Short summary
Enzymes are important for health . This is essentially the message of “the enzyme factor” book by MD Hiromi Shinya. Being a pioneer of modern colonoscopy and having practice medicine in New York and Japan over four decades, Shinya has earned his credibility. The book has many bold statements such as promise to “never be sick” and “zero cancer recurrence rate“. This of course provided adherence to the enzyme factor life style. Shinya advocates that cow milk is harmful and animal protein should be consume in moderation.
Background
As a pioneer of modern colonoscopy and a physician who has practiced medicine in both New York and Japan over four decades, Shinya has earned considerable credibility. He is perhaps best known for inventing the colonoscopic polypectomy — the technique of removing polyps from the colon without open surgery — and has personally performed the procedure on hundreds of thousands of patients. This clinical background gives his observations weight.
Promises: Enzymes are essential for health
The book makes many bold statements, including the promise to “never be sick” and a claimed zero cancer recurrence rate among patients who follow his dietary recommendations. These are striking claims, and Shinya is candid that they are conditional — they require adherence to what he calls the “Enzyme Factor” lifestyle. In lifestyle enzymes boost health.
Conclusions
The book conclude with seven golden rules for good health:
(1) A good diet,
(2) Good water, (see post about mineral water)
(3) Regular Elimination,
(4) Moderate Exercise,
(5) Adequate Rest,
(6) Breathing and Meditation, and
(7) Joy and Love.
The Enzyme factor is easy and enjoyable to read (158 pages). The Enzyme Factor is an engaging and thought-provoking read, best approached with an open but critical mind. Some promises and statements are bold but sometimes exaggeration is needed to get a message across.