Never Feel Old Again: Aging Is a Mistake--Learn How to Avoid It

334 Pages·2013·2.1 MB·English

by  Raymond Francis

Praise for
Never Feel Old Again
“Raymond Francis adds another excellent book to his previous
masterpieces. This is a powerful formula for health that should remain in
one’s library for frequent reference. It is one of the most sensible books
on maintaining health and avoiding frailty of old age I have ever seen. We
all owe Raymond Francis a note of gratitude for this wonderful book.”
Russell L. Blaylock, MD, CCN
Theoretical Neuroscience Research, LLC,
author, Natural Strategies for Cancer Patients,
Health and Nutrition Secrets that Can Save Your Life,
and Excitotoxins: The Taste That Kills,
www.blaylockwellnesscenter.com
“While reading this book, I was reminded of the Satchel Paige quote,
‘How old would you be if you didn’t know how old you are?’ This book
will show you how to BE much younger than your years for the rest of
your life.”
J. Morris Hicks
consultant; author of Healthy Eating, Healthy World,
and international blogger, www.hpjmh.com
“Raymond Francis has written an outstanding, groundbreaking book on
slowing the aging process. In a thoughtful, comprehensive way, he
simplifies complex issues and offers practical advice on how to stay
biologically young and vigorous.
“This book is a user-friendly, commonsense, practical guide to living a
longer healthier life and should be read by everyone who is concerned
about aging.”
David Rovno, MD
Distinguished Life Fellow of the American
Psychiatric Association, former Assistant
Clinical Professor, UCSF School of Medicine
“Never Feel Old Again cuts through the confusion and provides the keys
that unlock the mysteries of the aging process. Raymond Francis in his
simple and compelling style shows us now it is possible to take control of
our health and reduce our biological age. A must-read for everyone who is
aging and wants to maximize their youthfulness!”
Len Saputo, MD
Author of A Return to Healing
www.doctorsaputo.com
“Raymond Francis is the real deal. There is some great information in
this book that will make a difference for everyone who takes it to heart.”
Frank Shallenberger, MD
Editor, Real Cures Newsletter
Medical Director, The Nevada Center
for Anti-Aging Medicine
“Never Feel Old Again is an eye opener to help people learn about
health, make better choices, and to live longer, higher-quality lives. You
don’t have to feel old!”
Bernd Friedlander, DC
Care Wellness Center
San Mateo, CA
Health Communications, Inc.
Deerfield Beach, Florida
www.hcibooks.com
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Francis, Raymond, 1937-
Never feel old again / Raymond Francis.
pages cm
ISBN-13: 978-0-7573-1732-3 (Paperback)
ISBN-10: 0-7573-1732-4 (Paperback)
ISBN-13: 978-0-7573-1733-0 (ePub)
ISBN 0-7573-1733-2 (ePub)
1. Longevity. 2. Aging—Prevention. 3. Older people—Health and hygiene.
4. Self-care, Health. I. Title.
RA776.75.F733 2013
613.2—dc23
2013016719
© 2013 Raymond Francis
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CONTENTS
Acknowledgments
Foreword by Burton Goldberg
Preface by Rob Schneider
Introduction
CHAPTER 1: A New Outlook on Aging
CHAPTER 2: What Is Disease?
CHAPTER 3: The Nutrition Pathway: The Food Challenge
CHAPTER 4: The Nutrition Pathway: The Right Foods
CHAPTER 5: The Toxin Pathway
CHAPTER 6: The Mental Pathway
CHAPTER 7: The Physical Pathway
CHAPTER 8: The Genetic Pathway
CHAPTER 9: The Medical Pathway
CHAPTER 10: Now What?
References
Appendix A
Appendix B
Appendix C
About the Author
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
T
his book is the culmination of almost thirty years of learning
and experience. It is impossible to write such a work without the
support of others, and I would like to take this opportunity to
acknowledge and thank all those who contributed to the creation and
production of this book. In addition to all the great thinkers, researchers,
and practitioners who created the knowledge upon which this book is
based, numerous other people have helped to make the book a reality as
well as more readable, relevant, and useful to the reader. I want to
acknowledge and express my appreciation to everyone who contributed
in any capacity.
Special thanks go to my talented editor, Norman Hawker, who is always
there when you need him, and whose valuable contributions are too many
to list. Thanks also for meaningful contributions from Richardine
O’Brien, Pamela Strong, Jeanelle Viola, Kelly Florko, Joan Carole, Austin
Jett, Richard Higgins, Robin Organ, and Dr. David Rovno.
Lastly, I want to thank my wonderful publisher, Health
Communications, Inc. (HCI), for making this book possible and for their
many contributions to making the world a better place. Thanks also to my
HCI editor, Allison Janse, for her years of friendship, patient guidance,
and encouragement.
FOREWORD
You Don’t Have to Be Sick If You Take
Responsibility for Your Health
A
s I write this, Pope Benedict XVI has resigned from the papal
office, becoming the first pope to do so in nearly 700 years. His
resignation sent shock waves throughout the world and has been
attributed to his worsening health problems.
Pope Benedict is 85 years old. Sadly, his failing health is the norm for so
many senior citizens today, as well as for much of our population in
general. In fact, it’s commonly accepted by the majority of people today
that illness and eventual decrepitude is part and parcel of growing older.
And with very good reason, for there is no question that the incidence of
disease and disabilities increases with each passing decade of life for most
people who are alive today throughout the Western world. As a result, in
the United States alone, sales of prescription drugs account for over 13
percent of our nation’s health care expenditures, with the majority of
those sales being made to men and women who are 50 and older.
Consider these shocking statistics:
62 percent of all Americans incur annual expenses for prescription
drugs.
And among people age 65 or older, that rate jumps up to a whopping 90
percent!
And that’s just the tip of the iceberg. In his book, Generation Rx: How
Prescription Drugs Are Altering American Lives, Minds, and Bodies,
author Greg Critser cites the following facts:
The average number of prescriptions drugs used per person, per year, in
1993 was seven.
The average number of prescriptions drugs used per person, per year, in
2000 was eleven.
The average number of prescriptions drugs used per person, per year, in
2004 was twelve.
Mr. Critser published his book in 2005. Since that time, the figures
above have likely risen even further. Clearly there is something seriously
wrong with this picture. Especially given the fact that, despite the
enormous amount of money spent on health care costs in the U.S. each
year, as a nation we continue to get sicker and sicker and now rank at the
bottom of the health index of industrialized nations.
As I mentioned, most people today blindly shrug off these facts under
the mistaken belief that “That’s simply the way life goes; as we get older
we get sicker and our health costs rise as well.”
I’m here to tell that they are wrong. Not only do you NOT have to get
sicker as you age, you can become even healthier than you were when
you were younger.
I’m living proof of this fact.
I am a year older than Pope Benedict. As he was announcing his
retirement, I was enjoying an active vacation skiing in Europe. In another
week, I will again be hitting the ski slopes, this time in Aspen, Colorado.
As I have aged, my health markers have actually improved. I continue to
enjoy a healthy sex life; I frequently travel throughout the world,
presenting lectures on health and longevity; and while most of my peers
(the ones who are still alive, that is), have long since retired, I continue to
explore new business ventures while keeping abreast of the latest
breakthroughs and research across the wide field of medicine, both
conventional and integrative and alternative.
What is my secret?
I don’t have one. Instead, I can tell you that the reason I remain vitally