A comprehensive guide to the science of movementExercise Science For Dummies covers must-know information about the how and why to body movement. This useful primer covers content found in a typical introduction course in this topic area—which includes the likes of exercise physiology, biomechanics, and more. With current and helpful guidance, this book includes information on wearable technology, fitness programming across the lifespan, exercise as medici...

* THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER * Take back control of your health with simple, at-home exercises to relieve pain, restore mobility and avoid surgery.What if your aches, stiffness and reduced mobility weren’t an inevitable part of getting older?Many age-related problems are both preventable and treatable. Specialist physiotherapist Will Harlow – followed by millions on YouTube for his clear, practical advice – shows you how to feel stronger and move ...

From the rheumatology experts at Mayo Clinic comes a complete guide on arthritis. This book is filled with proven, science-based research on arthritis and its related conditions, recommended treatment plans for relieving joint stiffness and pain, and essential self-care tips to help you live a life free from debilitating arthritis symptoms.Each year, more than 50 million Americans suffer from joint inflammation and swelling caused by arthritis. Too many people have...

Expert information on preventing brittle bones and staying active and independent.Thanks to advances at the world-renowned Mayo Clinic and elsewhere, osteoporosis, the brittle bone disease that contributes to premature aging, can be effectively managed or even avoided. We no longer have to tolerate the pain and disability osteoporosis once caused.That's just the start of the good news you'll find in this newly updated edition of Mayo Clinic Guide to Pre...

A renowned chiropractor shares his holistic and practical back pain treatment plan, revealing his good posture, body balance, and nutrition secrets.Back pain is an epidemic in this country affecting 80% of the population and costing billions of dollars. It's the number two reason people miss work right behind colds and flu.The western world tends to treat the symptoms of back pain and not the cause. Why is it underdeveloped countries that don't have this pr...

DISCOVER THE REVOLUTIONARY SELF-CARE TOOL THAT CAN DRAMATICALLY REVITALIZE YOUR HEALTHPulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) therapy. What is it? How does it work? How can it help youto significantly improve your health right in the comfort of your own home?There’s a good chance that you already know something about PEMF therapy. In this case, you will find this book full of important information about how to use PEMFs, how to select the right equipment for your needs w...

An opthalmologist’s guide to everything from lutein to Lasik: “Valuable tips, unique insights. . .Dr. Abel is a healer for the 21st century.”—from the Foreword by Mehmet Oz, M.D.Is it true that Alzheimer's can be predicted through the eye?Sleep apnea can cause blindness?Computers and texting are creating an epidemic of nearsightedness?Retina chips and stem cell therapy offer promise for macular degeneration patients?Your prescription drugs can give you cataracts. ....

To create this comprehensive resource, Dr. Neil Nathan assembled a team of leading medical experts to help you understand the source of your sensitivity and guide you to the best available treatment so you can feel, at long last, that you’re on the path to reclaiming your life. Above all, this is a book of hope, especially for those who’ve been told that they just have to “live with it” and have had to isolate themselves from the world in order to survive. If you struggle with medical prob...

Fight the statistics of heart disease with an expert's help.Heart disease is the #1 health problem for both women and men in the United States. Physical inactivity is a major risk factor for heart disease and is linked to heart failure. Exercise is essential for a healthy heart, especially if you are at risk for or are recovering from heart disease.The latest book in the Hatherleigh Press "Exercises For" series, Exercises for Heart...

It is estimated over 600,000 gallbladders are removed in the United States yearly through cholecystectomy surgery. Most patients do well after their gallbladders are removed and have few complications or issues. However, 10-15% of the population develop problems after cholecystectomy; which is known as postcholecystectomy syndrome. This book was written by a patient with postcholecystectomy syndrome and offers resources and solutions most doctors do not offer their patients. She also share...

Human beings have always sought ways to gain a competitive edge over their opponents, but sports science is a relatively young discipline. So what is it all about, and how can it help athletes perform better?Sports science is the application of scientific principles to explain sporting phenomena and provide a basis for improving the performance of teams and individuals. In this comprehensive yet easy-to-use introduction, you will learn everything you need to know a...

Dr. Huggins and Dr. Levy assert that a large number of disorders are, though often incurable, easily preventable. He proposes that multiple sclerosis, lupus, leukemia, chronic fatigue syndrome, Parkinson's disease, many mental disorders including Alzheimer's, and even major diseases like breast cancer are caused, in part, by the toxins we place in our bodies. Where do these toxins come from and how do they get into our bodies? You my be surprised to find that you have actually paid to have...