The longevity paradox how to die young at a ripe old age
From the moment we are born, our cells begin to age. But aging does not have to mean decline. World-renowned surgeon Dr. Steven Gundry has been treating mature patients for most of his career. He knows that everyone thinks they want to live forever, until they hit middle age and witness the sufferin...
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| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York, NY :
Harper Wave, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers,
[2019]
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| Edition: | First edition. |
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| Summary: | From the moment we are born, our cells begin to age. But aging does not have to mean decline. World-renowned surgeon Dr. Steven Gundry has been treating mature patients for most of his career. He knows that everyone thinks they want to live forever, until they hit middle age and witness the suffering of their parents and even their peers. So how do we solve the paradox of wanting to live to a ripe old age--but enjoy the benefits of youth? In The Longevity Paradox, Dr. Gundry outlines a nutrition and lifestyle plan to support gut health and live well for decades to come. A progressive take on the new science of aging, The Longevity Paradox offers an action plan to prevent and reverse disease as well as simple hacks to help anyone look and feel younger and more vital. |
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| Item Description: | Includes recipes. |
| Physical Description: | 373 pages ; 24 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 323-354) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780062843395 0062843397 |
| Author Notes: | He was educated at Yale University, Medical College of Georgia, and University of Michigan. While at Michigan he participated in a research program run by the National Institute of Health and is where he developed a love of scientific research. Earlier in his career, He was Professor of Surgery and Pediatrics at Loma Linda University School of Medicine. Later he served as Chairman and Head of Cardiothoracic Surgery. Through the years, he and his colleagues performed infant and pediatric heart transplants in the U.S. and numerous other countries. In 2002, he began focusing on a new dietary philosophy. In treating his patient's nutritional needs he saw positive results. His first book, Dr. Gundry's Diet Evolution, was published in 2008. His most recent book is the New York Times bestseller, The Plant Paradox: The Hidden Dangers in Healthy Foods That Cause Disease and Weight Gain. (Bowker Author Biography) |
