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The body is the most fascinating machine ever created, and nobody talks about it in ways that are as illuminating and compelling as Dr. Michael Roizen and Dr. Mehmet Oz. Most people think of the aging of our bodies the same way we think of the aging of our cars: the older we get, the more inevitable it is that we're going to break down. Most of us believe that at age 40 or so, we begin the slow and steady decline of our minds, our eyes, our ears, our joints, our arteries, our libido, and every other system that affects the quality of life (and how long we live it). But according to Dr. Roizen and Dr. Oz, that's a mistake.
Aging isn't a decline in our systems. It's actually very purposeful. The very systems and biological processes that age us are designed to help us when we're a little bit younger. So what's our role as part of the aging population? To learn how those systems work so we can reprogram them to work the way they did when we were younger. Your goal should be: die young at any age. That means you live a high quality of life (with everything from working joints to working genitals) until the day you die. At the core of this landmark book are the Major Agers--14 biological processes that control your rate of aging. Some you've heard of, some you haven't, and some you never knew contributed to the aging process. Some speed decline, others inhibit your repair mechanisms. These Major Agers are everything from short telomeres and inefficient mitochondria to stem cells and wacky hormones. The doctors explain the principles of longevity and many of the causes of aging and how to fight the effects. The climax of the book is a 14-day plan to help you along your path to staying young. The doctors want you to be able to integrate important processes into your daily life in order to make staying young routine, but first you'll need to measure your real age and health right now. Staying young encompasses your emotions and mental health as well as your exercise habits, eating habits, personal hygiene, and genes, among other things. Wouldn't you like to know how to prevent your body from aging badly? The original YOU book showed how bodies work in general, and YOU: On a Diet explained how bodies lose weight and stay fit. Now in YOU: Staying Young, Drs. Michael Roizen and Mehmet Oz illuminate the mysterious mechanisms with a lively metaphor -- the modern city. What differentiates a vibrant and thriving city that ages gracefully from one that is worn down and rusted out? Despite genetic differences, which are like the geography upon which the city is built, cities age differently because of the way residents treat their education system (stem cells), power plants (mitochondria), electrical grids (brains), transportation routes (blood vessels), and landfills (fat). You -- as mayor, resident, and street cleaner -- have the power to balance your biological budget to ensure a life that's both long and strong. Thankfully, just as cities can invest in renewal and improving their repair processes, so can you. YOU: Staying Young is filled with signature YOU Tools, including YOU Tests, YOU Tips, and visual and verbal metaphors to bring the science to life.
A Letter from Michael Roizen and Mehmet Oz Dear Amazon Shoppers: Most of us tend to have the same view of the way people age: As we grow older, we start losing things. We lose some hair, lose our minds, lose our balance, lose our eyesight, lose a little of this and a lot of that until we eventually wither away into a hunched-over senior who takes 3-inch steps and eats dinner at 4:00 pm. But to think that a life of frailty is an inevitable outcome of aging is a mistake. And the fact that we don't take control of it is because we have excuses. We live in a society where making excuses is as easy as making a sandwich. Nowhere is that more apparent than when it comes to your own health. The reason why we are frazzled with stress? Blame the boss. The reason why we are sick? Blame the sniffling kids. The reason why our society's waistbands are stretching and snapping at alarming rates? Blame Auntie's alfredo sauce. The top health excuse, however, revolves around the biggest four-letter word of them all, the GENE. We blame our genes for just about everything--for baldness, for fatness, for illness and for every other health-related problem we can think of. In our minds, that means that our mom, pop, and the rest of the family tree are all on the hook for the ultimate health question of them all--how long and how well we will live? But that is exactly where more of us have it wrong. While we are certainly born with genes that help determine everything from our height to our risk of heart disease, we are making a monumental mistake by assuming that we can't control our genes--especially when it comes to aging. Perhaps the best way to explain the dynamics of aging is to take a look at another complex system that is subjected to the same forces as your body: a city. Some cities remain beautiful and elegant in their old age, while younger ones may look worn down and beat-up. Now, every city has its own genetic code, just as you do. For a city, genes are geography; whether it's built on a river or whether it's located in a hot or cold climate, or whether it lies directly in a prevalent hurricane path. A city's geography can't change. But the city can adapt to the environment with earthquake-proof construction, with underground tunnels for walking in wintertime, or with strong levies. The adaptation the city makes to survive and to thrive is what is crucial to its vitality. The same goes for you. Just because you have been dealt a genetic hand that predisposes you to heart disease or diabetes or the wearing of pants as large as a parachute doesn't mean you can't mitigate the effects of those genes. One of the major things we will teach you is that while you can't change your genes, you can change whether they are turned on or off or how you express them. Just like a city, you can compensate elegantly if you understand your options. For the first time in