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Growing Better Not Older: How to biologically optimize your body, improve your appearance, and crush your goals by targeting visceral fat
Reclaim your health and vitality with Growing Better Not Older, the ONLY official book by Dr. Sean O'Mara™ on the Living Diet™ and Health Optimization Strategies.
This book challenges you to revolutionize your life and health while offering the knowledge you need.
Growing Better Not Older is not a collection of medical advice. It’s the information you need to combat the silent dangers lurking within and come out healthier than before.
It’s time
Build your most healthy and resilient body from the ground up
To nourish your most valuable asset—your body—inside and out.
To utilize the science-backed ancient practice of fasting to unlock your body’s natural healing.
You’ll
The TEN Principles of Health OptimizationAbout the Most Important Physical Asset You Will Ever OwnWhat to Eat for Nutrition, Not PleasureHow to Unlock Your Body’s Super PowerWhat to Drink and What Not to DrinkThe Best Maximum Intensity ExerciseTools for Optimizing Your Life, Inside and OutHow to Get StartedAnd so Much More!Tracking your progress is key; inside you’ll discover practical advice for monitoring your health every step of the way, no matter your current condition. With actionable steps to help you get started, this IS the book you’ve been looking for!
It’s not about more days in your life, but more life in your days.
Scroll up and one-click buy your copy now!
Dr. Sean O'Mara is a leading expert in health and performance optimization, uniquely blending his background in law enforcement, emergency medicine, and innovation in preventive healthcare. Raised in Fairfax County, VA, Dr. O'Mara began his career as a police officer, gaining hands-on experience with undercover assignments in narcotics and organized crime.
Driven by a passion for service, Dr. O'Mara graduated with high honors from Penn State University in 1985 before earning his law degree from Villanova University School of Law in 1989. He then transitioned into the legal field, serving as a criminal prosecutor in Philadelphia, where he honed his skills in high-pressure environments.
Later, Dr. O'Mara pivoted to medicine, joining the U.S. Army Medical Corps as an Emergency Medicine physician. His exceptional medical expertise led him to be selected as the physician for senior U.S. government officials, including Presidents and Secretaries of State. In 2004, he received the U.S. Army's Outstanding Physician of the Year Award, the first Emergency Medicine physician to earn this prestigious recognition.
In 2006, Dr. O'Mara founded Guardian 24/7, an elite concierge medical company providing specialized care to ultra-high-net-worth individuals and royalty. His experiences at Guardian 24/7 led him to develop a keen interest in preventive medicine, identifying innovative approaches to prevent and reverse chronic diseases. His work attracted national attention, and in 2016, he was awarded a $1.2 million grant from the National Science Foundation for his groundbreaking research on reversing chronic disease using visceral and pericardial fat biomarkers.
Today, as the world’s only physician specializing in human health and performance optimization, Dr. O'Mara is revolutionizing healthcare through natural, lifestyle-based interventions that outperform conventional medical treatments. He works with high-performance individuals, including business executives, athletes, and elite performers, guiding them to unlock their full biological potential. Dr. O'Mara’s mission is to transform healthcare through clinical and technical innovation, paving the way for a future where optimal health is achievable for everyone.
This book challenges you to revolutionize your life and health while offering the knowledge you need.
Growing Better Not Older is not a collection of medical advice. It’s the information you need to combat the silent dangers lurking within and come out healthier than before.
It’s time
Build your most healthy and resilient body from the ground up
To nourish your most valuable asset—your body—inside and out.
To utilize the science-backed ancient practice of fasting to unlock your body’s natural healing.
You’ll
The TEN Principles of Health OptimizationAbout the Most Important Physical Asset You Will Ever OwnWhat to Eat for Nutrition, Not PleasureHow to Unlock Your Body’s Super PowerWhat to Drink and What Not to DrinkThe Best Maximum Intensity ExerciseTools for Optimizing Your Life, Inside and OutHow to Get StartedAnd so Much More!Tracking your progress is key; inside you’ll discover practical advice for monitoring your health every step of the way, no matter your current condition. With actionable steps to help you get started, this IS the book you’ve been looking for!
It’s not about more days in your life, but more life in your days.
Scroll up and one-click buy your copy now!
Dr. Sean O'Mara is a leading expert in health and performance optimization, uniquely blending his background in law enforcement, emergency medicine, and innovation in preventive healthcare. Raised in Fairfax County, VA, Dr. O'Mara began his career as a police officer, gaining hands-on experience with undercover assignments in narcotics and organized crime.
Driven by a passion for service, Dr. O'Mara graduated with high honors from Penn State University in 1985 before earning his law degree from Villanova University School of Law in 1989. He then transitioned into the legal field, serving as a criminal prosecutor in Philadelphia, where he honed his skills in high-pressure environments.
