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为人母亲从来不是易事,但这无疑是世界上最神圣的工作。为了感谢您无私的付出,现在正是好好照顾自己(或是您敬爱的母亲!)的最佳时机。以下我们将分享快速恢复肌肤健康的专业秘诀!本文将深入探讨拥有健康光泽肌肤的科学方法。

 

 

静脉点滴疗法

静脉点滴(IV drips)能带来多重美容效益。这种疗法能直接将关键营养素输送至血液系统,大幅提升吸收效率。现代人普遍面临维他命缺乏问题,而日常生活压力更会加剧这种状况。营养不足常表现为肌肤暗沉、脱发、指甲脆弱等外在症状。传统护肤品如面霜、精华和洁面产品仅能提供表面暂时性改善,无法解决体内营养缺乏的根本问题。此外,许多口服维他命和补充剂不仅吸收率低,还可能刺激消化系统。相较之下,静脉点滴能确保营养素被高效吸收,真正实现「由内而外的美丽蜕变」。

静脉点滴的最大优势在于其即时效果,改善几乎立即可见。 24小时内就能观察到肌肤质地和光泽的显著提升,使肌肤更加水润饱满,同时获得排毒和修复所需的关键营养。相较于可能产生副作用且需要术后护理的填充剂和肉毒杆菌素等美容程序,静脉点滴疗法完全安全,除日常基础护理外几乎无需特别照护。这也是为什么许多演员会在重要活动前选择此疗法,而新娘们也特别青睐在婚礼前接受疗程,确保在大日子当天展现最佳状态。

 

静脉点滴对肌肤的潜在效益包括:

  • 显著改善色素沉淀问题
  • 深度滋养与修复受损肌肤
  • 使肌肤触感更加细致光滑
  • 赋予肌肤自然健康光泽
  • 有效收缩粗大毛孔
  • 预防暗疮形成并淡化痘印
  • 延缓肌肤老化过程

 

关键营养素解析

均衡饮食始终是健康的基础。但针对性补充某些关键营养素能进一步优化肌肤状态。

  • 胶原蛋白

作为维持肌肤紧致度的核心成分,胶原蛋白在40-50岁荷尔蒙水平下降导致皮肤弹性减弱时尤为重要。此外,胶原蛋白还能:维持软骨结构完整性,保护关节健康。以及作为构成骨骼的主要基质,帮助保持骨密度。

  • 谷胱甘肽

这种由细胞自然产生的强效抗氧化剂,由谷氨酰胺、甘氨酸和半胱氨酸三种氨基酸组成。当肝脏因不良饮食或酒精摄取过量而承受氧化压力时,谷胱甘肽会被大量消耗,可能导致脂肪肝等问题。其浓度也会随年龄增长自然下降。提升谷胱甘肽水平能:增强身体抗氧化防御系统、强化肝脏解毒功能。

  • 维他命C

作为强效抗氧化剂,维他命C能:预防紫外线导致的皮肤损伤、作为合成胶原蛋白的必要辅因子。而缺乏维他命C可能导致:皮肤粗糙干燥、毛发生长异常、伤口愈合迟缓、皱纹形成加剧。

一项针对56名患者的研究证实,连续8周补充含维他命A、C、E和前花青素的复方营养素,能安全有效地改善皮肤色素沉淀问题。

 

在这个特别的母亲节,何不将这项专业疗程纳入您的自我护理计划?或是将这份「光彩礼物」赠予您生命中最伟大的母亲,用最实际的方式表达您的感恩之情。

 

参考资料:

  1. Ali A, et al. (2008). Intravenous micronutrient therapy (Myers’ cocktail) for fibromyalgia: A placebo-controlled pilot study. ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2894814/
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    doi.org/10.1186/1475-2891-3-6

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Deep Longevity Pairs with LifeHub & LifeClinic for a Longevity Medicine Collaboration https://lifeclinic.com.hk/zh_cn/deep-longevity-pairs-with-lifehub-lifeclinic/ Tue, 22 Jun 2021 19:51:17 +0000 http://lifeclinic.com.hk/the-covid-19-neutralising-test-2/

Deep Longevity pairs with LifeHub & LifeClinic for a Longevity Medicine Collaboration that partners trained-physicians with biological age reports for the latest in longevity support.

Deep Longevity is a leading provider of biomarkers of aging and longevity. Owned by Regent Pacific Group, their mission is to extend healthy productive longevity and increase human performance. They have now announced that they are adding LifeHub and LifeClinic to their growing network as a longevity medicine collaboration. The partnership will leverage Deep Longevity’s extensive range of AI-powered aging clocks with the integrative physicians at LifeClinic. Together, they will be exploring the effectiveness of longevity interventions including lifestyle choices and drug regimens.