history, the medical world has uncovered many of the miraculous biologic processes that control how and why we age. Truth is, much of aging is actually in our control; with the power to nudge our biologic systems so that our unwanted genes can work in our favor--as long as you know what to do and how you are doing it. In YOU: Staying Young, we translate the latest science (much of which wasn't available even three years ago) to help slow your rate of aging. You will learn 14 Major Agers, and dozens of action steps so that you can take control of those agers and your aging processes. We hope you enjoy the cartoons, analogies, and jokes. But ultimately we hope you soak in the message: Your health is largely in your control. We dedicate the book to all who desire longer life so they can serve more. Thanks very much, Mike and Mehmet A Look Inside You: Staying Young Take a look inside You: Staying Young with these three excerpted charts, full of crucial, easy-to-digest information that you can start using today:
Questions for the Doctors Q: What is the single most important thing someone can do to combat aging? A: To understand that you get to control your rate of aging if you want to. It isn't that hard and doesn't take that long. In fact, even if you have had burgers for breakfast or fried your brain cells with stress by noon, you're not necessarily destined to wear husky pants, forget birthdays, and spiral into a state of complete upheaval. That's right: You get a do-over in life if you want it. Repeat after us: not hard, not long. Q: Is there one food, vitamin, mineral, exercise, or lifestyle change that does more to combat aging than any other? A: Our top choices in terms of ease and impact:
Q: What is one of the most surprising contributors to aging that we can easily remove from our lifestyles? A: Inflammation of our teeth. Remove it with daily flossing and brushing and seeing a dental professional regularly. You won't just save your teeth; you'll also go a long way in saving your heart and arteries. Another? Our lack of turmeric--curry and mustard (mustard on stadium hot dogs does not qualify). Both of those ingredients make your memory better. Q: What are some of the immediate benefits you will notice from following the tips in the book? A: You will feel younger. You might get hit upon by strangers or be mistaken for someone 20 years younger. In addition to the waist size you'll lose, your new attitude and vitality for life may give your reading choice away. Q: How early should most people start to focus on slowing the aging process? A: The aging process starts in your teens or even before, but any time you start is better than later. (Repeat: not hard, not long.) Your cells basically have a memory of three years. So by changing your habits now, within three years, it's as if you have done your healthy habit all your life. Getting to Know YOU
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The body is the most fascinating machine ever created, and nobody talks about it in ways that are as illuminating and compelling as Dr. Michael Roizen and Dr. Mehmet Oz. Most people think of the aging of our bodies the same way we think of the aging of our cars: the older we get, the more inevitable it is that we're going to break down. Most of us believe that at age 40 or so, we begin the slow and steady decline of our minds, our eyes, our ears, our joints, our arteries, our libido, and every other system that affects the quality of life (and how long we live it). But according to Dr. Roizen and Dr. Oz, that's a mistake.
Aging isn't a decline in our systems. It's actually very purposeful. The very systems and biological processes that age us are designed to help us when we're a little bit younger. So what's our role as part of the aging population? To learn how those systems work so we can reprogram them to work the way they did when we were younger. Your goal should be: die young at any age. That means you live a high quality of life (with everything from working joints to working genitals) until the day you die. At the core of this landmark book are the Major Agers--14 biological processes that control your rate of aging. Some you've heard of, some you haven't, and some you never knew contributed to the aging process. Some speed decline, others inhibit your repair mechanisms. These Major Agers are everything from short telomeres and inefficient mitochondria to stem cells and wacky hormones. The doctors explain the principles of longevity and many of the causes of aging and how to fight the effects. The climax of the book is a 14-day plan to help you along your path to staying young. The doctors want you to be able to integrate important processes into your daily life in order to make staying young routine, but first you'll need to measure your real age and health right now. Staying young encompasses your emotions and mental health as well as your exercise habits, eating habits, personal hygiene, and genes, among other things. Wouldn't you like to know how to prevent your body from aging badly? The original YOU book showed how bodies work in general, and YOU: On a Diet explained how bodies lose weight and stay fit. Now in YOU: Staying Young, Drs. Michael Roizen and Mehmet Oz illuminate the mysterious mechanisms with a lively metaphor -- the modern city. What differentiates a vibrant and thriving city that ages gracefully from one that is worn down and rusted out? Despite genetic differences, which are like the geography upon which the city is built, cities age differently because of the way residents treat their education system (stem cells), power plants (mitochondria), electrical grids (brains), transportation routes (blood vessels), and landfills (fat). You -- as mayor, resident, and street cleaner -- have the power to balance your biological budget to ensure a life that's both long and strong. Thankfully, just as cities can invest in renewal and improving their repair processes, so can you. YOU: Staying Young is filled with signature YOU Tools, including YOU Tests, YOU Tips, and visual and verbal metaphors to bring the science to life.
