Anti-aging therapy

Anti-aging: combatting the effects of aging

Growing old is a natural process. How we age depends on our genes, our psychological condition and our lifestyle.

The aging process already begins when we are young. The way in which our cells function changes with time, resulting in the deterioration of our tissues and bodily functions. External symptoms are soon visible: less elastic skin, wrinkles, hair loss, etc. Internal deterioration occurs even more quickly, though we only become aware of it much later.

Nutrition and hormones

Hormonal balance and nutrition are important factors in the aging process. They play the most important role because they visibly affect our body’s biochemical processes – our cell metabolism. 

Unbalanced hormone levels accelerate the aging process, but if we can keep our cell structure at an optimal level then we can visibly slow down the aging process!

Balanced hormone levels

With age our hormone production decreases. Previously we were warned against using hormone supplements, and rightly so; cancer was a dreaded side-effect.  

Over the last few years an incredible amount of scientific research has been carried out on hormone supplements. The new generation of bio-identical (body-identical) hormones is safe. The molecules of these hormones are identical to those in your body, and help redress your natural hormonal balance. 

Hormones must be carefully managed. Read more

Anti-oxidants - Fatty Acids - Food supplements

Another important aspect is the supply of nutrients, which prevent damage to our cells and repair any existing damage. 

Fatty acids such as OMEGA 3 and OMEGA 6 are an important source of energy and the building blocks of the cell wall. Our diet provides us with fatty acids. It is important that these fatty acids are in balance because the wrong combination can have very adverse effects.

Our cells age and die if their genes are attacked by free radicals. We call this oxidative stress. Our body produces anti-oxidants to prevent this from happening. A healthy diet provides us with anti-oxidants, but extra supplements are often advised. It is important that you take the correct anti-oxidants in the right dosage.
The doctor will formulate a tailor-made treament plan for you, taking your individual needs into account.

Detecting food allergies

Food intolerance and intestinal permeability disorders can affect health and well being for years because of the immune system's reaction to it. The human immune system is important for our well being. It wards off infections caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi or parasites. With intolerance it’s different: our body – our immune system – reacts defensively to a strange substance (food). This can lead to chronic health problems such as excess weight, chronic tiredness, and rheumatic complaints, breathing problems, intestinal problems and skin complaints. Read more