Topics include diet and how your
body works, what you should eat and
why, along with exercise, how to do it,
and why it must be done. The subject
is much more involved than you may
realize, and the discussion includes how
to select a trainer.
The chapter on dietary supplements
discusses everything from whey protein
to fat burners. The book concludes with
discussions on immunity and anti-aging
before ending with 13 steps on how to
optimize your body.
This well researched book based
on science explains concepts
in a straightforward style. It is
recommended by Dr. Antonia Novello,
the 14th U.S. Surgeon General, who said
the effort and perseverance described
in the book can lead to an improved
immune system and the beginning of
a lifestyle process of self-discipline,
which can provide the key to life
enjoyment in all its forms. 9
EDITOR’S NOTE: How to Be Health
Strong – What Your Doctor Didn’t Tell
You, A Complete Guide to Building an
Armor-Like Immune System to Live
Longer and Feel Younger… at Any Age,
written by Dr. Robert Drapkin, a fellow of the
American College of Physicians, and Donny
Kim, a master trainer and performance
enhancement specialist certified by the
National Academy of Sports Medicine, is
available at amazon.com.
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I n How To Be Health Strong, Dr. Robert
Drapkin and master trainer Donny
Kim reveal their secrets to living
longer and feeling younger. Their
book on health advice serves as a guide
to building your health and body to a
level that makes you happy. At no point
do they dismiss the idea of consulting
with your own physician or health
care specialist, or recognizing that not
everyone will have the same success
as they have enjoyed. Yet the book has
become a best-selling reference because
of its clear and easy-to-understand
information, examples and the authors’
credentials. Drapkin has been a medical
doctor since 1971. Kim, an acclaimed
body builder, has been in the fitness
industry for 30 years.
According to the authors, most
individuals agree they must lose weight
and exercise to become healthy. Virtually
every older person admits they would
have taken better care of themselves
when they were younger if they had
known they were going to live as long
as they have. Drapkin and Kim say it is
never too late to change your lifestyle in
order to improve your health.
An extensive bibliography list
per chapter allows readers to access
additional articles later about each topic.
The authors have created a road map to
good health, beginning with long-term
behavioral change and moving into the
causes of your present condition, such
as sugar addiction and aging.
BOAORKT S
WHAT YOUR DOCTOR
DOES NOT TELL YOU
By Aaron R. Fodiman
Dr. Robert Drapkin of St. Petersburg
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