Most people are familiar with the notion that increasing carbohydrate intake before competition can increase energy stores. But for some there may be real dangers to carbo-loading. Here are eight…
The who, what, when, where, why and how it can happen to anyone, including health practitioners and patients, athletes and dieters, teachers and students, mothers and fathers, you and me.…
The sub-two-hour marathon mark will be achieved by a man with ancestral assistance, and legally. It won’t be a cheapened version of a bogus race staged as an ad campaign…
Phil takes on the myth that the MAF system doesn't work in this episode of "The Real Food Reel" podcast with host Steph Lowe. Listen in and learn more about…
New research continues to show the close relationship between our muscles and bones — when one is injured, so goes the other. Along with tendons, ligaments, joints and cartilage, these…
Music can improve muscle function, immunity, the mind, and virtually everything in between. But beware of the pitfalls that include propaganda, and mind-altered shopping. (more…)
If you're one of the millions of people who suffer from plantar fasciitis, you'll want to check out this new free e-book on the subject. “How To Treat Your Plantar…
Serving unhealthy food and drink to hospital staff, visitors, and patients may be unethical, especially when we see what happens when bad foods are removed. (more…)
People like asking about my coffee habits. When I was about 12 years old, I got my first taste of butter mixed with coffee — a family ordeal of junk-food…
Host Steph Lowe and Dr. Phil Maffetone discuss the overfat pandemic, the influence of Big Sugar and the Westernized diet on world health, human metabolism, and the effect of the…
While it may seem like fiction, mental time travel into the past and future is as real as the dreams we dare to dream by day. And it’s perfectly normal.…
You can't live without it, but it's also a driving force behind the aging process and the development of disease. Here's how to strike a balance. (more…)
Just how much of a bad habit is bad for you? Cigarettes, added sugar, exercise imbalance and excess mental stress have no safe dose. But there is something you can…
Low resting heart rate may be a sign of antisocial behavior, and can even be found in criminals and psychotics. When do we see the bright red flag? (more…)
Head trauma and serious brain injuries are well-known problems in football, boxing and other contact sports, but these injuries also occur in endurance athletes, non-competitive exercisers and those performing physical…
The new MAF Supplements contain high-quality freeze-dried, organic foods such as blueberries, spinach, kale, beets, broccoli sprouts and other fruits and vegetables rich in vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients as nature…
Vitamin C is the aspirin of the dietary supplement industry, but just like the seemingly benign pain-killer, there are some important health considerations if you take this synthetic nutrient. (more…)
Join Dr. Phil Maffetone and Endurance Planet host Tawnee Prazak for this discussion on the eight steps to mastering MAF, healthy body fat ranges, and how athletes can decrease health…
Big Tobacco companies have been ordered to purchase advertising in major media outlets warning of the dangers in using their products. Ironically, another even more widely used product — sugar…
The MAF Food Classification system is a simple guide to help you make wise and scientifically sound food choices, eat more naturally, avoid junk, and build health and fitness. (more…)
For most people, high blood pressure can be prevented and treated successfully through simple lifestyle modification, which, unlike drugs, has no side effects, is inexpensive, and improves overall health. (more…)