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Fully updated and expanded, this is the ultimate guide to staying healthy, active and mobile and avoiding painkillers for the over-fifties. Avoid painkillers, prevent surgery and get back to doing the things you love!

THRIVING BEYOND FIFTY is the word-of-mouth bestseller from physiotherapist and over-fifties health specialist Will Harlow, who has helped millions via the videos on his popular YouTube channel.

If you've been told your problems are 'just a part of getting old' or you're worried about becoming reliant on medication and missing out on the things you enjoy, this book is for you. Life expectancy rises every year, yet many of us experience health and mobility issues that impact our quality of life. Despite what your doctor may have told you, many of these problems aren't just 'due to your age' and can be remedied - providing you know how. Will Harlow reveals the secrets to remaining fit, healthy, active and mobile in your fifties... and beyond! You'll discover:

• The back pain golden rule
• The tiny muscle responsible for a lot of back trouble
• One incredible exercise for lifelong shoulder health
• Why the pain on the side of your hip is probably not arthritis
• The truth about glucosamine and collagen supplements
• What to do when knee pain affects your walking
• How to lose weight - even when you can't exercise
• 12 tips to fix your walking

Armed with the natural strategies outlined in this book, you'll have a great chance at living a long, healthy and comfortable life. Because it isn't 'all downhill' after fifty - life is only just beginning!

Fully expanded with new information and updated research, a clear prescriptive guide about how to beat autoimmune conditions using functional medicine and nutrient-rich foods, from a doctor, researcher, and sufferer of progressive multiple sclerosis.

The Wahls Protocol has become a sensation, transforming the lives of people with autoimmune diseases. Now in this fully revised edition, Dr. Terry Wahls outlines the latest research that validates the program and offers new, powerful tools to arm readers and help them achieve total health.

The Wahls Protocol comes out of Dr. Wahls' own quest to treat the debilitating symptoms she experiences as a sufferer of progressive MS. Informed by science, she began using Paleo principles as guidelines for her unique, nutrient-rich plan. This book shares Dr. Wahls' astonishing personal story of recovery and details the program, with up-to-date research she's now conducting at the University of Iowa.

Split into three different levels, this updated edition allows readers to choose the modified Wahls Diet if they're new to the regime, the Wahls Paleo Diet if they're ready to amp up their health, or the more advanced Wahls Paleo Plus Diet if they need more aggressive treatment. They can also incorporate the just-added Wahls Elimination Diet into their plan to pinpoint individual food sensitivities, so their diet is as personal as ever.

With new recipes and content on intermittent fasting and how the protocol impacts the microbiome, The Wahls Protocol is a key addition to the whole food revolution, and a deeply moving, results-driven testimonial to the healing power of food.

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 first-hand experience with the crippling effects of the disease, effects that can harm one's ability to work, move, and complete normal tasks in day-to-day life.

However, knowing more about arthritis can help you move past its impairments. Mayo Clinic Guide to Arthritis combines knowledge from the rheumatology experts at the Mayo Clinic to teach readers about the causes and risks associated with different types of arthritis--like rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and other back and spine disorders--and how to spot the warning signs of each condition.

Following the latest developments in arthritis research, the book then highlights different treatment options available for managing the pain, including medications, surgical procedures, physical therapies, and types of integrative medicine. Finally, readers will learn how to live with arthritis and protect their joints while staying active, maintaining a healthy diet, going to work, and even traveling.

With this all-inclusive reference guide from the Mayo Clinic, learn how to adopt a healthy lifestyle, seek professional support, and control and minimize joint inflammation, to relieve arthritic pain once and for all.

Around 54 million Americans live with osteoporosis or low bone mass, but many don't recognize the symptoms until it is too late. Before a bad fall or fracture renders you immobile, learn how to reduce your risk of developing osteoporosis, manage your day-to-day symptoms, and even treat the disease with the tools provided in Mayo Clinic on Osteoporosis.

Throughout your life, your bones are constantly rebuilding. But as you age, you run a greater risk of your new bone growth not being able to keep up with the old bone you're losing. Osteopenia and osteoporosis develop when this imbalance makes bones weak and likely to break.

A stooped posture, low-trauma fractures, and collapsed vertebrae are a few of the tell-tale signs associated with weakened and brittle bones. But fortunately, an osteoporosis diagnosis doesn't have to be permanent. By taking the right steps, you can reduce your risk of future fractures, stop bone loss, and even rebuild your low bone density.

