Resources on exercise and musculoskeletal health
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Shows
Living Like an Immortal
KPFA broadcast date February 2, 2010
Health educator Layna Berman contests the major myth of aging: that degeneration is inevitable. And she offers suggestions for healthy longevity from the inside out. Resources: Too Much Medicine, Not Enough Health by Jeffry Fawcett and Layna Berman; Resources on aging, resources on food, diet, and nutrition, resources on exercise and musculoskeletal health, resources on environmental health, resources on hormones, women’s health, and men’s health, and resources on mind, mood, and stress.Healthy Lungs
KPFA broadcast date January 19, 2010
Health educators Layna Berman and Jeffry Fawcett PhD uncover what damages our lungs and what protects and repairs them. Resources: Resources on nutrition, resources on environmental health, resources on heart health, resources on allergies, and resources on exercise.Internalizing Self Care
KPFA broadcast date December 22, 2009
Health educator Layna Berman discusses what it takes for people to care for themselves. An exploration of how stress, dietary choices, nutrient density, and exercise can be navigated so that healthy choices come from within. Resources: Resources on mind, mood, and stress, resources on food, nutrition, and diet, and resources on exerciseBoosting Immunity
KPFA broadcast date November 17, 2009
Health educators Layna Berman and Jeffry Fawcett, PhD, authors of Too Much Medicine Not Enough Health, explore the mechanisms involved in improving healthy immunity. Included are recommendations for lifestyle and nutrient strategies. Resources: Resources on immunity, infections, and allergies, resources on digestion and gut health, resources on food, diet, and nutrition, resources on mind, mood, and stress, and resources on exerciseThe Body as an Ecology
KPFA broadcast date September 1, 2009
Health educators Layna Berman and Jeffry Fawcett, PhD, authors of Too Much Medicine, Not Enough Health, discuss a core principle in their practice: the body works as an integrated whole. Selected health issues are used as examples including practical application of the principle to support and restore health. Resources: Too Much Medicine, Not Enough Health by Jeffry Fawcett and Layna Berman; Resources from Your Own Health And Fitness listed by topicExercise and Disease Prevention
KPFA broadcast date January 6, 2009
Health educators Layna Berman and Jeffry Fawcett PhD discuss the role of exercise in preventing disease including specific recommendations on forms of exercise and training regimes. Resources: Resources on exercise and musculoskeletal health; also resources on aging, cancer, heart health, insulin resistance, hormones, and stressWeight
KPFA broadcast date June 24, 2008
Health educator Layna Berman examines weight loss including when it's healthy and when it's not, food addiction, allergies, carbohydrate sensitivity, hormones, and exercise. Resources: Resources on food and diet, hormones, exercise, and diabetes, insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome, and obesity.Doing the Simplest Things First
KPFA broadcast date June 3, 2008
Health educators Layna Berman and Jeffry Fawcett, Phd discuss simple self care techniques for identifying and caring for developing illness. Resources: Resources on food, nutrition, and diet, resources on hormones, women’s health, and men’s health, resources on environmental health, resources on exercise and resources on mind, mood, and stressEquilibrium and Proprioception
KPFA broadcast date May 27, 2008
Author Scott McCredie, author of Balance: In Search of the Lost Sense, discusses how we maintain balance and proprioception, the three-dimensional sense of our body’s position Resources: Balance: In Search of the Lost Sense by Scott McCredie; resources on exercise and musculoskeletal health and resources on agingBone Health
KPFA broadcast date October 9, 2007
Health educator Layna Berman discusses non-pharmaceutical solutions to preserving and building bone mass for both genders including vitamins D and K. Resources: Healthy Bones from Progressive Health Observer #4 and Young Bones and Milk from Progressive Health Observer #7Self-Healing for Your Eyes
KPFA broadcast date September 11, 2007
Meir Schneider, PhD, LMT explains his unique approach to healing and vision restoration. Resources: The School for Self-Healing www.self-healing.org; Movement for Self-Healing and The Natural Vision Improvement Kit by Meir SchneiderOverdiagnosis and Overtreatment Part 2
KPFA broadcast date June 5, 2007
Health educators Layna Berman and Jeffry Fawcett, PhD discuss how to avoid common diagnoses and the medical interventions that are typically prescribed Resources: Resources on diabetes, insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome, and obesity; Resources on cardiovascular and heart health; Resources on digestion and gut health; Resources on exercise and musculoskeletal health; Resources on aging; Body Pain
KPFA broadcast date August 29, 2006
Health educator Layna Berman discusses underconsidered reasons for bodywide pain including unresolved infections, hormone imbalances, allergies, and postural problems and offers exercise, oral, and topical nutrient remedies. Resources: Resources on orthomolecular medicine; Resources on exercise; Resources on hormones; Resources on immunityBack and Joint Therapy: Supporting the Whole Person
KPFA broadcast date August 15, 2006
Thomas Dorman, MD discusses Prolotherapy and its place in supporting the whole person in treating back and joint conditions. Resources: Thomas Dorman, MD, Fact, Fiction, and Fraud in Modern Medicine www.dormanpub.comRecovering from Injury
KPFA broadcast date September 14, 2004
Health educator Layna Berman discusses what to do after a physical injury to support healing. Resources: Resources on exercise and musculoskeletal healthExercise How-To
KPFA broadcast date November 18, 2003
Health educator Layna Berman offers easy exercise guidelines. Resources: Resources on exerciseThe Science of Weight Training
KPFA broadcast date September 3, 2002
Health educator Layna Berman discusses the science behind weight resistance trainingExercise: an Integrative Perspective
KPFA broadcast date January 22, 2002
Health Educator Layna Berman reviews disease protection and nutrient requirementsExercise: How it Works
KPFA broadcast date August 7, 2001
Health Integrationist Layna Berman discusses exercise and healthExercising Beyond Constraints
KPFA broadcast date April 3, 2001
Layna Berman, Health Educator discusses resolving the impediments to regular exerciseHealth Support While Healing Trauma
KPFA broadcast date February 20, 2001
Layna Berman, Health IntegrationistExercise Prescriptions
KPFA broadcast date July 4, 2000
Health Integrationist Layna BermanWeight Resistance Training As Bodywork
KPFA broadcast date January 25, 2000
Layna Berman, Health IntegrationistReviewing Health Literature
KPFA broadcast date December 28, 1999
Layna Berman, Health IntegrationistPreparing Your Body For and Recovering From Pregnancy
KPFA broadcast date December 14, 1999
Trainer, Dancer, Helene Byrne, ACE Resources: Resources on exercise, resources on women's health, and resources on children's healthWeight Training as Body Work
KPFA broadcast date July 6, 1999
Layna Berman, Health Integration SpecialistThe Dangers of Under-resting and Overtraining: Exercise Prudence
KPFA broadcast date May 11, 1999
Layna Berman, Health Integration SpecialistWeight Resistance Training Programs
KPFA broadcast date December 29, 1998
Layna Berman, Health Integration SpecialistChiropractic and Soft Tissue Management
KPFA broadcast date September 15, 1998
Dr. Mark Thompson DC, CSCS Certified Active Release TechniqueExercise as Medicine
KPFA broadcast date August 18, 1998
Layna Berman, Health Integration SpecialistExercise: How Much?
