Category: Aging
The Four Pillars of Anti-Aging Medicine
Although it has long been felt a healthy diet, regular exercise and stress reduction can result in a host of medical benefits, research has now valida [...]
8 Tips to Slow Down the Aging Process
Aging is inevitable, but premature aging is preventable. The goal of functional medicine is to help patients stay healthy, active and fit into their [...]
The Amazing Benefits of Stem Cell Therapy
Stems cells are progenitor cells, meaning that they have the potential to morph into any type of body cell from nerve cell to cardiac cells and everyt [...]
Elder Scams: What You Need to Know
It can happen to anyone, no one is truly scam proof. For almost an entire year my 90-year-old grandfather was the victim of a phone scam. He mailed th [...]
Advocating Care for Your Aging Parent
Family caregivers often accompany their parent to their doctor appointments and possibly even sit in the exam room with them. It is important to be p [...]
Hoffman SummerWood: A Unique Culture of Caring
When it comes to living out the golden years, families are favoring senior living communities for the independent lifestyle that offers endless opport [...]
Qigong for Healthy Aging
Qigong is on people’s minds these days. It’s in the news and at your local Y or maybe at your yoga center. What is qigong? Whereas tai chi is a rout [...]
9 Tips for Healthy Aging
We are all aging but we are also living longer lives so it is important to keep our body and mind as healthy as possible. Here are a few tips to help [...]
The Path to Aging Gracefully!
Growing older is inevitable, but aging gracefully can make it an enjoyable journey rather than an experience many of us have come to fear. In a societ [...]
A New Treatment for Libido & Sexual Dysfunction
The peptide PT 141 has been shown to have a substantial effect on libido, generating sexual arousal in both men and women. It can work as an alternati [...]
Emotionally & Mentally Supporting Older Adults During & After COVID-19
During this period of social and physical distancing, it can be challenging for people to stay connected to their friends and family. This is especial [...]
Peptide Therapy: The New Anti-Aging Medicine
Peptide therapy is a relatively new, safe and effective treatment option for many conditions. Peptides are chains of amino acids, which are the buildi [...]
What to Look for When Visiting Older Adults During the Holidays
For many families, the holidays are the only time they spend face-to-face. While phone calls and emails are a great way to connect, it can be hard to [...]
Vaginal Rejuvenation Without Hormones or Surgery
The Center for Functional Medicine is excited to offer effective, safe and painless Vaginal Rejuvenation services. As internationally known Function [...]
The Emerging Field of Nutrition and Mental Health
From the time of the ancients until the 17th century everyone recognized the interconnectedness of the mind and body. The idea of viewing the mind an [...]
The Many Benefits of Platelet Rich Plasma
Platelet Rich Plasma, also as known as PRP takes advantage of your body’s own healing mechanisms. Platelets are the cells in our circulation that have [...]
Giving Family Caregivers the Break They Deserve
It is estimated that nearly 40 million Americans care for an adult friend or relative every year, providing 37 billion hours of unpaid care. While ca [...]
The Cutting-Edge Science of Stem Cell Therapy
Stem cell treatments are being used across the country and the globe, recognized as helping many different health problems. Also, research shows that [...]
Healthy Body, Healthy Mind: Considering Alzheimer’s Prevention
The statistics are staggering. Alzheimer’s disease is currently the sixth leading cause of death in the United States. According to the Alzheimer’s [...]
Home Care Vs. Home Health Care: What’s the Difference?
You’ve probably heard the saying: “Home is where the heart is.” Between the familiarity, the memories and the sense of independence, it’s not a surpr [...]
Dermaplaning: The Hottest New Skincare Treatment
One of the trendiest exfoliation options today is dermaplaning, which is performed using a sterile surgical scalpel (not as scary as it sounds!) to ma [...]
Healthy Aging Primer, Part 2: How to Increase Health Span & Longevity
Efforts to increase healthspan by means of supplements and pharmaceuticals targeting aging-related pathologies are presently in spotlight of a new bra [...]
Reduce Your Risk of Developing Alzheimer’s
My interest in the treatment and prevention of Alzheimer’s stems from my personal experience of caring for my parents over an eight-year period. My f [...]
Healthy Aging Primer, Part 1: How to Increase Health Span & Longevity
[A] virtual landslide of data has continually emphasized
the Western diet as the key factor in virtually every chronic
disease . . . During the 2 [...]