Gary Null's power aging / Gary Null.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [345]-367) and index.

Contents
PART I: BEGINNING THE PROCESS

CHAPTER 1: AN ANTI-AGING OVERVIEW
What We're Up Against, and How We Can Beat It
New Millennium, New Mindset
Updating "Old" Ideas
Baby Boomers Do It Again
What's Here

CHAPTER 2: IT'S THE ENVIRONMENT, STUPID
How the Environment Affects Our Health
No, You're Not Stupid, But the Environment is All-Important.
A Trip Back in Time
The Move to Cities
A Growing Problem
Messing with Mother Nature
The Environment and Your Body
Every Breath You Take
Indoor Pollution
The Good Earth
What's Wrong with Artificial Fertilizer
We're Eating WHAT?
The Problems with Pesticides
Our Overly Processed Food
Irradiated and Genetically Modified Foods
The Hazards of Sugar
More Bad News About the Sweet Stuff
Dangerous Waters
And What About Your Emotional Environment?
Let's Ask Questions

CHAPTER 3: WHY WE AGE
The Biological Processes of Aging
What Telomeres Tell Us
Free Radicals
Oxidative Stress
Chronic Inflammation
Fibrinogen
C-Reactive Protein
Pro-Inflammatory Cytokines
Homocysteine
Hormone Imbalances
DHEA
Insulin
Testosterone/Estrogen
DNA Mutations
Immune System Dysfunction
Glycosylation
Methylation Deficit
Mitochondrial Energy Depletion
Excessive Calcification
Fatty Acid Imbalance
Digestive Enzyme Imbalances
Non Digestive Enzyme Imbalances
Excitotoxicity
Circulatory Deficit
Aging's a "Thought Thing," Too

PART II: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW NOW

CHAPTER 4: HORMONAL KEYS TO HEALTH
How Our Hormones Affect the Aging Process
How the Hormonal System Works
How the Hormonal System Breaks Down
DHEA
DHEA Suppresses Inflammatory Cytokines
DHEA's Anti-Aging Properties
DHEA and Immune Function
DHEA for Post-Menopausal Health
Testosterone and Estrogen
Aging and Male Hormones
Estrogen Overload
The Critical Need for Free Testosterone
The Importance of Medical Testing
Why Testosterone Levels Decline
Testosterone and Libido
Testosterone and the Prostate Gland
Testosterone and Depression
Testosterone and Mental Decline
Testosterone Imbalance and Obesity
Causes of Testosterone/Estrogen Imbalance
Excess Aromatase Enzyme
Liver Enzymatic Activity
Obesity
Zinc Deficiency
Some Natural Solutions
Chrysin
Nettle
Muira Puma
Insulin
Melatonin
Growth Hormone
Thyroid Hormones
Hypothyroidism
Causes of Hypothyroidism
Treatment for Hypothyroidism
Hyperthyroidism
Causes of Hyperthyroidism
Treatment of Hyperthyroidism

CHAPTER 5: THE HEART OF THE MATTER
Understanding and Reversing Cardiovascular Disease
A Fresh Approach to Heart Disease
Chronic Inflammatory Syndrome
Correcting Inflammatory Risk Factors
Protecting Against Fibrinogen Induced Heart Attack
Detoxifying Homocysteine
Controlling C-Reactive Protein
Lowering Your Stroke Profile
Blood Tests Recommended for Cardiovascular Care
How Excess Insulin Causes Heart Attacks
Testosterone and Your Heart
The Right Diet is Crucial
...And so is Exercise
What You Can Do: Specific Protocols for Heart Health
A Cardiovascular Protocol
A Protocol to Lower Cholesterol
A Protocol to Lower High Blood Pressure

