The Longevity Bible: The Definitive Guide to the Pursuit of a Long and Healthy Life

This, the 12th in Firefly Books' series of small-format books that focuses on a variety of topics but especially wellness and spirituality, addresses a universal interest: long life. But we don't want just years, we want years that are healthy and rewarding. The Longevity Bible explains how the aging process works and what you can do to enjoy a better quality of life for longer.

Sadly, there is no magical elixir but this book can help readers gain a new perspective on aging and how to optimize their longevity. It reveals what history, biology, Eastern philosophy, Western science and the findings of top medical experts and researchers can teach us about maintaining optimal health as we move through our lives. The author explains the important role that sleep, moderation, diet, a sense of purpose, connection, love and curiosity have in helping us to live well and live happily.

The topic of longevity is approached first by what we have long known about living longer and the practices and beliefs from around the world that have emerged in the pursuit of a long life, with varying results. The second section is about the science and technology currently understood and being researched thanks to the universal desire for a longer life. The final section steps back to consider what we have learned, and provides 20 of the most important tips for health and longevity.

Part 1: The Old

• Breathing; Relaxation; Posture; Balance; Body Language; Diet; Sleep; Yoga; Qigong and Taijiquan (Tai Chi); Massage and Acupuncture; Personality; Love and Laughter; Cultural Norms; Meditation and Spiritual Awareness; Sense of Purpose; Advice from My Grandmother; Being in the Zone

Part 2: The New

• Health and Fitness; Inflammation; Hormones; Lymphatic System; Neuroplasticity; Psychology; Stem Cells; Tissue Engineering; Drugs and the Placebo Effect; Epigenetics; Biometrics; Immunology; Intelligent Fascia; Quantum Physics and Health

Part 3: Full Circle

• Changing Values; Webs of Understanding; 20 Hot Tips for Health and Longevity.

Like few other books, The Longevity Bible has an existing and growing audience. It is an essential purchase.

Susannah Marriott is a freelance writer who specializes in issues of parenting, complementary health and folklore. She is an established author with 19 illustrated books to her name, including The Art of Motherhood and Total Meditation. Her articles have also appeared in Weekend Guardian, You, Marie Claire, Zest, She and Junior, and she has broadcast on BBC Radio 4. She currently lectures on Professional Writing at University College, Falmouth, UK.