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Los Angeles Anti Aging Benefits of Peptides
21Apr

What are peptides and what kinds of anti-aging benefits do they have? 

Peptides, which are found in all living cells, are molecules made up of chains of amino acids. So are proteins, but the chain-like structures of proteins contain at least 50 amino acids, whereas a peptide can have as few as two. Peptides are sometimes thought of as protein’s little brothers. 

Other than a vague recollection from a mostly forgotten biology class, you may not be aware of the importance that peptides play in the overall health of our bodies. Peptides, linked together, form the building blocks of protein, which is the underlying structure of tissue throughout the body, including the internal organs and the skin. Some of the functions supported by peptides include:

  • anti-inflammatory
  • building muscle
  • increasing nutrient potential of foods
  • decreasing levels of harmful microbes
  • aiding fight against diseases

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Another benefit of peptides is their potential for having anti-aging properties. Collagen, a protein, makes up roughly 75 percent of the skin. It is the collagen that gives skin its elasticity and youthful appearance. Unfortunately, as we age, the body’s production of collagen starts to slow down. To make matters worse, the collagen that remains is susceptible to becoming fragmented and broken apart. This leads to the all too familiar lines, wrinkles and sagging skin.

 

The good news is that ongoing research indicates the benefits of incorporating peptides, the building blocks of proteins, into anti-aging products, including those targeting the restoration of collagen in the skin. An example of this is copper peptide, a tripeptide consisting of copper with three amino acids. It is found naturally in the body and supplements containing copper peptide are believed to not only stimulate the production of new collagen, but also aid the immune system in wound healing, reduce inflammation and have antioxidant properties. 

What Is Anti-Aging And How Do Peptides Help?

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Anti-aging is a concept that is often not totally understood. It does not refer to science fiction scenarios that focus on immortality through some sort of magical potion nor is the rapidly growing field of regenerative medicine defined simply by the charts and graphs that show increased longevity statistics and predictions. According to the special report published by Dr. Judi Goldstone of the Southern California Center for Anti-Aging: “Anti-Aging/Regenerative Medicine aims not to just prolong the total years of an individual’s life, but to ensure that those years are enjoyed in a productive and vital fashion.”
Anti-aging is as much about the quality of aging as it is the goal of slowing it down. This means developing and using tools and methods to address the metabolic causes behind aging. Some of the most common of those causes include:

  • hormonal changes, including excessive amounts of insulin
  • chronic, internal inflammation
  • damage from free radicals
  • decreased ability for the body to remove toxins
  • oxidative stress
  • loss of DNA’s ability to reproduce and repair its cells and gene mutations
  • weakening of the immune system
  • decreased cellular function

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Peptides are believed to have a significant role in the anti-aging process. This is especially true for collagen peptides used to improve skin health and appearance and creatine peptides, which are thought to be beneficial in building strength and increasing muscle mass. 

The Southern California Center for Anti-Aging focuses on the practice of advanced, preventive and regenerative medicine. We strongly believe correcting imbalances and deficiencies in nutrition, along with improving fitness and balancing and restoring hormones with Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy, can help with creating the foundation for a healthier and happier life. To learn more about our holistic approach or if you have questions about any of our services, take advantage of our Free Consultation by filling out our convenient online form.

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Glutathione Anti Aging Best Friend Los Angeles
27Feb

What are the benefits of glutathione and how does it help with aging?

“Glutathione is the most important molecule you need to stay healthy and prevent aging, cancer, heart disease, dementia and more, and necessary to treat everything from autism to Alzheimer’s disease. I called it the mother of all antioxidants.” Mark Hyman, MD, Director of Cleveland Clinic’s Center for Functional Medicine

Most of us may not be able to describe exactly what free radicals are or how they operate, but we have heard so much about them in recent years that we know they can cause damage to our bodies at the cellular level and interfere with DNA. We also know that our best defense against these harmful molecules are antioxidants, and we may be familiar with the better known ones, like vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, beta-carotene, lutein, lycopene and selenium. But, what some refer to as the “rock star” of antioxidants is a compound that you may have never heard of; glutathione.  
Health professionals recognize the many benefits of antioxidants and glutathione, in particular. Just some of the benefits that are believed to be associated with glutathione include:

  • Neutralizes free radicals
  • Reduces toxicity of chemicals, pollutants and drugs
  • Slows aging processes
  • Reduces muscle damage
  • Improves recovery time
  • Increases strength and endurance
  • Aids metabolism in muscle development
  • May help prevent or slow the progression of conditions such as heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, Parkinson’s disease, type 2 diabetes, hepatitis and others

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Does The Body Produce It’s Own Glutathione?

The good news is that the body produces its own glutathione, which consists of the protein-building amino acids, cysteine, glycine and glutamine. Glutathione contains sulfur, which is believed to be at the center of its superpowers. Because sulfur tends to be a sticky substance, as it moves through the body it attracts and hangs on to lots of things that are not good for us. These undesirables include substances like mercury, heavy metals and other damaging toxins. And, the sulfur in glutathione, gathers up free radicals and carries them out before they can accumulate to the point of causing oxidative stress, which is how they wreck such havoc in the cells.

