Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am 70 years old and I’ve had Type 2 diabetes for over twelve years. After finally realizing the seriousness of my condition I started making changes in my lifestyle, including nutrition and exercise. Before that, I was sick with serious diabetic symptoms.
For the last seven years, I’ve managed my illness with diet, natural supplements, and exercise, using no medications. During this period I dedicated myself to learning as much as possible about managing diabetes by using natural methods. My motivation is very simple – I want to stay as healthy as possible for as long as I can. I am happy to say that I’ve made substantial progress in this area.
My study of medicinal herbs began in 1975 after recovering from a serious illness by using herbal remedies. After graduating from college, I was employed as a Rehabilitation Therapist at a state hospital. I worked with patients suffering from chronic mental illness. I have also worked with adolescents, acutely ill, alcohol and drug rehab patients, and intensive care mental health units.
I worked with a youth ministry in the Dominican Republic in a Culture Shock program helping American teenagers with behavioral problems. After returning to the States I worked with teens in mental health facilities here.
My career in the mental health field and related areas continued for over 25 years. Much of my time was involved with patient education. In addition to my time working in hospitals, I ran support groups for depression as well as for widows and widowers making the transition back to everyday life after the death of their spouses.
As I took a greater interest in nutrition, I managed health food stores and continued my private study in the areas of nutrition and natural methods of healing during that time. More recently I ran a nutrition education and support group for senior citizens diagnosed with diabetes.
I’ve always enjoyed sharing what I have learned with others and I hope that you will benefit greatly from your participation in this program.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The Hippocrates Method: Lose Weight, Change Your Eating Habits and Create A New Healthy Lifestyle: For Type 2 Diabetic, Pre-diabetic, and Overweight Individuals. My struggle and eventual full reversal from the illness inspired my writing.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
The only thing I can think of is that I wanted to be finished before the book was truly complete and in its best form. The current version is so much better than the previous versions.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Jethro Kloss, Back to Eden was my first inspiration.
What are you working on now?
I’m working on a second book for healthy lifestyle development.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I think my profile on LinkedIn is the best. https://www.linkedin.com/in/the-hippocrates-method/
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Take your time, don’t try to rush the creative process. It will all come together when the time is right. Artificial timelines for writing and deadlines can be counterproductive.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Trust your gut instincts.
What are you reading now?
I’m doing research for my next book.
What’s next for you as a writer?
A short break. I need to rest a bit after the flurry of finishing my last book.
If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
Well, what can I say? I’m more inclined to watch YouTube videos on topics that interest me the most.
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