The Healing Power of Exercise: Your Guide to Preventing and Treating Diabetes, Depression, Heart Disease, High Blood Pressure, Arthritis, and More (Paperback)

~ (Author), Diane L. Elliot (Author) "Do you have the time to exercise 90 to 120 minutes a week?..." (more)
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Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Like Carol and Mitchell Krucoff's Healing Moves (LJ 3/15/00), this book explains how exercise can reduce your risk of certain diseases as well as alleviate symptoms. Unlike the Krucoffs, sports medicine doctors Goldberg and Elliot concentrate on what is traditionally thought of as "exercise": aerobic activities and weight training in combination. They describe in greater detail the mechanisms and effects of the diseases covered and recommend levels of aerobic activity combined with weight training for building up physical areas and releasing endorphins for mental improvement. Goldberg and Elliot are more oriented toward traditional medicine, while the Krucoffs will appeal more to holistic types. Both are good purchases for public libraries.
-Susan B. Hagloch, Tuscarawas Cty. P.L., New Philadelphia, OH
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Description

LEARN HOW EXERCISE CAN . . . • Increase bone health • Offer relief for arthritis and back pain • Lower your risk of developing certain cancers • Lower high cholesterol and improve triglyceride levels • Treat heart disease • Slow (and even reverse) aging • Burn fat and build muscle • Reduce your risk of developing glaucoma • Elevate your mood and fight depression • Boost your energy level

Do you have the time to exercise 90 to 120 minutes a week (that’s just 30 to 40 minutes three times a week)? If you do, medical studies indicate that you can accomplish a death-defying act. You will feel better, roll back your physiological clock, and gain more benefits than from any potion or pill ever invented. In The Healing Power of Exercise, Drs. Linn Goldberg and Diane Elliot—two of the top medical experts in the field of exercise therapy—share with everyone their vast knowledge about the medical benefits of physical exercise. This book is based on the authors’ groundbreaking medical textbook, Exercise for Prevention and Treatment of Illness, which opened eyes in the medical industry to the benefits of exercise. Packed with fascinating true-life stories and engaging writing, The Healing Power of Exercise explains exactly why "exercise is the best medicine." The authors cover more than ten common illnesses, discussing how exercise can help prevent or treat them. They clearly show you which exercises (and how much) are right for what ails you. With fascinating and informative medical sidebars, step-by-step photos, and detailed advice, Drs. Goldberg and Elliot help you tailor your own personal exercise program and get you motivated to start on it—and stay on it. For life.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (April 7, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471348007
• ISBN-13: 978-0471348009
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #839,803 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not Bad.....BUT........., December 25, 2003

By	V.I.P. Fitness Las Vegas (Southern Nevada) - See all my reviews

This book was OK but I have a few complaints that really bothered me. First, it's written in almost too easy to read language (5th grade-ish). Second, some of the illustrations are laughable (lifting soupcans). Third, the references to training programs that coincide with cars (SUV training, Truck training...). Fourth, too many stories about Joe So-and-so (who did this and that) to illustrate points.

From chapter 3 up until the chapter titled, "Your Exercise Prescription" I was pleased, but the points I mentioned leave a somewhat bad taste in my mouth.

6 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Insighful and Extremely Helpful!, May 3, 2000

By	Jacob Shram "adg267" (New York, New York) - See all my reviews

Not only does this guide give extremely helpful ways and tips to improve your health significantly, but the author's use of prose is remarkable and captivates the reader. Furthurmore, the exercise models and pictures are well placed and are invaluable to this mastery of literature.

9 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Healing Power of Dr. Linn Goldbeg: Why i am so moved., May 4, 2000

By	Dr. Sol Rosengerg (Orlando, FL) - See all my reviews

Once in a great while a book so powerful comes along that it moves our lives in a new direction and reinvigerates us towards action. Dr. Goldberg's book is just such an example. With fluid use of language and stunning insights into what we can do better as humans, along with usefully displayed examples with true models, Golberg shows us how to conquer the obstacles that have become the bain of 21st century American existence: disease riddled lives due to the inactivity and complacency that surrounds modern humanity. This monument of a work clearly puts Goldberg in the small group of modern American doctors such as Dr. Ruth, C. Everett Koop, and Dr. Dolittle that have had such a surprisingly significant impact on everyday life while coming at their topic from the field of medicine. I praise this giant piece of work and the equally large man and his effort that went forth towards its' creation. God Bless Linn Goldberg. Cheers.