STAY FIT AND HEALTHY

Number 5 on the New Years' Resolution List this year is 'Stay Fit & Healthy'!!  This is one of my favorite topics.  I guess now that I am closer to 70 than 60, I see what happens to people my age that have not stayed in shape. 

BABY BOOMER DISEASE

We just came back from Cabo and there were so many boomers there on walkers, overweight, out of shape, and even breathing oxygen.  For many of them SARCOPENIA had set in.  What is this?  It is the loss of muscle mass and function. 

Generally you lose 3% to 5% every decade, and by the age of 70, you could lose 1/3 of your body muscle mass.  It doesn't vanish; it turns to fat and has no ability to provide muscle function preventing the elderly from performing the most basic tasks of daily living, not to mention the risk of falls and other accidents.  Sarcopenia leads to wiggly arms, a mushy waist and back, a pot belly, stringy thighs, and the sagging junk in the trunk.

GET A MOVE ON

People, wake up!  Find a sport like Golf, Tennis, Volleyball, Swimming, or Gymming.  Ok I made that up!  Join Anytime Fitness or one of the other smaller Gyms and go treading or eliptacling.  Ok I made that up too.  This is the new sport, going to the gym and gymming. I don't know what your age is, but it is never too late to start moving, stretching, bending, walking, dancing, lifting, twisting, and jumping.  Did you know that regular exercise also gives you 40% less likely chance of heart attack, stroke, and sudden death?  Try to spend 10 minutes every day and 30 minutes a couple times a week doing something that works every muscle in your body.  Use small dumb bells for arms and upper body.  Once in shape get ankle weights for walking or cleaning the house to keep legs in shape.  

OTHER PREVENTATIVES

1:  Because hormonal factors can signigicantly affect muscle mass, all adults should undergo annual blood testing to track their hormone levels.  Deficiencies in the growth hormone, DHEA, and testosterone can be addressed with bioidentical hormone replacement therapy.

2:  Several nutrients, including Creatine, Vitamin D, and Whey Protein, have shown great promise in combating sarcopenia.  Also, to promote a healthy muscle mass, you will need Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Carnitine Compounds, and the Amino Acid Glutamine.

3:  An inadequate intake of calories or protein can cause sarcopenia.  Protein is very important, but as we age many develop an inability to synthesize protein and also a low-level acidosis.  To prevent this, discover food combining.  Pair proteins with vegetables and fruits only, never with starches.  Pair starches with vegetables only, but avoid refined carbs, cereals, sugars, and most grains.  Say 'no' to donuts, pancakes, pies, pops, punches, and cakes (which mean you'll have to just visit at those church socials, not eat!)  Avoid bacon and pork because it's too hard to digest.

DOES SARCOPENIA AFFECT YOUR FACE?

Well of course it does.  You have muscles in your face that holds it in place.  That is where the Non-Surgical Facelift Machine and Protocol can help.  This procedure retrains muscles through muscle stimulation.  It lifts the neck, brows, and jowls for amazing results.  Call us today to learn more or just make an appointment and look younger in a few short weeks!!!