Ageing is a natural process, but the authors' view is that the rate at which it happens and its effect on one's health can be controlled. The health and fitness programme offered by this book aims to make the body younger in between three and six months and to make the reader, male or female, younger in appearance immediately. Dr Scala, a diet and health consultant and lecturer, advises on diet, losing excess weight, care of the body and fitness, with the object of improving health, appearance and sense of well-being. Barbara Jacques, the author of The Colour and Style File, offers guidance on analyzing one's figure image and choosing clothes that disguise faults and colours that will flatter the skin. She also recommends exercises and treatments.