A Letter from Michael Roizen and Mehmet Oz Dear Amazon Shoppers: Most of us tend to have the same view of the way people age: As we grow older, we start losing things. We lose some hair, lose our minds, lose our balance, lose our eyesight, lose a little of this and a lot of that until we eventually wither away into a hunched-over senior who takes 3-inch steps and eats dinner at 4:00 pm. But to think that a life of frailty is an inevitable outcome of aging is a mistake. And the fact that we don't take control of it is because we have excuses. We live in a society where making excuses is as easy as making a sandwich. Nowhere is that more apparent than when it comes to your own health. The reason why we are frazzled with stress? Blame the boss. The reason why we are sick? Blame the sniffling kids. The reason why our society?s waistbands are stretching and snapping at alarming rates? Blame Auntie's alfredo sauce. The top health excuse, however, revolves around the biggest four-letter word of them all, the GENE. We blame our genes for just about everything--for baldness, for fatness, for illness and for every other health-related problem we can think of. In our minds, that means that our mom, pop, and the rest of the family tree are all on the hook for the ultimate health question of them all--how long and how well we will live? But that is exactly where more of us have it wrong. While we are certainly born with genes that help determine everything from our height to our risk of heart disease, we are making a monumental mistake by assuming that we can?t control our genes--especially when it comes to aging. Perhaps the best way to explain the dynamics of aging is to take a look at another complex system that is subjected to the same forces as your body: a city. Some cities remain beautiful and elegant in their old age, while younger ones may look worn down and beat-up. Now, every city has its own genetic code, just as you do. For a city, genes are geography; whether it's built on a river or whether it's located in a hot or cold climate, or whether it lies directly in a prevalent hurricane path. A city's geography can't change. But the city can adapt to the environment with earthquake-proof construction, with underground tunnels for walking in wintertime, or with strong levies. The adaptation the city makes to survive and to thrive is what is crucial to its vitality. The same goes for you. Just because you have been dealt a genetic hand that predisposes you to heart disease or diabetes or the wearing of pants as large as a parachute doesn't mean you can't mitigate the effects of those genes. One of the major things we will teach you is that while you can't change your genes, you can change whether they are turned on or off or how you express them. Just like a city, you can compensate elegantly if you understand your options. For the first time in history, the medical world has uncovered many of the miraculous biologic processes that control how and why we age. Truth is, much of aging is actually in our control; with the power to nudge our biologic systems so that our unwanted genes can work in our favor--as long as you know what to do and how you are doing it. In YOU: Staying Young, we translate the latest science (much of which wasn't available even three years ago) to help slow your rate of aging. You will learn 14 Major Agers, and dozens of action steps so that you can take control of those agers and your aging processes. We hope you enjoy the cartoons, analogies, and jokes. But ultimately we hope you soak in the message: Your health is largely in your control. We dedicate the book to all who desire longer life so they can serve more. Thanks very much, Mike and Mehmet A Look Inside You: Staying Young Take a look inside You: Staying Young with these three excerpted charts, full of crucial, easy-to-digest information that you can start using today:
Questions for the Doctors Q: What is the single most important thing someone can do to combat aging? A: To understand that you get to control your rate of aging if you want to. It isn't that hard and doesn't take that long. In fact, even if you have had burgers for breakfast or fried your brain cells with stress by noon, you're not necessarily destined to wear husky pants, forget birthdays, and spiral into a state of complete upheaval. That's right: You get a do-over in life if you want it. Repeat after us: not hard, not long. Q: Is there one food, vitamin, mineral, exercise, or lifestyle change that does more to combat aging than any other? A: Our top choices in terms of ease and impact:
Q: What is one of the most surprising contributors to aging that we can easily remove from our lifestyles? A: Inflammation of our teeth. Remove it with daily flossing and brushing and seeing a dental professional regularly. You won't just save your teeth; you'll also go a long way in saving your heart and arteries. Another? Our lack of turmeric--curry and mustard (mustard on stadium hot dogs does not qualify). Both of those ingredients make your memory better. Q: What are some of the immediate benefits you will notice from following the tips in the book? A: You will feel younger. You might get hit upon by strangers or be mistaken for someone 20 years younger. In addition to the waist size you'll lose, your new attitude and vitality for life may give your reading choice away. Q: How early should most people start to focus on slowing the aging process? A: The aging process starts in your teens or even before, but any time you start is better than later. (Repeat: not hard, not long.) Your cells basically have a memory of three years. So by changing your habits now, within three years, it's as if you have done your healthy habit all your life. Getting to Know YOU
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Just started reading this book and it has me hooked. I have a feeling I'm going to learn a lot about keeping young and to do it in a healthy way. I saw this book reviewed on TV and knew it was for me. Take a chance and improve your health and lifestyle.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-10-11 01:32:37 EST)
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We got this book after seeing it posted on Oprah winfrey's show with Dr. Oz. Lots of good sound advice and more.
