Definition of Anti-Aging Medicine

 

Anti-Aging Medicine concentrates on slowing and even reversing the aging process.

 

As we age, we lose important anabolic hormones and protective systems that made us grow and helped us to repair damage when we were young.  The results of this inevitable decline, this slow downward spiral of aging, ranging from things like an expanding waistline, facial wrinkles and fatigue to such catastrophic diseases as congestive heart failure, diabetes, stroke, and Alzheimer's disease.

 

Anti-Aging Medicine is based on the simple concept that our bodies will run best when we have adequate and appropriate amounts of all the important hormones and adequate protective systems.

 

Rather than just treating specific diseases and conditions caused by the aging process, Real Anti-Aging Medicine combines the science of several different specialties in order to slow the aging process and improve energy, vitality and stamina in all areas. It combines any necessary medications with: supplements, diet, exercise and replacement of deficient hormones and other vital elements.

 

Anti-Aging Medicine can improve lifestyle and quality of life, mental acuity, physical fitness.

 

REAL Anti-Aging Medicine

There are five normal anabolic (to grow) hormones that were present in our bodies in large amounts when we were young adults.  These hormones include DHEA, Androstenediol, Growth Hormone, Androstenedione and Testosterone. (Don’t panic, Girls. Females need a little testosterone, too – for strong muscles and  bones - and sex drive.)

 

These hormones decline as we get older and even faster when we are under stress. As they disappear, our ability to repair and rejuvenate decline as well.  As they wane, so does our energy, vitality, sexuality and overall sense of wellbeing.   Anti-Aging Medicine, when properly practiced, seeks to replace and balance all of these  vital hormones through Hormone Replacement Therapy.

 

Also, when we are young,  our Antioxidant System is well-charged and highly effective but loses that effectiveness as we age and/or are under stress.   The Antioxidant System battles against  the effects of Free Radicals.  Free Radicals directly damage chromosomes, proteins, various enzymes, as well as, cell walls and collagen.

 

One major effect of Free Radicals during the aging process is that of Inflammation.  The inflammation generated by cholesterol free radicals creates arteriosclerosis and general hardening of the arteries which can increase the risk for sudden heart attacks and stroke.  The inflammatory process also causes arthritis, fybromyalgia, and other forms of pain and disability.

 

The brain suffers from ongoing inflammation because of its electrical nature. Free Radicals are a major source of damage to the brain and can lead to Alzheimer's Disease, later on in life.  Therefore the brain requires special protection to keep it from showing damage such as multi stroke, dementia or Alzheimer's Disease. 

 

The result of this Free Radical Attack is an aging body -aches, pains and a myriad of disabilities.

 

 Protection against free radicals is an important part of Anti-Aging Medicine.  Adequate sleep, exercise, a sensible diet, specialized supplements and certain medications can achieve dramatic results.