What may be even more impressive about glutathione is that the body not only produces it, but it also recycles it in the liver so that it just keeps on working. Unfortunately, the not so good news is that glutathione is not indestructible. As we age, the production of glutathione begins to decline. Plus, the onslaught of the way we live our lives these days takes a heavy toll on this crucial antioxidant. Besides aging, just some of the things that deplete the body’s supply are:

  • Stress
  • Poor diet
  • Pollution
  • Drugs and medications
  • Trauma
  • Radiation and toxins
  • Chemotherapy
  • Infections

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What happens to the body if the amount of Glutathione is low?

Without a healthy supply of glutathione, the liver becomes unable to keep up with its main job of removing toxins and our cells are vulnerable to the effects of free radicals and other types of infections and damage. There are ways to help the body maintain higher levels of glutathione. These include:

  • Diet – eat foods that are high in sulfur and will help boost the body’s production of glutathione, like onions, garlic, broccoli, cauliflower, kale, watercress, collards, eggs, nuts, legumes and lean proteins.
  • Exercise – try to get at least a moderate amount of exercise on a daily basis
  • Sufficient sleep
  • Supplements – take those supplements that work with and support glutathione, such as alpha lipoic acid, folate, vitamins B6, B12, C and E, selenium and milk thistle.

The Southern California Center for Anti-Aging focuses on the practice of advanced, preventive and regenerative medicine. We strongly believe correcting imbalances and deficiencies in nutrition, along with improving fitness and balancing and restoring hormones with Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy, can help with creating the foundation for a healthier and happier life. We use a wide range of advanced testing and analysis, including food allergy testing, to ensure the best results for our clients.

To learn more about our glutathione injections or if you have questions about any of our services, take advantage of our Free Consultation by filling out our convenient online form below.

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anti aging treatment los angeles
19Jul

Is it possible to get older without having to experience all of the usual symptoms of aging?

We often think of the search for eternal youth beginning in the 16th century with Ponce de León. Whether the accounts were totally factual or not, it is believed that the Spanish explorer was seeking the mythical fountain of youth when he stumbled upon Florida. In fact, for as long as there have been people on the planet, there has been the desire to remain young and avoid, not just death, but the stages leading up to it.  

The saying about “nothing being certain but death and taxes”, usually attributed to Benjamin Franklin, does not seem as popular as it used to be. Perhaps that is because the taxes part of the statement is subject to a fair amount of resistance. This may be the result of activist movements that claim the government does not actually have the authority to levy taxes or because so many people go to such great lengths to avoid them. Death, on the other hand, is still universally believed to be inevitable, and, with it, all of the unpleasant stages and symptoms of aging.

While few argue that death can be escaped, there are growing numbers of people, professionals included, challenging the belief that aging is something we have no control over. This has nothing to do with magical fountains or deals made with the devil, like the Oscar Wilde novel in which Dorian Gray remained young while his portrait aged instead. Today, we are using cutting-edge science and research focused on reversing the effects of aging caused by a wide range of contributors, some of the more common being stress, environmental factors, weight, smoking, alcohol consumption, poor diet and DNA damage.

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Studies on the Aging process

Particularly promising, researchers at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) believe that they have discovered a way to reverse the effects of aging by improving the ability of DNA to repair damage. As we get older, the body’s DNA is constantly undergoing damage and repair but, the older we get, the less efficient the repair part of the process is. The UNSW team has identified a substance that, when enhanced, restores the DNA’s former level of ability to make repairs. This research has generated a lot of excitement, including with the folks at NASA who are always working on better ways to keep the astronauts healthy during extended periods of time in space, where the effects of aging are dramatically exaggerated.

The UNSW study is just one of many programs working on the issue of slowing aging and reversing what we have always assumed to be the inevitable consequences of growing older. It simply isn’t true anymore that we have to accept limitations and decreased quality of life. Traditional medicine has done a good job of keeping us alive longer, but what is the point if we do so without being able to enjoy those extra years? The young do not have exclusive rights to good health. Don’t you owe it to yourself to find out just what is available to make you feel, act and look your best?

The Southern California Center for Anti-Aging focuses on the practice of advanced, preventive and regenerative medicine. We strongly believe preventive health should be customized to the individual  in testing and correcting  any chemical, nutritional and hormonal imbalances in the body. Therapy can help with creating the foundation for a healthier and happier life. Getting the body into balance is key to maintaining health. At our clinic, a program will be designed for each patient which might included but not limited to:

  • Weight management
  • Nutritional counselling
  • Vitamin and mineral supplementation
  • Exercise
  • Detoxification
  • Hormone balancing and stress management

Conclusion:

So is aging inevitable? Well, the short answer is yes. Humans have yet to find a real life fountain of youth or defy the restrictions of our mortality. This is probably a good thing. That being said, we have learned how to slow down the inevitable and add quality to our years. To learn more about our programs or if you have questions about any of our services, take advantage of our Free Consultation by filling out our convenient online form below.