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A book that is easy to read and understand about your body and health. Lots of great information that you can learn and great ideas that you can put into action to help get healthy and stay there.
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This book has helped me improve my understanding of why I feel the way I do at times. Using a method of laymens terms really fits the pieces of our biological puzzle together.
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Excellent book. All bases covered. Only portion lacking was a firm motivational section which would make me want to do all of this--good health and staying young physically wasn't enough to do that extra push to start this program now - age 62.
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| 09-11-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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Doctors Oz and Roizin are smart and business savvy- they've turned their 'You' books into an industry-changer and it's no wonder why. THe content is common-sense and helpful. THe style of the writing is similar to "The Evolution Diet"- positive and light-hearted, but very insightful and the results are evident. There are some unique tricks that the good doctors talka bout and their 14-day plan is simple -enough to follow. I recommend this in addition to the other You books.
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| 09-10-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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I love Dr. Oz. This book is light hearted and written so everyone can understand it. There are tons of information and suggestions for healthy lifestyles. You won't regret your purchase.
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| 09-08-08 | 1 | 0\2 |
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Postman tried once to deliver, even though I was home he left final notice on my door. This is a private house and I was here. They returned the book to vendor and now I have paid for it and never received it. Please help me.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-09-11 01:10:35 EST)
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Covers most all phases of bodlily functions during the ageing process. Provides substantial information about ageing in laymans terms and provides methodology to help control the process. Also discusses the consequenses of medidcal conditions that are left untreated. For example, what happens to the different organs and functions when high blood sugar is out of control. I could only read a few pages each evening as there is so much information to assimilate. This is a book that should be part of every household.
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This book was interesting from the first page! Even though these two doctors are brilliant, they compiled and wrote the book in a way that's easy to comprehend and with humor. Very informative, and enjoyable to read.
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| 09-07-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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Fantasic book! Just like info on dontbeabrownapple.com for cellular health. Staying younger is about protecting our cells and keeping them healthy. So many good things in this book to know. The other important part is supplementing with high quality supplements such as 5 star rated ones in the Nutritional Guide for Supplements by Lyle MacWilliam. It makes a big difference what we take on top of what we eat for antioxidant protection, and getting enough exercise daily. Thank you Dr. Oz for helping spread the word about the importance of our health!
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You: Staying Young: The Owner's Manual for Extending Your Warranty (You)
I purchased this book online on August 5. As of today September 7, I still have not received it. I'd love to review the product, but more to the point, I'd like to see the product sometime this year. I've checked the status and apparently it hasn't been shipped yet, even though at the time of purchase I was told it would be shipped shortly. Additionally, I have had no communication about it from the vendor. I'll NEVER buy a used book from Amazon again. K. Hicks (Review Data Last Updated: 2008-09-11 01:10:35 EST)
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This book is very easy to read as it is in "layman's" language. It is also funny and the cartoons and caricatures add to the interest. For an eighty-three year old I really enjoyed it. (Review Data Last Updated: 2008-09-11 01:10:35 EST)
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This book is great!!! It's presented with humor; the facts are there; It will be my nutrition/lifestyle Bible. I love that there are natural alternatives for almost all of the body's problems. There's really no excuse for not getting fit, not even for me.
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This book is full of great information on staying young, with out taking a lot of drugs. It's well worth the read!!
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The book is informative, interesting, well organized and easy to understand. There's even a bit of humor which makes it fun to read, too.
