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Healthy Agingbeginning of a conversation
with Dr. Simon C. Wong, DO
954-603-55089750 NW 33rd Street, Suite 210
Coral Springs, FL 33065
www.WellCareMedicalClinic.com
Wellcare Medical Clinic . . .A Healthy Aging Practice for Your Overall Well
Being
We can't avoid the aging process.
But we can all age with an able and disease
free body.
Once we understand what to expect as we age, we can work with our bodies to age and engage in an
ongoing improving process to achieve the
goal.
What is considered
"normal" aging?
Cardiovascular System
Also known as the circulatory system (heart, arteries, veins
and capillaries)
As we age: Heart rate slows down Heart might become slightly
larger Blood vessels and arteries
become stiffer Heart has to work harder to pump
blood Could lead to high blood pressure
- (hypertension)
Bones, Joints and Muscles
As we age: Bones shrink in density and size Become more susceptible to
fractures By age 80, you could lose
up to 2 inches in height Muscles lose strength, flexibility Decrease in coordination, balance
Digestive System
As we age: Constipation is more common in older
adults Reasons include a low-fiber diet, not
drinking enough fluids and lack of exercise
Medications (diuretics, iron supplements) and some conditions (diabetes and irritable bowl syndrome) also might contribute
Bladder and Urinary Tract
As we age: Urinary incontinence (loss of
bladder control) becomes more common
Conditions such as diabetes, menopause, child birth and an enlarged prostate contribute to incontinence
As we age:
Memory
As we age: Memory becomes less efficient
with age Takes longer to learn new things
or remember familiar words or names
Eyes and Ears
As we age: More difficult to focus on objects that
are close up More sensitive to glare Clouded vision (cataracts) Hearing starts to dim Have difficulty hearing high
frequencies or following conversations in a crowded room
Teeth
As we age: Your gums may pull back from your
teeth Medications for allergies, asthma,
high blood pressure and cholesterol can cause dry mouth
Teeth and gums become more vulnerable to decay and infection
Skin
As we age: Skin thins, becomes less elastic and
more fragile Bruise more easily Skin becomes drier due to decreased
production of natural oils Wrinkles, age spots and small growths
(skin tags) are more common
Weight
As we age: Muscle mass decreases, body fat
takes its place You need fewer calories to
maintain your current weight
Knowing what to expect from your body means you are better
equipped to work with and improve upon your body as you
age.
What you can do - Cardiovascular System:
Exercise helps lower blood pressure, lessen stiffening of arteries
Healthy diet high in vegetables, fruits, fiber and lean protein keep arteries clear
Stop smoking! Smoking leads to the hardening of arteries, increases blood pressure and heart rate
Manage and reduce stress
What you can do - Bones, Joints and Muscles:
Get adequate amounts of calcium and vitamin D
Weight bearing exercise and strength training can help strengthen bones
Don’t smoke! And limit alcoholic drinks to two per day
What you can do - Digestive System:
Diet should include more high-fiber foods (fruits, vegetables, whole grains), less high-fat meats, dairy products and sweets
Drink plenty of water Exercise helps prevent constipation Don’t ignore the urge to have a bowel
movement
What you can do - Bladder and Urinary Tract:
Go to the bathroom regularly Maintain a healthy weight Don’t smoke! Kegel exercises
What you can do – Memory: Eat a healthy diet Exercise daily Stay mentally active (crossword
puzzles, learning new hobbies, etc.)
Be social; get together with friends and family
What you can do - Eyes and Ears: Schedule regular checkups with your
doctor Wear sunglasses and a wide-brimmed
hat when you’re outdoors Wear hearing aids and perform
corrective eye surgery as necessary Chinese word for being “SMART”
What you can do - Teeth: Brush and floss your teeth twice a
day Schedule regular checkups with
your dentist
What you can do - Skin: Use warm, not hot, water when
you bathe Use mild soap and a good
moisturizer When outdoors, use sunscreen and
wear protective clothing Don’t smoke!
What you can do - Weight: Eat a healthy diet Exercise regularly Watch your portion sizes, should
get smaller as you age
What else should we know and do besides exercise, diet, drink
plenty of water, no/quit smoking, using sun block, have my teeth and eyes checked and
fixed and maintain an active social life style?
Angiogenesis: Physiological process through which new
blood vessels form from pre-existing vessels Natural process in the body used for healing
and reproduction “On" switches are known as angiogenesis-
stimulating growth (ASG) factors “Off switches" are known as angiogenesis
inhibitors (AI)
Angiogenesis: Excessive angiogenesis:
o cancer, obesity, diabetic blindness, age-related macular degeneration, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, and more than 70 other conditions
Insufficient angiogenesis:o coronary artery disease, stroke, and
chronic wounds
Angiogenic Growth Factors: At least 20 different known AGFs 5 AGFs are being tested in humans for
growing new blood vessels to heal wounds and to restore blood flow to the heart, limbs, and brain.
Angiogenic gene therapy is also being developed as a method to deliver AGFs to the heart, limbs, and wounds.
Angiogenesis Inhibitors: More than 300 AIs have been
discovered. Some cancer patients have
experienced dramatic regression and stabilization of their tumors from anti-angiogenic therapy e.g. Kidney and Skin Cancers
But other anti-angiogenic therapy cancer treatments are disappointing. WHY?
How did cancer evolve? Cancer cells constantly develops in our body Fortunately majority of them are not growing
because it needs blood vessels to supply nutrients to grow it i.e. it needs to be free of “inhibitions” from AIs
Some of the AI drugs are not working because It is too late in the process for the AI drugs to be effective. i.e. we have to start the preventive process EARLY
Cancer Causes: Genetics: 5-10% Environment: 90-95%
o Infectious 15-20%oTobacco 25-30%oAlcohol 4-6%oObesity 10-20%oDiet 30-35%
Obesity: Angiogenesis promotes fat expansion
by supplying fat cells with oxygen and nutrients
Laboratory studies have shown that inhibiting angiogenesis in obese mice decreases their weight to normal levels
Obese individuals have increased levels of proangiogenic factors
Angiogenesis in the body is influenced by diet and lifestyle: Many foods contain naturally occurring
inhibitors of angiogenesis, it acts to boost the body’s existing system that suppresses undesirable angiogenesis that can promote or accompany disease
They are comparable even more potent and than some of the AI drugs available
Any medical evidence?
Eat to starve cancer and combat obesity?
Licopene (cooked tomatoes)o 2-3 serving of cooked tomatoes reduce
risk for prostate cancer by 40-50% Harvard School of Public Health
Resveratrol (red grapes)o Can repeatedly return obese mice to their
baseline weights by injection/withdrawal of Resveratrol
Ingredients for dinner tonight!Anti-Angiogenic Foods
Can I use the supplement forms of the AI food?
Yes, such as the red wine extract and resveratrol but please
discuss with your doctor first
Thank youHealthy Aging Lecture
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Questions?954-603-5508
9750 NW 33rd Street, Suite 210, Coral Springs, FL
33065
www.WellCareMedicalClinic.com