Regulile de aur ale longevitatii

by Ann Louise Gittleman

Inaintarea in varsta nu trebuie sa fie un declin! Schimba-ti felul de a concepe imbatranirea eliberandu-te de cliseele si fricile asociate cu ea! Foloseste Planul Longevitate Radicala pentru a evita efectele imbatranirii si a-ti intari imunitatea, inima, memoria, articulatiile, pielea si chiar si apetitul sexual.

Genres: Health, Nonfiction, Self Help, Science, Audiobook

368 pages, Hardcover

Published March 1, 2022

About the author

Dr. Ann Louise was recognized as one of the top ten nutritionists in the country by Self magazine and was the recipient of the American Medical Writers Association award for excellence.

She was the first to warn of the environmental hazards of parasites in her classic Guess What Came To Dinner? Parasites and Your Health. In Your Body Knows Best, Dr. Ann Louise was the first to discuss the blood type/weight theory and proclaim that one diet may not be right for every body - an idea that is only now becoming mainstream. She was the first to offer natural remedies for menopausal symptoms in Super Nutrition for Menopause (now in print as Hot Times) and is widely credited as the first to popularize the term “perimenopause” in her New York Times bestseller, Before The Change.

Dr. Ann Louise forged new ways of thinking about obesity early on in her career. She was the first to proclaim that obesity was caused by the lack of dietary fats and the wrong kind of carbohydrates in her book Beyond Pritikin, published in 1988. In Beyond Pritikin, she predicted that the fat-free, carb-rich diet was creating weight gain, sugar cravings, fatigue and diabetes.

Today, she continues to dedicate herself to carving out new landmarks in holistic health and healing based on science and ancient healing arts. Through her many books, website, and blog (Dr. Ann Louise’s Edge on Health), Dr. Ann Louise offers a “virtual” health support system for men and women that provides educational and self-health assessment services to empower people everywhere to achieve total health. Her latest book, a companion to the bestselling Fat Flush Plan, was released in December 2009. Fat Flush for Life, takes a seasonal approach to burn stubborn body fat all year long, integrating groundbreaking new Fat Flush diets with corresponding fitness and wellness programs.

Reviews

[Alicia Bayer · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is an extremely thorough book about what sabotages our health in our older years, covering everything from sex life to skin and bones to Alzheimer's. Gittleman gives us 7 rules to live by in order to slow down aging and reverse age-related issues, then gives us chapters telling us the best foods, supplements, lifestyle changes, etc. for our brains, joints, bones, skin, and so on. It's heavily researched and footnoted with a huge amount of information. My only gripe is that she recommends so many supplements that it seems that nobody could take that many, and she makes nearly every one sound imperative. She also recommends a brand that she's an "ambassador" for ad nauseum, which ended up feeling like an ad pretty quickly. Even the product recommendations in the end have affiliate codes for things like water filtration systems. To her credit, she also lists brands of many other products that she's not financially tied to, but it did take away from the professionalism of the book at times. Despite that, it's an extremely thorough book with great suggestions to extend our health far longer in life.

I read a digital ARC of this book via NetGalley.

[Ginger Hudock · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book includes seven rules to increase your longevity, a diet plan and recipes and specific suggestions for certain areas such as brain health, heart health, skeletal system, and skin. This book has good advice but it so comprehensive that it might be overwhelming for the average person. If you are well versed in health and want to target one or two areas for improvement, this book might be helpful.
One concern I had was the volume of supplements that were recommended. The list was too long and, as a nutritionist that all would be needed. Gittleman did give recommended ranges for a variety of health markers (fasting insulin, fasting glucose, ferritin, cholesterol, triglycerides among others) that could be useful.
I received a complementary copy from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

[Estar · Rating 5 out of 5]

Based on her latest book, Ann Louise Gittleman shows no signs of slowing down in her early 70s. She has been busy reading material on health issues that often occur as we age, especially in the “third trimester of our lives.” Her goal with Radical Longevity is to give the reader strategies that answer your body’s “distress calls immediately and effectively” before they progress into disease and illness. She covers a broader range of topics than her other books I am familiar with, as she covers such areas as our skin, brain, bones, hair, and heart. She has updated material she has covered before on toxins, parasites, copper, and cell phones. She looks at “factors” and “rules” that should be addressed if we want be proactive and not just tolerate health changes that occur as we age.

Fortunately, Ann Louise has a self-diagnostic quiz early on so you can concentrate on the areas you want to target within the book. Otherwise, looking at all her suggestions could be overwhelming, if you haven’t worked with a health care professional on supplements, food and health habits or aren’t familiar with her other books and what she says on social media. She includes some recipes as part of her plan, but unfortunately, there is no nutritional information included for those of us who like to track our foods on an app.

