Anti-Aging Care

The purpose of Anti-Aging Care is to slow down or reverse the degenerative, physiological effects of aging. Aging has an impact on the health of the skin, hair, bones, muscle mass, sex drive, hormone levels, energy, immune system, heart, memory and many other organs and functions.

Many people die from preventable diseases. 75% of all deaths are attributed to cancer, heart disease, bronchial infections, Alzheimer's disease, or accidents. By preventing these diseases, and all the degenerative changes that lead up to them, we can turn back the clock and slow down the aging process.

One key to longevity lies in reducing our exposure to free radicals and increasing the body's protection against them by increasing our intake of antioxidants.

Free radicals are created in normal body processes, as well as in all combustion processes like smoking, the burning of gasoline to create exhaust fumes, radiation, frying or barbecuing food. Chemicals capable of disarming free radicals are called antioxidants. These include vitamins A, C, E and beta-carotene, substances in berries, grapes, tomatoes, mustard and broccoli, and in herbs such as turmeric and ginkgo biloba. Low calorie diets high in antioxidant nutrients reduces "oxidative stress" and ensures maximum antioxidant protection.

It is also more than likely that the leaner we are, the longer we will live. The idea is to give the body exactly what it needs and no more. Many foods in today's diet provide "empty" calories -- sugar, unhealthy fats, but none of the nutrients needed to process them. Organic nutrient dense foods such as carrots, apples, nuts and seeds provide as many nutrients as calories, and in the case of fresh fruit and vegetables, plenty of water.

The air we breathe is also connected to longevity.

After comprehensive assessment, individualized programs are designed to help clients age more gracefully and healthfully. Therapies many include diet modification, exercises, supplementation, emotional support, or any of the services available at Comprehensive Naturopathic Care.