The Longevity Formula
Ayurvedic Principles to Reduce Inflammation, Increase Cellular Repair, and Live with Vitality
by Avanti Kumar-Singh
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Pub Date Dec 17 2024 | Archive Date Jan 17 2025
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Description
A powerful formula that brings together ancient Ayurvedic wisdom with modern science to live more vibrantly as we age
“This book is an essential read for anyone seeking to age with vitality.” —Mark Hyman, MD, New York Times bestselling author of Young Forever
Esteemed Ayurvedic practitioner Dr. Avanti Kumar-Singh invites us to reframe our approach to aging through The Longevity Formula—boosting longevity by reducing inflammation and increasing cellular repair. This approach to increasing our health span isn’t complicated, and it doesn’t require expensive tests or procedures. Instead, it offers simple, science-backed practices based in the time-honored tradition of Ayurveda.
Dr. Kumar-Singh has experienced the power of these practices herself. During her successful career as an emergency room doctor, she suffered a health crisis that Western medicine couldn’t fully resolve. In her search for answers, she returned to Ayurveda, the healing tradition of her South Asian roots. Ayurveda is a holistic system that shows us how to live in harmony with nature, with its daily and seasonal rhythms. It’s complementary with Western medicine, and it honors aging as a time of vitality and wisdom. Dr. Kumar-Singh offers an accessible introduction to Ayurveda and how it supports the mechanisms of aging. Throughout the book, she shares accessible yet potent practices that will help you:
• Replenish your tissues to support memory and mood, reduce chronic pain, and strengthen muscle and bone
• Remove toxins that contribute to chronic disease through simple daily routines
• Add and move prana (energy or life force) through breathing and movement
• Sync with nature to understand your body’s clock and how it supports your sleep, eating, and exercise
• Feed your system, nourishing not only your body but also your mind and soul
These practices don’t require complicated equipment, expensive ingredients, or prior experience with Ayurveda. As Dr. Kumar-Singh writes, “The essence of Ayurveda is that we are not separate from nature. When we live in harmony with nature, we have optimal and vibrant health.” With this fundamental principle, she shows us how to build gradual and sustainable habits to support our physical, emotional, and spiritual health as we age.
Advance Praise
“The Longevity Formula brilliantly bridges the worlds of Western medicine and Eastern Ayurvedic wisdom, offering a unique and holistic approach to aging. Drawing upon her deep expertise as both a physician and an Ayurvedic practitioner, Dr. Avanti Kumar-Singh provides invaluable insights and a research-backed approach to support longevity. This book is an essential read for anyone seeking to age with vitality." ―Mark Hyman, MD, New York Times bestselling author of Young Forever
“Dr. Avanti Kumar-Singh is my go-to resource for all things health and well-being. Her decades of expertise in both Eastern and Western medicine, combined with her lifelong learning of Ayurvedic practices from her family and Indian culture, make her an easy choice to trust. The Longevity Formula is an essential and thorough resource for life-changing habits, from which we can all gain countless benefits.” ―Tara Stiles, cofounder of Strala Yoga and author of Yoga Cures
“The Longevity Formula will help you feel better now and live better at any age.” ―Melissa Urban, cofounder of Whole30 and New York Times bestselling author of The Book of Boundaries
“Dr. Avanti Kumar-Singh masterfully integrates ancient Ayurvedic wisdom with modern medical science and shows us how to transform our health and support longevity naturally. By following her simple yet effective daily practices, you can learn how to use food as medicine and live in harmony with nature. Read this book and take your health back in your hands!” ―Divya Alter, Ayurvedic chef, culinary educator, and author of What to Eat for How You Feel
“Dr. Avanti Kumar-Singh's book The Longevity Formula is a masterful exploration of how to connect Western medicine with the ancient teachings of Ayurveda in a way that is both relatable and user-friendly. This great read not only shares Avanti’s personal health journey but also provides clear, accessible, reasonable, and doable suggestions for readers to adopt towards achieving a longer health span.” ―Jessica Lederhausen, DDS, MPH, author of Oral
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781649631800 |
| PRICE | $19.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 240 |
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Featured Reviews
Henrietta B, Reviewer
An inspiring introduction to Ayurvedic view of longhealth
I had not much prior knowledge of the Indian Ayurvedic healing system when I picked up this ARC and the book left me educated, motivated and inspired.
Kumar-Singh does an excellent and easy-to-understand job in the first part of the book to introduce readers into the main principles of Ayurveda relating to longlife or rather to a long healthspan. This was one of my major take aways: the Ayurvedic take of longevity is not about extending the lifespan with a lot of ailments and pills but to extend the healthspan. The main principles made a lot of sense to me, esp. the pyramid (live according to natural rhythms, eat healthy and calm your nervous system).
The book quickly becomes practical with a lot of everyday applications. Part 2 consists of extremely well structured chapters with hacks to increase health. I loved that Kumar-Singh starts with the Ayurvedic principle shows how modern science supports this and gives tips with detailed descriptions how to.
I plan to incorporate quite a few hacks into my daily routine.
Throughout the book Kumar-Singh adds a personal perspective - her babaji, her own journey. It makes the reading very relatable. At the end she gives us insights in connecting with friends, family, our life‘s journey and the divine, a very appropriate and fitting end.
Recommended reading for all who are looking for hacks and routines to improve their healthspan and would like to use Eastern and Western insights to do this.
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