The Big Book of Health and Fitness: A Practical Guide to Diet, Exercise, Healthy Aging, Illness Prevention, and Sexual Well-Being

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Taking control of your health is a necessary and personal journey. From teens and parents fighting obesity in America, to aging baby boomers refusing to go quietly into the dark night - everyone can stay fit, healthy, and active for many years to come. This book lays out a road map that makes health and fitness an ingrained part of your lifestyle.

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Dr. Maffetone's system goes beyond dealing with symptoms; he looks at health and fitness as an integrated balance. He deals with the whole picture clearly and directly. Fascinating and illuminating... and I feel great! --James Taylor, singer and recording artist
Dr. Maffetone 's system goes beyond dealing with symptoms; he looks at health and fitness as an integrated balance. He deals with the whole picture clearly and directly. Fascinating and illuminating and I feel great! --James Taylor, singer and recording artist
Superb. It's a true owner's manual for the care and maintenance of the human machine. I've pored over health and fitness books for the past five years, and I haven't found anything to compare with the clarity and wisdom of Dr. Phil Maffetone. --Christopher McDougall, author of Born to Run
Dr. Maffetone s system goes beyond dealing with symptoms; he looks at health and fitness as an integrated balance. He deals with the whole picture clearly and directly. Fascinating and illuminating and I feel great! --James Taylor, singer and recording artist

Author Bio

Philip Maffetone has been a private practitioner, health and athlete coach and consultant, published independent researcher, respected pioneer in the field of complementary sports medicine, and internationally recognized educator and author in the fields of nutrition, biofeedback, exercise physiology, and athletic training over the course of his forty- year career. Since 1977, he has used the term overfat and has recommended low-carbohydrate and healthy fat eating.