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Total Renewal: 7 Key Steps to Resilience, Vitality, and Long-term Health

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As the mom of a toddler, wife of a competitive athlete, daughter of octogenarian parents, and owner of a small business, I feel like a lot of people depend on me. And the only way I can be that dependable person is to be vigilant about my own health.

This book has become an invaluable partner in my ongoing quest for more energy, vitality and a better quality of life. Information is presented in a straightforward, easy-to-grasp format and Dr. Lipman doesn't preach or nag. He gives you the tools the improve your health ... you can pick and choose what makes sense to you and take it from there.

By the way, one of the best features of the book is the "resources" listing at the back. Twelve pages of websites list everything from green products to children's health to nutrition. These resources help me make better choices.

I must confess that I bought Total Renewal because of the jacket quotes from Dr. Lipman's celebrity clients -- Donna Karan, David Letterman and Kevin Bacon. But then I began reading and following his seven steps. It hasn't been long, but I have found his advice to be incredibly practical and effective. It's helped my daughter's allergies and his chapters on diet have given me the soundest, sanest advice for how to eat that I've ever read.

DEAR AMAZON.COM:

DR. LIPMAN'S BOOK GOES DIRECTLY THE HEART OF LIVING A HEALTHY PRODUCTIVE LIFE. I'VE SUFFERED FROM FIBROMYALGIA AND CHRONIC FATIGUE FOR OVER 8 YEARS. MY HUSBAND HAPPENED TO SEE AND ARTICLE WRITTEN BY JOSEPH HOOPER IN MY MAY 2003 ISUE OF OPRAH MAGAZINE. HE WAS TOTALLY AMAZED BY DR.LIPMAN'S THEORIES AND ADVICE. WHEN HE CALLED DR. LIPMAN'S OFFICE DIRECTLY AND FRANK ANSWERED THE PHONE HIMSELF WE KNEW WE HAD FOUND SOMEONE SPECIAL.
AFTER EXPLAINING MY CONDITION TO DR. LIPMAN HE SUGGESTED WE GET A COPY OF HIS BOOK. WE IMMEDIATELY BOUGHT A COPY AND READ IT FROM COVER TO COVER. WE CAME AWAY FEELING THAT WE HAD FOUND AN ANSWER TO OUR PRAYERS. WE DECIDED TO SEEK HIS PROFESSIONAL ADVICE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. DR. LIPMAN IS KNOWLEDGEABLE, KIND AND A TRUE HUMANITARIAN. HE CARES ABOUT EVERYONE OF OF HIS PATIENTS AS IF THEY WERE HIS FAMILY AND HIS GOAL IN LIFE IS TO HELP PEOPLE BECOME WELL AND TO LEAD A FULFILLING LIFE. HE ADMITS THAT IT TAKES ALOT OF WORK AND GETTING ADJUSTED TO, BUT HE DOES NOT PREACH OR MAKE IMPOSSIBLE DEMANDS. YOU EITHER WANT TO IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH OR WELL BEING OR YOU DON'T. MEETING AND SPEAKING WITH DR.LIPMAN IS TRULY A SPIRITUAL EXPERIENCE, BUT IF YOU DON'T HAVE THE MEANS TO TRAVEL TO HIS OFFICE OR JUST WANT TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF YOUR LIFE READING TOTAL RENEWAL WILL SEND YOU DOWN THE PATH TO BETTER HEALTH. I ONLY WISH I HAD READ THIS BOOK A FEW YEARS AGO, I KNOW MY QUALITY OF LIFE WOULD HAVE BEEN MUCH BETTER AND I WOULD HAVE BEEN A BETTER PERSON FOR KNOWING DR. LIPMAN. WITHIN 2 WEEKS OF FOLLOWING HIS RECOMMENDATIONS I HAVE BEGUN TO FEEL BETTER THAN I HAVE IN MANY YEARS. I ONLY WISH I HAD READ THIS BOOK A FEW YEARS AGO, I KNOW MY QUALITY OF LIFE OULD HAVE BEEN MUCH BETER ABD I WOULD HAVE BEEN A BETTER PERSON FOR HAVING KNOWN DR. FRANK LIPMAN.

YOURS TRULY,
CHRIS & JACKIE QUALEY
HAWTHORNE, NEW JERSEY 07506

This is an excellent rendition for total self-improvement. The volume covers holistic exercises; such as, triangular stretches,
the wall pose, half dog pose and many more. The volume lists
strategies to reduce stress, maintain bone density, neutralize
blood sugar, decrease body fat percentage(BMR) and improve
aerobic calistenics. Regenerate the body with Glutamine, Gamma
Orizanol- (rice bran oil compound to heal intestines ), Omega 3
fatty acids,flaxseed oil, Gamma-Linolenic Acid, Licorice Root
and Aloe Vera. Products which help leaky gut are Glutagenics,
and Perm A vite. Colostrum may be utilized to assist the immune
system in operating optimally. The author provides good protocols
for treating insulin resistance and metabolic syndromes.
He treats insulin resistance with a low-glycemic diet, limiting
intake of grains/cereals, exercise, non-starchy veggies and
Omega 3 , Omega 6 fatty acids and Glucobetics. A sluggish
thyroid may be treated with Thyrosol from Metagenics. Adrenal
exhaustion may be treated with Magnesium 300-500 mg.,
Zinc, Licorice Root, Siberian Ginseng and Ashwaganda (Indian
ginseng ). The authors deal with parasitic infections via
Grapefruit extract 300 millgm, Candibactin BR or Paraguard.
There is a resource section at the end of the book which shows
where to purchase the supernutrients. The book is an excellent
value for the price charged.