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Cancer Potential of Cell Phones and Personal Electronics Los Angeles
19Nov

An often under-recognized health concern, incidences of skin cancer have been on the rise.   Ultraviolet (UV) radiation exposure has been associated with approximately 90% of nonmelanoma skin cancers.  Most often addressed in terms of direct exposure, UV radiation also is experienced via indirect sources, such as reflected UVB.
Devices like tablets, smartphones and laptops can reflect ultraviolet light from the sun and may indirectly increase users’ exposure to the cancer-causing wavelengths, according to a new study.
Mary E. Logue, from the University of New Mexico (New Mexico, USA), and colleagues completed a small observational study to assess UV exposure via light reflected from various personal electronic devices.  Setting up a mannequin head wearing a UVA/B light meter and facing it toward a standard musician’s sheet stand, the team recorded UV readings for an hour of exposure, from 11 AM to noon, using a magazine, an iPhone5, various iPad models, two MacBook laptops and a Kindle e-reader.  In the first trial the devices were 16.5 inches from the UV sensor. For the second, they were secured 12.25 inches away. The devices and the UV sensor were angled to mimic an adult looking down at the handheld device.  In the first trial, when the devices were further away from the mannequin, an open magazine increased UV dosage exposure by 46% compared to the sheet stand alone, an iPad2 increased exposure by about 85% and an 11-inch MacBook increased UV exposure by 75%.

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Only the second trial, with devices held closer to the mannequin’s “face,” included the iPhone5, which increased UV exposure by 36%. The lead investigator warns that:  ““These devices are generally used for communication or entertainment, so it can be easy to overlook their reflective properties unless you happen to catch the glare off a screen.”
The harmful effects of UVA and UVB rays have been well documented, and limiting exposure is the single most effective preventive measure an individual can take. Significant levels of UV exposure, such as those found in this study, increase cumulative lifetime UV dosage.
While the best course of action is to limit smart device usage to the indoors, this is obviously impractical for most people   It is recommended to cover shoulders, wear sunglasses and sunscreen, especially on the exposed areas of the neck and face.
The devices themselves could be redesigned to be less reflective, or to include UV sensor technology so their users could track their exposure.
SOURCE: bit.ly/1PLZIEQ Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, September 2015.

biological age and chronological age los angeles
9Oct

A large long-term human health study in New Zealand and published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, finds people age at different rates.  In addition, adults who look older than their years may be ageing at an accelerated pace.  The international research group followed 954 people from the same town in New Zealand who were all born in 1972-73.
Scientists drew up a list of 18 biological markers that together reflect a person’s biological age. They included measures of kidney and liver function, cholesterol levels, cardiovascular fitness and the lengths of telomeres, which are protective caps that sit on the ends of chromosomes.  The study also measured dental health and the condition of the tiny blood vessels at the back of the eyes, which are a proxy for the brain’s blood vessels.
The set of markers were measured when the volunteers were aged 26, then 32, and finally at the age of 38. The researchers then looked to see how much the markers changed over time, to determine a pace of ageing.  It was found that for most young adults, biological age proceeds in sync with chronological age.  However, the aging process isn’t all genetic; there’s a great deal of environmental influence as well.

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The biologically older people also reported more difficulties with activities like walking up the stairs and/ or carrying groceries.  Already, before midlife, individuals who were ageing more rapidly were less physically able, showed cognitive decline, brain ageing, self-reported worse health and looked older. A clear relationship between looking older on the outside and ageing faster on the inside.
Most people think of the aging process as something that happens late in life,, but signs of aging were already apparent in these tests over the 12 years of young adulthood: from 26 to 38.  The researchers said it was unexpected to find such differences so early, but that the findings could help trial methods for slowing the pace of ageing and ultimately have implications for medicine.
The ultimate goal is to target ageing instead of the multiple separate diseases that people are increasingly likely to develop as they age.
Reference:  Quantification of biological aging in young adults 10.1073/pnas.1506264112 PNAS July 6, 2015

Los Angeles Sleep Apnea Heavy Snoring
28Apr

If you’re prone to heavy snoring or sleep apnea, you could also be prone to something a lot more serious: memory and mild cognitive decline, including Alzheimer’s, at a much earlier age. So say researchers out of New York University in the journal Neurology. They studied 2,470 people with an average age of 73 and found that those with breathing disorders during sleep experienced some form of cognitive decline more than a decade before those without the breathing problems (at age 77 instead of age 90).

But all is not lost: Those who treated their breathing disorders with a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine, however, were able to delay mild cognitive impairment or Alzheimer’s by roughly 10 years. “The age of onset of (mild cognitive impairment) for people whose breathing problems were treated was almost identical to that of people who did not have any breathing problems at all.

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Given that so many older adults have sleep breathing problems, these results are exciting. (Snoring and sleep apnea are linked to these health problems, too.)
The relationship between hormones and sleep is multifaceted; hormonal influences can play an important role in breathing during sleep cycles.  Restoring, maximizing and balancing hormones using Bioidentical Hormones can help maintain optimum health and vitality, and has shown promise in alleviating sleep apnea.
Sources: Eureka Alert, Neurology, New York Times.  The study was published online April 15 in Neurology.

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