I stumbled across an interesting article by Jim Toedtman in the January-February issue of my AARP Bulletin. I learned about the five percent solution and the man who developed the concept. I thought it was worth sharing as good advice for every age and every lifestyle.
Dr. George W. Calver was the doctor appointed by the U. S. Congress to care for its members. In 1928, at the time Dr. Calver was hired, senators and representatives were dying at a rate of 20 per year. Over the 38 years that followed, his prescription of moderation calmed congressional nerves. He also offered his 10 Commandments of Health and gained acclaim for the solution to attaining better health.
