The Bottom Line
Dr. Maoshing Ni, a traditional Chinese doctor, offers hundreds of tips for living long and being happy. Some of the tips are common sense wisdom and others are backed by research.
Pros
- Lots of ideas for inspiration.
- Focuses on happiness as well as health.
- Tips are simple, quick to read and fun.
Cons
- Not all tips are backed by research.
- Some tips oversimplify more difficult lifestyle changes.
Description
- Dr. Ni is a Los Angeles doctor with a 38-generation family history of Chinese medicine.
- The book is paperback, 320 pages long.
- Divided into 6 sections: What You Eat, How You Heal, Where You Are, What You Do, Who You Are and Bringing It All Together.
Guide Review - Secrets of Longevity
This book of longevity tips by Dr. Maoshing Ni briefly describes tip after tip that you can do to live a longer and happier life. Each tip appears on a single page, often with just a few sentences. Many of the tips are practical, sound suggestions (like eat more fruit) while others are broader and less concrete.
Secrets of Longevity is a great source of inspiration. There are literally hundreds of ways to make changes in your life that will lead to greater health and happiness. However, the book does not go into detail (when it may be helpful) nor wrestle with complicated issues. Some of the tips fall into the easier-said-than-done category and others are common sense.
If you are looking for some new ideas about living longer, check out Dr. Ni’s book. You might want to cross-reference his suggestions with other books (although he does not provide references or sources), as well as use common sense when applying them to your own situation.
