10 health rules you should swear by now -- and forever
Frank Lipman, MD, New York City's most well-known integrative physician (and resident member of our Wellness Council), is known for prescribing "medicine" that doesn't necessarily come from a bottle, like recommending you should cut out sugar and chill out more with meditation.
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His tell-all book, The New Health Rules, is a modern manifesto for living a healthy, cool life. And it's filled with nearly 100 simple ideas and tips.
"These rules work for everyone. This book is for you whether you're a meat-eater or a vegan, whether you're an athlete or are just now getting inspired to commit to an exercise routine," says Dr. Lipman. "It's about the whole self—body, mind, and spirit—and the habits and routines that make all three thrive."
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The book is also an adorable size—about 5×7—so you can throw it in your handbag and flip it open on the subway, or while you're waiting for your smoothie at Liquiteria. Abiding these basic health rules feels like a pleasure, not towing the line.
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"You don't have to master all of the rules at once," he says. "Open to any page, anytime, and there's a step you can take toward feeling better. Change by change, you'll build a healthy lifestyle that sticks."
Click through to get Dr. Lipman's top ten new health habits from the book—and get the whole book, here:
Originally posted January 6, 2015, updated March 17, 2016.
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