CHAPTER 6: PREVENTING OR FACING CANCER
Strategies for Protecting Ourselves
The Long Dark Road to Cancer
Cancer is Caused by Chemicals
What Causes Gene to Mutate
Free Radicals
Diet and Cancer
Sugar and Cancer
Carcinogens in the Water
Dioxin and Cancer
Pesticides and Lymphoma
A Word about the Politics of Cancer
Prescription Drugs and Cancer
Antidepressants and Cancer
Anti-hypertensives and Cancer
Cholesterol Lowering Drugs and Cancer
Breast Implants and Cancer
Hormones and Cancer
Hormone Replacement Therapy and Cancer
Tamoxifen is a Carcinogen
Arresting the Cancer Process
Do Something Constructive About Cancer
Complementary Therapies for Cancer
Preventing Gene Mutation
Vitamins
Minerals
Herbs and Foods
Research on Diet for Cancer
Research on Alternative Medicine and Cancer
Herbs for Cancer

CHAPTER 7: STAYING MENTALLY SHARP AS WE AGE
Strategies for Fighting Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and Depression
What Causes the Brain to Age Prematurely?
Free Radicals and Antioxidants
What Your Brain Needs
Vitamins
Acetyl-l-carnatine and Lipoic acid
Coenzyme Q-10
Choline and Lecithin
Essential Fatty Acids
Vinpocetin
Ginkgo Biloba
Phosphatidylserine (PS)
Garlic
Melatonin
Target: Parkinson's Disease
Nutrients for treating Parkinson's
The Alexander Technique
Exercise and Parkinsons
Target: Alzheimer's
Nutrients for Treating Alzheimer's
Dealing with Depression

CHAPTER 8: THE ANTI-AGING ARMAMENTARIUM
What's New, What's Tried and True
Cutting Edge Supplements
Proven Age Busters
Bone Enhancing Nutrients for Women
Natural Prostate Helpers For Men
Herbal Aids
Herbal Brain Boosters
Herbal Infection Fighters
Anti-Aging Herbs
PART III: PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER--FOR YOU!

CHAPTER 9: GARY'S NON-DIET DIET AND NO-EXERCISE EXERCISE
PROGRAM
Detox First
Life Enhancement Protocols
Life Enhancement Results
Don't be a Statistic
You are What You Eat
Give the Body the Right Building Blocks
The Power Aging Approach
Getting the Gist of Organic Juices
Imbibing the Juice
Develop Your Attitude-Getting Started
How to Begin
How to Eat Right Without Dieting
What to Substitute
Substitutes for Animal Protein
Substitutes for Dairy
Substitutes for Caffeine and Alcohol
Substitutes for Carbonated Beverages
Substitutes for Wheat
What to Avoid
Fiber is Detoxifying
Basic Rules for Eating
More About Meat
Break out of Your Breakfast Rut
Let's Do Lunch--the Right Way!
Your Diminishing Dinner
Snack Power
Low Cal Diets
The Importance of Exercise
How Long Should You Exercise

CHAPTER 10: RECIPES FOR POWER AGING
Jumpstart Your Detox
Beverages
Breakfasts
Appetizers/Snacks
Salads
Soups
Vegetables
Fish
Desserts
Condiments


CHAPTER 11: COUNTERING COMMON CONDITIONS
Specific Supplementation Plans
The Wellness Model
A Wellness Protocol
The Importance of Exercise
The Conditions
Read This First
Allergies
Arthritis
Candida
Chronic Fatigue
Chronic Pain
Colds and Flu
Digestive Disorders
Emphysema
Eye Disorders
Foot and leg Problems
Hemorrhoids
Hypoglycemia
Impotence
Menopausal Problems
Muscle and Nerve Problems
Osteoporosis
Urinary Tract Infections
Varicose Veins
Notes on Choosing an Alternative Practitioner

PART IV: MORE HELP

CHAPTER 12: TECHNIQUES TOWARD TRANSFORMATION
Affirmations for Bringing the Magic and Passion Back to Life
It's Time for Inner Advertising
Outlining Goals
Resolving Pain and Resentment
Affirmations and Thoughts

CHAPTER 13: VOICES OF EXPERIENCE
Success Stories from Power Agers