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The Spectrum (Abridged): A Scientifically Proven Program to Feel Better, Live Longer, Lose Weight, and Gain Health Audiobook
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The Ornish Diet has been named the “#1 Best Heart-Healthy Diet” by U.S. News & World Report for seven consecutive years!
From the author of the landmark bestseller Dr. Dean Ornish’s Program for Reversing Heart Disease comes an empowering new program that teaches you how to lower high blood pressure, lose weight, lower your cholesterol, or reverse a major disease by customizing a healthy way of eating and living based on your own desires, needs, and genetic predispositions.
Dr. Dean Ornish revolutionized medicine by directing clinical research proving–for the first time–that heart disease and early-stage prostate cancer may be stopped or even reversed by his program of comprehensive lifestyle changes, without drugs or surgery. His newest research was the first to show that changing your lifestyle changes your genes in men with prostate cancer–“turning on” disease-preventing genes, and “turning off” genes that promote breast cancer, heart disease, and other illnesses, and in only three months. This study documented, also for the first time, that these lifestyle changes may significantly increase an enzyme that lengthens telomeres–the ends of your chromosomes that control how long you live. As your telomeres get longer, your life gets longer. Your genes are not your fate.
Featuring one hundred easy-to-prepare, delicious recipes from award-winning chef Art Smith, The Spectrum can make a powerful difference in your health and well-being.
Praise for The Spectrum
“In 1993, Hillary asked Dr. Dean Ornish to consult with us on improving our health and well-being and to train the chefs who cooked for us at The White House, Camp David, and Air Force One. I felt better and lost weight when I followed his recommendations. As this book illustrates, my genes may have been improving as well! If you want to see where medicine is likely to be five or ten years from now, read this book today.”—President Bill Clinton
“The Spectrum is absolutely fantastic. Time and again, Dr. Dean Ornish has scientifically proven that what was once thought to be medically impossible is, in fact, possible. His work is truly revolutionary.”—Mehmet Oz, M.D. Professor of Surgery & Director, Cardiovascular Institute, Columbia University Medical Center, and author of You: The Owner’ s Manual and You: On a Diet
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"Dr. Dean Ornish is very easy to read. He has a light hearted manner and seems like a genuinely nice person with a good sense of humor. He doesn't inform with a heavy hand, but lays out all the facts for you to choose just how healthy you want or need to be. He speaks in layman's terms and if I ever have a chance, I would definitely like to meet him. The book has a bunch of recipes with a few color photos, but they looked very tofu/ack to me, which is why I gave 4 stars instead of 5."
— Pam (4 out of 5 stars)
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In 1993, Hillary asked Dr. Dean Ornish to consult with us on improving our health and well-being and to train the chefs who cooked for us at The White House, Camp David, and Air Force One. I felt better and lost weight when I followed his recommendations. As this book illustrates, my genes may have been improving as well! If you want to see where medicine is likely to be five or ten years from now, read this book today.
— President Bill Clinton -
The Spectrum is absolutely fantastic. Time and again, Dr. Dean Ornish has scientifically proven that what was once thought to be medically impossible is, in fact, possible. His work is truly revolutionary.
— Mehmet Oz, M.D. Professor of Surgery & Director, Cardiovascular Institute, Columbia University Medical Center, and author of You: The Owner’ s Manual and You: On a Diet -
Dr. Ornish's wonderful new book, The Spectrum, can make an important difference in the health of the world at a time when it most needs it.
— Gro Brundtland, M.D. Former Director General, World Health Organization, United Nations Former Prime Minister, Norway -
Dr. Dean Ornish knows more about inspiring people to eat well, live well, do well, and be well than anyone on the planet. The Spectrum is a powerful book for living longer and better and shows how to live a healthful, joyful and loving life. As Frank Sinatra once told me, “Live each day like it’s your last, and one day you’ll be right.
— Quincy Jones -
In this book, Dr. Dean Ornish continues to establish himself as a pioneer in the medicine of the future. He breaks well-established myths in the field of biology by showing scientifically that heart disease is reversible, that certain types of cancer are preventable, and that even your genes can be made to change their blueprint for your destiny by lifestyle changes that are fun and enjoyable and energizing. Read this book. It is literally life saving and life-transforming.
— Deepak Chopra, M.D. -
This is a must read book for those seeking accurate information for how to optimize their personal health.
— James O. Hill, Ph.D. Director, Center for Human Nutrition, University of Colorado and Co-Founder, America On the Move -
I've been following Dr. Dean Ornish's program for more than a decade, and I feel younger now than I did ten years ago. Dr. Ornish’ s style of eating and living is always delicious and never boring.
— Clint Eastwood -
Dr. Dean Ornish is one of my best students, and I agree with what he is telling you. I have known him well for many years now. So you should pay good attention to what he tells you in his new book, which I am pleased to strongly support. I am in complete agreement with what he is saying in The Spectrum.