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"...the excess sugar we consume today coalesces into a syrupy mixture that coats our organs and creates glasslike shards that can cut up the blood vessels and tissues of our body. The constant wounds of these sugar surges lead to chronic inflammation..." ~ pg. 145
Reading a book about aging can be depressing if you don't intend to do anything about it. If, however, you decide you are going to fight aging one step at a time then this book has a lot to offer. It covers topics as diverse as anger management, stress management and how to quit smoking. Each chapter ends with "YOU Tips" so you can get your life under control. Some of the questions they answer include: Why should you avoid Trans fats? How could separate bedrooms help you live longer? What is the real reason women live longer? Why do some men get breast cancer? Why should you never use moth balls? What is the real reason meditation works so well? Why should you think twice about iron supplementation? Why should you consider using sea salt instead of table salt? "YOU: Staying Young" is designed to explain the intricate details of the aging process. A lot of the advice on staying young is common sense. Get enough sleep, eat fiber, eat whole grains, avoid sugar, exercise and take a multivitamin. Then there is good information about Vitamin D and how it is toxic to cancer cells. This book explains why you should consider taking Vitamin D daily even if you get enough sun exposure. If you have insomnia you will appreciate the section on sleep disorders and the solutions. If you smoke, there is a section that will convince you to stop killing your "cilia." This book also covers the topics of diabetes, cancer, your immune system, brain function, hormone therapy, UV Radiation and how to have stronger bones. At the end of the book there is a section on expensive lab tests, information on cleaners (I use Seventh Generation and Mrs. Meyer's cleaning products already and they work as well as regular cleaners) that are not harmful to the environment. "People who sleep fewer than six hours a night have a 50 percent increased risk of viral infections and an increased risk of heart disease and stroke." ~ pg. 181 If you want to read about how you can take control of the aging process in a big way, I can also recommend books by Stephen Cherniske, especially The Metabolic Plan: Stay Younger Longer. Stephen Cherniske also has a book on caffeine: Caffeine Blues: Wake Up to the Hidden Dangers of America's #1 Drug, which I'm going to review soon. In this book coffee is recommended more than once and up to 5 cups a day. I think taking aspirin and drinking lots of coffee deserves more research by the reader because I've heard both sides of the story and it comes down to a risk assessment. For some people, coffee can cause insomnia and too much aspirin can make your gums bleed. Unlike some of the reviewers, I loved the cartoons by Gary Hallgren because they really made the book come alive. ~The Rebecca Review (Review Data Last Updated: 2008-09-07 01:16:39 EST)
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Very informative. I found a lot of useful information and it made me rethink some of the choices I have made. Some of the drawings are verybasic, but cute. It helped keep the book from being too "text bookish". It was a very "easy read". None of the chapters were too long, which can be a problem with self-help books. I hope to be able to apply the information to my life.
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What a disappointment. This full sized volume is just a re-written version of transcripts from his appearances on Oprah. Good stuff, but no substance. Filled with cute jokes and lots of cartoon images. I already know the basics of good living- give me more than that!
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GREAT BOOK WITH EASY TO UNDERSTAND INFORMATION--NOW I JUST NEED TO ADOPT THE DR.'S ADVICE;
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I haven't had time to read the entire book but there is a lot of information to digest, some of which would make major changes to your current life style.
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There are many pages in this book that are printed with white print on a black background. Unfortunately, this method is difficult for me to see and therefore I cannot read it.
If there is a version printed in the conventional method with black type on a white background throuhout the book then I will gladly buy it. (Review Data Last Updated: 2008-08-25 11:49:21 EST)
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I'm an active, recovered member of the fellowship of Alcoholics Anonymous. I've licked alcoholism and survived devastating open heart surgery. And the road back was demanding, but rewarding. My son gave me this book because I have put my all into "fitness"--fitness in nutrition, fitness into exercise, fitness with supplements and medications, fitness with sleep restoration, and even fitness with Vitamin D3. And why? The excitement I have encountered at age 83 does not come from sobriety or survival. It comes from how much better I feel and act each day because I realize this old Model "T" could be restored, renovated, remodeled, and rescued. I'm still a Model "T," but I want to remain in the race and be a winner still. This book is an inspiring challenge and reward for those who want to stay at the job of living. In my own case, abstinence from drinking is a must but hardly a chore or a challenge. Reliance on God has been the pathway to cure. Following His precepts is the challenge and the necessity. Growth through Bible study, prayer, seeking guidance, and reading are part of the process. And helping others is critical. Now what does this have to do with the "You" book. Everything. Possibly the greatest difficulty in sobriety is the difficulty of picking up the whole armor of God and getting into the fray. Young people, just like I did, can easily fall into the belief that everything is just fine. Just fine, that is, until they see the shambles they have left in themselves and others. I believe emphasis on fitness, nutrition, exercise, sleep, wholesome recreation, more education, employment pursuits, family love, go hand in hand with recovery and cure. This book contains one of the many important road maps. And some of my books show how an alcoholic can utilize the maps and get somewhere besides the nearest bar or liquor store. A New Way In A New Way In: Reaching the Heart of a Child of God in Recovery with His Own, Powerful, Historical Roots; Cured! Proven Help for Alcoholics and Addicts Cured! Proven Help for Alcoholics and Addicts; and God and Alcoholism God and Alcoholism: Our Growing Opportunity in the 21st Century
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It is not as informative as I thought it would be. It is OK, but certainly won't change my lifestyle.
