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Our
generation craves resources and remedies making anti-aging medicine an 18
billion dollar annual
market, the fastest growing sub-specialty in medicine today. The majority
of the consumers who support
this growing trend are the baby boomers, however, other generations (Matures
and Gen-Xer's) are also
riding the bandwagon creating a common interest among all Americans who
strive for a healthier and
longer life. More and more people are recognizing the impact that fast paced
changes in our society have
on their emotional, mental and physical health, in turn, they are taking
steps to prevent disease, foster
wellness and promote longevity. So let's cut to the chase…what are
the big secrets for maintaining a
healthy and youthful presence? The baby boomer generation, once credited
for starting a cultural revo-
lution and stopping a war, are turning inward to try and slow the aging
process.
Ronald M. Klatz, M.D., recognized as one of the world's foremost authorities
in anti-aging and preventa-
tive medicine, is the President of the Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine
(A4M). Dr. Klatz say's "With the
educated use of hormone replacement therapies (HGH), nutritional supplements,
diet, and exercise
programs one can actually build stronger muscles, maintain healthier skin
and improve mobility and
independence as we grow older." In his new book Anti-Aging Secrets
for Maximum Lifespan, Klatz unveils
discoveries that promote quality of life, as well as, the early detection,
prevention, treatment and
reversal of age related disorders and disease. He adds, " Developing
a personal anti-aging program and
educating yourself can lead to longer and healthier years. What's more
is that slowing the aging process
is attainable by almost everyone."
Nutrition
plays an important role in slowing down the aging process and healthy
eating habits can easily
be adopted into your daily lifestyle. Calorie restricted diets have shown
to be a valuable tool for exten-
ding the human health span. In addition, nature is producing plants that
have proven to be more
effective in eliminating "free radicals" (destructive bits of
molecules) than some clinical approaches.
Integrative
medicine, the combination of alternative (natural) medicine and conventional
medicine, has
become the wave of the future. Fitness specialists, nutritionists and
doctors agree that the latest anti-
aging "cocktail" includes mind, body and spirit philosophies.
These philosophies not only include
preventative maintenance, exercise and proper diet but a strong conviction
to think, feel and grow
healthy.
We
know that through exercise and proper nutrition we have the physical element
or "Body" wired for
living longer. However, many want to know what the "Mind and Spirit
Philosophies" entail? Scientific
experiments have shown that individuals with feelings of love, gratitude
and appreciation maintained a
higher resistance to bacteria and viruses than in individuals without
those emotions. Taking the time to
stay connected with the things you are passionate about, feeling good
and nurturing your spirit on a daily
basis can enhance your overall well-being.
For
many individuals blaming genetics is a convenient excuse for an unhealthy
disposition. However, even
the smallest changes in our standard of living, like exercising or not
smoking, can add years to your life.
Searching for genes to slow the biological clock has proven to be a long
road for scientists and medical
researchers. In spite of the many learning curves, they have now discovered
gene codes that can
actually create immortal cells. The ethics of molecular biology are always
being challenged but the fact
remains that we are on the verge of finding cures for debilitating diseases
such as Alzheimer and
Parkinson's.
Recent
advances and integrative medicine are proving that aging, by and large,
is a treatable condition.
Biomedical research has made some astonishing progress over the past few
years from hormone
replacement therapies to stem cell research. Breakthroughs in skin care
and plastic surgery continue to
provide new treatments and procedures that can be helpful in maintaining
a youthful appearance. The
science of anti-aging medicine is creating a new paradigm in health care
and external and internal
methods that will help one "age gracefully" are the focus of
our society.
Factors
of aging are now being calculated in determining a person's "Real
Age". Individuals who are the
same age chronologically (the number of candles on our birthday cake)
can be different ages biologically.
Knowing our biologic age can help us make healthier lifestyle choices,
in turn, reducing the rate at which
we age. As scientific research moves forward and new information emerges,
changes in health trends will
be reflected in generations to come. In 1797 the average lifespan was
25-30 years. Many reputable anti-
aging scientists predict average life spans of 120-150 years before 2047.
Physical Magazine is designed to explore genetic and environmental causes
of aging, prospects for
prolonging human life and most importantly, improving the quality of life
at any age. The goal of our
magazine is to present factual information on the latest advances in the
field of anti-aging. As we are
joined with the A4M organization we aim to inform and educate our readers
in the use of holistic medicine,
nutrients, hormone and drug therapies and scientific breakthroughs. In
addition, we will examine new
exercise techniques, guidelines for weight management, advances in skin
care and an overall mind-body-
spirit synergy that will lead us through the war on aging.
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