— Alexander Leaf, M.D. Chairman, Dept. of Medicine (emeritus) and Chairman, Dept. of Preventive Medicine & Clinical Epidemiology (emeritus) Harvard Medical School & Massachusetts General Hospital
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" Great research-based information on how to chose a healthier, happier body despite some of the more common genetic obstacles. Doesn't get any better than that - and the recipes look good too. "
— Kathy, 1/29/2014 -
" My Fav book on healthy eating, a well respected Dr. with proven science sets this book apart. When you learn that what you eat and how you move can actually repair your DNA, thats powerful highly recommend. "
— Brett, 1/26/2014 -
" Honestly, his work is fantastic and has helped me a lot but this approach seems like bit of a cop out trying to appeal to a broader audience "
— Danny, 1/26/2014 -
" Excellent advice for good health... eat a plant based diet, exercise, meditate and have love in your life! "
— Sarah, 1/23/2014 -
" Very interesting. I like the fact that each day is a choice, that eating healthy is a lifestyle and not a "diet." "
— Pat, 1/19/2014 -
" This book was one of the few books that makes you feel like you have control over your health. Without being judgemental or preachy, Dr. Ornish describes the ways that one can improve their health by a diet low in fat and sugar, exercise and stress relief. Definitely learned a lot! "
— Megan, 12/31/2013 -
" Book is a bit hokey in parts but he has good, solid nutrition advice and a fair number of healthy recipes. I ended up buying this one to keep on my shelf. "
— Nece, 12/29/2013 -
" Dr. Ornish emphasizes the importance of enjoying food. But the book can be boiled down to: Eat food, not too much, mostly plants, exercise, and reduce stress by meditating or yoga. -- Or is that Montel Williams quoting someone else? "
— Diancer, 12/27/2013 -
" More evidence for eating a low fat vegetarian diet. "
— Claudia, 12/7/2013 -
" excellent book - not so much a diet as a road planning for living ... "
— Kevin, 10/31/2013 -
" I love the playful way it's written. It doesn't seem to drone on and on about what's good for you and contradict itself the way other diet books can. Also, he doesn't sound like a crazy person (see: The Dorm Room Workout). "
— Amber, 10/12/2013 -
" Not as fun to read as "Healthy at 100" but good info. More of a reference book with half recipes from Oprah's chef, etc. "
— Pete, 9/18/2013 -
" Great reference material enjoyed reading and will continue to use - changing my eating habits is something I work on daily. "
— Diane, 5/14/2013 -
" Good review of a program to improve health via healthier eating, exercise, and stress reduction. Excellent recipes. I've put many of the suggestions into practice. "
— Susan, 5/5/2012 -
" It's a really good book that offers a lot of food for thought, not only in what to eat (plant-centered, unrefined foods) but also in how we deal with stress, connection, and activity. "
— Carolyn, 12/19/2011 -
" The audio book is very concise especially after you move out of the first 40-60 minutes. It sounds very simple and basic. I'm thinking with 400 pages in the hard copy format, there are plenty of details, but I liked the "cliffs' notes version" "
— Christy, 12/11/2011 -
" Almost done with this book, although it will probably be a book I'll be picking up often to refresh my memory. Much up-to-date information on health topics. "
— Patty, 9/23/2011 -
" Good ideas for getting healthy......but she can't manage to talk about it for very long without foul language. "
— Heather, 6/17/2011 -
" A little extreme in some of her views, but lots of good information to be found. Just take everything with a grain of salt, especially if you're a non-vegan, since she's a big proponent of veganism. "
— Kathryn, 6/7/2011 -
" Alkalinity, whole foods, food combining... All things I've read before, but Kris discusses them in a much more approachable way. I would be interested in trying her cleanse/diet, but I don't feel like I can afford all the fresh, organic produce that would be required. "
— Caroline, 6/6/2011 -
" Amazing and practical! I see myself buying a copy in the very near future!!! "
— Melyssa, 6/5/2011 -
" Great book that has lead me to a huge shift in how I view my health. "
— Alicia, 5/27/2011 -
" LOVE it! Can't wait to start the Adventure Cleanse. "
— Mo, 5/27/2011 -
" Amazing. Life changing. Kris Carr is a revolutionary and a good, loving soul. This book will guide you towards a healthier, more vibrant existence. "
— Kristin, 5/14/2011 -
" This book is a life changer, the best about healthy eating and lifestyle since Skinny Bitch got me to get rid of meat and dairy in the first place. There are some amazing tips. This isn't just a book about veganism or diet, it is about transforming your entire lifestyle! "
— Brittany, 5/11/2011 -
" I'm trying to "health up" my diet (get rid of sugar, etc) and this book is awesome. Written by a 7 year cancer survivor who has kept her rare cancer in check by diet. It's super funny and has great recipes and a 21 day cleanse that I'm thinking about doing ;-0 <br/> "
— Cari, 5/4/2011 -
" TCL Call#: 613.262 Carr K <br/> <br/>Madeleine - 4 stars <br/>A great little book. She has a nice irreverant style that keeps the book from being too healy-feely. Good recipes at the end. "
— AdultNonFiction, 5/4/2011 -
" LOVE. Love this book. I am inspired by Kris Carr and her attitude in the face of can-Ser. I think everyone should read this! Great manual for living, for taking care of yourself. "
— Vicki, 4/19/2011
About Dean Ornish
Dean Ornish, MD, is a physician and the multiaward-winning author of numerous scientific reports and books, including the New York Times bestseller Love & Survival. He is the founder and president of the nonprofit Preventive Medicine Research Institute and clinical professor of medicine at the University of California, San Francisco. He was trained in internal medicine at the Baylor College of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, and Massachusetts General Hospital. His research has been published in the leading peer-reviewed medical journals and featured in all major media. He writes a monthly column for Newsweek, Reader’s Digest, and the Huffington Post. He has been a physician consultant to former president Bill Clinton since 1993. He serves as chairperson and member of the boards of directors of several organizations. He has received numerous awards and was recognized by Life magazine as “one of the fifty most influential members of his generation.”