In this book, Dr. Ann E. Kearns, a leading endocrinologist at Mayo Clinic, provides clear, practical information on the common causes of osteoporosis and osteopenia, simple ways to prevent bone loss with nutritious foods and supplements, and how to test for low bone mass before a fracture occurs. You will also learn tips for healthy eating and beneficial exercises, using modern medications to stop bone loss and encourage new bone growth, and how to quickly and safely recover from injuries sustained from low bone density.

Together with your health care provider, you can take action to maintain strong bones and a full, healthy life.

A surgeon's protocol that challenges conventional orthopedic practices to help you heal pain naturally while avoiding surgery--or recover faster from a necessary procedure.

Far too many individuals have accepted a lower quality of life while contending with painful musculoskeletal conditions including arthritis, rheumatism, tendinitis, and autoimmune diseases. And traditional methods of treatment are often risky and costly with questionable success rates.

Bone on Bone is a total lifestyle guide for optimal health and pain-free living. Dr. Meredith Warner--an orthopedic surgeon who performed combat surgery in Iraq and Afghanistan, operates an orthopedic practice, and teaches surgical residents--shows how the same underlying principles that extend life, reduce heart disease, prevent diabetes, and decrease incidences of dementia should be applied to the overall care for orthopedic problems.

Bone on Bone will empower readers with the tools and knowledge to naturally treat pain whenever possible by:

Promoting natural healing with simple and strategic lifestyle modifications, including time-restricted eating, sleep schedule optimization, and simple exercises

Providing guidance on how to foster a strong mind-body connection to improve self-control and better manage pain

Explaining how targeted changes to your mindset, eating habits, exercise routine, nutrition, and sleep can relieve common orthopedic pain

Breaking down how to successfully navigate medical options--and understanding why some surgeries are unnecessary

Helping readers harness their own body's power of self-repair

Offering a step-by-step protocol for improving overall wellness and extending health span

Taking steps to combat cognitive decline and boost mental health while also improving musculoskeletal health

Regardless of your age or if you have been told you're bone on bone, painful orthopedic problems are not something you're stuck with. You can activate your body's natural ability to heal itself--taking control of your health to feel better than you have in years--without surgery.

This comprehensive book will help you thrive for years to come, by keeping the entire musculoskeletal system in great shape without breaking the bank.

A clear, four-step plan to overcoming fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia is a widespread musculoskeletal pain and fatigue disorder that afflicts nearly 10 million Americans--mostly women. Written by a fibromyalgia sufferer and her doctor, who are collaborators for the Fibromyalgia Friends Support Group, Living with Fibromyalgia provides you with a revolutionary four-step plan to overcoming this debilitating condition.

Although there is no known cause or cure for fibromyalgia, much can be done to relieve the pain. Living with Fibromyalgia lays out a clear strategy and easy-to-follow plan that will help you learn how to adapt to this chronic illness.

The book explores how you can:

• Find the right care
• Rebuild your relationships
• Stabilize stress . . . and more

No pill will cure you of osteoporosis. While medication can sometimes help, it won't fully address the underlying causes of your osteoporosis or osteopenia. To restore bone health, you'll need a targeted program combining the best bone-building strategies from traditional and holistic medicine. The Whole-Body Approach to Osteoporosis distills these complex strategies into a whole-body plan you can begin today to dramatically improve your bone strength and overall vitality.

This comprehensive guide includes information on:

• What to eat for stronger bones
• Choosing bone-building supplements and osteoporosis medications
• Foods and medications that may be contributing to bone loss
• Signs and symptoms that can help you monitor your bone health
• How lab tests can help you personalize your plan

A functioning self-healing and immune system can solve virtually any health problem. Therefore osteopathy focuses on activating these oftentimes impaired self-healing powers and thereby achieve a completely natural healing. The cause of impaired self-healing powers is a problem with the nourishing and cleansing of the cells, the muscles, the bones or any other structure. The osteopath achieves this by means of his knowledge of human anatomy and physiology and with finesse of his palpation. The osteopathic techniques are however also wonderfully suited for self-treatment. This is where personal body-awareness comes into play.
In this book, Thomas Seebeck conveys the principles of osteopathic treatment, and a variety of exercises for back pain relief at all areas of the spine. The exercises are illustrated in a detailed and practical manner.
This book is a subset of the book Osteopathic Self-Treatment written by the same author.