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| 07-29-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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This is a great aid to assist you in understanding how your body works, what it needs, and the impact of what you put in your body and how that affects your health.
Great book for those who have come to realize they have to take care of their body to live well. (Review Data Last Updated: 2008-08-11 06:10:13 EST)
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Having seen the doctor on Oprah, I was excited to get the book and more information. What a disappointment. There is little new material inside; instead there are pages and pages of cumbersome and cutesy graphics, which make for difficult reading. If you saw Dr. Oz on Oprah, you've seen what he has to say; I'd recommend that you save your money and not buy this book. Take a walk instead. :D
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| 07-24-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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I learned more about my body in this book than I ever learned in school. Maybe thats because it was so well put together. I loved the illustrations. I would suggest that everyone read this, whether they are trying to look younger or not (thats why I bought it). It helped me realize that its really about feeling good. When you know how your body works, you can figure alot of the other stuff out for yourself. it just makes sense. Highly recommended for every coffee table.
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I thought this book had a lot of practical tips and details but overall nothing cutting edge or revolutionary. I did read another book recently that had some cutting edge diet and fitness info in it--"The Six-Pack Diet Plan" by Rehan Jalali.
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| 07-23-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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Well-written, easy-to-follow guide to maintaining health for the rest of your life. One of the best books on the subject I've seen. For anyone looking for a guide to mind-body and self-healing check out "THINKING YOUR WAY TO BETTER HEALTH by Dr. Andrew Goliszek," which is an excellent book on how to use the brain to cure disease.
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Well-written, easy-to-follow guide to maintaining health for the rest of your life. One of the best books on the subject I've seen. For anyone looking for a guide to mind-body and self-healing check out "Thinking Your Way to Better Health," which is an excellent book on how to use the brain to cure disease.
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| 07-21-08 | 5 | 3\4 |
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The authors have done a wonderful job of presenting much of the current research relating to aging and longevity. They also provide a practical fourteen day plan to get you off to a good start. The key message of the book is that there are concrete steps we can take to enhance our chances of healthy aging! They describe fourteen "major agers" and what to do about them. They even put telomeres and mitochondria in laymen's language. Interestingly, a strong predictor of aging is a person's perception of his or her own health. Perhaps thinking you have a long time to live causes you to live healthier? So what other factors enable you to get and stay young: good emotions, mental health, hygiene, exercise, eating habits, and genetics. You should also walk a half hour a day, avoid accidents, get enough sleep, have a toxin-free environment, and find ways to relieve stress (yoga and meditation). This is a great book in a wonderful and helpful series. I recommend it along with THE 3:00 PM SECRET: Live Slim and Strong, Live Your Dreams, and The 2007 Second Expert Report, Food, Nutrition, Physical Activity, and the Prevention of Cancer: a Global Perspective
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| 07-04-08 | 4 | (NA) |
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A book filled with some good information on the principles of aging, longevity and how to stay young. I liked the book but felt it fell a bit short on the importance of the mind-body connection though it did mention emotional and mental health as important factors. Read this book with 2 others that I think will complement this and add the missing part of the puzzle in more detail: happiness as life's greatest way to stay young. My husband and I have read both and loved them: Living The Secret Everyday: My Secret Workbook andWhy Men Die Before Women and How to Prevent It-also writtenby a doctor.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-07-23 00:55:18 EST)
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Here we are again, another GREAT read by two of the best Doctors in their class. If you want many of the facts in a format that makes sense of it all, then this book is for you. It could very well be the book that adds a few more healthy years to your life. Now that's a big deal in my point of view. Just think, we just might spend ALL our kids inheritance with the extra time we get on this old planet! Now that is a concept worth thinking about---> PTL Kent (Review Data Last Updated: 2008-07-04 04:34:52 EST)
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This book is flip and superficial. It doesn't really give any new information on this subject but rather regurgitates the standard line from the medical community. If you read any health newsletters and/or blogs, you will be more current than these guys.
Most of the book (303 pages)describes the various systems of the body with the remaining 80 pages, the so-called "extended warranty system." The book is filled with a lot of weird cartoons and "factoid" boxes making it hard to follow the main text. Don't bother with the tests at the beginning as there are mistakes! (Review Data Last Updated: 2008-06-08 00:56:52 EST)
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If you have been reading already lots of materials about healthy living, longevity etc, there is NOTHING in this for you. If you want a refresher , then get it. better from the library or borrow it from a friend!!!
I listened to it once and I am done. Plus, when they talked about car accidents, I nearly had a car accident in that very moment, so I am even afraid to listen to it, at least in the car!!! (Review Data Last Updated: 2008-06-03 00:57:10 EST)
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| 04-29-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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Some celebrity once opined that growing old wasn't easy or something to that effect - and, obviously to those of us who are growing old, they were absolutely correct. Growing old just isn't a whole lot of fun.
