Aging Brilliantly - by Patricia Pimentel Selassie (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Live well. Age slow.

Aging doesn't have to mean getting old. There's mounting evidence that particular behaviors and lifestyles seem to lead to "more life." Aging Brilliantly is a guide to proven habits you can adopt at any age to help achieve not only longevity but also a happier, healthier existence.

Inspired by studies of the longest living people in the world, Aging Brilliantly offers specific approaches to exercise, food, relationships, and relaxation that can greatly enhance vitality. Each chapter includes action plans and quick tips for you to apply these new principles swiftly so you can begin living better-today.

Learn the secrets of healthy living:

• Super-aging action plan-After you learn the pillars, set up a step-by-step plan to help you define your personal goals and implement them.
• Self-assessment-Score yourself at the end of each chapter to evaluate where you fall in the spectrum of healthy aging.
• Become a master ager-With a small amount of daily practice, you'll master aging and become proficient in living a life that leads to vitality and longevity.

Use the research-backed, self-care solutions in Aging Brilliantly to make age just a number.

Review Quotes

"As the title suggests, Aging Brilliantly is a perfect guidebook for going through life with vigor and passion. Dr. Patricia Selassie embodies all of the good that the wellness movement has to offer. Her writing style is expressive and easy as she gently reminds us of important things: Action, Self-Awareness, and becoming a 'Master Ager.' There are so many books about aging, but I have never read one that I could relate to as much as this one. I love and appreciate Dr. Selassie's personal anecdotes from her deeply rooted family. She comes from a long line of healthcare providers and peppers her writing with science and facts along with the right amount of heart and soul. I will use Aging Brilliantly as a guide and I'll read it from time to time to remind myself to slow down, appreciate the life I was given, and how to extend that life while living to the fullest and feeling vibrant." -- Larry Rogowsky, author of The Urban Body Fix

"Dr. Selassie's book Aging Brilliantly provides tangible access to living your longest, healthiest, most joyful life. Her quick tips, self-assessment tools, and stories continuously inspire and empower you throughout the journey to become a 'master ager.'" -- Michelle Gay, CMA, R-MPA, author of Brain Breaks for the Classroom and Beyond Self-Defense, Certified Movement Analyst and Registered Movement Pattern Analyst

"Finally! A how-to guide about living vibrantly into your 100s that can actually help people vs. just overwhelm them. In a world full of complex, fear-mongering messages about aging, Dr. Selassie's warm, straightforward guide is a scientifically accurate breath of fresh air. The truth is that we don't just want to live longer; we want to live long with vitality, ease, and joy. This book shows you how." -- Tracy Harrison, Founder of The School of Applied Functional Medicine

"This book is for everyone suffering from the stress of the modern world. It's filled with delightful tips about how to approach aging from the self-care and naturopathic perspective. It's filled with gifts and tips in Dr. Selassie's heartwarming voice." -- Dr. Millie Lytle, ND, MPH, Naturopathic Doctor, Founder of Nat Med Coach/Virtual Health Club

About the Author

DR. PATRICIA PIMENTEL SELASSIE holds a naturopathic doctorate degree and is the founder and owner of the New Flower Center for Naturopathic Medicine in Brooklyn, New York. In her practice, Dr. Selassie blends evidence-based naturopathic medicine with listening and an intuitive coaching style so people can be their healthiest and live their life's purpose. Learn more at Doctorselassie.com.