Life and health extension
       Research has shown that it is  possible to increase life span in animals by the simple means of a low-calorie high-nutrient diet. Current tests are being performed on monkeys, with promising results so far. It will be a number of years before these primate studies are complete. In the meantime, some adventurous people have begun to try this approach out on themselves. The calorie-restricted with adequate (or optimal) nutrition (CRAN or CRON) approach also has tremendous benefits for health. Lowered blood pressure, reduced cholesterol levels and strong immune system are typical affects. In particular, CRON has been shown to act as a preventative measure for many of the diseases related to older age such as heart disease, cancer and adult-onset diabetes. This is not to say it is a cure for these afflictions, but rather the number of animals that succumb to these diseases is significantly less if they have eaten a CRON diet for most of their adult lives. I now practice CRON for my life and my health. See CR page for more details.

       Happiness
       I have been searching for happiness for a long, long time. For most of this time I have called this "self-development" and focused on different aspects of myself which I felt I should improve - my voice, posture, tension and stress, anger and emotional intelligence. What it all comes down to is a search for happiness, that is, feeling comfortable and at ease with myself in any situation. I am very pleased to say that I have finally found the key - and, no, it's not religion. It's all to do with a focus and an attitude. See happiness page for more details.

        Love
                I am extremely pleased to say that I have found love in my life. A true life partner who is my best friend as well as my lover. I have gained a strength, stability and perspective that I had never thought possible. My love is a writer with a brilliant future, currently working on time travel, sci-fi, intrigue and horror. Visit him at The TOC Files.