I appreciated her “selected references,” but would have liked some others to determine where she got some of her recommendations I haven’t heard about, such as what she says about kombucha. Don’t be surprised with some of her controversial suggestions that aren’t mainstream and haven’t appeared in major medical journals. You might not agree with everything she says, but there is some food for thought that may help you. I would assume her followers won’t be surprised at what she suggests, but to the traditional medical establishment, some of her recommendations, without their references, may be suspect to them.

One chapter especially stood out to me as being really valuable. Her chapter on optimizing the gut-brain connection is really needed for those facing their later years. She covers the dangers of suppressing your emotions, and how this behavior is related to grief and pain. She introduced me to the work of the late neuroscientist Dr. Candace Pert as part of this discussion. She also mentions the temporary heart condition known as Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (broken-heart syndrome). This is the first book where I have seen it written up for the average person to understand. She mentions its connection with grief, but I am also familiar with it happening after intense stress that is unconnected with the loss of a loved one.

I also appreciated what she had to say in her brain section about Alzheimer’s disease, anticholinergic substances, and memory loss. I would have liked a little more research material covered about keeping our eyes healthy, since that is such a huge area of concern for many in their later years.
Ann Louise has many suggestions for putting her Radical Longevity plan to work so we can “put the brakes on the aging process.” It may take some of our stimulus checks to integrate changes in our house environment, foods, supplements, and other areas she suggests for our optimal health. To her credit, she has a lot of material for her readers to ponder and review as to what they feel is appropriate to put into action in the future.

Finally, this book is good for those who want to manage their health and not sit back and wait for something bad to happen to them. Those who know Ann Louise from her other books and/or are 50+ may welcome non-medication suggestions and her take on increasing longevity. Thanks to NetGalley and the Hachette Book Group for allowing me to read an advance copy of the book in exchange for an honest, unbiased opinion.

[April · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not a fan. While some of this fits into a sustainable healthy lifestyle (do a few different types of exercises: weight bearing, cardio, and stretching), some of it is so far into radical that it undermines the rest (cut off all electric power to your bedroom at night? But also have an air filter and a humidifier in your bedroom at night). If a person were to take all of the supplements that she recommends, it seems there would be time for almost nothing else. And she recommends all of the products for which she is a spokesperson.

I'm sure there are things she is qualified to argue, but much of it came off as pseudoscience ("vibrations") so undermined the more rational things. Lots of correlations without evidence of causation, things implied without detail and consideration.

It truly would be radical to try to follow this "plan" to the letter. It would be a full-time job, for sure, and would likely turn a person into a paranoid mess to try to do.

[Steve · Rating 5 out of 5]

“Radical Longevity” is a book that challenges conventional thinking about aging and provides a roadmap for aging with grace, power, and beauty. The author, Ann Louise Gittleman, is an award-winning New York Times bestselling author and a cutting-edge health expert.

In this book, Gittleman shares her nutrition-based plan for healthy, vibrant longevity. She champions a paradigm shift in which your biology is not your biography. By utilizing epigenetics to slow and reverse many of the most worrisome aging conditions, you can preserve your “youth span” and enhance your immunity, heart, brain, muscles, joints, skin, and hair. You can even revitalize your sex drive!

The book is divided into seven rules for radical longevity: Immunity Is Everything; Take On Toxic Overload; Stop AGEs (Advanced Glycation End Products); Free Up Fascia for Youthful Movement; Activate Cellular Rejuvenation; Mind Your Minerals; and Optimize the Gut-Brain Connection. Each rule is explained in detail and supported by scientific research.

One of the most interesting aspects of the book is its focus on the importance of detoxification. Gittleman explains how our 21st-century lifestyle can often overwhelm our biological design and cause us to age prematurely. She provides practical advice on how to “bulletproof” your body against the invasion of free radicals that damage cells and tissue and weaken your immune system. She also discusses how to defend yourself against the toxic times we live in by overcoming longevity-stealing toxins that are in our food, water, and air.

Another highlight of the book is its emphasis on the importance of minerals for healthy aging. Gittleman discusses the trace element that many doctors are not recommending but is one of the forgotten causes of age-related disease. She also provides a special Radical Longevity Lifelong Plan featuring nourishing foods and natural prescriptions with forward-thinking wellness strategies that convert lifespan to youthspan.

