What is Age Management Medicine?
Age management medicine is an emerging field of medicine devoted to maintaining or enhancing the quality of life as we age. It does not prevent aging, but rather optimizes the way we age to enhance our quality of life.
Emphasizing Disease Prevention over Disease Treatment
Age management medicine is proactive and places emphasis on disease prevention versus disease treatment. Our medical protocols involve thorough medical history evaluation, lifestyle assessment, extensive initial laboratory baseline testing, hormone balancing, laboratory test monitoring, patient education, proper diet, nutritional supplementation, and appropriate exercise.
Quality of care outcome measures include: improved laboratory test profiles, enhanced strength, increased endurance, and a greater feeling of wellness as the patient works with the physician to achieve personalized goals.Hormone Balancing
Hormones play an important role in the aging process. As we age, our hormone levels naturally decline. An important part of age management medicine is measuring and, when necessary, replacing important hormones. Symptoms of hormone deficiency include, decreased memory, poor concentration, decreased sex drive and performance, decreased immune function and weight gain. The missing piece to the puzzle is often hormonal restoration and balance. Hormone restoration and balancing requires precise testing and monitoring. It should only be performed under the medical management of a qualified physician.
You Are What You Eat: The Importance of Proper Diet
Proper diet is one of the most important choices to make in the process of age management. We recognize that “one size doesn’t fit all” sometimes a major step in diet re-education is necessary. The more you know about the scientific needs for proper nutrition and the profound affect it has on aging, the better prepared you will be to begin your personalized longevity and wellness program.
Our hormones need to be in an environment that subsidizes what they do. Your diet can harm or help in this endeavor. We will provide you with the dietary knowledge needed based on your unique needs and goals. The more knowledgeable you are regarding the fundamentals of a proper diet, the easier it will be to break old habits and transition to a more healthy disease prevention diet.
The Many Benefits of Exercise
The impact of exercise on life enhancement and longevity has been documented for years. Weight gain can be caused by many factors to include: over eating, hormonal imbalances and a sedentary lifestyle. A lifestyle of inactivity can shorten your life. Exercise strengthens the body, burns off calories and de-stresses the mind and body.