Drs. Roizen and Oz aren't necessarily trying to make the process of aging fun, but they do claim they can slow it down or, more appropriately, help you feel like you're not going downhill quite as fast. The approach is definitely light-hearted and, at first blush, for the light-headed as well. As you get into it, you realize that the authors have packed a lot of solid, serious medical knowledge into their work. They use lots of cartoons which at first might appear flippant, but actually do a good job of explaining concepts that might be difficult to comprehend with words alone. Some of the "humor" they attempt is definitely sophmoric. Best to ignore those instances and just move on. They also use lots of sidebars to explain concepts. Overall the concept is definitely geared toward light. I think it's a good, if risky, path to take because a lot of the information is not something you necessarily want to read: being reminded of your mortality is not pleasant. The authors truly push a lot of pills throughout the book and, surprisingly, make a special offer of a comprehensive blood test battery for only $1,495! Not a misprint: $1,495. . . but only $995 to the first 250 readers. This is supposed to be the ultimate blood workup, but I found the inclusion of the offer a bit offensive. Overall, this is a good book for anyone growing older who doesn't like the idea of aging. Lots of information, lots of suggestions on how to slow the process down. Maybe the suggestions don't work, but at least you'll believe you're doing something. Jerry (Review Data Last Updated: 2008-05-19 00:57:33 EST)
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| 04-21-08 | 4 | (NA) |
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This is such a great book that my husband is giving it out as gift's to good friends. Who doesn't want to stay young? Read this and you will get some great tips to help you do so!
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| 04-16-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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This is a neat book and must be a good inch and a half thick! It is divided up into two parts.
The theme of Part I is why you age and how you stay young. This section makes up roughly three quarters of the book. It deals mainly with what the book calls the "major agers." Examples of these include short telomeres, toxins, and ultraviolet radiation. Part II is the plan to extend your warranty. Here you have a list of daily things to do which include such things as flossing, meditating, walking for 30 minutes a day, and getting the right amount of sleep. Then there's a 14-day plan to help get you started- after that you should pretty much be on the right track. This section gives day-to-day advice and includes things for you to do for your mind AND body, things such as "do something as a family" that day, or "do the Chi-gong workout" today. Diet and exercise advice is also covered substantially in this section. Exercise consists of a YOU2 Workout (made up mainly of a series of stretches) and a Chi-gong Workout- both detailed step-by-step with exercising elves. Also need to mention they require no special equipment-nice! All-in-all it's well worth the read, and for me, it's strength lies in it's vast amount of knowledge it offers on the aging processes of the human body. Packed with the stereotypical YOU tips, quizzes, factoids, and cartoons, most readers will benefit greatly. Also recommend The 5-Minute Plantar Fasciitis Solution for readers who have plantar fasciitis and can't exercise. Happy reading! (Review Data Last Updated: 2008-04-17 01:11:27 EST)
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| 04-09-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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While this book is titled YOU Staying Young, it's not about trying to keep your youth. It's about making your life the best it can be at the stage of life you are in. It is about not only aging gracefully, but aging SMART! The authors make an excellent point as they explain that staying young encompasses your emotions and mental health as well as your exercise habits, eating habits, personal hygiene, and genes, among other things.
This book was easy to read and full of great information about maintaining quality of life at any age. It is an excellent read as well as a great resource. (Review Data Last Updated: 2008-04-22 01:10:54 EST)
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| 04-06-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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"YOU STAYING YOUNG" by Dr.Michael Roizen and Dr.Mehmet Oz is an excellent book and I would buy more books by these authors.The book does an excellent job of explaining how our bodies work and is an easy read.
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| 03-28-08 | 3 | (NA) |
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I am in my 20's but I thought I would read this book as a preventative measure. To that end, it has SOME useful information (basically the last chapter). I thought a lot of the medical explanations went way too in depth. I just need to know what practical things I can do to prevent myself from turning into my parents.
Speaking of my parents, THEY LOVE THIS BOOK. Both are in their 50's. They found it on my coffee table and were fighting over it (not joking). They told me it's like a "reference book" that explains everything they are currently experiencing. The information is very useful to them. I personally don't really want to read 20 pages about prostate changes, but that's just me. I also thought the drawings/cartoons in this book were really strange and stupid. They just cluttered the pages. But the writing itself IS funny. I did find myself laughing at a few of the authors' jokes (and laughter keeps you young!) :) I would have given this book 1 or 2 stars but since my parents loved it so much, I figure I might just be from the wrong demographic* *The title does misleadingly say, YOU: "STAYING Young" If the book's target audience is 50-60, shouldn't it be called, YOU: BEING OLD (but doing it well)? I guess that wouldn't sell as many copies. Either way, I'm glad I found this book because now I know what to get my parents for Christmas next year :) (Review Data Last Updated: 2008-04-07 01:10:31 EST)
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Reading this book is a good reminder that the educational system doesn't completely destroy a persons mind to the point that they can never go beyond the system. I found this book an excellent balance between tradition and complimentary medicine and living. The accent is on "staying young" not just "living longer."