Overall, “Radical Longevity” is a well-researched and informative book that provides practical advice for healthy aging. Gittleman’s writing style is engaging and easy to follow, making complex scientific concepts accessible to the general reader. The audiobook version is well-narrated and adds an extra dimension to the reading experience.

If you’re looking for a comprehensive guide to healthy aging that challenges conventional wisdom and provides practical advice backed by scientific research, then “Radical Longevity” by Ann Louise Gittleman is definitely worth checking out.

[Andy]

DNF. BS.

[Marie · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked this book but didn't like it as much as I thought I would. I enjoy Ann Louise Gittleman on podcasts etc. The structure of the book is very sensible and has nice lists that are easy to reference and they make digesting the information very organized and easy to follow. That is not easy to do with this much information.

I am very immersed in learning about health and wellness for about the last 4 years. I think this book probably just covered too much so it didn't go deep enough (For me) on any given subject.

I appeciated some insights on copper and hormones that I didn't already know. There were nice reminders on things like plastics and aluminum.

I was hoping to learn more about hormones but I think that's probably just too complicated of a topic to cover in a book that has this broad of a swipe of ideas. It suggests that we test and monitor hormones every three months but I don't think that's something the vast majority of women around the world will be able to do, or would have access too... and to me that was sort of the primary direction.

The questionnaire had a reminder that air travel creates a radiation exposure but then didn't really circle back to what we can do if we need to fly frequently.

I would say this is a 5 star book for someone starting their quest into health and wellness where it can get you a little into each of the topics so that you can figure out where you might want to focus. It's also probably a 5 star book for someone looking for general health and wellness knowledge.

I don't regret reading it but would have likely gotten a digital kindle copy rather than the hardcover if I had more reviews to read in advance.

[Mike · Rating 3 out of 5]

As one of the numerous people aging through life and want to better understand how to do it gracefully, I pick up books like this. I usually find something that isn't mentioned elsewhere or has me think of avenues for further exploration. Some of the ideas here are quite interesting, while others are handwaving.

The topic of heavy metals and how to balance each was quite clear, more clear than other books I've come across. I liked the concise sections about diet improvements, as I am a huge proponent of using food to help the body age well.

One section I thought was way over the top was focused on EMF, ie all of the radio waves around us. The author throws around scary statements that EMF will change your DNA, which non-ionizing radiation won't do. 5G is also used as a scare term, saying that it will cook us like a microwave. But she leaves out that microwave ovens use 2.4GHz, which is the lower band of Wi-Fi (upper band is 5GHz, near the millimeter wave of 5G). She also leaves out the math, with is based on inverse square law. Yes, it is not good to put transmitters near your brain, but at the same time it is fine to be outdoors where there is a lot of distance.

As I said, such books provide good examples in some areas and do not back up much in others. I'm going to take the food portion and habit stack it onto my healthy diet.

[Ivy Digest · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nothing radical, just the same principles to good health: eat well, exercise, sleep, avoid toxins, and take good care of yourself. Anne's gift is in presenting the science engagingly to convince you to eat better and make good health choices.

If you've never learned about how your bad habits age you, this is a practical introduction to good health practices with proper citations of research.

Unfortunately, this also seems to be a marketing book to promote Anne's business along with hundreds of supplements, elixirs, and alleged health products. Contrary to the wisdom of moderation and balance, the recipe is very limited and the supplement dosage are VERY specific.

So I caution you against over supplementing without consulting a medical doctor about your overall health condition. Read this to inform yourself on how to stay healthy without succumbing to the hype of relying on so-called health enhancers.

@IvyDigest

[Elizabeth Mason Moses · Rating 5 out of 5]

Should be required reading though one has to take the supplement recommendations with a grain of salt. You cannot take everything Gittleman recommends, and I assume she knows this, but doesn't say so or prioritize. The nutrition info is pretty solid, though I recommend reading a bit on traditional and primal eating and then balancing it with the AGEs and the Omega 6 info in this book, plus all the fantastic info on veggies and plant foods in this book, will do nicely. Recipes are too light on traditional fats and animal proteins for me, and I advise everyone to avoid tofu. But the science and lifestyle info, supplement recommendations (again, you'll need to pick and choose), and fantastic info on vegetable, acids, and other dietary constituents is all fantastic. Highly recommend this book. I've been studying lifestyle and nutrition for 2 decades, and learned several new things.

[Cozy Reviews · Rating 3 out of 5]

Thank you to the publisher and to Net Galley.

