Authored by Dr. Julian Robert Gershon Jr., and dedicated to his family, in particular his physician father who he says was “my inspiration and role model” and who served his patients “with tireless dedication” for 64 years until the age of 92, Beyond the Fountain of Youth seeks to inspire readers to not only help themselves but to share the tips and practices in the book with those they love.
With over 40 years as a physician, and as the leader of the program at the Aspen Institute for Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine, Dr. Gershon’s inspiration for the book dates back to his years as a sports medicine doctor including working for the Olympics.
So, what exactly is Regenerative Medicine? According to Dr. Gershon, “Regenerative Medicine offers broad-ranging benefits by better identifying the actual issues and focusing on preventative health care and regeneration rather than symptom management.” This is in contrast to conventional medicine which according to Dr. Gershon is often “a one-size-fits-all approach” with the prescribing of medication without understanding the underlying cause of the patient’s symptoms.
Individual chapters deal with regenerative therapies that not only extend Lifespan but Healthspan. For instance, Vitamin IV Therapy (for those lacking essential nutrients), Red Light Therapy (to stimulate cellular repair), Regenerative Orthopedics (to help with arthritic or other types of pain or inflammation in the various joints), plus other therapies said to be preventative and/or regenerative.
One prevailing theme is the importance of hormones. Maintaining hormone levels – for both women and men – can produce benefits both physical and psychological. “When our hormones are at their peak, we are the healthiest,” he says. Throughout the chapters he goes into great depth to explain the medical science of why such therapies work.
“We live in an era where science and medicine can profoundly impact how we age,” said Dr. Gershon. “This book is not about chasing youth for vanity; it’s about equipping people with the tools and knowledge to feel their best at any age.”
Dr. Gershon’s medical expertise, combined with insights from leading experts in the field, makes this book a great-read for anyone interested in not just how to longer but also how to live better.
The accompanying podcast series delves deeper into the topics covered in the book, and features interviews with health experts. The book is available for purchase thru the Aspen Institute.