Contents

Part 1: Osteopathic Principles

• Unlike you would think
• Direct and indirect technique
• Direct and indirect technique in nature
• Osteopathy - supporting nature's healing powers
• Activating Forces
• Strain-Counterstrain (SCS)
• The onion of discomfort

Part 2: Exercises from top to bottom

• Cervical spine
• Discomforts at the back of your head (upper cervical spine)
• Cervical spine
• Discomforts in the neck radiating into the head (cervical spine)
• Thoracic spine
• The area of the thoracic spine/chest/ribs - sitting down
• The area of the thoracic spine/chest/ribs - standing
• The counterstrain exercise for the chest area
• Lumbar spine
• Exercise with stronger back pain
• Discomforts of the lumbar spine
• Exercises for the whole spine
• The waves on the ocean exercise
• Unstable spine - no plane
• Unstable spine - maybe plane
• Exercise option on the yes plane
• Support for the spine: from pelvis to feet
• Discomforts in the area of the pelvic floor
• Discomforts in the area of the sacroiliac joint
• Discomforts in the gluteal area
• Hip joint problems
• The area of the hip joint/pubic bone/adductors
• Knee exercise
• Exercise for the balance of the knee muscles
• Feet - Problems with the upper ankle joint
• Problems with the lower ankle joint
• Shoulders
• Basic exercise for shoulder discomforts
• Dysfunctions in the area of the acromioclavicular joint
• Grounding and centering
• Grounding exercise
• Centering exercise
• Exercise of the inner alchemy

Transform your health in ten simple steps - why strength is the magic bullet for ageless energy and longer life

What if you could take a medicine that reduces your chances of frailty, weakness, osteoporosis, preventable injury and early death by a factor of five? Something that dramatically increases your chance of a happy, healthy and independent older age?

Currently, no such medicine exists, but these rewards are within easy reach, and the answer is simple: strength building. In this groundbreaking book, renowned Osteopath David Vaux unveils decades of scientific research on strength and the musculoskeletal system. He explains why getting stronger is one of the simplest, cheapest and most life-changing things you can do - and unveils a simple ten-step strength plan that will empower you to embark on your journey towards a stronger and healthier life.

10-Step Strength Plan: Simple, easy-to-achieve steps to building strength and actionable guidance: With a comprehensive 10-step strength plan, Stronger provides readers with a clear roadmap to follow. The book breaks down the process of building strength into manageable steps, ensuring that readers can easily implement the strategies and techniques outlined to achieve tangible results.

Like a strength version of a pension plan, the earlier we start investing in our strength, the better our older age will be. Stronger is the definitive guide to unlocking a life full of vitality and health, explaining the what, why and how strength is key to longevity right up to your last day on this planet.

Arthritis and osteoporosis affect mobility, well-being, and longevity, so you can't leave protecting your joints and bones to chance or to a search algorithm. In tandem with the advice of your own healthcare provider, this easy-to-follow guide offers science-based strategies to start improving your musculoskeletal health today. Learn which nutrients most of us need, which anti-inflammatory ingredients to keep in your kitchen, and which exercises can help improve bone density. The great-tasting recipes provided help fight inflammation and strengthen bones at the same time, with options for omnivores to vegans. The exercises included require minimal equipment, promote balance and strength, and can help decrease the risk of injuries or falls. Specific routines may help even help alleviate pain in problem areas. With clear answers to common questions--including what to ask when you visit your doctor--this book offers the knowledge and confidence to help readers achieve stronger bones, healthier joints, and better mobility for life.

Although fibromyalgia is a real neurological condition, it is not uncommon for FM sufferers to be treated as if it's all in your head. Support, understanding, and even basic information can be hard to come by for coping with the intense pain and fatigue of this debilitating chronic illness, as well as the grief, anger, and isolation that often accompany its onset. Women Living with Fibromyalgia offers insight and practical advice to help sufferers alleviate the symptoms of FM and manage its impact on their lives, relationships, and careers. Woman from all walks of life share their experiences and the lessons they've learned about fibromyalgia, from a single student pondering the impact of FM on her future to the mother trying to find the energy to care for her children. Topics include: Strategies for dealing with pain, fatigue, and brain fog; advances in pharmaceutical treatment; results from latest scientific research; exciting new alternative treatments; financial issues such as insurance and Social Security benefits; and how an awareness of their rights can help women with FM in dealing with healthcare providers. This book helps its sufferers create new, rewarding lives even as they grieve the loss of the old one.

A diet plan to help you find long-term gout relief in just 28 days.

A gout-friendly diet plays a significant role in reducing painful flares for long-term treatment. Removing the guesswork out of what to eat and when, The 28-Day Gout Diet Plan kick-starts relief with a research-based meal plan and cookbook. It's your guide to eating well and achieving optimal health.

From day one, you'll find the support and tools you need to help understand your gout diagnosis and change your diet with fully planned meals, shopping lists, and preparation pointers. With nutrient-packed recipes that not only help with gout but also promote heart and kidney health, The 28-Day Gout Diet Plan is a big step toward pain-relief. The 28-Day Gout Diet Plan includes:

• An essential introduction to understanding gout and which foods help reduce flares.
• 4-week meal plan that maps out weekly meals and provides shopping lists, prep tips, and more.
• 75 recipes for gout-sensitive meals that are also DASH and Heart Healthy.

