Most people believe genetics play the most important role in determining our overall health throughout life, lifestyle changes may be able to help, but not significantly alter or extend our lives. The truth is however, lifestyle plays an enormous role in determining if, and when certain genes express themselves during our lives, not only affecting how long we live, but the quality of our health as we age. The simple fact is, what we do every day can significantly maximize or
drastically minimize the length and quality of our lives.

This book provides a blueprint for maximizing your health and longevity. Within a matter of months, practicing the simple and manageable strategies outlined in this book not only will improve your health, but also help reverse years of damage resulting from poor and unhealthy lifestyle habits.

During your path to healthy longevity, you will see changes that can be objectively measured and monitored, and as you make progress, your confidence level will build knowing you are making progress towards living a better and more fulfilled life.

GOOD HEALTH MANDATES A DAILY COMMITMENT TO YOURSELF.

REASON FOR WRITING THIS BOOK:

Clients from my medical practice frequently ask how I manage to stay healthy and keep in such good shape. They usually remark that I always look fresh, energized, and ask what’s my secret. The truth is there is no magic secret.
After four decades studying the human body and the role nutrition and exercise play in repairing and reversing damage caused by aging, the changes I’ve made in my life have resulted in a significant increase in strength and energy, improved immunity against sickness and disease, and slowing of the natural aging process.

The techniques outlined in this book a based on pure and scientifically proven concepts. It may be self-evident that if you were asked if you wanted a life filled with health, sustained energy and a strong immunity, everyone would emphatically answer, “Yes!”. However, most people think it’s too difficult to achieve. That’s why I am sharing my discoveries and providing a simple and clear path to achieve your full potential towards a healthy, energetic and long lasting life to enjoy your work, family and friends.

THERE IS NO MAGIC SECRET OR PILL. HEALTH IS THE REWARD OF STRUCTURED DISCIPLINE.

This book is written to help everyone, regardless of their age and health status. The same information I am providing has been validated by science. Living life full of health and energy does require time and commitment, but this book is here to provide you information and guidance towards this goal.

The procedures, guidelines and recommendations regarding nutrition, exercise, and general well-being are explained in detail on the following pages and may serve as a guide on your journey towards a longer and healthier life.

As in any health improvement program, I must add the caveat that you should consult with your physician and take into account any current health conditions before instituting any new diet or exercise regimen.

Many easy-to-use, over-the-counter, at-home test kits will measure various points of data to pinpoint your current health situation. Most people aren’t aware how affordable and informative these options have become and, as a result, have not been able to take advantage of these recent advances in science and technology.

A few months of good nutrition can activate and empower your good genes and turn off your bad genes. Good nutrition can reverse high blood pressure, diabetes and many other chronic diseases.

All major pathology derives from inflammation. Proper nutrition is the natural counter for the damage, reversing its progress and delivering you closer to your personal state of homeostasis. Eating the right foods in the right amounts lays the foundation for healthy life extension, but proper routines and awareness strengthen your body’s immunity giving you a residence for your extra longevity.

The goal of regular exercise is to improve strength, flexibility, stamina, posture and coordination. Exercise generates new neurons in the brain, reduces stress hormones, reverses type 2 diabetes, improves heart functioning, decreases chronic inflammatory conditions and lowers cholesterol levels. Proper exercise is vital to generating and sustaining higher life quality and is most effective when coupled with proper reference and instruction. Hippocrates, the father of medicine, described walking as man’s best medicine.

Sedentary life drains your health and opens your body to all kinds of preventable hazards. Our goal is to arm you with the essentials of exercise and health.

The cornerstone of effective life routines is body awareness. Techniques like meditation have incredible cumulative effects on the quality of one’s life, but also develop your mind’s keen insight into the present state of your body. When combined with proper, measured sleeping patterns and intentional stress reduction strategies, lifestyle decisions can impact not just your overall sense of well-being but motivate you to surge forward towards even loftier ideals of health.