KPFA broadcast date July 28, 1998
Layna Berman Health Integration SpecialistBecoming One With Nature
KPFA broadcast date June 9, 1998
Tai Chi and Quigong Martin Lee PhDTraining From the Inside Out: Securing the Trunk
KPFA broadcast date May 26, 1998
Layna Berman Health Integration SpecialistThe Repetitive Strain Injury Recovery Book
KPFA broadcast date April 7, 1998
Deborah Quilter Resources: The Repetitive Strain Injury Recovery Book by Deborah QuilterOvercoming Obstacles to Getting and Staying Lean
KPFA broadcast date February 24, 1998
Layna Berman, Health Integration SpecialistDispelling Myths about Weight Resistance Training
KPFA broadcast date January 20, 1998
Layna Berman, Health Integration SpecialistEating and Exercise Strategies for the Holidays
KPFA broadcast date November 25, 1997
Layna Berman, Health Integration SpecialistExercise: Getting Started, Starting Over
KPFA broadcast date June 20, 1997
Health Educator Layna Berman, with an editorial by research biochemist Dr. David Zava Resources: Resources on exercise; What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Breast Cancer by John Lee and David Zava and ZRT Laboratory www.zrtlab.comHealth Integration
KPFA broadcast date March 25, 1997
Health Educator Layna BermanExposing Myths About Weight Resistance Training
KPFA broadcast date March 4, 1997
Health Educator Layna BermanExercise and Transformation
KPFA broadcast date December 31, 1996
Layna Berman, Health Integration SpecialistProtecting Joints During Exercise
KPFA broadcast date November 29, 1996
Layna Berman, Health Integration SpecialistThe Art of Self-Care
KPFA broadcast date September 24, 1996
Layna Berman, Health Integration SpecialistRestorative Yoga
KPFA broadcast date August 27, 1996
Judith Lasater PT Resources: Relax and Renew by Judith LasaterThe Psychology of Exercise
KPFA broadcast date July 2, 1996
Layna Berman, Health Integration SpecialistSelf Protection/Self Defense
KPFA broadcast date June 11, 1996
Johnnie Burrell, The Self Protection InitiativeThe Dangers of Under-resting Over-training
KPFA broadcast date April 30, 1996
Layna Berman, Health Integration SpecialistThe Art of Weight Training
KPFA broadcast date April 2, 1996
Layna Berman, Health Integration SpecialistExercise Options: Keeping it Simple
KPFA broadcast date February 27, 1996
Layna Berman, Health Integration SpecialistExercise and Every Day Life
KPFA broadcast date January 23, 1996
Layna Berman, Health Integration SpecialistExercises I'd Never Do!
KPFA broadcast date October 24, 1995
Layna Berman, Health Integration SpecialistArticles
Sick Buildings
PHO #14
While scientists search for diagnostic criteria, increasing numbers of people suffer from sick building syndrome.Overworked, Sick, and Injured
PHO #14
When and how much you work increases your risk of ill health, injury, and decreases your capacity to recover.Life, Death, and Vegetables
PHO #14
Despite its flaws, a study shows why health starts with doing the simplest things first.Reverse the Aging Process
PHO #13
Human beings are built to move. So it makes sense that exercise turns back the clock on skeletal muscle.Young Bones and Milk
PHO #7
Young Bones and Milk: Conventional wisdom says that milk builds bones, but available research suggests it's exercise that does the trick.Walking
PHO #5
Walking: Think You Know How? Considerations for doing the easiest form of exerciseMotivated to Exercise
PHO #5
Moved to Move: Strategies for getting the right amount of exerciseHealthy Bones
PHO #4
Healthy Bones: The Surgeon General's report ignored some important safeguardsHealth Integration
Editorial
Smart Meters
Two new videos: Citizens at the CPUC and Layna and Jeffry talk with West Marin activists. Watch now!
New Book
The new book by Jeffry Fawcett, PhD and Layna Berman brings together over 60 essays on the politics and practice of health based on their health integration consulting practice and their work producing the Your Own Health And Fitness radio show.