How Protein Can Keep You Strong and Healthy. The image many people have of protein foods is that they’re mostly for body builders, weight lifters and football players. The fact…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneApril 30, 2015
Hidden among the media hysteria and panicking public reaction is one of the best ways to protect ourselves – choosing a healthy immune system Each year people ask me if…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneApril 30, 2015
Many thousands of people are familiar with and have used the Two-Week Test to improve their health and fitness, including lose body fat and weight. I developed the Two-Week Test in…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneApril 30, 2015
Perhaps the most common and consistent question I’ve received in my career is about whether dairy foods are good or bad. While I’ve addressed many aspects of this topic in…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneApril 30, 2015
Heart disease is preventable. It even occurs in runners. In the 2008 U.S. Olympic marathon trials, Ryan Shay collapsed and died about five miles into the race. There have been…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneApril 30, 2015
Excerpt from: "The Big Book of Endurance Training and Racing, Chapter 9" by Dr. Phil Maffetone. While most professional athletes get paid to train and compete, the vast majority of…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneApril 30, 2015
Twenty years ago, a review of shoes and gait in the journal Pediatrics outlined some key factors that affect children’s feet. Pediatric orthopedist Lynn Staheli, M.D., from the Children's Hospital…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneApril 30, 2015
Disordered eating appears to be a well-hidden epidemic in adolescents and adults, in both male and female, and is more common in athletes. Mention eating disorders and most people think…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneApril 30, 2015
(Missed Part I? See “Why Focusing on Your Core Is Wrong.”) Call it a beer belly, gut, love handles, or just a bulging waist. Too much stored fat is worse…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneApril 30, 2015
After decades of being led astray by the calorie-counting myth, it’s time to put the idea to sleep. In a healthy environment, all animals know how much of what foods…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneApril 30, 2015
There are five main sources of vitamin D. In the previous article we discussed supplementation for those who have a serious Vitamin D Deficiency or cannot get it from the…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneApril 30, 2015
Can spending more time in the sun improve athletic performance? The ancient Greeks believed athletes should be well bathed by the sun, and their elite athletes trained at the beach,…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneApril 30, 2015
Note: This is an updated version of the original 1982 article. Training slow has always been considered a sign of weakness or laziness. However, if you want to run, bike,…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneApril 30, 2015
Whenever we see or hear the word “core,” thoughts of grueling strength sessions, sweat, and six-pack abs come to mind. Many think that so-called core muscles are comprised only of anaerobic…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneApril 30, 2015
Part 1 of this two-part article discussed the basics of oxidative stress and aging, as well as providing solutions to increase the amount of antioxidants in the diet. Part 2…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneApril 30, 2015
Optimal brain and body health is more than making meals and being barefoot—modern humans are still holistic hunter-gatherer-musicians Many lifestyle habits of humans were quite similar for several million years,…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneApril 30, 2015
The idea of injecting oneself with a needle is something many people shun, or even fear. “I’ll do anything to avoid that,” one patient told me emphatically, many years ago.…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneApril 29, 2015
One of the great truisms of our culture is that the M card is played often. “Everything in moderation” is a mantra used as an excuse to indulge, but only…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneApril 29, 2015
Aging is highly influenced by oxygen. Take in either too much or too little, and you age faster. A common by‐product of the body’s energy‐production processes is oxygen’s unstable and…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneApril 29, 2015
It was around 1972 that I first experienced the wonders of super high fat burning and ketosis. It occurred during a two week fast (water only). Although a busy student…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneApril 27, 2015
FIRST IN A SERIES OF ARTICLES Humans are sexual beings. Sex is obviously how we have evolved through the process of procreation. But the pleasures of sex are also an…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneApril 16, 2015
Many people who are new to buying and preparing fresh healthy foods face a huge challenge: where to find it? Those of us who have sought healthy food for years…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneApril 16, 2015
Coralee Thompson M.D. When 50 million people worldwide are afflicted by a serious illness, isn’t it time for a public health movement to occur? It’s long overdue. One in about…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneApril 16, 2015
Vera C. Stek Home News Tribune Online 01/11/07 Anyone who was on the running scene in the 1980s may remember Dr. Phil Maffetone. He was a guest speaker for several…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneApril 16, 2015
Just Before the New York City Marathon (Yes, He’s Running Barefoot) Christopher McDougall’s bestselling book, Born to Run, significantly influenced the consumer trend toward barefoot running and minimalist, low-tech footwear.…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneApril 16, 2015
A Toxic Combo that Might Contribute to the Fall of the Human Race Despite the slim odds, the earth can be hit by a devastating meteor. It has in the…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneApril 16, 2015
Many athletes understand the jargon and function of the equipment they use, whether it’s bike components, shoe design, or sports drinks. But when it comes to the more important tools—the…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneApril 16, 2015
You know what I’m sore about? There are too many people jumping on the barefoot bandwagon. The 3rd annual International Barefoot Running Day™ will be Sunday May 5, 2013, even…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneApril 16, 2015
William Katovsky interviews Dr. Phil Maffetone Dr. Phil Maffetone considers songwriting as "one of the most powerful of all my life's wonderful experiences.” It was this creative exposure to music's…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneApril 16, 2015
Excerpt: Chapter 28 Building a Better Athletic Brain in "The Big Book of Endurance Training and Racing" by Dr. Phil Maffetone Physical activity is intricately related to ongoing brain development. This…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneApril 16, 2015
Graceful or successful aging occurs only in a healthy body. It’s not just about avoiding wrinkles, but about retaining healthy skin and hair, a youthful body full of vigor, and…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneApril 16, 2015
Occasionally, someone emails me an article that mentions me in the past tense as if I’m no longer around. Or that I’ve vanished, maybe marooned on some tropical island. Tim…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneApril 16, 2015
Nothing impacts humanity more than the air we breathe and food we consume. These simple essentials generate energy for our brains to think and bodies to act. But not just…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneApril 16, 2015
(But you only need one) After a good night’s sleep you wake refreshed, and soon are ready to break your healthy fast and nourish the body and brain. What to…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneApril 16, 2015
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