Anti-Aging Treatments
The term "Anti-Aging" is increasingly prevalent. Products, television shows, and advertisements endorsed by celebrities such as Suzanne Somers, have brought this new way of medicine into the mainstream. Anti-Aging Medicine is also known as Integrative Medicine, which combines conventional care with additional components such as supplementation and patient education on health and nutrition to improve patient care and overall health. Rather than practice just one type of medicine, Anti-Aging physicians and physician assistants often combine different therapies and treatment modalities to ensure the best results for their patients.Just as life begins at the cellular level, so too does Anti-Aging. Our cells need proper nutrition to replicate, repair and to combat disease. Without vital nutrients in our daily diets we are unable to meet all the nutritional requirements needed by our bodies to properly function or heal after surgical procedures. To feed our bodies the adequate nutrients, the correct combination of supplements must be consumed along with a healthy diet.
How do you know what supplements to take?
The answer lies in a simple test with fantastic results now being offered here at Take Shape Plastic Surgery called 'MicroNutrient Testing' by SpectraCell Laboratories. MicroNutrient testing analyzes 33 specific nutritional deficiencies.
Why is this important?
MicroNutrient Testing is a clinically effective diagnostic tool for the prevention and management of chronic disease conditions. There is overwhelming evidence confirming that nutrient deficiencies have been shown to suppress immune function contributing to the chronic disease process including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, arthritis, Alzheimer's and even delayed wound healing. Because each person is unique, this simple blood test can pinpoint each patient's specific nutritional deficiencies on an individual basis. When you know where you are deficient, you know what you need to take and exactly how much, in order to get to optimal health. This effectively removes the guess work.
Once your results are in, we will contact you for a follow-up and thorough discussion of your nutritional deficiencies and supplement recommendations. Once you have discussed with our physician assistant your results, you may purchase your supplements here for your convenience. Take Shape Plastic Surgery carries a top-rated line of supplements through LifeExtension. Life Extension is a global authority on nutrition, health and wellness offering only the highest quality nutritional supplements including minerals, vitamins, herbs and hormones. To learn more about LifeExtension, take a look at What's New!
So how can you begin your Anti-Aging journey here at Take Shape Plastic Surgery?
1. Schedule a consultation to discuss your needs and health goals you are trying to achieve.
2. Complete your MicroNutrient testing bloodwork. There is no fasting required.
3. Schedule a three week follow-up to discuss your test results and to order personalized supplements.
It is that simple! We only need to see you on a quarterly basis from that point forward for follow up. Re-testing for MicroNutrient levels is performed only twice a year. This will keep you on the right track towards Anti-Aging!
For more information on Anti-Aging and Integrative Medicine, we encourage you to check out the sites listed below:
American College for Advacement in Medicine
American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine