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Summary: Super Book!
Review: Breaking the Rules of Aging by David A Lipschtiz is an extremely well written book about aging. In this book the author mentions about the connection between under weight and short life expectancy. Dr David is a world famous expert in Geriatrics. He talks against the number of pills prescribed to the elderly. With solid proof he explains the myth about harmful side effects of sex in old age is simply wrong. This book is for people who want to grow old gracefully and not feeling shy about it.
I did like the author's suggestion for caffeine-free beverages. I've been off coffee after my doctor told me it caused me acid indigestion. He recommended a coffee replacement called S o yfee made from soya beans and it taste great. I found it on the net at www. s o y c o f f e e .com
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Summary: Superb, practrical advice from a master physician
Review: Dr. David has put together the sum total of all of the aging research that is at his fingertips as Director of the Donald W. Reynolds Center on Aging. He has written it down in an easy to understand practical manner. It is obvious why US News and World report has named his geriatric program at UAMS among the country's top ten. He openly shatters the myths that are fed to seniors by their doctors, the media, supplement companies, and fitness guru's. Dr. David's advice is based upon a no-nonsense, unbiased look at the medical research. If you are "young" and want to be a healthy, happy senior - read this book. If you, or your loved ones, are in the "third" stage of life (60+) then this book will open your eyes and your mind to healthy, scientifically based, and refreshing ideas that your doctor isn't likely to share with you. Dr. David empowers the reader with his knowledge and skillfully mixes conservative medicine with a focus on healthy lifestyles and disease prevention. I would have loved to have a class from Dr. David during my doctoral studies. I plan to use the information in this book in my life and for my patients. Don't hesitate to buy it, you will be pleased.
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Summary: Superb, practrical advice from a master physician
Review: Dr. David has put together the sum total of all of the aging research that is at his fingertips as Director of the Donald W. Reynolds Center on Aging. He has written it down in an easy to understand practical manner. It is obvious why US News and World report has named his geriatric program at UAMS among the country's top ten. He openly shatters the myths that are fed to seniors by their doctors, the media, supplement companies, and fitness guru's. Dr. David's advice is based upon a no-nonsense, unbiased look at the medical research. If you are "young" and want to be a healthy, happy senior - read this book. If you, or your loved ones, are in the "third" stage of life (60+) then this book will open your eyes and your mind to healthy, scientifically based, and refreshing ideas that your doctor isn't likely to share with you. Dr. David empowers the reader with his knowledge and skillfully mixes conservative medicine with a focus on healthy lifestyles and disease prevention. I would have loved to have a class from Dr. David during my doctoral studies. I plan to use the information in this book in my life and for my patients. Don't hesitate to buy it, you will be pleased.
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Summary: The last reviewer is nuts
Review: I just loved this book. The negative review total misses the point of this book. It describes how to live longer and be independent and following an approach that is sensible and gets away from much of the modern dogma. I suspect that the last reviewer is an alternative medicine nut. I particularly liked the chapters on antiaging and alternative medicine as they provide the kind of approach that makes sense and is realistic. This book is for you if you are older and especially for you if you are younger.
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Summary: Not for me...
Review: I was disappointed in this book. The audience is geared to the 70+ crowd where it is too late to be proactive in staying healthy. A lot of what he says in this book is common sense. He doesn't appear to believe in proactively staying healthy to avoid problems, rather wait until you have a problem and then treat it. This attitude is what causes people to look for alternative methods of medicine that he abhors. (Keep in mind I didn't read the entire book, I only read the first half before I quit wasting my time.)If you are younger or healthy, I recommend reading books that proactively find ways of staying healthy. Perricone is a good author.
