The Longevity Plan: Seven Life-Transforming Lessons from Ancient China

From a renowned Johns Hopkins- and Stanford-educated cardiologist at Intermountain Medical Center--a hospital system that President Obama has praised as an "island of excellence"--comes the story of his time living in Longevity Village in China, and the seven lessons he learned there that lead to a happy, healthy, long life At forty-four, acclaimed cardiologist John Day was overweight and suffered from insomnia, degenerative joint disease, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. On six medications and suffering constant aches, he needed to make a change. While lecturing in China, he'd heard about a remote mountainous region known as Longevity Village, a wellness Shangri-La free of heart disease, cancer, diabetes, obesity, dementia, depression, and insomnia, and where living past one hundred--in good health--is not uncommon. In the hope of understanding this incredible phenomenon, Day, a Mandarin speaker, decided to spend some time living in Longevity Village. He learned everything he could about this place and its people, and met its centenarians. His research revealed seven principles that work in tandem to create health, happiness, and longevity--rules he applied to his own life. Six months later, he'd lost thirty pounds, dropped one hundred points off his cholesterol and twenty-five points off his blood pressure, and was even cured of his acid reflux and insomnia. In 2014 he began a series of four-month support groups comprised of patients who worked together to apply the lessons of Longevity Village to their lives. Ninety-two percent of the participants were able to adhere to their plans and stay on pace to reach their health goals. Now Dr. Day shares his story and proven program to help you feel sharper, more motivated, productive, and pain-free. The Longevity Plan is not only a fascinating travelogue but also a practical, accessible, and groundbreaking guide to a better life.

About the Author :
Dr. John D. Day is a cardiologist and medical director of heart rhythm specialists at Intermountain Medical Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. He received his medical degree from Johns Hopkins University and completed his cardiology training at Stanford University. Dr. Day has published more than one hundred medical studies and gives lectures throughout the world on various heart topics. He is the former president of the Heart Rhythm Society and currently serves as the Utah governor of the American College of Cardiology. Jane Ann Day, MA, received her master's degrees from the Georgetown School of Foreign Service and UC Santa Cruz. Her work, documented in international academic journals, has taken her throughout Asia, the Middle East, and North Africa, where she has empowered communities in need with self-reliance and entrepreneurial tools. She is currently a facilitator of executive strategy sessions and seminars. Above all, Jane is the joyful mother of four adventurous young souls who provide her with daily opportunities to practice and teach the seven principles.

Review :
"...[T]he author proves there's great value in conscientious, streamlined living and that it's achievable by everyday people by employing improved lifestyle choices. Practical, applicable health guidance validated by a remarkable collective of revered Chinese elders." - Kirkus Reviews "This new offering is highly readable, thoughtful, and inspiring." - Publishers Weekly "John and Jane Day have shined a bright light of ancient Eastern wisdom into our consciousness with The Longevity Plan. It brings to life the power of dietary traditions, time-honored values, and an ancestral lifestyle. The book's genius comes from the cuisine and the stories of life in a tiny Chinese village, a place that time has forgotten; yet, the lessons are timeless in their guidance for our future as a people and as a planet. In a world where traditions are rapidly fading, this book is ablaze with insight." - Dr. Daniel A. Nadeau, author of The Color Code: A Revolutionary Eating Plan for Optimum Health "Longevity is a subject that, by definition, we each get more interested in every year; and the question is not only how to live longer, but how to live better. The Days deal insightfully with both 'hows' and convincingly combine medical science with the remarkable realities of a small Chinese village where people routinely live to be more than one hundred years old. The Days are brilliant writers who have created a book that reads like a story but teaches like a textbook--and what it teaches is how to add both quantity and quality to our lives." - Richard and Linda Eyre, #1 New York Times bestselling authors of Life in Full: Maximizing Your Longevity and Legacy and The Half-Diet Diet "If getting healthier is part of your 2018 plan, this book is a must read... Dr. Day shares a proven program to help readers feel sharper, more motivated, and to live pain-free." - Huffington Post Best Books of 2017