The Golf Doc is filled with health tips and useful information on allergies, nutrition, medication, heart care, skin care, vision, playing in adverse weather, exercises for those big drives, course safety, and the mental game. Dr. Palank tells how to prevent golf injuries and how to recover more quickly. You'll find advice on issues important to women, seniors, juniors, and players with disabilities. Stories from professionals and mere mortals who love the game offer inspiration and words of warning. Golf is a game for life; improve your game and your life by staying healthy. Table of Contents Foreword A Message from the Author Acknowledgements Introduction Chapter 1. Walking for Health and Handicap Chapter 2. Allergies: Sneezing May be Hazardous to Your Swing Chapter 3. The Skin's Game: Prevention By Protection Chapter 4. Heat of the Moment: Dealing with the Weather Chapter 5. Nutrition: Fueling Your Habit Chapter 6. Alternative Therapies: Different Strokes for Different Folks Chapter 7. Vision: See the Ball, Be the Ball Chapter 8. Lightning: Nothing to Shake a Stick At Chapter 9. Medications: Pills Can Affect Performance Chapter 10. It's a Mind Game Chapter 11. Golf and Your Ticker Chapter 12. Automatic External Defibrillators: The Shock of Your Life Chapter 13. Bugs and Critters Chapter 14. Bones and Groans Chapter 15. Grip it and Rip it: Exercises to Improve Your Game Chapter 16. Stretching and Warm-Up Chapter 17. For Women Golfers Chapter