Blue Zone Solutions

What is the world’s healthiest diet? Are there foods or habits that promote longevity? Yes indeed – and they are called blue zones – places in the world where people live longer and healthier than anywhere else on earth. Several of these blue zones exist, and in each of these places it is common for people to live 90 or even 100 years. And they aren’t just living long either—these people are living healthy—without medication or disability

In his compelling book author Dan Buettner provides us with all the “need to know” habits of the longest living and healthiest people in the world. From food to exercise to community and more, Buettner (in association with National Geographic) has studied these people with the attempt to try to infuse a little of their knowledge into our North American lifestyle. A very interesting read.

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When Food Is Love

I believe on all levels –people are emotional eaters. Happy, sad, bored, lonely or stressed – we eat! In her best selling book When Food is Love, author Geneen Roth unravels the “why” behind emotional eating allowing readers to sit back and observe their relationship with food. Honest, interesting and inspiring – Geneen demonstrates how to break the vicious cycle of emotional eating.

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Dr. Joey’s top 10 books

After ABC correspondent Dan Harris had a nationally televised panic attack, he knew he had to make some changes.  After a very bizarre yet hilarious adventure to self-discovery – Harris realized his biggest enemy was the voice in his head. Even as an ardent non-believer, Harris finally stumbled into an effective way to rein in that voice – something he always assumed to be impossible or useless – meditation. The book 10% Happier takes readers on a witty ride from the outer reaches of neuroscience, to the inner sanctum of network news, to the bizarre fringes of America’s spiritual scene, and leaves them with a takeaway that can actually change their lives. A great summer read.

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Dr. Joey’s top 10 books

On those days where there is little time to read – this is the book to turn to. Author Alan Cohen has filled the book A Deep Breath of Life with a 1- page inspiration messages for each day of the year. Uplifting, inspiring – this is one you will want to keep on your night table or use in your quiet morning time.

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The Art Of Happiness

Nearly every time you see the Dalai Lama, he’s laughing, or at least smiling. If you ask him if he’s happy, even though he’s suffered the loss of his country, the Dalai Lama will give you an unconditional yes. In the book The Art of Happiness, the Dalai Lama shows us how to defeat day-to-day anxiety, insecurity, anger, and discouragement. Together with Dr. Howard Cutler, he explores many facets of everyday life, including relationships, loss, and the pursuit of wealth, to illustrate how to ride life’s obstacles on a deep and abiding source of inner peace. Based on 2,500 years of Buddhist meditations mixed with a healthy dose of common sense, The Art of Happiness is a book that crosses the boundaries of traditions to help readers with difficulties common to all human beings. After being in print for ten years, this book has touched countless lives and uplifted spirits around the world.

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The Okinawa Way

The Okinawa Program, authored by a team of internationally renowned experts, is based on the landmark scientifically documented twenty-five-year Okinawa Centenarian Study, a Japanese Ministry of health–sponsored study. This breakthrough book reveals the diet, exercise, and lifestyle practices that make the Okinawans the healthiest and longest-lived population in the world. With an easy-to-follow Four-Week Turnaround Plan, nearly one hundred fast, delicious recipes, and a moderate exercise plan, The Okinawa Program can dramatically increase your chances for a long, healthy life

Available on Amazon for $21.63

Dr. Joey’s top 10 books

As a nutritional author and advocate of healthy eating – I am a big fan of Michael Pollan. In his last book, The Omnivore’s Dilemma, Pollan launched a national conversation about the American way of eating. In his latest book, In Defense of Food, Pollan shows the reader how to change their food choices one meal at a time. Pollan proposes a new answer to the question of what we should eat that comes down to seven simple but liberating words: Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants. Pollan’s bracing and eloquent manifesto shows us how we can start making thoughtful food choices that will enrich our lives, enlarge our sense of what it means to be healthy, and bring pleasure back to eating.

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The Four Agreements

The Four Agreements, by author Don Miguel Ruiz reveals the source of self-limiting beliefs that rob us of joy and create needless suffering. Based on ancient Toltec wisdom, The Four Agreements offer a powerful code of conduct that can rapidly transform our lives to a new experience of freedom, true happiness, and love. The Four Agreements are: Be Impeccable With Your Word, Don’t Take Anything Personally, Don’t Make Assumptions and Always Do Your Best. A New York Times bestseller for over 8 years, more than 6 million copies sold and translated into 40 languages – this book should be in everyone’s personal library.

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Heartsongs

When I first saw this little boy premiered on Oprah – I was glued to his words and his poetry. Although confined to a wheelchair – young Mattie never let anything stand in his way. Mattie was an author, poet, peace activist and a National Goodwill Ambassador, even meeting with the likes of President Jimmy Carter. His poems are wise beyond his years filled with words of love, truth and inspiration for any age. Mattie died in 2004 from dysautonomic mitochondrial myopathy, but his books and legacy are still well known around the world today.

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The Alchemist

If you were to ask me about that “one book” that changed me – The Alchemist is that book.  In a gentle yet powerful way, author Coelho writes a fable about a young shepherd boy named Santiago. The twists and tales of this young boy offer powerful lessons on how to tap into your own truth, power and personal legend.

Over 80 million copies of this book have been sold worldwide.

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