T he "Dare To Be 100” is the title of a book by Dr. Walter M. Bortz, II. He is a leading expert in the field of health and aging and a faculty member of the Stanford University Medical School  in Palo Alto, California, US. Dr. Bortz II uses DARE to mean Diet, Attitude, Renewal, and Exercise. In the book, he offers 99 DARE steps for an effective plan for living long, healthy and fulfilled lives. “It is a splendid book,” according to Erica Jong.

During her trip to the US in March 2010, Dr. Cora Claudio, president of EARTH Institute Asia and host of the multi-media broadcast program Kalikasan Kaunlaran! received a copy of Dr. Bortz’s book from a successful Filipina in the US, Ms. Gertrude Gergorio, Dean, Adaptive Learning Division, Foothill College, Los Altos, California. “Indeed, it is a splendid book—especially for senior citizens whose assigned payment counter in groceries in the Philippines is marked with the image of a couple with a cane or walking stick,” says Dr. Claudio.

Many senior citizens do not walk with a cane. But how many of them, as well of the young ones, will dare to be 100? Is it achievable?

In addition to Dr. Bortz’s 99 steps that could help you reach 100 or a few years more, Kalikasan, Kaunlaran! (KK!) will feature some natural strategies for a long, healthy, and fulfilled life—starting from birth. Tune in/watch KK! on April 28, 2010, Wednesday, at 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (Manila time) at DZRH-AM radio (666 in Metro Manila, other kHz nationwide), various TV stations (Ch. 9 in Metro Manila, other cable TV channels nationwide), and Internet http://dzrh.prepys.com or http://dzrh.tripod.com.

G uests are Sister Shashi Prabha Kalra, a senior Raja Yoga teacher and an official of the Brahma Kumaris Headquarters in India; Nona Andaya-Castillo, an International Board Certified Lactation consultant  and Director, Nurturers of the Earth; and Maria Lourdes Sun, a promoter of Pinoy Hilot and president, My T9 Asian Academy for Skills and Development and Stop Body Pain Massage Center.

Join the Quiz, contests, campaigns and projects of EARTH and KK! To join all, register at 2299: earth<space>your message.  Hear various available overseas jobs in the US, Malaysia, Qatar, and other countries—for you and your relatives and friends.

EARTH Institute Asia and  DZRH co-produce KK!, with the support of Unilever,  Air21, Toby's Sports, Le Cellier French Wine Selection, Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) and Brahma Kumaris and with the cooperation of various organizations--GREEN Army, PFST, TOWNS, PBE, AIJC, MAP AgriBusiness & Countryside Development Foundation, PEIA, DENR, MabuhayRadio.com, Kopos MedX International and other groups and individuals. 

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