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Every day I meet someone who says to me, "I don't know why I'm so tired" or "I don't feel like eating, food doesn't even appeal to me." It seems in this busy world we live in, people have forgotten how to really enjoy the bounty of a fulfilling life. So many people you meet,including ourselves, just don't seem happy. We have become overworked, undernourished, unappreciated, we lack passion, interest and the energy to enjoy our relationships, our work or anything else in our lives. The title of this book states a very important fact. Energy is vital. Without strong vital energy, we lack the basic tool that allows us to make our lives vibrant and whole. In a very clear, concise and practical way, Dr. Simon, brings us back to the innocence of renewal, finding joy and happiness, the awareness of nature, the importance of nurturing ourselves. We learn that we are part of the universal flow of energy. The book outlines seven steps, providing direction and insight into sparking the vital energy that exists in all of us. Giving us the tools to renew our vital energy and enjoy greater happiness, health and fulfillment in life. I was very inspired and I highly recommond this book....

Because this book was written by a doctor, I expected it to be heavy on advice for improving physical health. To my pleasant surprise, it turned out to be so much more than a diet/physical fitness guide. Dr. Simon gives equal treatment to all three aspects of vital living: body, mind and soul. I was quickly immersed in discussions of how to deal with emotions and the value of incorporating spiritual practices into daily life, in addition to learning about diet and exercise, yoga and meditation, love and relationships. The book is full of easy, practical things you can do right away to begin experiencing enhanced vitality in your life. Dr. Simon's apparent genuine caring and concern encouraged me throughout the book to put the words into action, and for the first time, I was motivated to make some real changes. After only a few days of incorporating just a tiny fraction of Dr. Simon's advice into my daily life, my friends and family noticed the change and remarked on my new vitality, happiness, and general sense of "alive-ness." (Also, as an unexpected benefit from reading this book, my spouse and I have begun experiencing far and away the best sex of our entire lives! What better endorsement could there be? ) This book truly opens the door to living an exciting, magical life.

I was inspired by Vital Energy. The book is loaded with intimate, revealing questionnaires and specific action steps that I was able to put into practice right away.

This book teaches how to fill ourselves up from the inside, and gain access to the wellspring of vitality that is available to all of Nature's creatures. The seven keys can be followed like a roadmap for happiness. They illuminate the secrets for taking great care of our bodies, purifying our emotions, feeling more love in our lives and fulfilling our divine purpose on Earth. David Simon offers us a profound view of our place in the Universe, while all the time encouraging us not to take ourselves too seriously.

Vital Energy is a potent distillation of spiritual guidance, self help techniques and holistic medicine. Just what the doctor ordered!

This book was inspiring because it reminded me to do the things I inherently knew inside to help myself feel balanced and vital. Ever since I turned 35 years old, all I have wanted was to feel good inside and out and I could not figure out why this was so difficult to attain (and my tiredness seemed to come on so suddenly)...I was exhausted. Getting in touch with my true nature through the simple steps (life concepts) that Dr. Simon illustrates enables me to feel truly alive again. I am elated to know that such physicians exist out there that are truly interested in a persons well being and can treat the whole being! I look forward to going to the Chopra Center one day and experiencing the programs he developed in person.

Dr. David Simon has done an excellent job in describing ancient Ayurvedic wisdom for well being of body, mind and soul. Dr. Simon has explained in simple modern language the Ayurvedic principles for invigorating body, mind and soul. Although, being an Indian, I was familiar with many of the things stated by the author, the simplicity and clarity of the whole book has value- added to my own understanding of the ancient vedic science. Author has dealt with almost all the methods of reaching the source of vital energy which is available within all of us. Author's suggestions are not only very useful but so pratical that one can use them for one's own benifit without much of complex efforts.
I emphatically suggest everyone read this book, practice the principles told methodically and ENJOY invigorating VITAL ENERGY for body, mind and soul.
Lastly, but not in the least, this book must be kept on the book shelf for day to day reference till the time the principles get thoroughly ingrained in one's own Mind-Body system.

David Simon,what a rare jewel. Having been drawn to your book by synchrodestiny, I am truly appreciative of your understanding of all that incorporates our "Being". Now I will be able to take my earth tendencies and balance them effectively following your advice, which will be a pleasure. Reading the vitality questionnaire... my score revealed that my vital energy is great and my enthusiasm for life abundant and that I could give my newly purchased book to someone else and be on my way... but still... what to do about my search for balancing my body? Still at a loss as to the "how" of balancing my earth body with my playful spirit, mind and soul, I read on and was very happy to discover my answers. I will use this book as a workbook even though it is a hard cover. Every page answers every question I wish I had known how to ask...and now I do.

Vital Energy: The Seven Keys to Invigorate Body, Mind and Soul is a landmark contribution to health and wellness. The author poses two important questions:

1) Why are so many people overwhelmed by fatigue, lack of enthusiasm, and depression?
2) Why are so many people haunted by the sense that something vitally important is missing from their lives?

In pursing answers to these questions, Simon focuses on the idea that "we have learned a lot about how to treat illness but not much about how to create health." In medical school he learned that modern medicine can effectively deal with the symptoms of disease without necessarily helping them to heal.

Simon states, "I learned that health and illness were the consequence of the thoughts and choices people made." This personal discovery came to him through the tension that existed between his medical studies and his cross-cultural explorations of health and wellness in various parts of the world.

Healing is a holistic concept that has global reach. The idea of healing in many cultures is focused on creating a greater sense of unity across mind, body and spirit. Simon promotes the belief that the experience of happiness and health represents an essential unity across mind, body and spirit while unhappiness and disease represents some degree of disintegration. A broad view of healing is critical for reintegrating these essential connections and David SimonŐs ÒVital EnergyÓ is an essential contribution to everyoneŐs health and well being.

This book is practical, easy to understand and provides the keys to increased vitality. If you have an interest in Ayurveda, it is a wonderful book which provides simple steps for incorporating the ancient practices into a modern life. Dr. Simon is a gift and so is his "how to" manual "Vital Energy".

Dr. Simon does a marvelous job explaining how to tap into energy that we already have. Simon begins by helping us understand our own natures using "Earth-Wind-Fire" categories. From there, Simon advises on all sorts of areas such as the best types of foods for each elemental type, best type of physical activity, etc. Simon also advises on the importance of meditation and relaxation. Vital Energy is a very interesting and informative read, and a must-have for those who seek to improve their view of life and increase their energy.

I found this book very enlightening and user-friendly. I highly recommend it.