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Anti-Aging Medicine Choices

Anti-Aging Medicine Choices

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.

Theories of Aging

There are two basic types:

  1. Genetically programmed aging: Telemorase Theory
  2. Progressive damage aging: Free Radical Theory and Neuroendocrine Theory

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.

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

Be sure to also access the Bioidentical Hormones Web page for related information.