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Natural Remedies For Glowing Skin in 40s, 50s, 60s and Beyond
Many of my patients, older than 40, ask me what products to use on their skin to keep it from showing signs of aging. Although there are products I would recommend to keep skin youthful looking, there are plenty of natural remedies and solutions that prevent skin aging from the inside out. Paying attention to what you put in your body nutritionally can really pay off in helping your skin stay young. Here’s what I recommend: Prevent Aging Skin with Good Nutrition You’ve heard the… Read More
Wellness Topic: Anti-Aging, Skin Health
pH Levels Keep Your Bones Healthy
I encourage my 50-and-older patients to get a bone density test every year. As this test tells me if they’re losing or maintaining their bone density and strength. The pelvis and femur bones of the hips and upper thighs are especially significant as we get older because they support our body walking and standing and, really, with any activity we do. If bones become weak through loss of density, they are at increased risk for serious fractures. Fortunately, there are safe, natural health options for… Read More
Wellness Topic: Anti-Aging, Joint & Bone Health
Inflammation Causes, Consequences And Prevention
Some of my patients have been asking me recently, about a new medical condition, inflammation, that’s being investigated as the underlying cause of fatigue and most diseases including, cancer and heart disease. As I tell my patients, the truth is, inflammation is not something new, though our unhealthy diets and lifestyles may be adding to the rise in its occurrence. Inflammation, and its ill effect on health, have been around for centuries, and have been well studied and treated by alternative, non-Western medicine, for just… Read More
Wellness Topic: Anti-Aging, General Health, Joint & Bone Health, Pain Relief
Lycopene: A Powerful Antioxidant Food in Italian Dishes
Many of my patients tell me that in an effort to eat a healthier diet they’ve given up their favorite Italian foods like pizza, lasagna, eggplant parmigiana and spaghetti marinara. Imagine their delight when I tell them that they don’t have to give up these foods to be healthier. In fact, these very foods may help protect them against heart disease and several forms of cancer! Sound unbelievable? Well, it’s not. Let me tell you about a secret powerhouse ingredient found in many Italian dishes… Read More
Wellness Topic: Anti-Aging, Antioxidant, Digestive Health, Superfood
Healthy Aging and Melatonin
Many times my patients will tell me that they have problems sleeping – they either have trouble getting to sleep or they have problems staying asleep. Not surprising, generally around our late 40’s – 50’s we start to become deficient in melatonin, a hormone that regulates our sleep patterns. As we near age 60, melatonin stores decrease even further. Read More
Wellness Topic: Anti-Aging, General Health, Sleep
Anti Aging Properties of Super Antioxidant Resveratrol
New discoveries are continuing to increase life expectancy. A hundred years ago, life expectancy was only about 47 years. Today’s 50-something generation plans to live forever. Although their visions of centenarian vitality may be a bit unrealistic, trends toward an energetic, vital and mentally vibrant living well past 100 has become a potential reality for some. Read More
Wellness Topic: Anti-Aging, General Health, Men's Health, Women's Health
The Amazing Skin Healing Benefits Of Rice
Lately I’ve been telling my patients more and more about what Japanese ladies have known for centuries…the amazing skin healing benefits of rice! Read More
Wellness Topic: Anti-Aging, General Health, Skin Health
Reclaim the Energy of Youth
I call DHEA the “anti-stress hormone.” It’s the most abundant product of the adrenal glands. DHEA is the precursor used by your body to produce sex hormones like testosterone, estrogen and progesterone. You have a lot when you’re young but production dwindles with age. Read More
Wellness Topic: Anti-Aging, Articles, General Health
If You’re Going To Drink From The “Fountain Of Youth”…Sip Before You Gulp!
Human growth hormone (HGH) has been touted as a veritable well of youthfulness. Keep your HGH levels high and your skin will stay smooth and soft, your muscles will stay toned, and your energy will stay elevated. You'll sleep better, feel better and have more sex. There's just one problem. Not every form of HGH is safe. Read More
Wellness Topic: Anti-Aging, Articles, General Health
Proven Anti-Aging Benefits Of A Calorie-Restricted Diet
Recently there’s been a lot of discussion about slowing the aging process down through a calorie-restricted diet. And the preliminary research about this calorie-restricted dieting suggests that it may be the most promising strategy to increase longevity. Read More
Wellness Topic: Anti-Aging, Articles, General Health, Weight Loss
