Ending Illness

This is a powerful and informative book...and I highly recommend you read it. Written by an oncologist named David Agus, The End of Illness takes the reader on a journey towards better health. Throw away all previous beliefs and habits as this book is sure to change your views on maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Sure the book has received some controversy especially considering that Agus has gone up against the multi-billion dollar vitamin industry. But keep in mind this information is coming from a credible source with years of research behind him. It was no surprise to me that some of the fads behind research and nutrition today..are just that....fads!! Agus stresses the importance of an active lifestyle daily (more standing vs. sitting etc) as opposed to strenuous bursts of exercise. He also emphasizes the need for most people over 45 to take statins and have their genes sequenced to determine individual precursors for disease. Its by no coincidence that Agus is the founder of Navigenics..so one may think this is a shameless publicity stunt. As with every book, you are free to read with caution and conclude what you will. I am happy to write about a book that offers a refreshing point of view on health and not a doomsday message about the futur