Redesigning 50: The No-Plastic-Surgery Guide to 21st-Century Age Defiance

252 Pages·2008·2.57 MB·English

by  Oz Garcia

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O Z G A R C I A
with SHARYN KOLBERG
This book is dedicated to my mother and father,
Clara and Osvaldo Garcia.
In loving memory of my father,
with a special message:
I know how proud you would be, Dad.
Love, Oz.
CONTENTS

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Ac know ledg ments viii
Introducing the New 50 x
PART I / FOOD:

Fueling Yourself to a Younger Body 1
1. Oz Eats His Words:
Redesigning the Way We Eat 5
2. Cleaning House:
Detoxing for Health 25
3. Eating in the Real World:
Tips for Dining Out 45
PART II REJUVENATION:

Feeling Like Thirty Again 53
4. The Spa Experience:
A Week Away or an Eve ning at Home 60
5. Training for Life:
Get Your Body Moving 69
Contents
PART III BEAUTY:
Facing Up to Aging 83
6. Skin Deep:
Entering the No- Plastic- Surgery Zone 90
7. Alternative Options:
From Dermatology to Mesotherapy 99
8. Your Crowning Glory:
Components of Beauty from the Outside In 114
PART IV ALCHEMY:
Exploring the Biological Landscape of Age Reversal 129
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9. Diagnostics:
Seeing the Inside Story 134
10. The Estrogen/Testosterone Question:
Discussing Hormone Health, Menopause, and Andropause 151
11. Aching and Aging:
Alternatives in Pain Care 164
12. Longevity and the Brain:
Keeping Mentally Young 172
13. Oz’s Guide to Supplements:
The New Nutraceuticals 181
Epilogue 207
Resource Guide 213
Index 219
About the Author
Other Books by Oz Garcia
Credits
Cover
Copyright
About the Publisher

AC KNOW LEDG MENTS

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My gratitude and acknowledgments go to a great number of people. For many
reasons, this book was a long time in the making, and I thank everyone in-
volved for their perseverance and patience. I especially want to thank Mary
Ellen O’Neill and everyone at HarperCollins for continuing to believe in this
project.
Thanks also to
The unbelievable Laura Powers, my vice president: Without her, noth-
ing would get done. She is the central source of ideas and gravity for
this project, and for much of my life.
Sharyn Kolberg, who infused her great craft and worked with me at
every corner of this book to make it a highly informative and enjoy-
able read—as she has done with all of my books.
Tony Colletti and Gerardo Somoza for all their hard work, dedication,
and friendship.
Anna Bliss and Toni Sciarra, my editors, whose insightful thoughts
and tenacious grip have allowed this project to move forward effi -
ciently and achieve its highest aspiration.
Judith Regan, my eternal gratitude for everything she did for this
project.
Ac know ledg ments
All the diverse groups of experts—from the culinary artists to medi-
cal professionals and everyone in between. Their contributions will be
apparent to readers in the extraordinary interviews throughout the
book.
Albert and Claudia Garcia. My brother, Albert, is my partner for life
and the backbone of all our work.
Judy Taylor and Jenny F isherman-Ruff for their s upport: they are a
wonderful public relations team.
In addition, a thank-you to my extended family of staff, friends, and
partners: Tara Santiago, Deirdre Mahony, Liz Belson, John Aslanian,
Randy and Hayley Corwick, and everyone at Restore Spa. Thanks as
well to Mila Jouravleva, my Europe an partner, and Bijan Khezri.
Thanks also to Barbara Ligeti and everyone at Lime TV and Gaiam.
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