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Atlanta Age Management Medicine Newsletter
Inflamm-Aging
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February 2007
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Greetings!
Welcome to another edition of the newsletter. I would like to
focus on the topic of inflammation and the role that it plays
in aging. An Age Management Medicine program uses
exercise, nutrition/supplementation and hormone balancing/
replacement to decrease the level of inflammation in the
body. The theory of inflamm-aging is that low grade, chronic
inflammation in the body results in many of the degenerative
diseases that occur as we age. This process can be reversed
by incorporating anti-inflammatory exercise, anti-
inflammatory nutrition/supplementation and anti-
inflammatory hormone balancing and replacement.
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Inflamm-Aging
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Inflammation as a cause of Aging
Silent inflammation is the root cause of many, if not most, of
the chronic diseases of aging- Heart Disease, Cancer,
Diabetes,Alzheimer's Disease, Osteoarthritis, etc.,Age
Management Medicine can
help to not only alleviate the symptoms of acute
inflammation but to avoid the devastating effects of chronic
inflammation. The process of inflammation in the body can
be reversed and is one of the most important goals of an Age
Management Medicine program.
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Obesity and Inflammation
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Fat Cells produce inflammation
Obesity is an inflammatory condition. Fat cells are not just
inactive storage vehicles. They actively secrete more than
100 proteins, fatty acids, hormones and inflammatory
substances that result in inflammation. One of the principle
goals of an Age Management Medicine program is to reduce
body fat and increase lean muscle mass. This results in
decreased inflammation in the body.
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Younger by the Day Workshop for Men and Women
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Sunday, March 18, 2007
Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Buckhead
8am-9am Healthy Breakfast
9am-Noon Workshop
Limited to 20 participants. Register Today.
Workshop Cost
$150/person, including breakfast and workshop materials
Learn More
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It is my hope that with the information in this newsletter,
regarding inflammation and how it is related to aging, that you
will make the best choices for you and your family. As always,
I look forward to hearing from you and helping you to reach
your healthy aging goals.
Laughter is the Best Medicine and so I wish you much laughter always.
Ana Casas M.D., Board Certified, Internal Medicine and Holistic Medicine
Atlanta Age Management Medicine
Phone:
404-210-9969
Fax:
770-205-6252
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