Rahasya Poe, Lotus Guide Magazine, Chico, CA (Review Data Last Updated: 2008-03-29 12:29:21 EST)
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The Good:
1) It has the basic information that the average person wouldn't know. 2) It has good pictures and great games and side stuff to make it good to skim through. 3) It gives a good overview of specific organs. 4) The anti-aging plan is good to follow. My problem: Supplements are not good and so is alcohol. Almost every manmade things like drugs and artifical sugars are found to be bad for you. I am also tired of people suggest alcohol to be use moderately. Never would any talk about health benefits of once-in-a-while smoking. People find many unneeded drugs necessary like alcohol and pain killers for little stuff when the risk of using these drugs are greater. Stick with the other foods and drinks to help your heart. (Review Data Last Updated: 2008-03-29 12:29:21 EST)
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We're bombarded with advice on the keys to extending our lives and improving our health. Many of the ideas are too far off the wall for the typical person to embrace. This book is written in an easy to comprehend style with many good ideas that are relatively painless to put into your lifestyle. And yes, maybe some are just plain common sense, but having it in this book, and having the book to go back to, re-inforces your efforts to improve your lifestyle. I like it!
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| 03-15-08 | 4 | 1\1 |
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Widespread use of this manual would save hundreds of billions of dollars and that would make the idea of mandated health insurance ridiculous (perhaps this book should be mandated it would be much less expensive). If by some miracle everyone actually started to apply this manual and kept it up for decades the health care cost crisis would surly be solved. But in real life only a small number of readers will have the discipline and will power to effectively implement a rigorous program like this and gain the gift of a better life.
As an alternative to the rigorous exercise program that will be too time-consuming or boring for many, the doctors should have suggested developing a passion or even an obsession for golf, tennis or something like that that will take the focus away from food the sofa and television. And unlike a check-list type program people will keep it up for the long run. (Review Data Last Updated: 2008-03-20 18:57:51 EST)
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| 03-11-08 | 2 | (NA) |
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I opened the book so looking forward to some wonderful information, but the pictures we so distractive and made me feel like I was reading a child's book.
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| 03-10-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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I found this book tremendously motivating. Although I've never been big on being healthy, at 41 I'm beginning to be a bit concerned with staying young. Essentially they are the same thing but marketing it as "staying young" instead of "staying healthy" caught my attention. In reality we all want to remain active and healthy throughout as many years as possible.
This book is written in a very simplistic way, yet with enough detail to give an understanding of what one should do to maintain good health for many years. It was easy to follow many of the recommendations because they told you not only what vitamins in what amounts, but also which foods contain these vitamins. As 110 lb. person who has never had to diet, I have always been resistant to giving up my fries and soda for a better diet. I liked that the authors didn't chide you about what NOT to eat but just told you what foods helped in various areas. It has inspired me to eat more of those foods, knowing that I'm not forever forbidden to enjoy the things I like to eat. They also cover exercise, emotional health, etc. It appears to be a fairly complete look at all aspects of body and health. I highly recommend "You Staying Young" even if you don't intend to dive fully into all improvements. If your family is predisposed to certain illnesses, you will certainly find tips to encourage your own body NOT to express those genes and avoid the genetic predisposition. In general, there is just a lot of interesting information in here and it's not written like a boring medical text. The authors are funny, sometimes to the point of being a little corny, and it smooths the pathway to knowledge. (Review Data Last Updated: 2008-03-16 01:10:06 EST)
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All of Dr. Oz's You series are excellent and easy reading. He and Dr. Roizen write in terms we, who are not medics, can understand. I love the tests and usually fail.
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| 03-06-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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They did it again..quick pictures and lots of information on becoming a healthier YOU. Recommend reading for all and the sooner everyone reads it, the better off our health system will become. Should be a must for all schools. Get the information to all, even if you share the book.
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An amazingly comprehensive book. The best thing I took away from it was te list of supplements to take.
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Our books, YOU: The Owner's Manual and YOU: On a Diet, have become #1 Amazon and New York Times bestsellers, and we thank you. Many people have asked us questions about aging. We want you to know that the science in the last very few years has challenged the very perceptions of aging. 