Later, Dr. O'Mara pivoted to medicine, joining the U.S. Army Medical Corps as an Emergency Medicine physician. His exceptional medical expertise led him to be selected as the physician for senior U.S. government officials, including Presidents and Secretaries of State. In 2004, he received the U.S. Army's Outstanding Physician of the Year Award, the first Emergency Medicine physician to earn this prestigious recognition.
In 2006, Dr. O'Mara founded Guardian 24/7, an elite concierge medical company providing specialized care to ultra-high-net-worth individuals and royalty. His experiences at Guardian 24/7 led him to develop a keen interest in preventive medicine, identifying innovative approaches to prevent and reverse chronic diseases. His work attracted national attention, and in 2016, he was awarded a $1.2 million grant from the National Science Foundation for his groundbreaking research on reversing chronic disease using visceral and pericardial fat biomarkers.
Today, as the world’s only physician specializing in human health and performance optimization, Dr. O'Mara is revolutionizing healthcare through natural, lifestyle-based interventions that outperform conventional medical treatments. He works with high-performance individuals, including business executives, athletes, and elite performers, guiding them to unlock their full biological potential. Dr. O'Mara’s mission is to transform healthcare through clinical and technical innovation, paving the way for a future where optimal health is achievable for everyone.
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178 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 11, 2025
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September 19, 2026
★★★★★
Growing Better Not Older is an engaging and motivating read for anyone interested in healthy aging, body composition, and improving everyday well-being. I appreciated how the book approaches the subject of aging from a practical perspective, focusing on habits and lifestyle factors that can influence how we feel and function over time.
The discussion of visceral fat was particularly interesting, as it highlights an often-overlooked aspect of body composition and metabolic health. I also enjoyed the broader emphasis on taking a proactive approach to health rather than simply accepting age-related changes as inevitable.
The writing is accessible and easy to follow, making the ideas approachable even for readers who are not deeply familiar with health or biology. The book offers plenty to think about regarding nutrition, physical activity, appearance, and personal goals, while encouraging readers to be more intentional about their daily choices.
Overall, this is an informative and inspiring book that provides useful perspective on healthy aging and personal improvement. It left me thinking more carefully about the connection between lifestyle, body composition, and long-term well-being. A worthwhile read for anyone looking to approach aging with greater awareness and purpose.
Growing Better Not Older is an engaging and motivating read for anyone interested in healthy aging, body composition, and improving everyday well-being. I appreciated how the book approaches the subject of aging from a practical perspective, focusing on habits and lifestyle factors that can influence how we feel and function over time.
The discussion of visceral fat was particularly interesting, as it highlights an often-overlooked aspect of body composition and metabolic health. I also enjoyed the broader emphasis on taking a proactive approach to health rather than simply accepting age-related changes as inevitable.
The writing is accessible and easy to follow, making the ideas approachable even for readers who are not deeply familiar with health or biology. The book offers plenty to think about regarding nutrition, physical activity, appearance, and personal goals, while encouraging readers to be more intentional about their daily choices.
Overall, this is an informative and inspiring book that provides useful perspective on healthy aging and personal improvement. It left me thinking more carefully about the connection between lifestyle, body composition, and long-term well-being. A worthwhile read for anyone looking to approach aging with greater awareness and purpose.
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February 5, 2025
It contains a lot of eye opening messages pertaining to health. I am will be applying most of his optimization advices except maybe for the sauna. I cannot afford a sauna. Hahahah. And in the city where I live, I don't think there is a sauna. It's easy to understand, no medical jargons that will make your head hurt. Since I cannot afford his Alphabod program, I have to resort to reading the book. :D
July 19, 2026
Let's optimize!
This is a pretty good read. Dr. Sean goes through his optimization process that can be seen in a video on his YouTube channel. It is great to have it written out and more fully explained.
This is a pretty good read. Dr. Sean goes through his optimization process that can be seen in a video on his YouTube channel. It is great to have it written out and more fully explained.
August 23, 2026
Read it, live it
I started applying his protocols as I read the book and noticed changes even before finishing the book. I'm looking forward to getting my first MRI and consultation.
I started applying his protocols as I read the book and noticed changes even before finishing the book. I'm looking forward to getting my first MRI and consultation.
July 4, 2026
Good information
Dr Sean has taught me so much. I'm ready to get started with fasting and sprints. I want better health -that's my goal!
Dr Sean has taught me so much. I'm ready to get started with fasting and sprints. I want better health -that's my goal!
October 11, 2026
Lots of great ideas about living a better, healthier life. Some are extreme and quite impractical. I was able to take away a few useful tips though.
October 11, 2026
No more Dis-ease
Everything in this book is a must. If you choose to participate you WILL see results be patient with yourself
Everything in this book is a must. If you choose to participate you WILL see results be patient with yourself
July 28, 2026
months of research on the gut has lead me to this book and it confirms what i was finding. i have been following this protocol already but have learned a few new things as well that i have now added.
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