Deep Longevity’s aging clocks are backed by scientific academic publications supporting its efficacy. In 2020, a review article summarizing the latest research in the field, concluded: “Overall, we expect deep learning, deep neural networks and generative approaches to be the next power tools in this timely and actively developing field.”[1]

As part of the partnership, LifeHub and LifeClinic medical professionals are being engaged in advanced research with Deep Longevity. Physicians will be trained in deep aging clocks to be able to interpret data and provide customized wellness journeys for their clients.

Based in Hong Kong, LifeHub and LifeClinic are one of the largest functional medicine-based medical wellness and medical clinic facilities in the region. By taking a science-based approach to health optimisation and longevity, they are able to address physiological imbalances that could stem from nutritional deficiencies or other factors like hormonal imbalances or the effects of environmental pollutants.

Hear why the leaders behind this collaboration are so excited:

“I am delighted that we will be able to use Deep Longevity’s most advanced aging clocks to assess and improve LifeHub and LifeClinic’s various youth extension products and services.” – Dr Jonathan Seah, Chairman of LifeHub and LifeClinic.

“The traditional approach to preventative medicine is focused on preventing disease by diagnosing the symptoms early or reducing the risks of disease. AI-guided longevity medicine goes much further than that by focusing on tracking the person’s rates of aging at many levels, on the identification of longevity bottlenecks, and on utilizing the latest advances in science and technology to slow down or potentially even reverse biological and psychological aging. We are very happy to have both LifeHub and LifeClinic join the rapidly growing network of our research and clinical partners focused on providing customers with extra years of productive and happy life.” – Dr Alex Zhavoronkov, Chief Longevity Officer of Deep Longevity Inc.

On the franchising potential of LifeHub and LifClinic: “You can walk in, get diagnosed and then work with the doctor to get the optimal IV drip, supplement regiment and diet. Keep coming back, getting tested and explore the ever-growing menu.” – Dr Alex Zhavoronkov, Chief Longevity Officer of Deep Longevity Inc.

Contact us to learn more about the Longevity Medicine Collaboration with Deep Longevity and how you can support your health!

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References:

  1. Galkin, F., Mamoshina, P., Aliper, A., de Magalhães, J. P., Gladyshev, V. N., & Zhavoronkov, A. (2020). Biohorology and biomarkers of aging: Current state-of-the-art, challenges and opportunities. Ageing research reviews60, 101050. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.arr.2020.101050

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Turning Back The Clock With NAD+ https://lifeclinic.com.hk/zh_cn/turning-back-clock-with-nad/ Sun, 30 May 2021 15:08:07 +0000 http://lifeclinic.com.hk/the-functional-approach-to-infertility-2/

What Is NAD+

Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) is an essential cofactor in all living cells that is involved in fundamental biological processes and is an essential component of energy production (mitochondrial function).

The Functions of NAD+:

  • DNA repair
  • Cell repair
  • Turning genes on and off
  • Maintaining neurotransmitter levels
  • Communicating with cells
  • Producing ATP in cells

NAD+ Levels Decline with Age

Scientists know that NAD+ is one of the most important molecules in the body and that we lose it with age, resulting in a variety of health issues. Unfortunately NAD+ levels steadily decline during aging and by middle age, NAD+ has fallen to half of youthful levels and down to 1%-10% at the age of 80.  The decline of NAD+ results in the change in sirtuins and PARP activity which impacts our brain function in particular as that is where most NAD+ receptors are located.  The decline in NAD+ causes memory issues, mood issues and also anxiety in many patients.

Nad+ decline

Why is NAD+ Important to Combat Aging?

Dr. David Sinclair and his colleagues at Harvard discovered recently that NAD+ levels decline as we age which also has an effect on other processes that rely on NAD+.  A class of genes, known as sirtuins, play a large role in how the body ages by regulating inflammation and DNA protection. Sirtuins depend on NAD+ to start and stop protective pathways that are linked to age-related diseases.  In other words, sirtuins are able to “turn on” and “turn off” certain genes like a light switch.

Inflammation causes damage to our DNA and other structures in our cells, which can lead to cell death.  When we eat inflammatory foods, breathe in pollutants or are exposed to other toxic chemicals, our cells are at risk.  With bountiful amounts of NAD+, your cells are able to activate genes to prevent and correct DNA damage.  Superhero genes, such as sirtuins, allow your cells to live long and healthy lives, leading to a better quality of life for you.

Benefits of NAD+ Therapy For Aging

Administering a high dose of NAD+, through NAD+ therapy, can optimise your NAD+ levels, which revs up the cell’s engines (called the mitochondrion) translating into more energy and a range of potential benefits.

