Welcome to the official site of Dr. Bernando LaPallo.
My name is Dr. Stefan Kasian and I would like to introduce you to my celebrated friend LaPallo.
Born in 1901, in Victoria, Brazil, Bernando epitomizes a strong healthy vital soul.
Some may find it hard to believe that someone can be born over a century ago and still be so healthy, vibrant, and lucid;
LaPallo is living proof of the long and happy life possible thanks to a quality philosophy and superior nutrition.
I am privileged to share with you his wisdom via this site.
Click [here] for link to original article appearing in East Valley Tribune over two years ago.
Excerpted from East Valley Tribune, August 17, 2006 - 11:36AM
Mesa man turns 105 years old today
Bernando LaPallo has discovered the fountain of youth. He’ll tell you his secrets to his longevity, but he doubts you’ll follow it. The Mesa man is turning 105 today, but you’d never in a million years guess he’s that old. In fact, he could pass for someone half his age. “I feel great,” he said. “I’m never sick.” LaPallo credits his longevity on his diet, his faith in God and keeping active.
“If you take care of your body, it will take care of you,” he said. LaPallo eats only organic fruits and vegetables, fish and a homemade juice he makes fresh everyday for him and his wife of 47 years, Georgette.
His secret ingredient is SuperFood, a 100 percent organic and wild harvested vitamin and mineral herbal concentrate. He’s been taking it since 1979.
“It has all the nutrients the body needs,” LaPallo said. “Everything good comes from the earth.”
LaPallo’s dark face has hardly any wrinkles and his black hair has just specks of gray.
He still drives, has his original teeth and doesn’t wear a hearing aid.
LaPallo rises at 5 a.m. daily to walk several times around a nearby park, taking off his shoes to walk in the grass.
“It’s unbelievable. God gave you this wonderful body,” he said. “This is your temple.” He doesn’t drink or smoke, and doesn’t believe in luck. “I think your life is planned for you before you’re born,” said LaPallo, who has four children, six grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren. “God said I’m not ready for you yet. But I told him, ‘Whenever you want me, I’m ready. I’ve lived a good life.’ “
He was born in Brazil in 1901 and moved to the United States when he was 5 years old. He lived in New York for 90 years and moved to the Valley three years ago.
He’s been a chef, a podiatrist, a licensed massage and physical therapist, and a herbalist.
LaPallo also has longevity in his genes. His mother died at 105, his father at 97 and his grandmother lived to 107. Nobody in his family died younger than 89 years old, he said.
Yvette Leslie of Mesa is LaPallo’s unofficial adopted daughter who considers LaPallo her mentor. The two met 25 years ago and learned how to do theatrical and street makeup together at the Robert Fiance Hair Design Institute in New York.
She was shocked at his age when she first met him, and she still marvels at how well he’s aged.
“His memory is amazing,” said Leslie, 52, a licensed massage therapist. “I’ve never seen him angry. His skin is so tight and in perfect condition. It just blows me away.
“He’s an amazing man. I’ve been blessed to have him in my life.”
He’s got answers
Click here to view this newspaper article appearing in the Mesa Tribune :
Mesa Man turns 105 today.
