healthier, happier life. LEARN FROM THE PROS A few years back, I did research on centenarians, after deciding that I wanted to live to be over 100 years old (this decision was followed by the decision to live the life I want to live a few years prior to that—so I figured I’d better check out what others are doing). This is what I found: Think more good thoughts, drink enough water regularly, breathe deeply daily, walk regularly, and have friendships. —Wendy Kay, certified life coach and motivator BE IN GOOD…
Olympic Athletes Live Longer Than the Rest Of Us
By Alanna Nuñez In addition to bragging rights and world records, two new studies suggest that training pays off in a big way for Olympic athletes: They live longer than anyone else in the world. In case you weren’t sure before, these studies, to be published in the British Medical Journal, confirm that Olympic athletes are indeed some of the healthiest people in the world. According to CNN, the first study looked at the life expectancy of 15,174 Olympians from the top medal-earning countries including the U.S., Germany, Russia, United Kingdom, France, Italy, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Each athlete…
5 Healthy Eating Tips For Holiday Travelers
By Kids Nutrition Tips Here are 5 ways we can make certain we eat right while drifting this holiday season: Have a plan You know your depart time, attainment time and a time you’ll — hopefully — have during a layover. Use that news to devise full dishes via a day. “A dish in ubiquitous is typically a same calories as many snacks,” says Charles Platkin, owner and editor of DietDetective.com. But if we eat a genuine meal, “you’re indeed going to get decent nutrition… and you’re going to feel a aloft turn of being satiated.” For example, if we…
Healthy Eating Habits Have Positive Effects For Finals
By Alayna Smith Pulling that third all-nighter and loading up on cups of coffee may not be helping students as much as they think as everyone is beginning to buckle down for final exams. Coffee may provide a temporary feeling of being alert, but ultimately it only results in dehydration and headaches, Foods and Nutrition Professor Najat Yahia said. “(Students) have to reduce their caffeine, like coffee or soft drinks,” she said. “What will happen is having x amount of caffeine in their body acts as a stimulant, at the same time dehydrating, which causes headaches. Drink water to stay…