Healthy Ageing

Ageing is a fact of life – we can not stop it but fortunately we do have a choice in how well we age.  Advances in anti-ageing medicine have opened up a whole area of new testing that can help identify hormonal and nutritional imbalances associated with ageing.

Metabolic Organic Acid Assessment

Don't feel as well as your should, but you've been told repeatedly that your lab tests are all normal? There is a better way to assess what is missing and take the guess work out of knowing what you body needs, based on your individual requirements.  This test provides valuable information on how your body works.  One urine sample can be used to evaluate gut function, liver and nervous system health, as well as energy metabolism and nutrient deficiencies.  It is an effective screening tool that highlights areas of functional abnormality, nutrient deficiencies and cellular metabolism.

Cardiovascular Health Assessment

Cardiovascular disease is one of the biggest causes of death in Australia, with over 50,000 people per year dying from heart attacks, strokes and blood clot problems. 

Most of us have heard that high cholesterol and high blood pressure contribute to your risk of a heart disease. Knowing your cholesterol level and blood pressure is an important step in reducing your risk. However, 50% of people who have heart attacks don’t have high cholesterol or high blood pressure.  You may have risk factors which haven’t been measured by your doctor. You may be under stress, not doing enough exercise or perhaps have high levels of inflammation in your body.  Your diet may lack the necessary fibre and essential nutrients required to maintain your health or you may be using stimulants such as coffee and alcohol to get you through the day.  These are just a few of the many factors that may contribute to the cause of cardiovascular disease.

To reduce your risk of CVD you need to know what may be putting you in danger and what you can do about it.  Our detailed questionnaire will help us identify your area of risk and allows us to develop a plan that includes the most appropriate lifestyle changes and nutritional supplements necessary for you to maintain a healthy heart and blood vessels.

For a more indepth investigation we recommend our CVD pathology profile that measures cardiovascular risks $175.00 Pathology tests includes: Blood clotting factors, full cholesterol profile, CRP Apolipoprotein A1, B, (a) and Homocysteine levels.

Hormone Profile $140

Salivary and urinary hormone testing is unique in that they help identify any hormonal imbalances which may be contributing to many health problems associated with ageing; weight gain, mood swings, night sweats, disturbed sleep, decreased libido, depression, premature ageing and adrenal fatigue.  Results obtained from testing make it possible for us to individualise your treatment in order to establish optimal hormone balance. Testing can also be used to monitor your treatment.

Age Boosting Nutraceuticals

Our cellular health is maintained by small power houses within our cells called mitochondria that generate the energy for all cellular function.  Like any engine they require fuel to function efficiently.  As we age, our body’s level of cellular nutrition often declines, which decreases the amount of sufficient fuel needed to maintain our cells.  This process is referred to as ‘mitochondrial decay’.  Research so far has highlighted several essential nutraceuticals that may help maintain and protect cellular mitrochondrial function.  These nutraceuticals include:

• Alpha Lipoic Acid
• Coenzyme Q10
• Magnesium Orotate
• EPA & DHA omega 3 essential fatty acids
• Acetyl L-Carnitine.
• Resveratrol  

Brain Health: Dementia Prevention Health Plan  

• Assess your risk factors before 60yrs of age – family history, BP, Cholesterol,  EFA’s profile, AP0 E4 genetic marker, Homocysteine, B12 & RBC folate levels
• Assess life style & environmental stressors
• Follow a Mediterranean or Paleolithic diet – high in omega 3 fish oils, vegetables and fruit and low in processed grains and dairy foods
• Include Curcumin in your diet – know neuroprotective effect
• Include Resveratrol in your diet – red wine, dark chocolate or supplement
• Include foods such as berries and green tea (essential antioxidants)
• Assess environmental toxicity exposure – Mercury, Aluminium and Lead with a Hair Mineral analysis
• Supplement with Smart drugs – Ginkgo biloba, Phosphatidylserine & AL-Carnitine
• Maintain mental activity – socialize, play mind games, exercise

Our 12 Top Healthy Ageing Tips

• Learn to manage stress effectively – it’s the major cause of premature ageing and chronic disease
• Walk every day for at least 30 minutes
• Limit cell damaging fats such as saturated and trans fats in your diet – they have a direct link with cancer and heart disease
• Get a good nights sleep – seven to eight hours a night of good sleep is essential for repair and rejuvenation
• Go easy on the alcohol – whilst a glass may be beneficial, alcohol is a neurotoxin
• Don’t smoke – every cigarette is toxic to your health and those around you
• Try to maintain your ideal weight & muscle mass as you age
• Supplement your diet with antioxidants and nutraceuticals to increase longevity
• Implement a preventative health plan that addresses your nutritional requirements and dietary needs to maintain long term optimal health
• Drink 8-10 glasses of purified, filtered water every day
• Think YOUNG – Ageing is a state of mind as it is of physiology.  Lie about your age, especially to yourself, surround yourself with young at heart friends
• Do not accept ‘getting old’, do everything you can to maintain a youthful mind and body.