A LSO BY S UZANNE S OMERS
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The information contained in this book, including nutritional advice, diet plans, exercise plans, hormonal or other therapeutic regimens, and all other information is the result of experience and research of the author, the persons interviewed for, or the other sources referenced in, this book. Not all of the information, statements, advice, opinions, or suggestions set forth in the interviews or material referenced or contained in this book have been evaluated by the FDA, and should not be relied upon to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition or disease. Before beginning any diet plan, exercise program, or therapeutic regimen, it is advisable to seek the advice of a physician. The author accepts no responsibility or liability for the use of any information or material contained in this book.
Copyright 2012 by Suzanne Somers
All rights reserved.
Published in the United States by Crown Archetype, an imprint of the Crown Publishing Group, a division of Random House, Inc., New York.
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eISBN: 978-0-307-58856-2
Jacket design by Caroline Somers and Danielle Shapero-Rudolph
Jacket photograph by Cindy Gold
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To my beautiful family
who understand the importance of health:
Bruce, Caroline, Leslie, Stephen, and Olivia;
Ziane, Daisy, Camelia, Violet, Becket, and Ari.
May you all age well and live a very long time,
so we can be together always and
experience the thrill of knowing
our childrens, childrens, childrens children!
And to Alan, the love of my life,
who will be there with me.
THE ONLY CONSTANT IS CHANGE. LEARN TO LOVE IT.
AS THE RATE OF CHANGE ACCELERATES, THE RESULT
WILL APPEAR CHAOTIC TO THE UNINITIATED.
BUT THERE IS ELEGANT ORDER IN CHAOS. FEW SO FAR
HAVE LEARNED TO RECOGNIZE AND PROFIT FROM IT.
THIS IS WHERE THE FUTURE LIES.
Frank Ogden, futurist
CONTENTS
PART I
What Aging Looks Like Nowand in the Future
PART II
Explosive Medical Information to Help You Reverse Age
PART III
Putting It All Together
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Heather Jackson has been the editor of five of my booksall bestsellersclearly it works between us. Heather is easygoing until she isnt, and I am easygoing until I am not. When the crunch is on, its always startling that we both take such strong stands from our different perspectives. But it works for us. Heather has great respect for me as a writer, and I have great respect for her as an editor. We bounce our ideas off each other. Her choices are elegant and always with great perspective. What Im saying is: We work together beautifully. She is my life raft. I am so fortunate to have her at the other end of my computer; and the bonus is that she is smart and such a nice, good person. The perfect editor.
Alan Hamel, my husband and partner in everything, was such a help on this one; he let me read to him each chapter as it was finished and gave me great feedback. When he said, Wow, and asked questions, I knew that chapter was a slam dunk. When I would look over and his eyes were half closed, I knew that the chapter needed serious editing. Alan is a marketing genius, and he always has a vision beyond my own. Because of him my work has been turned into a brand. In addition, living and working with him is simply fun. He shares absolute enthusiasm for all my projects and makes me feel like I am the most fabulous woman on the planet. Lucky me.
Thanks to the doctors and professionals who were my willing teachers. I loved this education and was the eager student, devouring everything all of you taught me: Ray Kurzweil, Bill Faloon, along with Dr. Steven Joyal and the scientific advisory board at Life Extension, Dr. Dip Maharaj, Noel Patton of T.A. Sciences, Dr. Bill Rea, Dr. Russell Blaylock, Dr. Garry Gordon, Dr. Jonathan Wright, Dr. Michael Galitzer, Dr. Prudence Hall, Dr. Stan Burzynski, Dr. Abraham Morgentaler, Dr. Andy Jurow, Dr. Nick Gonzalez, Dr. Joel Aronowitz, Dr. Rick Sponaugle, Dr. Ed Park, and David Schmidt of LifeWave.
I love the cover of this book. It is fresh and clean, appealing, and aspirational, thanks to my talented design team, Danielle Shapero-Rudolph with her great taste and design skills and my daughter-in-law and EVP of our company, Caroline Somers. With their impeccable taste and class they made it perfect again! Thank you.
My team at Crown is always there for me, enthusiastic and respectful. I could not wish for a better publishing partner or a nicer group of professionals. Maya Mavjee is a president and publisher with faultless taste and great vision, and Tina Constable, senior vice president and publisher of Crown Archetype, has been there from my very first book, twenty books ago. Over the years, we have become very good friends, and it is always a great experience working with Tina, plus we have a ball when socializing. We have mutual admiration and trust, and I value that above all.
Christine Tanigawa, the production editor on this one as well as my last four books; Elizabeth Rendfleisch, for her always lovely design work; James Massey, for cover input; Linnea Knollmueller; Luisa Francavilla; Amy Boorsteinall these people are the unseen but crucial folks who got this book together in record time. (Sorry I was so late!) And thank you to the rest of my Crown team for your hard work and support in selling, marketing, and promoting my books: Annsley Rosner, Michael Palgon, David Drake, Jill Flaxman, Mauro DiPreta, and Meredith McGinnis.
Sandi Mendelson has been the publicist of many, many of my books, and so many of them bestsellers, which I attribute to great publicity. Shes simply the bestand very sexy, too.
Cindy Gold, my talented photographer and her team, Paul Craig, John Guarente, and Bonnie Hollandall of them were my choice for the last several books. Our pictures always turn out bright and vivid, and, no small thing, you make me look so good. Great work.
David Vigilano, my agentI love your enthusiasm for my passion about health. Thats what makes the relationship work so well. You already get it. You are always thinking ahead with a vision of where this brand needs to go next. Thanks.
Marc Chamlin, my attorney who keeps the deals going book after book. Ive lost count of how many weve done together; suffice it to say, a lot. But you are the guy. I value your literary expertise, which is a very important component for books that sell nationally and internationally. Thank you.