What does an Anti-Aging Program Include: A comprehensive anti-aging program includes all of the following and is provided for you by the medical offices of:
Dr. Harold Bafitis — Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
1. Hormonal Regulation and Control: Obtaining a detailed panel of key hormones that decline with age (different for both male and female), those include GH, thyroid hormone, DHEA, testosterone, estrogen and progesterone. Replacing levels with “physiologic” doses when needed (when levels are low), to a level of a 30-35 year old; Improving pituitary function naturally by providing essential proteins (secretagogues) which will boost function, regulate and naturally improve overall hormone levels naturally. Provide follow up tests to regulate levels. Please note: our office participates in on-going research with other anti-aging centers around the country.
2. Supplementation: Your body’s cells need to be bathed in a physiologic “chicken soup” of vitamins and anti-oxidants. The cell’s energy regulators, the mitochondria, function most effectively in this “bath”, and overall cellular functions are improved. Scientific research has substantiated that unfortunately our present diets can not provide us with all the vitamins and anti-oxidants needed, so specific controlled supplementation is paramount. We provide you with the correct doses and types of supplements, all based on scientific research not anecdotal tales.
3. An Anti-Aging Nutritional Program: No magic formulas but some variation of a lower carbohydrate lifestyle; not “no” carbohydrates but lower Carbs. Information is thoroughly provided and individualized for every patient.
4. Exercise: Anaerobic/resistance training (weight training) coupled with flexibility is paramount in our wellness/anti-aging model. This is coupled with aerobic exercises i.e.: running, swimming, jogging, treadmill, etc. A detailed program is personalized for each patient.
5. Stress Management: The rigors of the information age, and living in the year 2000 and beyond are taking a toll on our minds and bodies. Research has clearly shown detrimental biochemical changes occur with chronic stress (time urgency, emotional turmoil, out of “balance” situations). Controlling stress by various modalities can reverse these changes and is a cornerstone to any anti-aging program.
What Must I do To Grow Young? Willingness to participate fully is essential – and on a long term basis – THERE ARE NO QUICK FIXES. Anti-aging medicine works and works dramatically, with quantifiable (measurable) results. It is possible today, in the 21st century, to live better and positively alter the natural changes that define the arc of a well lived life.