Anti-Aging

Anti-aging medicine, an extension of preventive health care, is the next model of health care for the new millennium. This model is based on the early detection, prevention, and reversal of aging related diseases. It is the newest clinical medical specialty, the optimum of wellness and longevity, and employs extensive therapies and treatments in the preventive healthcare field far beyond the usual screening tests.

The science of anti-aging medicine is multidisciplinary involving subjects such as biochemistry, biology and physiology. The field is enhanced by a contribution from mind and body medicine, sport medicine, molecular genetics, and emerging medical technologies. With early detection and appropriate intervention, most of these diseases can be prevented, cured, or have their downward course reversed.

The rules of anti-aging are:

1-Early detection:
Early detection offers opportunities to prevent or effectively intervene with diseases. With recent advances in the medical field the early detection of diseases are possible through processes such as screening the whole body with computed tomography, CT Scans and measuring metabolic profiles and caner antigen through blood testing.

2-Stay slim:

Obesity is the second leading cause of preventable deaths. Obesity causes about 300,000 deaths in the United States yearly. Medical risks associated with obesity are diabetes, cardiovascular disease, high cholesterol, gall bladder disease, cancer, impaired respiratory function etc…

3-Avoid Trauma:
Trauma causes about 100,000 deaths each year in the United States and half of them are caused by automobile accidents. Trauma can strike at any time causing disabling or permanent injuries.

4-Don’t Smoke:
Tobacco particularly cigarette smoking is the single most preventable cause of death. Cigarette smoking is the most significant cause of lung cancer in both men and women. In addition smoking is associated with coronary heart disease, cancer of the bladder, kidney, pancreas, cervical cancer.

5-Regular Exercise:

There is a wide range of benefits to exercise. Regular exercise reduces the risk of heart disease by improving blood circulation throughout the body. It keeps weight under control, improves cholesterol level, prevents high blood pressure and increases muscle strength. In addition, it helps to delay and prevent chronic diseases and prevents bone loss. Furthermore, it boosts the energy, helps mange stress and release tension and improves sleep and self-image. It also combats anxiety and depression and increases enthusiasm and optimism.

6-Be social:

Studies show that being social reduces the incidence of dementia. Social interaction leads to more satisfaction with life. The type of interaction in the study had little relation to extent of satisfaction received. Any pursuit that brought people together proved beneficial for promoting positive self-image and personal fulfillment.

7-Having an active sex life:

Having an active sex life helps the body to produce growth hormones that produce lean muscle mass and decrease body fat, which can make the person look younger. Studies shows age is no barrier to having an active sex life. In a survey 80% of men and 60% of women ages 40-80 responded that sex remained an important part of their lives.

8-Mental Stimulation:

The brain is a muscle and must be exercised in order to stay in perfect form. Memorization strategies as well as challenging the brain with activities such as hobbies, adult education and volunteering strategies can encourage the brain to work more effective and reduce aging related memory loss.

9-Reduce stress:

Reduce responsibilities and expectations. Take one thing at a time. Meditate and exercise regularly. Maintain a healthy life style. Have hobbies, share your feelings, be flexible and avoid arguments.

10-Restful sleep:

Sleep is necessary for survival and proper nervous system function. It promotes brain function and rejuvenates brain cells. A deep sleep coincides with the release of growth hormone in children and young adults.

11-Make smart dietary choices:

A notably low incidence of chronic diseases and high life expectancy rates is present in populations living along the Mediterranean Sea particularly in south Italy and in Okinawa in Japan. Studying this population demonstrate a diet rich in grains, fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, high flavonoide intake and good fat (Omega 3’s in fish and olive oil).

12-Moderate alcohol consumption:

Light drinking appears to reduce the risk of dementia and stroke in elderly. Dark beer contains a large amount of antioxidants. Beer prevents the oxidation of bad fat (low density lipoprotein) in the body.

13-Combat free radical damage:

Antioxidant (vitamin A, C, E, Selenium etc…) protects cells by neutralizing free radicals and beneficially altering the risk of diseases. This beneficial effect not only involves lowering the risk of heart attack, but decreasing the rate of infection in elderly and improving the immune response.

14-Maintain immunity:
Infectious diseases are the third leading cause of death in the United States. New evidence is supporting the theory that the degenerative diseases of aging may be adverse effects of “infectious diseases” rather than the illness themselves.

15-Water:

Drink 8-12 glasses of water every day. Avoiding tap water because of potentially toxic chemicals such as lead, chlorine, pesticide and other particles associated with cancer and metabolic dysfunction. For more information anti-aging medicine visit www.worldhealth.net