The Anti-Aging Solution: 5 Simple Steps to Looking and Feeling Young (Paperback)

by Vincent Giampapa (Author), Ronald Pero (Author), Marcia Zimmerman (Author) "Science headlines announce daily some new discovery made using information gleaned from the Human Genome Project..." (more)
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From Publishers Weekly
Anti-aging expert Giampapa (Quantum Longevity), DNA researcher Pero and nutritionist Zimmerman present a five-step program that claims to reverse the aging process. Before readers can say they've seen this before, the authors insist their book is different because it "attacks aging at its genetic roots with a comprehensive plan." Giampapa, Pero and Zimmerman first present a set of simple self-examinations for readers to "factor their personal aging equation" by measuring "aging indicators" like chronic pain, poor memory and reduced mobility. After a detailed explanation of how poor nutrition and free-radical damage promote aging, the authors present their program, which intends to change "the way our genes express themselves." The five stages consist of reducing stress, enhancing nutrition, exercising regularly, using dietary supplements and caring for the skin. For each step, the authors offer an abundance of helpful pointers; their advice on nutrition and its effects is particularly useful. Among the book's perks are easy to follow, color-coded charts detailing a healthy diet (which can be modified for vegetarians), recommended exercise routines that are beneficial but not overly demanding, skin care regimens and a list of suppliers of nutraceuticals (natural, bioactive chemical compounds that have health-promoting, disease-preventing or medicinal properties).
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Anti-aging expert Giampapa (Quantum Longevity), DNA researcher Pero and nutritionist Zimmerman present a five-step program that claims to reverse the aging process. Before readers can say they’ve seen this before, the authors insist their book is different because it “attacks aging at its genetic roots with a comprehensive plan.” Giampapa, Pero and Zimmerman first present a set of simple self-examinations for readers to “factor their personal aging equation” by measuring “aging indicators” like chronic pain, poor memory and reduced mobility. After a detailed explanation of how poor nutrition and free-radical damage promote aging, the authors present their program, which intends to change “the way our genes express themselves.” The five stages consist of reducing stress, enhancing nutrition, exercising regularly, using dietary supplements and caring for the skin. For each step, the authors offer an abundance of helpful pointers; their advice on nutrition and its effects is particularly useful. Among the book’s perks are easy to follow, color-coded charts detailing a healthy diet (which can be modified for vegetarians), recommended exercise routines that are beneficial but not overly demanding, skin care regimens and a list of suppliers of nutraceuticals (natural, bioactive chemical compounds that have health-promoting, disease-preventing or medicinal properties). (Mar.)
Forecast: With a $75,000 marketing budget, publicity in New York and New Jersey, and national print and radio campaigns, this book has a shot at selling out its 50,000-copy first printing. (Publishers Weekly, February 16, 2004) --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (December 23, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471705381
• ISBN-13: 978-0471705383
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #659,307 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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31 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Anti-Ageing Solution, March 27, 2004

By	Patricia P. "Pat" (Verona, nj United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Anti-Aging Solution: 5 Simple Steps to Looking and Feeling Young (Hardcover)

Finally---an anti-ageing book that really gets down to basics. The Anti-Ageing Solution explains what and why things are happening to us as we age. It is not just another "try this book" but a clear roadmap of the ageing process and how we can repair our own roads, as well as resources to to make the repairs. There are a lot of books out there on this subject and believe me I own quite a few. "5 simple steps" is what this book proclaims. I have put these five steps into play in my life and have simplified everything. My health has improved.An added bonus- my weight has dropped yet I no longer diet. It has allowed me to take a fresh look at "old age" and realize age is just a number. It is the quality of life that counts. At 58 I feel like a kid again. I am glad I had the good fortune to discover The Anti-Ageing Solution.

14 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Just Another Book In This Genre, November 12, 2006

By	Chan Joon Yee "Dr Chan" (Singapore) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The book claims to help you:

1. Say goodbye to aching joints, sagging skin and fatigue
2. Improve the quality and function of the genetic material in your cells
3. Ramp up your body's self-repair functions
4. Increase your stamina, endurance and sex drive
5. Dramatically improve your resistance to disease, including cancers
6. Have more youthful, radiant skin

You don't need to be a cynic to be able to tell that the claims are all inflated. Sure, you'll see some improvement if you have been leading a very unhealthy lifestyle, but for those of us who are already exercising regularly and eating a relatively healthy diet, some of the tips on progressing further to "genetic repair" will sound a bit too good to be true.

In fact, most of the advice and recommendations given in the book are not very different from that found in many other books on nutrition and supplement. The authors just gave all the info a "DNA twist". I stopped reading the book a few chapters from the end when it begins to talk about hormonal supplementation and some glowing testimonial on the author's services. All "natural"? No side effects? How long have the subjects been followed up and how long have physicians really practised hormonal therapy on otherwise healthy individuals? The results may be real, but how safe is it for the rest of subject's life?

Sounds like another one of those practice-promoting books in this genre. Disappointing.

20 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I DO LOOK BETTER AND FEEL YOUNGER ALREADY!, April 1, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: The Anti-Aging Solution: 5 Simple Steps to Looking and Feeling Young (Hardcover)

This book is the "real" deal. It offers a very simple plan for reversing the negative effects of aging. I especially like the information on nutrition and DNA repair. I've starting using the recommendations for supplementing my genes and already feel younger and like I have more energy. I'm in my late 30's and people think I'm in my late 20's. Buy this book! Read it and then read it again this information will change your life--it did and continues to change mine for the better.