Anti-Aging Medicine
The following is adapted from lectures given by Dr. Sobo at the Wainwright House in Rye, N.Y. and the Total Life Care Center in Norwalk, CT.
NOTE: Be sure to also access the Bioidentical Hormones Web page for related information.
THEORIES OF AGING
There are two basic types:
1. Genetically programmed aging: Telemorase Theory
2. Progressive damage aging: Free Radical Theory and Neuroendocrine Theory
MEASUREMENTS OF AGING
To prolong living a healthy life you can positively affect these measurements:
Muscle mass and strength
Body Fat Percentage
Aerobic Capacity
Blood Sugar
Cholesterol / HDL Ratio
Blood Pressure
Bone Density
ANTI-AGING THERAPIES
Diet
Exercise
Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs, Other Nutrients
Hormones
Drugs
Miscellaneous Modalities
Intravenous Vitamin / Mineral Infusions
Chelation Therapy / Detoxification therapies
The Mind-Body Connection Brain Longevity Techniques
Anti-Aging Nutrients
All necessary vitamins and minerals
Acetyl-L Carnitine
Co-enzyme Q IO
Lipoic Acid
Phosphatidylserine
Glucosamine/Chondroitin
Flavanoids
Probiotics
Ginko
Ginseng
Vinpocetine
Hormones
DHEA
Melatonin
Testosterone
Estrogen
Progesterone
Growth Hormone
Pregnenolone
Thyroid
Drugs
Piracetam
Oxitriptan
Deprenyl
Adrafinil
Vasopressin