Synopses & Reviews
Feeling old and creaky? Everyday wear and tear can erode your joints and stiffen your ligaments and tendons, and can even lead to arthritis. Bestselling author andlt;BRandgt; Dr. Bob Arnot designed a revolutionary program to overcome his own advanced case of wear and tear, and his findings can help you get on the move too. andlt;BRandgt; His exciting new blueprint will dramatically improve your strength and vigor, help you become more supple and limber, and put the spring back into your step. Whether you are sixty years old or twenty, this book can help you beat wear and tear. andlt;BRandgt; Based on the latest scientific research and decades of Dr. Arnot's own experience, andlt;Iandgt;Wear and Tearandlt;/Iandgt; includes easy-to-follow guidelines to help you select the right shoes, incorporate highly effective new supplements into your diet, and kill the pain associated with sore joints and even moderate arthritis. For the more athletic, Dr. Arnot provides a regimen of nutrition, diet, and exercise to reverse joint damage. You'll even find customized yoga poses and a chapter on joint-friendly sports. andlt;BRandgt; Dr. Bob Arnot will show you how to slow, stop, or even reverse the effects of wear and tear.
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Robert Pritikin Director of the Pritikin Longevity Center Bob's cutting-edge thinking offers new reasons to consider adopting a healthier lifestyle, and I'm all for that!
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Charlie Rose I don't know anyone in better shape physically or mentally than Dr. Bob.
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Dr. Dean Ornish President and director of the Preventive Medicine Research Institute Dr. Bob Arnot's approach is one of the most comprehensive and useful.
Synopsis
Bestselling medical expert Dr. Bob Arnot presents a program to help your body regain strength, flexibility, and energy. The ever popular Dr. Bob Arnot has come up with a solid program for dealing with the wear and tear on the body that usually results in arthritis. Although professionals recommend exercising three times per week, pain from stiff joints, back, and neck, as well as old sports injuries, often prevent people from following through, even with the best of intentions. Dr. Arnot outlines the essential steps necessary to achieve a more limber body, while repairing the damage already done. Along the way he explains the science behind his program--the physiology, the mechanics, supplements and medications--in his familiar, accessible style. Here at last is the expert advice that will help counteract and even prevent the inevitable. Wear and Tear is an invaluable book for just about anyone who wants to improve the quality of their bodies and their lives. Praise for Dr. Bob Arnot:
About the Author
andlt;Bandgt;Dr. Bob Arnotandlt;/Bandgt; is currently an NBC news correspondent and one of the most recognized names in the medical and health professions. A bestselling author, Dr. Arnot has published nine books, including andlt;Iandgt;Wear and Tear, The Prostate Cancer Protection Plan, The Breast Health Cookbook, The Breast Cancer Prevention Diet,andlt;/Iandgt; and andlt;Iandgt;The Biology of Success.andlt;/Iandgt;
Table of Contents
Contents Introduction: Wear and Tear
The Road Map
PART ONE
Problems: What Causes Wear and Tear
1. Heel Pounders
2. Stiff Man Syndrome
3. Fatal Flaws
4. The Weak Link
5. Overload
PART TWO
Solutions: Beating Wear and Tear
6. Kill the Pain
7. Protect Your Joints
8. Fix the Flaws
9. Restore Your Joints
10. Build Protective Strength
11. Put Back the Spring
12. Lighten the Load
13. Play Joint-Friendly Sports
14. Conclusion
Appendix: Joint Nutrition
Glossary
Selected Biographies
Bibliography
Index