The interest of anti-aging medicine is that the patient participates actively in the implementation of this custom program recommended by their doctor.
A balanced and varied diet
Food is probably the most important element in the fight against aging. A balanced and varied diet will provide minerals, vitamins, fiber, trace elements, fat acids, which are essential for the activity of your enzymes, enabling the fight against oxidative stress and stimulating the defense systems of your body.You must follow some basic principles concerning the three main nutrients (carbohydrates, lipids and proteins):
- Control of saturated animal fats (meat, sausages, cheese) that stiffen your arteries (leading to hypertension, atherosclerosis and strokes) and promote inflammation (responsible for degenerative processes such as cancer, arthritis...).
- Focus on polyunsaturated fats or vegetable oils (rapeseed, walnut, olive) and seafood (salmon, herring, sardines), which are rich in omega 3 acids. Omega 3 acids have multiple impacts on your sleep, your immunity; they also prevent cardiovascular diseases and the degeneration of the brain...
- Check the amount of sugar in your diet. Pay attention because sugars are present in a lot of consumer products! On the other hand, the food industry uses refined sugars without vitamins and minerals, which are responsible for demineralization, decay and inflammation.
- Focus on protein plants (legumes, unrefined cereals), which are low in saturated fats and rich in vitamins and fibers.
Food quality
A balanced and high quality diet is essential for your good health. Food is plentiful today, but it has never been so low quality. Indeed, the culture methods (using chemical fertilizers, pesticides, insecticides, dirty water...), methods of extraction (refining), methods of conservation (radiation, desiccation, ionization, preservation...), farming (animal confinement, feeding them hormones , steroids, antibiotics...), cooking methods (frying, microwave...) are responsible for a depletion of our foods with micronutrients (vitamins, minerals, trace elements, essential fat acids).
The resulting food loses its nutritional value, providing only "empty" calories, which are not used for any production of energy. These calories are stored, thus contributing to overweight and cardiovascular diseases.
Aesthetic medicine
Mitigate the aesthetic outward signs of aging by providing the skin with substances that ensure hydration, tone and elasticity, three qualities of youthful skin. These substances, such as hyaluronic acid, collagen, are naturally present but tend to disappear over time.These substances are contained by anti aging cream and other products.
Micro nutrition
Numerous studies have shown the impact of micronutrients (vitamins, minerals, trace elements antioxidants, amino acids) on health. There are studies which provide valuable information on food consumption of different populations and their health. Among other things, the conclusions made shed some light on the role of antioxidants in preventing cancer. The value of micronutrient nutritional doses in the fight against the factors of premature aging has also been recognized.
Sport activities
Regular physical activity or exercising is required in order to maintain your health and vitality. It protects the heart, lungs, preserves the muscle mass and the bones (preventing osteoporosis) and reduces the risk of heart attacks. It also limits weight gain. This activity can be tailored to the age and illnesses (heart, joints) one has. A minimum of thirty minutes per day, preferably outdoors, improves your overall physical condition. For example, walking daily in order to complete your daily activities (shopping, going to work) is quite sufficient.
Hormones
The production of hormones tends to decrease with age.
DHEA: secreted by the adrenal glands, helps with brain function, libido and vitality. It also acts against aging skin.
Melatonin: secreted by the pineal gland, improves the quality of your sleep (relaxant action) and fights against free radicals.
Growth hormone: secreted by the pituitary gland; maintains the muscle mass, stamina and energy and reduces body fat.
Pregnenolone: secreted by the adrenal gland and the brain; it stimulates different brain functions such as memory, fighting against stress and anxiety states.
Progesterone and estrogen: secreted by the ovaries; they act against the troubles of menopause, osteoporosis and aging skin.
The administration of hormones may be hazardous to your health if it is not medically justified and controlled. On the other hand, there are counter-indications to the administration of hormones.
It is necessary to first perform laboratory tests (blood or urine) to highlight the hormonal deficiency and its importance. A careful examination will list the symptoms experienced by the patient. The dose will be tailored according to the improvement or aggravation of these symptoms and results of biological monitoring done regularly.More information about Anti-Aging Medicine is available at www.worldhealth.net.