I found it helpful in some areas. The emphasis is on slowing down our aging process with many sensible suggestions and some not so sensible. To many supplements were recommended and no one would be able to afford them all. much less take this many in one day because it is not healthy to take multiple supplements and they do not absorb in our GI tract.
Its a helpful look at many facets of aging and the daily fight we face to maintain health and well being. This is a very intensive read so you will want to take time to absorb what you are reading and find helpful to apply to your own life. Much of the book is a retelling of the very same nutritional and environmental changes we already well are informed of and must avoid.

[Roger March · Rating 1 out of 5]

I couldn't make it very far. This was a Dr Oz-ian whoo storm from the sound of it. Way too much stuff that I know is considered controversial or insignificant is presented as dire truth. You have much better ways to use your time.

[Tim Seiders · Rating 4 out of 5]

A lot to "digest"

This is a very factually dense book.
A lot of the information and recommendations are presented multiple times throughout the book.
I will need to read and study this material a few more times to be able to integrate the ideas sufficiently into my life.

[Reanne Furney · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is spectacular! I listened to it on audible but now I also want to purchase a hard copy to have for everyday reference. Kudos Dr. Ann Louise Gillman!

[kathryn donovan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Healthy aging from a female-centric perspective

[Robert · Rating 2 out of 5]

Just a litany of hypochondriac advice, most of it impractical or expensive. Whatever is valuable is generally accepted information that fits in one sheet.

[Kate · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was both a fun and comprehensive read. It contains a lot of great advice for improving health. There are more supplements recommended than are reasonable to integrate and while supplementation can be beneficial, the book would have benefited by greater indication of who may need to supplement with each. Menus and recipes are also included and while they sound good, there are no pictures, mainly liquid based, and contain quite a lot of ingredients. Overall, this book was enjoyable and informative! I especially enjoyed the studies integrated into the recommendations.

[Veronica Gavril · Rating 5 out of 5]

Să îmbătrânești este cu adevărat un privilegiu...

Iar să îmbătrânești frumos este o artă...

Despre care ne vorbește cu dovezi clare și soluții practice chiar Dr. Ann Louise Gittleman, doctorandă în Nutriție Holistică, în cartea sa „Regulile de aur ale longevității”.

Longevitatea nu e doar o iluzie, ci o realitate pe care oricine dintre noi o poate trăi. Există reguli de trai privitoare la alimentație, atitudine și mentalitate care pot asigura o viață lungă și prosperă. Poți foarte bine să te simți ca la 30 de ani și la 50 și poți să funcționezi pe deplin chiar și la 80 de ani.

[TJ Totland · Rating 1 out of 5]

Almost DNF but decided to research some of her claims are they appear in part to be based on science, but her approach is beyond reasonable.

Honestly, I am surprised I finished the book. I almost DNF this but last minute I decided to push through it and I am sorry I did. and her information seems to be correct, but I do not like how she is relaying the information so far.

Her approach is too radical for me (and probably most people) and very hokey pokey.

[Bernard Rosen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great book filled with new information from Ann Louise! As a practicing nutrition consultant I am always eager to learn the latest from Ann Louise and integrate it in to my practice to help my clients. As always, Ann Louise is on the cutting edge with the most current research on how to live a healthy and longer life.

[MELISSA · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lots of great information and confirmed much of what I already do for myself and my family. I did not the amount of some of the nutritional supplements seemed too much for me. I confess I skimmed some pages and parts of the book taking what I needed and passing quickly over what I previously incorporated in my life.

[Krista Clark · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 STARS!
I wish I could give this book more than 5 stars. It's definitely a game-changer for me! Every page has countless tips, tricks, and health-preserving hacks that will make you not only live longer but live longer HEALTHIER!

[Nicole · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the better books I have read on strategies to extend life and maintain and improve health. Chock full of the latest info and research on how to achieve optimum health, with a lot of info I hadn't come across in other books. Highly recommended!

[ralph · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very Comprehensive Study of Nutrition*

The author is extremely well studied on all topics related to Health
resulting in better nutrition choices. Inspiring & thought provoking.

[Yan Ostrovski]

DNF

[alisa · Rating 3 out of 5]

More geared towards 50+ who are feeling signs of "aging." Still, some good nuggets and resources.

[Brandon Will]

Reading this had me feeling like Matt Damon in Elysium--surely many of the suggested methods make a person feel better, if you have a lot of money to spend on it all.

[Debbie Jacob · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting information, but too much to digest, so to speak. There's no way anyone could follow all the advice in this book.

[Flo · Rating 1 out of 5]

Disappointing. Too many rules to follow in order to reach a longer life span and whose to say you would. I would turn into a hypochondriac if I tried to do everything on this list.

[Jan · Rating 1 out of 5]

Total quackery!