Get Healthy Singapore - by Vismai Schonfelder (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Starting from the premise that lasting health requires a lifestyle that is counter to the short-term thinking and instant gratification prevalent in modern society, this book offers a treasure trove of easy-to-follow advice to help us live a healthier and happier life.

When Singapore-based Australian chiropractor Vismai Schonfelder nearly died of a tropical disease in Africa--which he expertly shares in an appendix--his worldview was altered forever. His long recovery gave him a keen awareness of the timeless keys to a healthy mind, body and spirit.

In a friendly, conversational style, Schonfelder helps us consider the following issues:

• What do we mean when we talk about "health"?
• What are the models of health care available to us?
• How do our personal values impact on our attitude to health?
• Why is drinking water a cornerstone of good health?

Schonfelder's ultimate goal in this book is to steer us away from our reliance on modern Western medicine. He guides us to take responsibility for our own health, helping us improve what we eat, how we exercise, how we manage stress, how we think about wellness and sickness, and how we can benefit from alternative healthcare.

Review Quotes

"For your body to be able to function at reasonable levels to perform well at work, family life and your sporting endeavors you need to take care of it over the long term. Enjoy this simple book filled with timeless principles and get the most out of your body and mind."-- Chris Robb, Founder and CEO, Mass Participation World. Former race director of the Singapore marathon

"Great message for all of us to start drinking more clean water to improve our baseline health." -- Joy Lim Ai Ping, CEO, Tomal water filters, Singpore

"In a conversational style, this book invites you to consider changing your focus from curing disease to raising your current levels of health. Filled with easy-to-follow, practical tips, Vismai's ideas will help your body function better." -- Desmond Koh, Singapore Olympic swimmer

"It comes as no surprise that this book has a mindblowingly simple yet cut-through narrative on health and disease. Two of the most honest and endearing individuals, Vismai and his partner, Jyoti, have had a profound effect on the health and wellbeing of my children and I through their chiropractic care, friendship, and holistic and scientific knowledge of health. Bravo--I loved every word." Kim Ball, Pilates instructor, Singapore

"My work is all about moving your body in a safe and balanced manner. Visma's book encourages you to get out and move, and his simple take on a healthy lifestyle is refreshingly no-nonsense." -- Luke Newton, Director, One Personal Training, Singapore

"Singapore get ready. Enjoy Vismai's wise words and let him show you a path to something desired but rarely achieved in our modern world--true, vibrant health." -- Marc Hudson, Founder of ChiroEurope and Former president of the Spanish Chiropractic Association

"Through his own personal sickness story and the experience of countless clients, Vismai knows how the body truly functions and heals. This book is written for those of you that would like to understand how to truly heal and function at your best." -- Dr. Derek MacBay DC, President of Alliance of Chiropractic, Singapore

"Vismai's perspective on health is refreshing and inspirational. This book is a great resource and starting point for anyone who is interested in a sustainable and wholesome journey towards regaining and maintaining good health." -- Lim Chun Hong, CEO, Actxa and activity trackers, Singapore

About the Author

Vismai Schonfelder graduated from RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia in 1998. He and his Dutch wife then moved to Amsterdam where they had their chiropractic office for 16 years. He did his postgraduate studies in chiropractic pediatrics focusing on conditions such as poor sleeping and concentration, autism, youth sporting injuries, stress from school, scoliosis, late bed-wetting, anxiety and allergies. He also has a key interest in supporting women during their pregnancies and in men over 40 and the issues they face. He is the author of the Dutch-language Wake Up Holland! It's Time to Be Healthy, successfully self-published in 2009.

He has been married to Jyoti since 1999, and has a daughter Dali and a son Finn. His family loves travelling and have journeyed around India, Nepal, Indonesia and Sri Lanka, homeschooling the children and doing philanthropic work. He leads a minimalistic lifestyle and prefers experiences over consuming things. Meditation is his addiction and he has been doing this daily for 23 years. www.thechiropractor.com.sg