Never feel old again : aging is a mistake, learn how to avoid it

395 Pages·2013·2.07 MB·English

by  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 healthy
is because, more than forty-five years ago, I realized how important it was for
me to take responsibility for my health and well-being. Since that time, by
following the precepts and using the therapies that I have covered so extensively
in my many books, I have been blessed with greater health and energy.