StrongWomen Books & DVDs

REDUCE THE RISK OF OSTEOPOROSIS IN YOUR LIFE!

For the past twenty years, Miriam Nelson - a physical activity and nutrition scientist at Tufts University - has been conducting research on the benefits of physical activity and proper nutrition for improving women's lives.

In StrongWomen Preventing Osteoporosis Dr. Nelson explains the leading causes of osteoporosis, who is at risk, and what we can do about it. In this DVD she breaks her program down step by step into easily adoptable lifestyle changes that can insure your health and longevity for decades. Her goal: to get women of all ages to realize that growing older with strength and vitality is a gift and is fun!

This DVD includes:

• Introduction to Preventing Osteoporosis
• Eating Plan
• Secrets to Success
• 39 minute exercise routines with fitness instructor, Tavia Patusky

Get to Know Miriam E. Nelson, Ph.D.

Miriam E. Nelson, Ph.D. is director of the John Hancock Center for Physical Activity and Nutrition and an associate professor at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University. She is the Author of the international best selling StrongWomen Book series. Nelson is LLuminari Health expert. She lives in Massachusetts with her husband and three children.

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THE SECRET TO TAKING CHARGE OF YOUR WEIGHT

For the past twenty years, Miriam Nelson - a physical activity and nutrition scientist at Tufts University - has been conducting research on the benefits of physical activity and proper nutrition for improving women's lives.

In StrongWomen Weight Loss, Dr. Nelson shares the alarming trends in weight gain and obesity during the past two decades, explains the three main reasons women gain, and demystifies why diets fail

Changing behavior can be challenging, but with the support of this DVD and Dr. Nelson's supportive, gentle, positive approach, you will be on your way to taking charge of your weight - its never too late!

This DVD includes:

• Introduction to Weight Loss
• Eating Plan
• Secrets to Success
• 35 and 45 minute exercise routines with fitness instructor, Tavia Patusky

Get to Know Miriam E. Nelson, Ph.D.

Miriam E. Nelson, Ph.D. is director of the John Hancock Center for Physical Activity and Nutrition and an associate professor at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University. She is the Author of the international best selling StrongWomen Book series. Nelson is LLuminari Health expert. She lives in Massachusetts with her husband and three children.

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In this accessible guide, trusted women's health author and exercise physiologist Miriam E. Nelson presents the information every woman needs to know to maintain a healthy back. Complete with clear explanations, practical advice, and lively anecdotes from women who have benefited from this simple and effective program, the book reveals:

• the major causes of back pain in women;
• how stress and other emotional factors play a key role;
• a straightforward exercise program to improve flexibility, strength, and aerobic fitness-designed specifically for women;
• what you need to know to create a back-friendly home and office; and
• explanations of what medical options are available-and how to know when they might be necessary

Whether you've struggled with back problems for years or are hoping to prevent them in the first place, this is an essential guide to have a strong back for life.

About the Authors:

Miriam E. Nelson, Ph.D., is an associate professor at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy and director of the Center of Physical Activity at Tufts University. She is the author of seven previous books, including Strong Women, Strong Bones; Strong Women Eat Well; Strong Women and Men Beat Arthritis. Her research has been published in The Journal of the American Medical Association and The New England Journal of Medicine, and is covered prominently in popular media, on programs such as The Oprah Winfrey Show and Today, on CNN, and in Time and Newsweek. She Lives in Concord, Massachusetts.

Lawrence Lindner, M.A., has written several previous books on health and other topics.

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Heart disease kills more women than men each year, yet it is still mistakenly thought of as a "man's disease." In this comprehensive and practical guide, top women's health expert and author Miriam E. Nelson, Ph.D., teams up with heart expert Alice H. Lichtenstein, D.Sc., to present up-to-date advice on diet, exercise, weight loss, stress reduction, and other key strategies tailored specifically for women.

With self-evaluations, checklists, exercises, recipes, and other practical information, as well as the latest research findings, this empowering book will help readers assess their risks, understand their options, and make important changes to improve their heart health

About the Authors:

Miriam E. Nelson, Ph.D., is an associate professor at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University.She is the author of six previous books, including Strong Women Stay Young; Strong Women, Strong Bones; and Strong Women and Men Beat Arthritis. Her research has been published in The Journal of the American Medical Association and elsewhere.

Alice H. Lichtenstein, D.Sc., is the Stanley N. Gershoff Professor of Nutrition Science and Policy at the Friedman School, Tufts University. She has served on numerous national committees, including the U.S. government's Dietary Guidelines Committee and the American Heart Association's Nutrition Committee. Her research on nutrition and cardiovascular disease has been published extensively in medical literature.

Lawrence Lindner, M.A., pens the monthly "Eating Right" column

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A perfect companion to the bestselling Strong Women series, this 52-week journal allows you to keep track of daily exercise and eating patterns, as well as thoughts and feelings along the way. More than a journal, this book incorporates important highlights from the entire Strong Women series, plus motivational and behavioral tips, inspirational success stories, and practical strategies to keep you focused.

The Strong Women's Journal provides:

• A clear step-by-step plan to shape up and feel great
• Scientifically based nutrition tips
• Inspirational quotes and success stories to help motivate you on your journey
• Charts for keeping track of your exercise routine and food intake
• Charts for keeping track of medical visits and test results
• A place for writing down thoughts and feelings
• Ways to track seasonal ebb and flow of your moods
• Questions to inspire reflection along the way

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• An exercise program designed specifically to protect the joints and relieve stiffness and soreness
• A scientifically based eating plan to reduce inflammation and pain
• A hands-on guide to the latest medications
• The real scoop on complementary therapies--which ones work, and which don’t
• Proven strategies for overcoming arthritis-related depression

• Reduce pain and disability
• Increase strength and physical function
• Improve mood
• Boost self-confidence
• Provide relief of rheumatoid and osteoarthritis

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• Easy-to-follow strategies
• Why high-protein, low-carbohydrate diets are ineffective
• How to decipher “Nutritional Facts”
• The formula for determining how much protein is needed
• Advice on whether or not to buy organic

• What “fat-free” really means on a label
• The latest word on genetically engineered foods
• Advice on dietary supplements
• 50 delicious, easy-to-prepare recipes

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• Annual checklist for healthy bones
• A questionnaire that reveals hidden risk factors
• Information on the most accurate bone-density tests, with savvy advice about insurance coverage
• Tips on supplements beyond calcium; the other essential nutrients, plus new findings on soy
• Recommended exercise beyond walking: the best workout for strong bones

• Strength training
• Weight bearing exercise
• Safe, high-impact activities
• Medication management
• Nutrition plan for bone health

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• Fully illustrated exercises especially designed for weight loss
• Up-to-the minute information about weight, appetite, nutrition and fitness
• Boost metabolism with exercise
• Motivational secrets from sports psychology that boosts self-esteem

• Long term weight control
• Complete nutrition plan
• Recipes and menu plans
• Strength training
• Aerobic exercise

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• Updated scientific information about muscle, bone and balance
• Eight streamlined exercises
• New supplemental moves for the back, abs and more
• An all-new chapter for men
• Filled with inspiring quotes from women aged 35 to 92

• A simple, at-home program
• 2 days per week
• Strength training
• Balance training
• An additional program for health club

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