Frank Lipman's approach to health seems revolutionary. He's not presenting a doctrine; he's not saying you must do this or that or else; he's not promising an unrealistic cure-all. He's showing you how you can take charge of your own health and change it, permanently, for the better. His approach is a perfectly balanced combination of western and eastern training, of common sense and non-traditional thinking, of information and suggestion. And the book is wonderfully readable--personal, anecdotal, straightforward, and friendly in the best sense. Lipman isn't setting himself up as a guru, but once you feel the effects of his ideas and methods, as I have, you might think of him that way. Do yourself a great favor and find out what he has to offer. You won't be sorry.

This is quite simply one of the best self-help health books I've ever read, and in my years as a health reporter and producer ("Getting Healthy" on Food Network and "The Public Radio Health Show"), I've seen quite a few. In addition to the comprehensive step-by-step program for a healthier life, the book contains hard-to-find advice on effective, non-toxic ways to deal with an array of chronic health complaints. I've already bought several copies of the book for friends so they can consult it for their specific health problems.

This is the best book on self-cure and healthy living, period.
It's easy to read and easy to follow. A friend of mine recommended this book to me a while ago and now I am recommending this book to anyone who believes in healthy living.
Dr. Frank Lipman provides detailed scenerio, and cures for 20th century health issues that he has helped his patients to overcome. I loved 'total renewal' book so much that I've been buying it for my friends and family members. The best part is that you don't need to 'join' website subscription if you are looking to cure your 'condition' like Kevin Trudeau's book on 'Natural Cure' does. In fact, I was quite shocked to see how Kevin Trudeau of 'Natural Cure' book never tells you about how to cure any illness in his book unless you become a member for his website which ranges from $10 to $500, which is just another way of making quick money.

Wow.....if only I would have found this book sooner. Total Renewal is definitely worth reading no matter what your views on eastern medicine. Dr. Lipman presents his experiences and knowledge very eloquently. It is not an all or nothing deal; he encourages you to make just a few changes to make your life a little bit better. It defintely opened up my mind to areas that I had never really understood nor explored before. Integrated medicine just might be the wave of the future.

I feel that Dr. Lipman is genuine and enthusiastic about ways to improve a person's health. After finishing this book, however, I did not come away with much new information, most of what I read I've seen before online and in women's magazines. The biggest problem I see with this book is that people will self diagnose and take unnecessary products which at best won't help and at worst might not be good for their health. For example, do you know if you have parasites, or yeast overgrowth? Symptoms, even according to the Dr. are similar. Maybe you will try his suggestions, but what if your symptoms are caused by something more sinister, like colon cancer and you delay going to the doctor because you believe herbs will help you. I hope you get the point, this is not a bad book, all in all, but remember to keep an open mind and if you need to, see a doctor and ask if the recommendations in this book are ok for your own personal well being.

I have had this book for over a year, plenty of time to actually try some of the suggestions. After reading the book and figuring where I fit in with the noted symptoms, I tried two of the suggestions to renew and repair and they WORKED!

It can be costly to buy some of the suggested high-quality products. I specifically tried the "replace your stomach acids" (I thought I had too much stomach acid only to learn from reading the book that I did not have enough). I bought Swedish Bitters (around $11 a bottle) and followed Dr Lipman's advice to stimulate my own acid production (pg 117). It worked beautifully. I was amazed. Prior to that I had been taking something over the counter for too much stomach acid, which I blindly thought was the problem.

I also tried the suggestion to Regenerate a Leaky Gut. I bought the ingredients listed on page 131. This is expensive to do for the required 2 to 3 months (around $300.00 in total), but it worked. My entire digestive tract improved greatly. It was well worth the money. If you think about how many bottles of Prilosec or something similar it would take to add up to $300.00, you will come to the conclusion that the money spent for this is really not that bad. The over-the-counter drug products aren't that cheap and you have to continually buy them.

I purchased most the products Dr. Lipman recommended from Organic Pharmacy.org. I found them to be reasonable in price and very reliable with excellent customer service. They also carried many of the brands Dr Lipman suggested.

If you want to repair your system for the long term, not just cover up symptoms, and if you want to do it without the side effects you get from drugs, you will appreciate this fine book.

I am grateful to Dr Lipman for writing it and sharing his knowledge.