Own Your Body: A Doctor's Life-saving Tips

by Dr. Shiv K Sarin

Overview

Divided into six clear and easy to follow sections focusing on topics such as liver, Own Your Body bridges the gap between medical jargon and everyday life. Whether you're facing a health scare or just striving for a better lifestyle, Dr. Sarin's wisdom shines through, empowering readers to take charge of their health.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9789356400313
Publisher:	Bloomsbury USA
Publication date:	07/23/2024
Pages:	330
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.45(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

Dr. Shiv Sarin, an esteemed Indian physician, stands as a beacon of medical expertise, clinical research, and pioneering contributions to medical education. His remarkable career spans from his academic beginnings at S.M.S. Medical College Jaipur to his leadership position at the Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences. Committed to the care of millions affected by liver and metabolic disorders, Dr. Sarin is rightfully hailed as a healthcare luminary.

In this transformative book, Dr. Sarin skillfully weaves together 21 real-life narratives, each representing the multitude grappling with or at risk of conditions such as fatty liver, obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, alcohol abuse, gallstones, or cancer-afflictions impacting nearly one in four individuals globally. Dr. Sarin compassionately and scientifically guides readers on preventing, detecting, and triumphing over these situations, with each page serving as a wellspring of inspiration, healing, and propelling readers toward wellness and positive health.

Embark on Dr. Sarin's transformative journey, promoting self-reflection and informed decision-making to overcome the adverse effects of genetic inheritances, thereby paving the way for a healthier progeny.

Embrace Dr. Sarin's simple yet powerful 'fifty longevity tips' and follow his 'four life-lines,' tailored to individual constitutions. Indulge in 'self-care' as an ongoing process rather than a reactive response to ailments and become a catalyst for changing the world. Dr. Sarin's work transcends medical expertise-it is a testament to the profound impact one individual can have on the health and happiness of millions.

Editorial Reviews

In this book, Dr Sarin has distilled his rich medical wisdom, acquired through years of successful practice into 21 engaging and insightful anecdotes. Reading this book, one would realise that good health is not as much a function of one's genetic makeup as it is of one's lifestyle choices. And it is perfectly within one's reach to lead a healthy and satisfying life. A must read for everyone who values and realises the importance of good health” —Mukesh Ambani Chairman and Managing Director, Reliance Industries

“Dr Shiv Sarin's book is like reading a film script. Easy to understand, highly educative and yet entertaining. Reading this book can save your life” —Vidhu Vinod Chopra Producer, Director and Screenwriter

“We frequently ask people we know about their experiences with illness. This knowledge forms a crucial part of our understanding of health, ailments and the medical system. This book by Dr. Sarin, a collection of case studies, serves a parallel purpose by bringing together many such accounts in one place. Through tangible instances and specifics, it offers solace and assurance to patients and their families, illustrating that even complex health problems can be addressed” —Aroon Purie, Founder-Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of India Today

“William Shakespeare once said, 'Good digestion waits on appetite, and good health on both.' The key to good digestion and good health-nine times out of ten-is the liver! In fact, in many cultures it is hailed as the very essence of the soul! Dr. Shiv Sarin, a true luminary in the field, holds the mantle as India's foremost authority on the liver and its adjuncts. Despite his profound knowledge and experience in biliary sciences, this book is written in clear, unadorned language devoid of esoteric jargon. This, among other reasons, solidifies why Own Your Body is a must-ready for all.” —Fali S. Nariman, Senior Advocate, Jurist and Former Member of Parliament(Rajya Sabha)

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