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Beyond Normal: The New Science of Enhanced Medicine by Dr. Efrati
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Imagine a world where humanity learned to transcend the limitations of the human body. This is the vision Dr. Shai Efrati explores in his new book, Beyond Normal: The New Science of Enhanced Medicine.
Dr. Efrati, known for his pioneering work with hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT), advocates for a future where advanced medical interventions unlock our bodies’ inherent capacity for peak health and performance and a higher quality of life.
As chair of Aviv’s Medical Advisory Board, Dr. Efrati contributes a wealth of experience in his book, and we are fortunate to have him at the forefront of our unique, innovative medical protocol.
An Overview of Beyond Normal
Beyond Normal delves into the pursuit of peak health and performance, challenging the limitations of traditional medicine. It essentially poses the question, “What is my biological potential?”
Dr. Efrati has harnessed cutting-edge technologies and therapies to develop a rigorously researched medical field he calls enhanced medicine. This protocol has successfully optimized human biology beyond the “normal” state for one’s age and health background.
This involves not just treating illnesses and injury but proactively enhancing one’s cognitive function, physical performance, and longevity. A specific science-backed HBOT protocol is a cornerstone of Dr. Efrati’s approach, playing a crucial role in achieving the human body’s potential beyond what we simply consider “normal” for one’s age..
The Vision Behind Enhanced Medicine
Dr. Efrati envisions a future where healthcare shifts from a reactive model to a proactive one. This vision encompasses preventative care, athletic performance, and reversing the effects of aging.
Regardless of your age and current health, thanks to the latest research and tools, there are strategies to live healthier, more fulfilling lives.
“It doesn’t matter if you are 20, 40, 60, 80 years old, or beyond. We want to apply advancing disciplines of medical science and the arts of medicine to enhance your physiological and biological capacity to the maximal potential. We are now at the dawning of enhanced medicine.”
Key Themes Discussed in Beyond Normal
Beyond Normal explores several key themes:
- Exploring Human Biological Potential: The book delves into the human body’s untapped potential and examines how advanced medical treatments can enhance function and performance.
- Modernizing to Medicine: Dr. Efrati emphasizes the need for a modernized approach to healthcare that embraces new technologies and a deeper understanding of human biology.
- Achieving Peak Performance: Why achieve “normal” if your body is capable of accomplishing much more? Rather than focusing on attaining the normative state for one’s age and medical background, recent breakthroughs in molecular biology have helped individuals venture beyond that.
Dr. Efrati’s Groundbreaking Work with Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT)
Dr. Efrati is a leading expert in HBOT, and his groundbreaking research plays a central role in Beyond Normal. HBOT involves exposing the body to pure oxygen at increased atmospheric pressure, which has been shown to stimulate stem cell activity, enhance cellular regeneration, and improve blood flow.
Efrati has conducted extensive research on HBOT’s therapeutic benefits, showing promise in treating a wide range of conditions, including neurological disorders, chronic wounds, and age-related decline.
In the U.S., his unique HBOT protocol is only offered at Aviv Clinics in Florida. This protocol involves a hyperoxic-hypoxic paradox — fluctuating the level of oxygen in the hyperbaric oxygen chamber suite to deceive the body into believing it is in an oxygen-deprived state when it is not. These variations encourage the body to unlock its natural healing process to fight against the perceived oxygen deprivation.
Explore the Future of Health & Wellness
The book Beyond Normal offers a compelling vision for the future of healthcare, one that redefines what is possible in terms of human health and well-being.
Whether you have experienced a stroke, battle PTSD, or want to excel as an athlete or executive, Dr. Efrati instills confidence and hope in helping us not just to repair but to enhance our physical and mental capacities.
Learn more by adding Beyond Normal: The New Science of Enhanced Medicine to your book list this year. Available to purchase online: Amazon or Amplify Publishing Group.
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“Beyond Normal is a great addition to a new field of medicine that aims to transform medicine from reactive to proactive. True preventative medicine is an achievable goal that will revolutionize healthcare and increase the quality of life across the world. The approach outlined in this book, including its unique focus on hyperbaric oxygen therapy, is a must-read for anyone interested in the future of medicine.” — Eric M. Verdin, MD, president and CEO, Buck Institute for Research on Aging
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“This remarkable book explains for the first time new approaches fueling a dramatic renaissance of hyperbaric oxygen therapy in medical science that is occurring now. Through multiple studies and thousands of clinical successes, Dr. Efrati and his team are making important contributions to our twenty-first-century understanding of repairing brain injuries and elevating brain performance. I have witnessed many of their patients restored to a happier life from the ravages of severe neurological disease.” — Joseph C. Maroon, MD, professor of neurological surgery and medical researcher in brain and spine injuries and inflammatory diseases associated with aging, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center; author of Square One: A Simple Guide to a Balanced Life
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