Would you like to know what your real odds are of getting a heart attack?

What about a stroke? Diabetes?

Okay, it isn't really sounding like a positive article... but hang in there. It will get much better and way more positive.

I was having lunch today with my good friend Sherry Strong. Sherry's is actually finishing up her new book which will certainly be a must-read. Since She has been visiting me in Dallas I've learned SO much about natural food preparation and what really causes disease. Our conversation took a turn to "doctor's tests." I believe many of them tend to be useless. Although Several are very important. It really is vital that you know the difference.

I'm going to provide you with the three tests everyone absolutely will need to take in order to help ensure your future health in a moment. But first, let me give you Sherry's argument to my Third test. Yes, we nutritionists argue sometimes. I am going to allow you to decide. However, statically it's far more accurate than any kind of blood test... and get this: It can be done in your own home for free. Are you with me so far ? Good...

I am going to go in reverse order, third test to last...

The third test is merely this:

Determine your waistline. Use a tape measure and don't pull it tight. Measure right beneath the belly button. Jot down this number in inches.

Next measure your height without having shoes in inches. Write that down too.

Multiply your waist inches by 2. If this number is higher than your height inches you're FOUR TIMES more likely to have heart disease.

For instance, if you have a 36-inch waistline and you're 70 inches tall, you are at a much higher risk for heart disease (36 x 2 = 72 which is more than 70.) On the other hand when you have a 34-inch waist and you are also 70 inches tall, you risk will be much less (34 x 2 = 68 which is below 70.)

Four times. That's much more predictive compared to cholesterol tests by far. And a lot less expensive on top of that.

Don't just read about this test -- DO IT. I'll provide you with something to do ABOUT it should you fail this test in a moment.

The good news is that this is certainly one factor which is totally in your control.

Test number two: Know your SED rate. This is an inflammatory marker in the blood.

Test number one: Know your hsCRP and LP(a) levels. Both of these can be done as one test usually. Both are inflammatory markers as well as key indicators of heart health.

Visit your doctor and ask for these three blood tests. Generally they can be performed all at once. Occasionally they may be separate, however they are all crucial.

For anyone who is thin and look healthy, pay attention to this:

You too can be Lance Armstrong or Jim Fixx....and not realize it.

Lance and Jim appeared as if two of the healthiest men in the world. Lance beat testicular cancer however came within an inch of his life. Jim died after a short jog of a heart attack extremely young in life.

Looks can be deceiving.

This is Sherry's argument -- and she's absolutely correct.

This is exactly why I give you THREE (well, actually four) TESTS.

The thing is, it's practically impossible to have a normal SED rate, a normal hsCRP level and a normal LP(a) level and be at imminent risk for any of these killer diseases.

Possible, perhaps -- but virtually never.

Therefore, even when a person looks healthy and feels like a bazillion bucks, They still need to know their levels of these inflammatory markers.

If you're overweight or obese, you absolutely MUST do the waist/height test in addition to others.

You see, it goes both ways.

A number of obese people check out okay at the doc's office. Their cholesterol, blood pressure, and all typical readings are okay. Rarely does a doctor run an hsCRP or LP(a). And rarely will they run a SED rate.

Begin to see the importance here? Both the fit and the unfit can be at serious risk and never even know it.

Now, here is the solution:

A low-inflammatory nutrition and training plan, along with plenty of stress-free time.

I can help you with the first two things.

The third thing -- de-stressing -- is up to you. You might want to spend half an hour each day doing yoga exercises, walking, meditating, praying, or whatever calms your MIND and BODY down.

Check it out:

Lance and Jim were both doing insane amounts of exercise... so much that they demanded crazy amounts of high-inflammatory foods. Foods like processed carbohydrates for example.

And they both got sick. One of which died.

My good friend Dr. Steven Chase believes that 85% of cancer is preventable.

Re-read that: 85%. And he's an oncologist -- a cancer doctor.

And you know heart disease is 95% preventable... or did you?

Yet all of these killers, especially diabetes, demand a low-insulin, low-inflammatory nutrition and exercise plan. Lance and Jim had sky-high inflammatory levels from all that exercise. It was literally TOO much exercise. This is exactly why so many marathoners die of heart attacks. They eat inflammatory foods and engage in high-stress exercise for too long of a time.

So, what is the answer?

1. Short workouts that are intense, effective, and enjoyable. Weights and cardio both, or in-home resistance workouts will work fine.

2. Lengthier "soft" workouts like brisk walking that can help de-stress your body and burn more bodyfat.

3. A nutrition plan which allows for your favorite foods at the RIGHT TIME of the day but in addition helps you burn bodyfat without triggering your body's stress-producing hormones like cortisol...cool.

The majority of nutrition plans are stressful. Huge mistake. Stress can cause you to retain bodyfat. Plus stress causes inflammation. Most workout plans are either too easy or too intense for too long a time period. My System is super-short (7-14 minutes a day, plus walks when you can.) This is enough to build all the muscle you need plus burn bodyfat when combined with the nutrition plan.

My System's nutrition plan is ideal if you are willing to "diet" for a day or two, then enjoy a day of eating "normal" foods.

Hey, nobody is perfect. Anyone that has half a brain ought to know that not very many people (myself included) are willing to do without their favorite foods forever. That is definitely ridiculous -- and it's not necessary to burn off bodyfat. In fact, my System 'demands' that you eat these foods at certain times TO BURN MORE BODYFAT!

Wild, isn't it? It's the System I've used for years. It's the combination of two books:

7 Minute Muscle + Every Other Day Diet

Get them both for one low price...

Go here: http://www.7minutemuscle.com/go/getflatabs/oto <--- Helps you pass the tests

Any of my three Upgrade Kits come with both books, a full year of support from me on the Every Other Day Diet group Forum, and so many bonuses I can't list them all.

This combo is something I am so very proud to share with you.

It's the ultimate System for lowering bodyfat, increasing lean muscle, lowering insulin, lowering inflammation, and ensuring your health.

Whether you are in shape or obese, this System is one that will work for you.

http://www.7minutemuscle.com/go/getflatabs/oto