Ultralongevity: The Seven-Step Program for a Younger, Healthier You

by Mark Liponis

Book Overview

Medical director of the world-famous Canyon Ranch Health Resorts, Dr. Mark Liponis presents his extraordinary new idea: that aging and aging-related diseases -- including heart disease, cancer, and diabetes -- are autoimmune problems, and that a well-managed immune system is the key to healthy aging.

Cutting-edge research makes UltraLongevity the first and only book to explore aging within the context of the immune system, and...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0316017299
• ISBN13: 9780316017299
• Release Date: September 2008
• Publisher: Little, Brown Spark
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.3" x 8.1"

Customer Reviews

I bought this book about 2006-7, and the topic of inflammatory response in the human body causing di

Great book

Life Changing

I read Ultra Longevity on a recent vacation and found the information and understanding I needed to change my life. While some may think the chemistry is a bit confusing it truly paints the picture as to why what you eat and do impacts your overall health. Ultra Longevity also gives you a simple guide to follow in how you can live a healthful and rich life. My goal at 44, my age today, is to have a body that will allow me to do the things that I want to do, no matter my age.

Ultra Inspiring

I found this book to be inspiring and now realize that getting older does not have to mean "feeling older" with aches, pains and diseases such as arthritis, cancer and other age-related ailments. Dr. Liponis gives wonderful and specific examples on how to reverse the aging process through calming the immune system so we can lead healthy and vibrant lives. His program is practical and easy to incorporate into busy lifestyles. Liponis also provides information on proven technological breakthroughs pertaining to anti-aging supported by hundreds of studies. The end of the book features an eight day eating plan. The recipes are from the Canyon Ranch and are easy and delicious. I highly recommend this book to people who want to live long and healthy lives.

Just Breathe...

In a world saturated with health crazes, UltraLongevity shines alone as a smart, intuitive, and realistic methodology to not just living longer, but being happier and healthier in the process. In accordance with his own medical research, Dr. Liponis converts familiar--even almost mundane--accepted knowledge into new understanding that will change your perception of healthy living. Arming the reader with general immune system knowledge in a way that makes Biology 101 seems as intriguing as the season finale of 24, Dr. Liponis establishes an easy-to-follow foundation for the "how" and "why" of his seven step process. And then in simple words and everyday language, he untangles the confusing web of health newsflashes and rules and jumbled facts into a clear solution that just "clicks." Dr. Liponis' boost-your-immune-system approach is not about dropping extra pounds, lowering cholesterol, relieving stress or increasing your energy; it's about how these things--and much more--can and will happen as a side effect of changing your habits based on his philosophy. As you read the book you'll feel compelled to squeeze yourself a fresh glass of orange juice, soak in a bubble bath, walk your dog, and tell your husband you love him, all while taking a big cleansing breath and saying, "Ahhhhh." The enlightenment you'll receive from UltraLongevity is, quite literally, life changing. It's not the Fountain of Youth per say, but rather a key to living the longest, healthiest life possible. I found it fascinating and enjoyable to read, but most importantly doable. I'd recommend it to anyone wants to live long and be happy. Much praise, Dr. Liponis, for doing more than your part to better our world.

Wow!

As an avid reader of health books, I was dazzled by this book. Dazzled!! I really enjoyed the manner in which the importance of immunology was explained. Beautiful balance between being more than superficial, but less than academically mind numbing. Without stealing the thunder of the author Mark Liponis, know your CRP level and track it like you would your BP or cholesterol levels. Over time, it may be discovered that there is an even a better indicator than CRP but it does seem to offer some very strong predictive/monitoring power. I, for one, am going to become much more knowledgeable about not only my own CRP level, but that of my family. Also, I loved the author's philosophy of health. Liponis is too young to be a pioneer in holistic health (as it has been around for ages), but he has done as good a job as I have ever seen to weave a wellness philosophy that makes good sense, is easy to remember, and just plain feels good. Let the dancing begin! (Trust me, you will understand this important point once you read this outstanding book.)

Why You Should Buy This Book

In a nutshell, what Dr. Liponis is saying is: There is one primary way to make sure that you live a long and healthy life, and that is to keep your immune system in the best shape possible. The most recent medical research shows that nearly all, if not every, disease now known is actually caused by an overactive immune system--this includes everything from cancer to strokes to Alzheimers to diabetes. Your immune system, which when it's doing well is keeping you healthy, is also responsible for making you ill. In the first part of the book, Dr. Liponis explains how the immune system works, describes how it may have evolved, and then shows how, and why, it goes wrong. In the book's second part, he shows you how to keep your immune system in perfect shape with an easy-to-follow seven step program. The book concludes with excellent recipes from the world's best spa kitchen, Canyon Ranch, where Dr. Liponis is the medical director. All in all, there is no other book on the market now that can promise you a long and healthy life -- if you're willing to give up your bad habits and start taking care of your immune system.