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

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

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