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Summary: Required reading for over-50's
Review: It's nice to hear from a doctor who doesn't chant the party line. Lipschitz is not afraid to criticize common medical mistreatments: unncessary heart surgery, overmedication, and overemphasis on weight. His discussion of alternative medicine, while a little too conservative for some readers, is more balanced than most. The most valuable part of the book is Lipschitz's portrayal of his elderly active patients who defy the stereotype. Yes, people over seventy can be active healthy and sexual. For my career coaching clients who say they're too old to go back to school, I plan to share the story of the man who completed a doctorate at seventy-five. I especially appreciated the discussion of weight and weight gain. So...being "a little bit chubby" can actually be healthy? About time we heard this view! And he questions the prevailing wisdom of light exercise. Work out and work hard, he says, and weight-lifting is the preferred exercise for the midlife-to-elderly set. Lipschitz also offers well-informed guidance about excessive or overzealous medicine -- topics doctors usually avoid. Under certain circumstances, he says, chemotherapy and other strong measures can make sense. But sometimes doctors are guilty of jumping in with painful measures to save a life that's already doomed. On the downside, Lipschitz encourages us to believe we can control our destiny, yet he glosses over the aspects of life that we cannot control. He deplores the six-minute office visit, yet most people will deal with time-stressed physicians in HMOs or worse. He encourages us not to be overconcerned with weight loss, yet he says those who gain weight in their midsection ("apples") are at greater risk than those who gain in their thighs ("pears"). We can't control where the weight lands and we need more discussion of these implications. Lipschitz devotes considerable space to discussing heart attack prevention, yet ignores other killers, such as diabetes, and other life-destroying conditions, such as hearing and sight impairment. Of course one book can't cover everything, but this book is relatively small for a hardcover (250 pages). A few chapters on other quality-of-life conditions would have been welcome. And I can't help noting a minor error on page 6 -- possibly a typo. The research, he says, is unambiguous. After age 70, weight and longevity are "inversely" correlated: the heavier you are after age 70, the longer you are likely to live. This correlation is positive, not inverse. Well, nearly every doctor has trouble with statistics -- although the subject is important for interpreting medical studies, as Lipschitz himself amply demonstrates throughout the book. Finally, Lipschitz's patents seem to have ample income and social support as they age. Going back to graduate school at age 70 calls for not only health, but also some financial reserves. Many of the elderly lack funds and many are estranged from family, with few close friends. Medical care is cold, impersonal and often wasteful under the best of conditions. Try seeking medical services when you're not accompanied by a six-foot, able-bodied son or a daughter who just happens to be an attorney! Lipschitz's examples seem to live in a well-cushioned vacuum, and that perhaps is what's missing in an otherwise strong contribution.
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Summary: Awesome! I loved it!
Review: This is a "must have" book for all of us baby boomers who are beginning to show the signs of aging. I plan to send it to my baby boomer sisters, too. It dismisses all those myths about being frail and dependent. We can age gracefully and have fun in the process. Dr. David has filled this book with so much great information and tells us humorous stories along the way. He convinced me to start that strength training program. Don't miss this one!
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Summary: Breaking the Rules of Aging by Dr. Lipschitz
Review: This is an excellent book which combines the best of conventional
and alternative medicinal approaches. The author explains how
underweight people can have a shorter life expectancy. The author cautions that we should lose weight for specific reasons.
i.e. diabetes management, reduction of blood pressure and
osteoarthritis
The standard alternative medicinal advice consists of eating
sensibly, watching portions, avoiding snacks, low fat in the
diet and stress management. B12 and folic acid are utilized to
reverse the process of increased LDL and decreased HDL which
can lead to heart problems. Chelation therapy can remove fat
from the arterial structures. Tumeric is useful for pain management. Evening Primrose helps the heart and controls
inflammation while alpha lipoic acid aids in carbohydrate
metabolism. Fish oil contains the classic omegas 3,6 which
are useful for controlling arthritis. This book proves that
you can live longer with the proviso that you employ some of
the classic strategies explained by the author.
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Summary: The last reviewer is nuts
Review: What a book! Dr. David has written a book in layman's terms that is easy to understand and practical in terms of application. He has demystified medicine and in the process makes us aware that life is to be enjoyed, no matter what our chronocological age might be. And as a plus, he has written it in a manner that is entertaining. It is a book to be kept at your bed side. I recommend this book very highly. I will be watching for his next book and I hope he will keep sharing his knowledge with the public.
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Summary: Breaking the rules of aging
Review: What a book! Dr. David has written a book in layman's terms that is easy to understand and practical in terms of application. He has demystified medicine and in the process makes us aware that life is to be enjoyed, no matter what our chronocological age might be. And as a plus, he has written it in a manner that is entertaining. It is a book to be kept at your bed side. I recommend this book very highly. I will be watching for his next book and I hope he will keep sharing his knowledge with the public.
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