I was only 66 and I knew I was very close to death if I didn't do something radical and quickly.  My PSA spiked and my doctor told me that I had prostate cancer and had to have a biopsy and most likely surgery, chemo and radiation.  My blood pressure was extremely high and very close to stroke levels.  I was very overweight and couldn't even see my toes.  I was about 40 pounds overweight.  My cholesterol levels were very high and warning of an impending heart attack if I didn't change things soon.  I had heartburn 24 hours a day every day.  I was suffering from depression.  I had a neurological condition known as dystonia that is very much like Parkinson's disease.  I would take injections into my hyperactive muscles of 25,000 units of botox every 3 months.