Stopping the Clock: Dramatic Breakthroughs in Anti-Aging and Age Reversal Techniques [Mass Market Paperback]

Ronald Klatz (Author), Robert Goldman M.D. (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 1997

Why many of us will live past 100--and enjoy our extra years. In Stopping the Clock, two pioneers of anti-aging medicine show how we can start now to regain energy and vitality, halt or reverse damage to our bodies, and avoid the diseases--heart attack, arthritis, cancer, diabetes--that do most to reduce current life expectancy.



In sixteen fully-documented, information-packed chapters, Klatz and Goldman detail an up-to-the-minute longevity program, including:

The key anti-aging hormones: Melatonin, DHEA, and human growth hormone, how to take them and precautions to use.
The sex hormones: the role of estrogen and progesterone supplementation, including natural alternatives to prescription hormones--plus new research on testosterone supplementation for men and women.
The role of the "miracle minerals"--chromium, selenium and magnesium--and the latest information on the key anti-oxidant vitamins and how to take them.
A thyroid support program to avoid the many dangerous effects of thyroid deficiency.
A sensible approach to anti-aging exercise--plus 25 ways to defeat the aging effects of stress.
The life-long diet--including the top 25 healing foods.
A longevity test to determine your current estimated lifespan.
Personal longevity programs--including daily supplement regiments--from 28 leaders of anti-aging medicine.
Glossary of 75 anti-aging substances available at health-food stores.

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Why many of us will live past 100--and enjoy our extra years. In Stopping the Clock, two pioneers of anti-aging medicine show how we can start now to regain energy and vitality, halt or reverse damage to our bodies, and avoid the diseases--heart attack, arthritis, cancer, diabetes--that do most to reduce current life expectancy.



In sixteen fully-documented, information-packed chapters, Klatz and Goldman detail an up-to-the-minute longevity program, including:

The key anti-aging hormones: Melatonin, DHEA, and human growth hormone, how to take them and precautions to use.
The sex hormones: the role of estrogen and progesterone supplementation, including natural alternatives to prescription hormones--plus new research on testosterone supplementation for men and women.
The role of the "miracle minerals"--chromium, selenium and magnesium--and the latest information on the key anti-oxidant vitamins and how to take them.
A thyroid support program to avoid the many dangerous effects of thyroid deficiency.
A sensible approach to anti-aging exercise--plus 25 ways to defeat the aging effects of stress.
The life-long diet--including the top 25 healing foods.
A longevity test to determine your current estimated lifespan.
Personal longevity programs--including daily supplement regiments--from 28 leaders of anti-aging medicine.
Glossary of 75 anti-aging substances available at health-food stores.

About the Author

Ron Klatz is a Basic Health Books author. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 416 pages
• Publisher: Bantam (July 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0553577514
• ISBN-13: 978-0553577518
• Product Dimensions: 4.2 x 1 x 7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
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24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars EXCELLENT LONGEVITY HANDBOOK, April 24, 2001

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Pieter "Toypom" (Johannesburg) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Stopping the Clock: Dramatic Breakthroughs in Anti-Aging and Age Reversal Techniques (Mass Market Paperback)

The science of longevity & anti-ageing medicine are making such rapid strides that this book, published in 1996, might not be on the cutting edge as far as the latest nutrient research is concerned. However it still deserves 5 stars for its in-depth treatment of all the major issues and nutrient discoveries up to 1996 and for its readable style.

Klatz and Goldman deal with theories of aging, the natural hormones (melatonin, DHEA, hGH etc.), the miracle minerals and vital anti-oxidants, exercise, nutrition and how to handle stress. It's important to note that an anti-aging lifestyle is not only designed to extend one's life, but also to ensure a healthy, happy and quality existence at any age.

The chapter on the pioneers of anti-aging medicine and their personal secrets of longevity are particularly interesting and informative. The exercise section is very well illustrated and there are a couple of other graphs and figures to illumine the text.

The book contains a glossary, appendices on anti-aging specialists, institutes, research and educational organizations, an extensive bibliography and a thorough index.

I would also like to recommend "The Superhormone Promise" by William Regelson and "Renewal" by Timothy J. Smith. These three books together will make you an anti-aging expert. Just remember to apply this good advice!

15 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A comprehensive simplified guide to staying young, September 12, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: Stopping the Clock: Dramatic Breakthroughs in Anti-Aging and Age Reversal Techniques (Mass Market Paperback)

While simplistic and less then scientific at times, this book gives a good coverage to the new rising anti aging supplements. The book is a good start up point for the reader to extend their personal research from. The text as said is less then scientific but then again what percentage of the readership would be able to follow it if it was. As common ground text goes this is quite a good one, giving you food for thought and some general understanding.

13 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Use it or Lose it!, March 24, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Stopping the Clock: Dramatic Breakthroughs in Anti-Aging and Age Reversal Techniques (Mass Market Paperback)

I read "Grow Young with HGH" along with "Stopping the Clock". Stopping the Clock gives you the information about HGH and its other ant-aging associates which can make it synergistic. I reviewed the different HGH products out there and came up with what I thought was the best HGH product on the line and I was NOT dissapointed! I lost fat and gained muscle along with better concentration and energy. Thank you Dr. Klatz for the information!