Aging

CAUSES

1. Years/time 

2. High blood sugar and high insulin 

3. Loss of hormones 

4. Stress 

5. Loss of nutrients/vitamins/amino acids/minerals

6. Poor sleep

7. Dehydration

8. Toxins such as mold, chemicals, herbicides, pesticides

TREATMENT

  1. We can’t change the number of years that you’ve lived, BUT we can help your body deal with the passing of time much better. Your biological age can be lowered even if we can’t change the chronological age.

  2. Since a major factor in aging is high blood sugar and high blood insulin levels, these levels need to be changed. This dysfunction is almost entirely optional. You can change blood sugar and blood insulin levels via hormones, diet, and exercise and nutrition. We can help you evaluate and give directions on how to improve these levels.

  3. Bio-identical hormone replacement is a prime method for slowing down the aging processes.

  4. There are a variety of ways to work at improving stress.

  5. Hormones can significantly help people in dealing with stress. Women feeling “stressed out” who also have low progesterone, will find that the “feel peaceful” hormone will help them feel much better when it is replaced. Testosterone is a hormone of strength both physically and emotionally. When life seems overly challenging and threatening, women (and men) find testosterone to often be most helpful in feeling strong enough to much more easily deal with the challenge. Thus, hormones can help stress.

  6. Supplements are helpful. Some are generally supportive. Some can be very specifically helpful for depression, anxiety, neurological issues, etc.

  7. There are many ways to help with sleep. Melatonin. Seriphos. Magnesium. Sleep hygiene habits.

  8. As babies our bodies are about 80% water. In old age, the number can approach 50%. As we age, we lose thirst. Those who drink according to thirst will lose out. Water and minerals are important for good body hydration.

  9. Avoidance of the toxins mentioned above is best. Then there are then a number of ways to help the body detoxify itself of the toxins we’ve been exposed to over the years. That helps slow down the processes of aging. Toxins accelerate the aging process.