Turbocharge your metabolism for vitality, energy, and lifelong health As the modern Western lifestyle spreads around the globe, so too does metabolic syndrome -- a cluster of symptoms that increases the risk of developing heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and other conditions. The good news: metabolic syndrome can be tamed by a sensible program of exercise, natural foods, stress management, and quality sleep. In this concise and lively book, Dr. Vij distills a mass of medical research into a simple, effective program for vibrant health. Avoiding fads and gimmicks, he provides practical advice, case studies of ordinary people, and brief sections that debunk common medical myths. By following Dr. Vij's evidence-based methods, you can manage diabetes, avoid related metabolic conditions, lose weight, and live a healthier, happier life with energy to spare. From Energy Times In the case of Turbo Metabolism , those benefits include "preventing and reversing diabetes, obesity, heart disease, and other metabolic diseases by treating the causes." Vij's approach takes more than just the body into account; at one point he labels the idea of a purely physical fix as "fallacy," noting, "Mind and body are intimately connected at every level." From Anna Jedrziewski, Retailing Insight It takes a lot for a book to break through all of it and become a standout but that's exactly what Turbo Metabolism is positioned to do. From Spirituality Today ".....an encouraging read ....Dr Vij offers a powerful and permanent antidote ." From Midwest Book Review The good news: metabolic syndrome can be tamed by a sensible program of exercise, natural foods, stress management, and quality sleep. The Permanente Journal On balance, Turbo Metabolism provides for an entertaining and informative book that can serve as a useful weight management and health promotion manual for patients. This publication enters a crowded field, where it may not necessarily stand out, yet surely represents a solid choice. Don't be fooled by gimmicks or fads; reversing obesity and metabolic syndrome is a long-term journey, and this book provides a decent compass. “A concise and thoroughly reader friendly instructional guide . . .” — Midwest Book Review “If you follow Dr. Vij’s guidance, you can achieve an astonishing health transformation.” — Joel Fuhrman, MD, bestselling author of Eat to Live and Super Immunity “With Turbo Metabolism , you can carry Pankaj Vij with you as a personal trainer, careful researcher, and model physician. A leader in culinary medicine and a doc who enthusiastically walks the talk, Dr. Vij prefers to help you change your lifestyle rather than have you simply lose weight temporarily. In this book, he helps you become a better, healthier, more energetic you.” — John La Puma, MD, founder of Chef Clinic and New York Times –bestselling author of REFUEL , The RealAge Diet , and ChefMD’s Big Book of Culinary Medicine “This wonderful work is the synthesis of the most effective, proven strategies for thriving. If you think no two experts agree, read this book. It will change your life.” — Partha Nandi, MD, FACP, author of Ask Dr. Nandi: 5 Steps to Becoming Your Own #HealthHero for Longevity, Well-Being, and a Joyful Life “Dr. Vij has written an authoritative and exceptional book with great clarity. His wisdom and compassion come through in the effective strategies he offers to shepherd us toward a life of wellness, balance, and harmony. I highly recommend this gem of a book.” — Sanjiv Chopra, MD, MACP, author of The Big Five and professor of medicine, Harvard University “ Turbo Metabolism is the kind of book I’d like every one of my patients to read. By championing wellness through his superb understanding of metabolism, Dr. Vij gently but effectively coaches readers through the benefits of an anti-inflammatory diet, regular physical activity, and stress reduction. Readers will not only enhance their health but emerge joyful and feeling whole. I recommend it highly.” — Kavitha Chinnaiyan, MD, FACC, author of The Heart of Wellness “Dr. Pankaj Vij unlocks the keys to metabolic health in Turbo Metabolism . His plant-based prescription has the power to save millions of lives and trillions of dollars in health-care spending, and to reinvigorate our medical system into a state in which wellness comes first.” — Neal Barnard, MD, FACC, author of Dr. Neal Barnard’s Program for Reversing Diabetes “I am certain that Turbo Metabolism will be the catalyst to a movement toward healthier and more fulfilling lives. We are eating, sitting, and stressing ourselves to poor health and even early death, and we need to be slapped awake. Turbo Metabolism is the wake-up call to let you know that your grocer and personal trainer may be more important health allies than even your health-care provider. Read and implement the strategies in this book, and your health will