From one of the world's foremost physicians and researchers, a
monumental work that radically redefines our conventional
conceptions of health and illness to offer new methods for living a
long, healthy life.
After considering the discoveries that have led to progress in
treating some diseases, Dr. David B. Agus asked an essential
question: Why aren't we better at curing illnesses like cancer?
Based on his groundbreaking research and the clinical trials he has
conducted at the nation's leading medical centers, he came to the
realization that we've been approaching medicine from a faulty
perspective, and the best way to prevent and combat maladies like
cancer, heart disease, autoimmune disorders, and neurodegeneration
is to first embrace a totally new view of the human body.
The End of Illness asks readers to reconsider
everything they think they know about health-and give up believing
many myths that may actually be causing them harm and decreasing
longevity. These myths revolve around a spectrum of misconceptions,
from the benefits of vitamins and supplements to the role of DNA in
one's fate. In attempting to reduce our understanding of ailments
to a mutation, germ, or deficiency, Dr. Agus proves we have
forgotten that the body is a complex system . He presents
a systemic picture of the body's vast mechanisms that drive it
either toward or away from sickness, empowering readers to take
charge of their individual health in very personal, customized ways
they've never imagined before. Along the way, Dr. Agus offers
insights and access to breathtaking and powerful new technologies
that promise to transform medicine in our generation. He also shows
that there is no "right" answer in health decisions. This is a
radically different approach that will not only change how we care
for ourselves, but also how we develop the next generation of
treatments and cures.
The End of Illness represents a dramatic
departure from orthodox thinking that promises to revolutionize our
quest for long, healthy lives.