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Prime-Time Health is written by Dr. William Sears with his wife Martha Sear, RN as co-author. Dr. Sears, who trained at Harvard Medical School’s Childrens’ Hospital is an associate clinical professor at the University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine. He and his wife have 8 children.
In 1997, at the age of 57, Dr. Sears was diagnosed with colon cancer and underwent surgery, chemotherapy and radiation. During his recovery and journey back to health, he began studying testimonies of people who have survived major illnesses and become healthier, as well as, centenarians’ (people who live to be a hundred or more) lives and health habits. From these studies, Prime-Time Health was written. Dr. Sears and his wife have been practicing these suggestions now for many years and the result is the enjoyment of better health.
I found this book to be one of the most practical and well-balanced health books I have read. Dr.Sears focuses on a well-balanced lifestyle involving good nutrition, regular exercise, plenty of satisfying sleep and a healthy mental attitude. Much of the book is devoted to the how’s and why’s of the lifestyle changes which are encouraged.
I was encouraged because we already do many of the recommended nutritional changes. We eat very few processed foods (home grown, homemade foods are less expensive), fried foods or sugar items. He does recommend for those needing a major change in their eating habits a healthy smoothie to be used to sip on, instead of breakfast, lunch, and two snacks. While I am sure the smoothie is nutritious, for our family, this is not a practical suggestion. Meal times are important family time for us. Since I have arthritis and am in the middle of a flair-up, I will try a modified smoothie using our homemade kefir, protein powder, juices, and cinnamon, as a mid-morning snack.
This illustrates a point Dr. Sears makes which I really appreciate: “The program that is for you is the one you will do. It is okay to pick and choose. Do as many steps as you can. Make it fit you.”
Although I will not implement each and every suggestion found in Prime-Time Health, it did encourage me to continue the healthy habits we do have, as well as, add others. Dr. Sears does an excellent job of balancing healthy habits with practical living. I would recommend this book to anyone interested in improving their health or just looking for reinforcement of healthy habits already in place.
You May Purchase It! Prime-Time Health is available at most major bookstores and online at Amazon.com: Prime-Time Health: A Scientifically Proven Plan for Feeling Young and Living Longer
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My newest healthy habit is that I am drinking 12 cups or more of water daily.
I am a new e-mail subscriber.
I’m drinking tons of water now. Thanks for jumping on the Follow Friday blog hop. I’m following you now.
Exercise more!
I go to Curves three days a week to work out.
I would like to exercise more.
Our healthy habit is eating predominantly fruits and veggies, as well as a plant-source of protein, throughout the week. We are able to work with a smaller budget for groceries in that way, eat healthier, and then we generally can splurge on a meal out at the end of the week. We try not to do fast food, but if we do, it’s just limited to that one visit. Thank you so much for this great giveaway! We love Dr. Sears!
It has taken an absolute lack of kitchen counter space in my rental to motivate me to eat more whole/raw foods. The health benefits are a definite plus.
Drink less soda and more water.
More vegetables in my diet.
I’d like to cut down on sugar and salt
im trying to exersise every day
I eat lots of fresh fruit and veggies!
I would like to exercise more often.
My husband will be 65 next month, and the book might be a fitting gift to help wean him off French Fries! Thank you so very much for the chance to win!
We have cut out sodas completely, and are trying to get in our 8 glasses of water each day. Thanks for the giveaway!
I’m trying to cut back on my salt intake.
I am a huge veggie fan. I could eat a whole meal of just green beans!!!! I am trying to get my kids to eat more veggies. I mix carrots with my sons potatos. He doesnt realize, but he loves them that way!!!
I am a follower!!!
I drink plenty of water. I would like to walk/bike more, but I am waiting until the weather gets warmer.
I’d like to try and eat healthier this year and exercise more.
A healthy habit I would like to implement is walking regularly.
Exercise and make it fun
I would try to eat healthier.
I am buying more organic food to eat healthier.
I follow dimes2vines on Twitter under ChildrensNook
I’m growing and eating more and more from my very own garden! Way tastier, way healthier, and much less expensive (not to mention the exercise I get in taking care of the garden)! I also don’t have to worry about e-coli or any of the other bad things that I hear about veggies on the news, and no pesticides! Nice side effect is also reducing my carbon footprint. Winning all around!
I eat a bowl of oatmeal in the morning. Lots of fibers keeps me energized evenly throughout the day!
We are drinking 8 glasses of water each day. It really makes a difference!
My healthy habit is I drink alot of water!
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I would like to implement nutritional changes.
I follow Dimes2Vines by RSS feeder.
I carry water with me everywhere to sip on to get in my full supply of at least 64 oz daily. I make it a point to park not so close and take the stairs to aim for 10,000 steps a day. It makes me feel competitive. When I kept a food diary for 3 months straight, I made a conscious decision to eat everything that passed my lips.
I have always be one to drink a lot of water.
I am running up and down my basement stairs
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I just started eating more vegetables and fruit…a lot more! Huge salads! I want to keep this up in my life to be healthier and free myself from headaches and such! My goal is to eat more Vegan like. I think it will make me healthier in the long run! Thanks for the giveaway. Should be an interesting read.
I am subscribed via RSS. Thank you.
I drink lots of water and exercise every day
I am making an effort to eat more fruits & veggies.
I’d like to meditate more.
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A healthy habit I would like to implement is exercising daily. I used to do this but a back injury derailed me for quite some time. I would like to start up again even if it is just walking on the treadmill.
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I want to eat more healthier.