Maintain "TEENAGE" Muscles with a 10-Minute Therapy?
By
Dr. Scott Olson, ND
Posted July 23, 2023
We don’t talk about it much…
But one of the MOST vital parts of healthy aging is maintaining muscle strength.
You see, strong muscles help us stay independent, prevent falls, maintain flexibility, and EVEN boost brainpower.
Regularly moving your body as you age is critical for staying healthy. I typically recommend an active hobby like hiking, swimming, or golf.
But let’s face it, most of us could still use a little EXTRA help building and maintaining those “teenage” muscles… ESPECIALLY as we reach our Golden Years.
And research has just revealed a novel new therapy that could hold the key to accomplishing EXACTLY that. Oh, and best of all, it only takes 10 minutes a session!
Age-related muscle weakness often follows an illness or injury. And it can destroy your quality of life and steal your independence.
After all, your muscles are at the core of everything you do. And when you lose muscle strength, EVERYTHING gets harder—from getting dressed to fixing meals.
As you age, having strong, healthy muscles is vital for many reasons, including…
- Supporting healthy joints and bones.
- Reducing your risk of long-term diseases including, osteoporosis, diabetes, and obesity.
- Maintaining a healthy metabolism and weight.
- Improving insulin sensitivity for healthy blood sugar.
- Overcoming and avoiding future illnesses and injuries.
But I get it. Building and maintaining muscles is often FAR easier said than done. Especially when you’re ALREADY weakened by age and illness.
This is why I’m always looking for hacks to help folks supercharge their fitness routines. And a recent study published in the journal Aging revealed a surprisingly effective 10-minute muscle-building trick that I couldn’t wait to share with you.
It turns out there may be a way to get all the benefits of EXTRA exercise without lifting a finger.
The study focused on a therapy called proprietary pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF). PEMF sends targeted magnetic signals into muscles creating metabolic activity in the cells that are similar to what we see with exercise.
This therapy is often used after surgeries to help shorten recovery time, and is also used for pain relief.
The researchers wondered if PEMF could be used to increase muscle mass and fight muscle weakness. So they recruited 101 volunteers, ages 38 to 91, to find out.
It turns out the PEMF therapy…
- improved mobility,
- increased muscle strength,
- and reduced pain.
In fact, 85 percent of participants showed improvements. And best of all, the older and frailer a participant was, the BETTER the results.
If you’re interested in trying PEMF for muscle strengthening or pain management, you can look online for chiropractors, physical therapists, or PEMF professionals in your area who administer the therapy.
Or check out the practitioner’s page of the Magnawave website (a pioneer in PEMF technology).
P.S. When you lose muscle, it’s not just the loss of mobility that’s a problem. It could also be a sign of something far MORE sinister looming just over the horizon. CLICK HERE to discover how to spot this red flag.
Source:
“Brief, weekly magnetic muscle therapy improves mobility and lean body mass in older adults: a Southeast Asia community case study.” Aging (Albany NY). 2023 Mar 19; 15:1768-1790 . doi. org/ 10.18632/aging.204597
Written By Dr. Scott Olson, ND
Nearly 25 years ago, failed mainstream medical treatments left Dr. Olson in constant pain – and his health in ruins. And that’s when he did something REVOLUTIONARY. He began his career in medicine – and dedicated his life to uncovering the true, underlying causes of disease.
Through his innovative medical practices in Tennessee and Colorado, Dr. Olson has helped cure countless seniors from across America of arthritis… heart disease… diabetes… and even cancer. All without risky prescription drugs or painful surgeries.
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