A 58-year-old active woman has learned that the bone density in her back has slipped to just 87% of normal levels. She takes a wide range of vitamins plus calcium and magnesium and has just started on silica. She would like to avoid taking Fosamax...
Modern medicine's so called breakthroughs in treatment for asthma are in fact adaptations of age old know how of medical herbalists. ... ...
At least 30 minutes of aerobic exercise three to five times a week may lower your risk of breast cancer by as much as 30-50%. The right type of activity, at the proper time of the day, produces a cascade of powerful chemicals and hormones that...
Physical Fitness - A Notion for Motion ;Just because you are on the road, doesn't mean you can't
Top triathletes typically have a linear physique - relatively low on fat and muscle. In "Strength Training For Triathletes" Wayne Westcott, Ph.D. presents a case that they can become leaner and stronger through a sensible program of strength...
Rock climbing offers a unique fitness opportunity. In "Conditioning for Rock Climbing and Hiking" Wayne Westcott, Ph.D. cautions that due to the intense nature of this muscle-challenging activity, prior physical conditioning is highly recommended...
Research has shown that strength training is the best means for improving body composition in young people, as it addresses two major problems in many preadolescents, namely, too little muscle and two much fat. In "Youth Strength Training: Why and...
Although skill is essential for top-level tennis, technique development is easier if you are fit — which is also the critical factor for staying power during the second and third sets. In "Strength Training For Tennis" Wayne Westcott, Ph.D. offers...
Downhill skiing is a very physically demanding activity. The body positions that provide the best combination of balance, stability, control and speed are those that require relatively high levels of muscle strength. In "Strength Training for...
Whether you prefer to jog a couple of miles through the neighborhood, or are training to complete a marathon, distance running is a highly effective and efficient means of aerobic conditioning. However, every running stride places about three times...
What Doctors Don't Tell You
Christine Horner MD FACS
American Institute for Preventive Medicine
Wayne L. Westcott PhD