One of the first things we learn when studying the human body is that the brain controls virtually everything. In addition to managing the physical, chemical and mental state, the…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneMay 1, 2015
Decades ago during the development of applied kinesiology Dr. George Goodheart proposed an association between specific skeletal muscles and other areas of the body. The muscle-organ relationship became an integral…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneMay 1, 2015
Some individuals choose to not eat animal products, including meat and fish, for various reasons. Most people claim ethical, health, religious, political, cultural, or emotional reasons for being vegetarian. Ovo-vegetarians…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneMay 1, 2015
I really don’t like writing book reviews. In fact, I don’t like reading, and that usually is a requirement for reviewing a book. Of the 250 or more students in…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneMay 1, 2015
It’s almost hard to believe that not long ago people smoked cigarettes on airplanes, in restaurants and bars, at their worksites and even inside hospitals. In fact, doctors often appeared…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneMay 1, 2015
The publishing of objective research plays an important part in our understanding of how the human body works. As scientific studies better demonstrate certain relationships between food and health, previous…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneMay 1, 2015
Charles Darwin said it’s not the fittest who survive, nor the most intelligent, but those who can best adapt to their environment. Today, we refer to this adaptation as coping.…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneMay 1, 2015
This title has a certain ring to it – like the first line of a good song I never wrote. It’s one of those obvious statements, but also one that’s…
Ivan Rivera, MAF Product DirectorMay 1, 2015
Even if you think you’re avoiding it you may not be. Sugar could be finding its way into the food you are eating. This happens during travel, in restaurants, buying…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneMay 1, 2015
Is Hyponatremia Media Hype or Serious Public Health Concern? Drinking fluids during training and racing will soon be reaching a boiling point of controversy and not for reasons you might…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneMay 1, 2015
For millions of years, the human foot has been either bare or covered with very simple footwear to protect the bottoms of the feet. Sandals were the common covering in…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneMay 1, 2015
It had been awhile, maybe over a year, since I had last been inside a Whole Foods store. The one closest to my home—in Tucson, Arizona—is over 40 miles away.…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneMay 1, 2015
With an elite field of great endurance runners lining up for the 2015 Boston Marathon, there’s a chance we will see a sub-two hour time. No doubt 1:59:something will be…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneMay 1, 2015
Read Part 1 Almost everyone feels muscle fatigue. Normally, it can be noticed during a race, hard training session, or a long workout. But if pushed too much we feel…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneMay 1, 2015
When the word healthcare comes up, most people complain about their plan, bad experiences with services or the heavy financial burden it places on society. While these are among the…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneMay 1, 2015
Body language is millions of years old, and has played an integral role in helping humans survive as a species. Our sitting and standing stance, and the way we move,…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneMay 1, 2015
Even before birth, our brains are busy preparing the body to be great endurance athletes. Newborns appear virtually helpless, but their brains are quickly creating 250,000 new cells a minute.…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneMay 1, 2015
Rejuvenate with this powerful technique for reducing stress and getting the most from your day. (more…)
Dr. Phil MaffetoneMay 1, 2015
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