P : the Hippocrates Health institute has been around for over 60 years now ; how has it changed , grown or developed recently ? c : Hippocrates Health Institute is always evolving , while still remaining true to the core principals it was founded upon . HHI has new modalities such as energy medicine and unique mind , body and soul treatments from our renowned spa , along with a new Hippocrates Weight Loss Academy and Diabetes Program .
P : i ’ m sure you ’ ve seen many success stories while working at Hippocrates Health institute . What are one or two stories that stand out ? c : Mark arrived at Hippocrates Health Institute at 5 ’ 8 ” and weighed 290 pounds . His mobility was stunted , his diabetes was raging , and he was on blood pressure pills . His lifespan was limited . He adopted the program , and within 12 months he was off of all his medications . He lost over 100 pounds and he has been able to maintain this ; he never wants to go back to the way he was .
Samantha came to HHI with advanced pancreatic cancer . She was a single mom with five children . She cried and expressed how her children were everything and she did not want to die and abandon them . She adopted the lifestyle and , now at 81 years old , she is a vibrant living example of what Hippocrates represents .
P : What are a few changes that a Pulse reader could take today to start improving their health ? c : 1 . Reduce or eliminate the dietary culprits which lead to disease , such as animal protein ; dairy of all types ; processed foods ; chemically engineered and genetically modified foods ; and heavily cooked foods . 2 . Eat more organic , fresh and raw foods . 3 . Find time to move , exercise and be with friends , and breathe . 4 . Notch time out for rest , relaxation , contemplation , prayer and meditation . n
quick quEstioNs
Who is your role model ? My role model is my wife , Anna Maria . She is unwavering in her passion and commitment to helping people help themselves .
What is your proudest accomplishment ? That I am fulfilled in my everyday life and have never compromised my beliefs .
What are your favorite hobbies ? Scuba diving and skiing .
How would you spend an ideal day off ? Reading and research of cutting-edge science and philosophy .
What are your favorite travel destinations ? Jasper and Banff National Parks , and the Norwegian coast .
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