Interesting, educational, inspiring but not overwhelming or patronising

Nothing that I didn't really already know before, but I feel inspired to make some small changes step by step

Truly a must read. This would have been so helpful back in nursing school and even before that.
For anyone struggling with health issues, this is true fascinating.

Fun, easy and very useful!

Baby steps and living life in balance can make a big difference. Not sure if it can make all the difference but certainly impactful.

While reading this over the course of several weeks (far longer than the length/content would suggest is required, but I was truly savoring it), when I would mention to my partner what I was reading about he would become skeptical, assuming Chatterjee offers the same typical advice such as, "Always get eight hours of sleep a night."

And what I enjoyed so much about Chatterjee's advice is that it's not typical, not in that sense. I mean yes, of course, he advocates a healthier lifestyle, but he explains in medical and scientific detail as to how and why. I was fascinated by information such as this: "It's thought that, when we sleep, our brain cells shrink in size to allow gaps to open up between our nerve cells, which allows our brain to wash away waste products that build up and accumulate whilst awake." And then he doesn't give any hours-based parameters about sleep time to assist in this process but rather explains how you should be feeling if you're getting sufficient sleep. If you don't feel this way, then you need more sleep.

To my knowledge, Chatterjee isn't really known in the States yet, though what looks like an Americanized version of this book will be released here in May. Many who would read this might think it too simplified or obvious but that felt like the point to me. His suggestions are a baseline that is all too easy to veer from, and his explanations as to why we are best when we adhere to that baseline is both informative and motivational. As well, many of the changes are really super easy and even enjoyable to incorporate into one's life. This will be one of the rare books I actually keep so that I can continue to reference it and be inspired and motivated.

When I called up my GP to tell her my sleep quality has dramatically decreased, I didn't expect her to recommend me a book and tell me to call her in 3 months. I expected her to at least prescribe me some blood tests and an iron supplement.

I am so glad. This absolute gem of a book has completely changed how I look at my health. I've always been an advocate for preventative measure rather than reactive treatment, however I wasn't really practicing what I preached. Dr Chatterjee tells us how to improve our health and our quality of life, all through really simple steps which barely take any time at all. I don't think I'm ever going back.

This was recommended to me by my doctor for handling my ongoing mental health issues and I was immediately dubious and uncomfortable, partly because she spoke of the money involved in training in this approach (I have since requested a different GP when making appointments, for this and other reasons).

Despite this I decided to give it a chance, and if I'd encountered it in any other context I may have seen its value more. However, I was predisposed to dislike it as someone who has been dealing with chronic chemical imbalances for 15 years and was basically told they just needed to stop eating gluten and do some yoga (as if I hadn't tried that...). Although these methods are undoubtedly extremely beneficial for many people, sometimes there's a core problem which is not addressed by them and this feels dismissed in this book. And that attitude is very dangerous.

Chatterjee also uses A LOT of anecdotal evidence, which anyone could tell you isn't how science works. It's all sound advice, but until the actual research validates it it's just speculation and common sense.

Dr. Chatterjee presents his strategies of progressive medicine bases on balancing 4 pillars of your life: relax, eat, move and sleep. Most of them you will read in other books as well and some of them are common sense for a good and balanced life, but nonetheless the plans and recommendations are really well alligned and explained.

A comprehensive, yet concise book that details what lifestyle changes anybody can make to address health issues ranging from benign to life threatening.

Most of the advice isn’t earthshaking, but actually living it can be! I’d recommend this to just about anybody with the understanding that only those that trust me would actually implement these practices into their lives.