Anti-Aging Medicine Page of Optimal Health Medical, LLC's Web Site

Orientation and Additional Comments

The following information 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.

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Theories of Aging

The two basic types of aging (and their associated theories) are:

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 the following measurements:

Aerobic Capacity
Body Fat Percentage
Blood Pressure
Blood Sugar
Bone Density
Cholesterol / HDL Ratio
Muscle Mass and Strength

Anti-Aging Therapies

Chelation Therapy
Detoxification Therapies
Diet
Drugs
Exercise
Hormones
Intravenous Vitamin / Mineral Infusions
Mind-Body Connection Brain Longevity Techniques
Miscellaneous Modalities
Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs, Other Nutrients

Anti-Aging Nutrients

Acetyl-L Carnitine
All necessary vitamins and minerals
Co-enzyme Q IO
Flavanoids
Ginko
Ginseng
Glucosamine/Chondroitin
Lipoic Acid
Phosphatidylserine
Probiotics
Vinpocetine

Hormones

DHEA
Estrogen
Growth Hormone
Melatonin
Progesterone
Pregnenolone
Testosterone
Thyroid

Drugs

Adrafinil
Deprenyl
Oxitriptan
Piracetam
Vasopressin