Feel the difference food makes in fighting off attacks and flares.

Part whistle-blower book, part bone health bible, Dr. Lani's No-Nonsense Bone Health Guide is the first consumer book to expose the shocking difficulty of getting an accurate bone density reading and the serious risks of long-term use of osteoporosis medications, which are often prescribed based on inaccurate readings. In addition to this vital information about bone density testing, Dr. Lani Simpson cuts through the confusion and inaccuracies surrounding osteoporosis and explains what readers can do now to build and maintain healthy bones for life. Dr. Simpson shares her well-rounded, whole-body approach to bone health, including discussions of digestive health, diet, supplements, exercise, and how aging affects the bones. Readers learn surprising facts about what foods and medicines might hurt bone health and which ones will help build strong bones. Also included is a thorough discussion of calcium supplementation and how to do it right. Dr. Lani's No-Nonsense Bone Health Guide is the key to long, healthy, fracture-free golden years.

The author, Robert Rymore, had a good friend who was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig Disease. He wanted to be able to help her and decided to buy some books about the disease. To his disappointment there was a lack of good informative books available on the subject. He decided to investigate the subject thoroughly and write a book about it to be able to help others. He decided he would start talking to professionals - doctors, physical therapists, speech therapists and occupational therapists - to learn more. He quickly realized the information he was getting would be extremely valuable for other people with ALS and their loved ones. This book has been a labor of love, one born of necessity and certainly one that aims to help those with ALS, their families, and their friends. ALS symptoms, signs, stages, types, diagnosis, treatment, caregiver tips, aids and what to expect is all covered. Including chapters about financial considerations, famous people with Lou Gehrig Disease and resources. The book is written in an easy to read and understandable style and contains tips for caregivers.

Managing arthritis inflammation and pain with a diet plan and tasty recipes

Millions of Americans suffer from osteoarthritis, but few understand the link between their diet and their pain and inflammation. The 21-Day Arthritis Diet Plan gives you essential information on the root causes of the condition and high-risk foods to avoid, plus a specialized Mediterranean-style diet plan that's quick, easy, and delicious.

From Garlic Steak with Warm Spinach Salad to Balsamic-Glazed Pork Tenderloin, this nutritious arthritis diet plan and cookbook can get you on the path to gaining strength and improving your symptoms by eating smarter and healthier every day. It's not just good for arthritis--it's also a practical plan for anyone looking to lose weight and feel better.

The 21-Day Arthritis Diet Plan delivers:

• All-in-one--This three-week meal plan includes sample menus, meal prep tips, and shopping lists.
• 75 recipes--Savor lots of delicious dishes designed to ease arthritis symptoms.
• Food facts--Discover helpful information on the best nutrients and daily supplements for managing arthritis.

Get soothing relief from arthritis pain and inflammation--one healthy, tasty recipe at a time.

Osteoarthritis affects over 20 million Americans and is the most common degenerative disorder in the United States. It causes more disability than any other degenerative disease and is occurring in epidemic proportions in our country.In this novel approach to understanding and treating osteoarthritis, orthopedic surgeon Peter Bales highlights the nutritional connection to this painful and debilitating condition. Dr. Bales focuses on new genetic research, which shows that the same poor nutrition responsible for causing increased inflammation in our bodies, along with epidemic rates of obesity, diabetes, and heart disease, is also fueling the development of osteoarthritis. Among the topics discussed are the following: *The mechanisms by which our joints become destroyed. The culprits are increased inflammation, increased oxygen free radicals causing our joints to rust from chronically elevated blood sugar levels, and hormonal imbalance.*Dietary strategies to decrease the production of oxygen free radicals and to turn off genes that lead to cartilage breakdown.*Joint nutrients that can combat osteoarthritis and specific dietary recommendations for the treatment and reversal of osteoarthritis based on the most current genetic and nutritional research.*The disadvantages of treating osteoarthritis with drugs and the exciting promise of using nutritional intervention that directly affects the expression of our genes.The only book to emphasize the link between poor nutrition and this often-disabling disease, Osteoarthritis: Preventing and Healing without Drugs offers hope for arthritis sufferers and will be of interest to anyone concerned about good health.

Find relief from arthritis with simple, soothing recipes

A healthy, anti-inflammatory diet can help reduce your joint pain and improve your overall health. This cookbook simplifies an arthritis-friendly diet, with truly easy recipes that require minimal prep and a limited number of basic ingredients.

