Bragg Back Fitness Program: Keys To A Pain-free Youthful Back Book

Chapter 1 Back Fitness Program with Spine Motion 1

The Spine is Your Vital Key to Health 1

Role of Spine in Human Body 2

Body Misuse Causes Injury Over Time 3

Bragg Originates Spine Motion Exercises 4

Remarkable Results with Spine Motion 5

Millions Suffer from a Defective Spine 6

Spine Motion is Simple and Scientific 7

Bones of the Human Body (graphics) 8

The Spine Works as a Miracle Machine 9

Conrad Hilton Thanks Bragg for His Long Life (photos) 10

Chapter 2 Your Miracle Body Mechanics 11

The Spine and Skeletal System 11

Your Body's Strong, Hard-Working Bones (list) 12

The Body's Miracle-Working Joints (graphics) 13

Movable Body Joints - Your Strong Servants (graphics) 14

Cartilage - Your Joints' Shock Absorbers 15

Joints Deteriorate Without Proper Care 16

Four Basic Lifestyle Changes to Care for Your Joints (list) 17

Natural Products and Herbal Remedies for Joint Trouble (list) 18

In Rare Cases, Prevention May Be Too Late 20

Total Joint Replacements (graphics) 20

Chapter 2 Your Miracle Body Mechanics (Continued)

Composition of the Bones 21

Structure of the Spinal Column 22

Bones Help Protect Your Vital Organs 22

The Spine and Central Nervous System (graphics & chart) 23

Early Development of the Spine 24

The Spine and the Muscular System 25

Muscles of the Human Body (graphics) 25

Spine Motion Exercises Promote Spine Health 26

The Spine "Shrinks" and Ages With Disuse 26

Exercise and Healthy Foods Make Strong Bones 27

You Can Have a Youthful Spine at Any Age 28

Spine Motion Helps Keep Spine Youthful 29

What is a Slipped Disk? 29

Alternatives to Painful Back Surgery 30

Take Whiplash Injuries to Your Chiropractor32

Chapter 3 Your Precious Nerve Force 33

Spinal Cord: the Body's Vital "Control Center" (graphics) 33

The Nervous System (graphics) 33

Spinal Nerves Control Our Actions 34

The Autonomic Nervous System (graphics) 35

The Spine and Nervous System (graphics) 36

Posture Silhouettes (graphics) 37

Back, Vertebrae and Spine Injuries 37

Nerve Energy is Essential to Health (graphics) 38

Websites on Chiropractic Therapy 38

Chapter 4 Doctor Posture Works Miracles 39

Proper Posture is Continuous Exercise 39

Walking Posture/Lifting Posture (graphics) 39

Let Your Mirror Be Your Judge 40

Good and Bad Ways (graphics) 40

Bragg Posture Exercise Promotes Health and Youthfulness 41

How to Walk 41

How to Sit Properly 42

Avoid Injury: Sit Correctly and Gently 43

Posture Chart (graphics) 44

Keep Your Spine Aligned in Bed 45

Check Your Mattress (graphics) 45

Think Before Lifting! 46

Chapter 5 Stretching Spine Promotes Healthy Back 47

Stretch to Avoid the Stretcher 47

Natural Spine Motion 48

Spine Motion Exercises Benefit Entire Body 49

Make Every Spine Motion Exercise Count 50

Spine Motion Exercise #1 (illustration) 51

Spine Motion Exercise #2 (illustration) 52

Spine Motion Exercise #3 (illustration) 53

Bragg Posture Exercise Gives Instant Youthfulness 53

Spine Motion Exercise #4 (illustration) 54

Spine Motion Exercise #5 (illustration) 54

How Many Times and How Often? 55

The Health Law of Life 55

The Body's Main Nourishing Arteries and Veins (graphics) 56

Chapter 6 12 Spine Motion Strengthening Exercises 57

12 Spine Motion Exercises (list) 57

Exercise Throughout the Day 60

The "Cat Stretch" Exercise (illustration) 61

Avoid Back Punishment - Protect Your Back 62

Chapter 7 The "Gravity" of the Situation 63

Overweight Overloads Your Spine 63

Regimen for Reducing - A Healthy Lifestyle 64

A Healthy Diet and Normal Weight are Vital 65

Maintain a Natural Diet for Good Health 66

Chapter 8 Choose Your Foods Wisely 67

Stop Eating Unhealthy Foods 67

How to Build a Balanced Diet (graphics) 68

Healthy Heart Habits (list) 70

It's Important to Demand Healthy Foods 71

New Non-Surgical Cure for Back Pain 72

Avoid These Processed, Refined, Harmful Foods (list) 73

Allergies, Daily Journal & Dr. Coca's Pulse Test 74

Most Common Food Allergies (list) 74

Chapter 8 Chose Your Foods Wisely (Continued)

Food and Product Summary 75

Enjoy Super Health with Natural Foods (chart) 75

Bragg Healthy Lifestyle Promotes Super Health 76

Enjoy Healthy Fiber for Super Health (list) 76

Vegetarian Protein % Chart 77

Some Powerful Juice Combinations (list) 78

Liquefied and Fresh Juiced Foods 78

Bad Nutrition - #1 Cause of Sickness 78

Health Recipes 79

Healthy Beverages 80

Bragg Healthy Pep Drink 80

Patricia's Delicious Health Popcorn 80

Body Signs of Potassium Deficiency (chart) 81

The Miracles of Apple Cider Vinegar (list) 82

Ask Yourself These Vital Health Questions (list) 83

The 70% Watery Human (graphics and chart) 84

Water - Key to All Body Functions (list) 86

"Good Earth" Founder Thanks Bragg Books (photo) 87

Take Time for 12 Things (graphics & list) 88

Chapter 9 Eat Right to Build Healthy Bones 89

Osteoporosis Due to Faulty Diet 89

Natural Foods Prevent Osteoporosis 90

Wanted - For Robbing Health and Life (list) 90

Boron Important For Healthy Bones 91

Your Spine Needs Organic Minerals 92

Calcium Deficiencies Affect All Ages 93

Milk is Not the Best Source of Calcium 93

Calcium Content of Some Common Foods (chart) 94

Vitamins Essential to a Healthy Spine 95

Don't Stiffen and Age Your Joints (graphics) 98

Pure Water is Essential for Health! 99

Fluorine is a Deadly Poison 100

Keep Toxic Fluoride Out of Your Water (list) 100

10 Common Sense Reasons to Drink Distilled Water (list) 101

Go Organic! 102

Chapter 10 Put Your Back Into It! 103

Use Your "Backbone" for Physical Fitness 103

You Are as Young or Old as Your Spine Is 104

The Bragg Healthy Lifestyle 105

Helpful Suggestions for Dealing with Back Pain (list) 106

More Help With Back Pain (list) 107

Types of Vertebrae (graphics) 108

The Back Pain Epidemic 109

Acupoints of the Ear (graphic) 110

Reflexology - Pressure Hand Points (graphic) 110

Reflexology - Pressure Foot Points (graphics & chart) 111

Spinal Column - Your Vital Connection (graphics & chart) 112

Acupoints of the Spine (graphics & chart) 113

How Acupressure Can Help Relieve Pain 113

Acupressure You Can Do Yourself 114

Morning Resolve 114

Daily Health Journal (chart) 115

Chapter 11 Alternative Health Therapies 117

Natural Healing Methods 117

A Personal Message to Our Students 121