Authors:J.R. Carey, Jean-Marie Robine, J.-P. Michel,
Publisher: Springer
Keywords: longevity, perspectives, frailty, research
Number of Pages: 173
Published: 2005-06-22
List price: $149.00
ISBN-10: 3540251537
ISBN-13: 9783540251538

Understanding the relationship between frailty and longevity becomes increasingly important as the world continues to age and life expectancy in most countries continues to increase. The articles contained in this book are the outcome of a colloquium sponsored by Fondation IPSEN in which interdisciplinary perspectives were brought to bear on conceptual, empirical and clinical aspects of this relationship.

Author: Dr.Edward Howell
Publisher: Lotus Pre
Keywords: longevity, health, enzymes, food
Number of Pages: 222
Published: 1994-01-01
List price: $11.95
ISBN-10: 0941524280
ISBN-13: 9780941524285

Revised and enlarged 2nd edition, this book includes much of the researchmaterial utilized by Dr. Howell to develop the "food enzyme concept." It alsoincludes hundreds of references to support the conclusions and sets forth anumber of principles.

Author: J. E. Williams
Publisher: Hampton Roads Publishing
Keywords: longevity, factors, mastering, health, prolonging
Number of Pages: 464
Published: 2003-11-01
List price: $17.95
ISBN-10: 1571743383
ISBN-13: 9781571743381

Aging doesn’t have to mean failing physical health, declining mental acuity, disease, frailty, and life in a nursing home. You can extend your good health as you grow older by using the best of natural medicine.In Prolonging Health, Dr. James Williams, O.M.D. shows that there’s no reason you can’t live to well over 100 years--enjoying good health all the while.Based on the latest medical findings, Dr. Williams presents a practical, 10-point plan to prolong your health by understanding and changing the ten major causes of aging.He shows how to:strengthen your heartrevitalize y

Author: Queen Afua
Publisher: A & B Distributors
Keywords: longevity, health, thyself, heal
Number of Pages: 279
Published: 2002-03-01
List price: $15.00
ISBN-10: 1886433763
ISBN-13: 9781886433762

This is a call to the United Nations, to the communities of the world. This is a call to our leaders - political, spiritual, educational, business and artistic - who have an even greater responsibility to purify, lest the people be led to mass destruction.

Author: Shifu Yan Lei
Publisher: Yan Lei Press
Keywords: workout, longevity, qigong, shaolin, health, instant
Number of Pages: 232
Published: 2009-11-09
List price: $24.95
ISBN-10: 0956310109
ISBN-13: 9780956310101

For the past 1500 years, the Qigong workout for longevity has been secretly passed from generation to generation at the Shaolin Temple of Zen in Henan Province, China. Now, for the first time, a 34th-generation fighting disciple from the temple shows how to optimize energy, alleviate stress, boost the immune system, and achieve optimum health. The complete workout is shown with easy-to-follow instructions and images, covering everything from stretches and stances to the Instant Health self-massage. This comprehensive guide provides detailed advice on adapting Shaolin Qigong to suit any life st

Author: Christine Overall
Publisher: University of California Press
Keywords: philosophical, inquiry, longevity, human, death, aging
Number of Pages: 276
Published: 2003-02-04
List price: $60.00
ISBN-10: 0520232984
ISBN-13: 9780520232983

With the help of medicine and technology we are living longer than ever before. As human life spans have increased, the moral and political issues surrounding longevity have become more complex. Should we desire to live as long as possible? What are the social ramifications of longer lives? How does a longer life span change the way we think about the value of our lives and about death and dying? Christine Overall offers a clear and intelligent discussion of the philosophical and cultural issues surrounding this difficult and often emotionally charged issue. Her book is unique in its comprehen

Authors:Ramel Rones, David Silver,
Publisher: YMAA Publication Center
Keywords: tai, chi, longevity, health, simplified, sunrise
Number of Pages: 216
Published: 2007-04-15
List price: $16.95
ISBN-10: 1594390835
ISBN-13: 9781594390838

This book clearly introduces the history and underlying principles of Tai Chi Chuan. Based on a modern and unique teaching approach, the simplified, short Tai Chi sequence taught here is practiced to both the left and right to help you develop symmetry and balance in your strength and flexibility. This program was created as a comprehensive introduction to authentic Tai Chi, allowing you to fine-tune your practice before moving on to more complex, longer Tai Chi forms. It includes suggestions for intermediate and advanced students to help them grow and improve over time.