What sets The Easy Arthritis Diet Cookbook apart from other arthritis books:

• The arthritis-diet connection--Learn how dietary changes can ease common arthritis symptoms; tips for sticking to a healthy diet; and which foods to enjoy, moderate, and avoid.
• A focus on ease and convenience--Explore flavorful recipes designed to minimize time and effort, with handy labels for dishes made from 5 or fewer ingredients, one-pot meals, or recipes that take 30 minutes or less to prep.
• A variety of delicious dishes--Enjoy tasty anti-inflammatory dishes for every meal, from a Spicy Peach Ginger Smoothie for breakfast to Lemony Roasted Chicken and Root Vegetables for dinner.

Prepare effortless meals that help relieve your arthritis symptoms with this hassle-free anti-inflammatory cookbook.

The Ankylosing Spondylitis Mastery Bible: Your Blueprint For Complete Ankylosing Spondylitis Management is an empowering guide for those navigating the complexities of ankylosing spondylitis (AS). From unraveling the definition and pathophysiology to exploring early signs, symptoms, and diagnostic procedures, this book offers a comprehensive understanding. Delving into the impact on the spine, joints, and the often-overlooked psychological and emotional effects, it sheds light on the quality of life implications. Medical management is explored in detail, covering non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs), biological therapies, physical therapy, and surgical interventions. What sets this guide apart is its holistic approach, integrating nutrition, exercise, stress management, sleep optimization, and mind-body techniques. Readers will learn to create personalized management plans, set realistic goals, build a support network, and develop self-care techniques. The book empowers individuals to adapt to flare-ups, monitor progress, and adjust their management plans. More than just a guide, this mastery bible is a blueprint for living a fulfilling life while mastering the challenges of ankylosing spondylitis.

Sciatica Exercises and Home Treatment provides simple, effective methods of self-treatment for sciatica and piriformis syndrome.

Reader Comments About Sciatica Exercises and Home Treatment:

This book is excellent. It is easy to read, straight to the point, no fluff, just the stuff. Easy to understand, exercises to ease the pain. An excellent read.

Great book and very informative. An easy read and able to understand. If you have this kind of pain buy it!

Great Author, Dr. George Best knows his stuff! The exercises have helped me and the book tells me all about a condition that affects a lot of people!

More About Sciatica Exercises and Home Treatment:

The book begins with an explanation of the common causes of sciatica and piriformis syndrome and ways to tell what is causing your sciatica symptoms so you can treat them most effectively.

It has detailed instructions with illustrations on the most effective sciatica exercises and home treatments including advanced McKenzie exercises, stretching and massage for the piriformis and gluteus minimus muscles, acupressure for sciatica and back pain, a gentle pelvis repositioning technique used by some chiropractors, a method for releasing emotional pain triggers that can contribute to sciatica and back pain, a review of supplements and natural remedies to relieve sciatica, and a technique for easing sciatica and back pain while sitting.

The book also reveals Dr. Best's exclusive intensive care protocol for getting lasting symptom relief as quickly as possible that has been used successfully by hundreds of sciatica sufferers worldwide. It goes on to discuss techniques for managing the underlying causes of sciatica long-term to prevent a recurrence of the problem once symptoms have been alleviated.

Finally, the book explains the warning signs that can accompany sciatica that indicate when you should seek out professional evaluation and treatment.

While the book does reference the author's website as a source of additional information, it is not simply a marketing piece like so many Kindle books in the sciatica and back pain niche. This book is fully illustrated with the critical things you need to know to successfully and safely treat sciatica and piriformis syndrome at home without any assistance or any special equipment.

An easy-to-understand in-depth look at of one of the most common medical conditions in the world

If you're one of the 350 million people around the world who suffer from arthritis, you know how challenging it can be to live with it. And if you care for someone who has arthritis, you know how difficult it is to help your loved one live comfortably with the disease.

Arthritis For Dummies was written for you. In it, you'll find no-nonsense guidance based on the latest arthritis research, the straight goods on medications old and new, and up-to-date info on over 40 forms of the disease, including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, gout, and more. You'll also find:

• Ten new cutting-edge treatments for arthritis
• A complete rundown of medications for arthritis, including the very latest ones
• Diet strategies to help combat arthritis pain and improve joint function
• The best exercises for building stronger joints and easing arthritis pain
• Biomechanical techniques to help ward off joint damage

An essential handbook for all who suffer from arthritis, as well as their caregivers, friends, and family, Arthritis For Dummies is the all-in-one handbook that shows you how to control arthritis symptoms, deal with chronic pain, assemble a top-notch healthcare team, and do much to help others who suffer from the disease.