<![CDATA[Healthy at 100: The Scientifically Proven Secrets of the World's Healthiest and Longest-Lived Peoples]]>

false <![CDATA[Healthy at 100: The Scientifically Proven Secrets of the World's Healthiest and Longest-Lived Peoples]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166740471m/16695.jpg 16695 11 Why do some people age in failing health and sadness, while others grow old with vitality and joy? In this revolutionary book, bestselling author John Robbins presents us with a bold new paradigm of aging, showing us how we can increase not only our lifespan but also our health span. Through the example of four very different cultures that have the distinction of producing some of the world’s healthiest, oldest people, Robbins reveals the secrets for living an extended and fulfilling life in which our later years become a period of wisdom, vitality, and happiness. From Abkhasia in the Caucasus south of Russia, where age is beauty, and Vilcabamba in the Andes of South America, where laughter is the greatest medicine, to Hunza in Central Asia, where dance is ageless, and finally the southern Japanese islands of Okinawa, the modern Shangri-la, where people regularly live beyond a century, Robbins examines how the unique lifestyles of these peoples can influence and improve our own. Bringing the traditions of these ancient and vibrantly healthy cultures together with the latest breakthroughs in medical science, Robbins reveals that, remarkably, they both point in the same direction. The result is an inspirational synthesis of years of research into healthy aging in which Robbins has isolated the characteristics that will enable us to live long and–most important–joyous lives. With an emphasis on simple, wholesome, but satisfying fare, and the addition of a manageable daily exercise routine, many people can experience great improvement in the quality of their lives now and for many years to come. But perhaps more surprising is Robbins’ discovery that it is not diet and exercise alone that helps people to live well past one hundred. The quality of personal relationships is enormously important. With startling medical evidence about the effects of our interactions with others, Robbins asserts that loneliness has more impact on lifespan than such known vices as smoking. There is clearly a strong beneficial power to love and connection. “We all have the tools to live longer lives, and to remain active, productive, and resourceful until the very end,” Robbins writes. Healthy at 100 strives to improve both the quality and the quantity of our remaining years–no matter how old or how healthy we might currently be–and to reverse the social stigma on aging. After reading this book, we will never think about age–or life–in the same way again. “John Robbins has inspired millions of people with his eloquent, clear, compassionate, and insightful guidance on the path to health and fulfillment. Healthy at 100 may be his finest work to date. If you are interested in extending your health span as well as your life span, read this book! Healthy at 100 is a masterpiece.” –Dean Ornish, M.D., president and director of the Preventive Medicine Research Institute, author of Dr. Dean Ornish’s Program for Reversing Heart Disease “This is a remarkably open and heartfelt book full of wisdom and love by an extraordinary man who has been teaching us how to live more healthy and compassionate lives for over twenty years now. John Robbins has created a new vision of aging for American society.” –John Mackey, CEO, Whole Foods “John Robbins is one of the most important voices in America today. He cuts through nonsense like no one else does. He gives hope like no one else does. His words are lifelines for both the body and soul. This book can literally save our lives.” –Marianne Williamson, author of A Return to Love and A Woman’s Worth “Healthy at 100 is a marvelous blend of wisdom, hope, courage, and common sense. John Robbins gives us caring, science, and inspiration–a beautiful diet for the heart.” –Jack Kornfield, co-founder of the Insight Meditation Society and Spirit Rock, author of A Path with Heart “As the low-carb diet craze is gone, John Robbins proposes a far healthier approach that leads not just to a healthy weight but also to a joyful and fulfilled life. Healthy at 100 is packed with informed and heartfelt wisdom.” –Jorge Cruise, author of The 3-Hour Diet, creator of JorgeCruise.com “John Robbins inspires me on every page. His unique experiences and viewpoints were the reasons I wanted him to be in my film Super Size Me. This book only reinforces my faith in him as a thought-provoking humanitarian.” –Morgan Spurlock, producer and director of Super Size Me 649875 12 9 2006 Healthy at 100: The Scientifically Proven Secrets of the World's Healthiest and Longest-Lived Peoples total:146|5:55|4:57|3:27|2:6|1:1| 146 597 239 44 5 1 false false Mon May 05 22:47:43 -0700 2008 Fri Apr 18 09:48:53 -0700 2008 Mon May 05 22:47:43 -0700 2008
I like how he put Weston Price in perspective. Either people revere him or discredit him. Robbins acknowledges that he made great observations, but had rather limited exposure to the peoples he visited, so it's not completely ...more...]]> 5 0 false false Thu Jan 01 00:00:00 -0800 2009 Fri Jan 23 08:20:07 -0800 2009 Fri Feb 06 06:45:03 -0800 2009
The theme of the book comes down to this: getting old should not be scary, and should nt be treate...more...]]> 4 0 false false Sat Nov 01 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Wed Nov 19 09:02:45 -0800 2008 Wed Nov 19 09:08:59 -0800 2008 more...]]> 5 0 false false Tue Jun 26 07:14:59 -0700 2007 Wed Jul 11 18:25:19 -0700 2007
I enjoyed John Robbins' talk at the Green Festival, which is a huge environmental conference held in San Francisco, Seattle, and D.C. In his book and talk, he explored the lifestyles of indigenous people known for their longevity and good health.

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This book centers on studies of groups and people around th...more...]]> 2 0 false false Fri Feb 29 00:00:00 -0800 2008 Sat Feb 02 20:22:34 -0800 2008 Sun Mar 09 22:55:15 -0700 2008 more...]]> 5 0 false false Tue Aug 11 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Tue Aug 11 17:47:25 -0700 2009 Tue Aug 11 17:50:48 -0700 2009 He describes the life and diet in 4 areas of the world where people live the longest. The remainder of the book talks about a plant based diet, exercise, love and relationships. It's such an uplifting read t...more...]]> 2 0 false false Thu Jul 23 17:14:18 -0700 2009 Thu Jul 23 17:16:13 -0700 2009 more...]]> 5 0 false false Thu May 01 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Tue Feb 10 21:04:44 -0800 2009 Tue Feb 10 21:06:26 -0800 2009 more...]]> 4 0 false false Sat Jul 11 20:19:54 -0700 2009 Sat Jul 11 20:19:54 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Sat Dec 01 00:00:00 -0800 2007 Wed Sep 09 14:48:35 -0700 2009 Wed Sep 09 14:48:35 -0700 2009 4 0 false false Sun Oct 12 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Wed Sep 10 13:20:10 -0700 2008 Sun Oct 12 14:13:34 -0700 2008 more...]]> 3 0 false false Tue Oct 13 09:29:21 -0700 2009 Tue Oct 13 09:30:23 -0700 2009 5 0 false false Mon Jun 01 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Sun Nov 08 14:53:53 -0800 2009 Sun Nov 08 14:57:10 -0800 2009 5 0 false false Mon Apr 13 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Tue Apr 21 12:17:59 -0700 2009 Tue Apr 21 12:19:09 -0700 2009 4 0 false false Tue Feb 24 19:23:43 -0800 2009 Tue Feb 24 19:23:43 -0800 2009 http://www.goodreads.com/book_link/follow/8?book_id=16695