1. Contribute to longer telomeres

The possibility of extending telomere length with NAD+ holds out hope for slowing the aging process and improving longevity.

2. Promotes DNA Repair

Improving DNA repair with NAD+ may slow cellular aging, reduce the persistence of cancer-causing mutations, and play an important role in preventing inflammatory conditions such as atherosclerosis.

3. Induces Energy-Intensive Enzymes

Improving the energy-extraction process in all cells with NAD+ increases their capacity to do the work they are specialized for. It also protects mitochondria from early death, a benefit that is associated with reduced cellular aging and lowered risks for cardiovascular and brain disease.

4. Promotes Chromosome Stability

NAD+ supplementation is a promising cutting edge strategy to improve chromosome stability, a treatment that may slow down cellular aging (senescence) and lower the risk of cancer.

5. NAD is a Neurotransmitter

Ample NAD+ nutrition is essential for sustaining brain health, cognitive function, and preventing neurodegenerative decline.

6. Activates Sirtuins

Sirtuin activation has shown great promise in fighting cardiovascular disease and preserving aging brain function, but these longevity-promoters cannot function without sufficient NAD+.

7. Supports Energy Production

Supporting efficient energy production and adequate ATP levels requires consistent and abundant NAD+. This is critical because waning energy supplies contribute to the aging process.

Safety of NAD+ Therapy

Numerous clinical trials have been published on NAD+ Therapy and it is typically very well-tolerated[4]. Side effects are typically mild, such as flushing, and would be monitored by the medical professional administering the therapy.

参考资料:

1. Role of Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide and Related Precursors as Therapeutic Targets for Age-Related Degenerative Diseases: Rationale, Biochemistry, Pharmacokinetics, and Outcomes
2. Blander G, Guarente L (2004). “The Sir2 family of protein deacetylases”; Annu. Rev. Biochem. 73: 417–35.
3. Bürkle A (2005). “Poly(ADP-ribose). The most elaborate metabolite of NAD+.” FEBS J. 272(18): 4576–89.
4. Dietrich C, Charles B, Claire LK. “Safety and Metabolism of Long-term Administration of NIAGEN (Nicotinamide Riboside Chloride) in a Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-controlled Clinical Trial of Healthy Overweight Adults.” Sci Rep. 2019 Jul 5;9(1):9772. doi: 10.1038/s41598-019-46120-z.

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Exosomes TEDxTalk: Nanoparticles offering a new future to cure disease https://lifeclinic.com.hk/zh_cn/exosomes-tedxtalk-nanoparticles-offering-a-new-future-to-cure-disease/ Mon, 25 May 2020 04:58:06 +0000 http://lifeclinic.com.hk/restore-your-blood-vessel-health-with-plaquex-2/

Dr Shivani Sharma | TEDxManhattanBeach

Exosomes – tiny nanoparticles in our bodies – may offer a new path to curing and managing disease. While first discovered in the 1980’s, a new breakthrough method of studying exosomes using the Atomic Force Microscope, offers scientists the ability to comprehensively study these fragile but powerful particles. A new frontier in microbiology, Dr. Shivani Sharma and other nano scientists are just beginning to understand the important role of exosomes in our body. 

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Restore Your Blood Vessel Health with Plaquex https://lifeclinic.com.hk/zh_cn/restore-your-blood-vessel-health-with-plaquex/ Fri, 22 May 2020 08:49:59 +0000 http://lifeclinic.com.hk/nad-therapy-101-2/

What is Plaquex?

Plaquex (phosphatidylcholine) is a natural substance from soy that has the ability to remove both fatty and hardened plaques from blood vessels. The Plaquex Formula was initially designed by doctors to dissolve fatty masses that can develop during traumatic surgeries. However, this function was then extended to treating plaques that have built up in our blood vessels over time and is now a therapy in anti-aging medicine. 

How Does Plaquex Help?

The presence of plaque is a key step in the process of atherosclerosis, which narrows the vessel’s diameter thus restricting blood flow, increasing blood pressure, and increasing the risk of future occlusion events like heart attacks and strokes. 

As Plaquex removes these plaques, it can restore blood flow, repair damage to blood vessel walls, improve blood lipid levels, and maximize oxygen and nutrient cell exchange. This dramatically restores vascular health for wide-spread internal and external anti-aging effects.

 

Plaquex restores vascular health in the following ways:

  • Reducing Total Cholesterol

Total cholesterol measures all the cholesterol in all the lipoprotein particles. In a review of 15 clinical trials treatment with Plaquex reduced total cholesterol by 8.8 to 28.2%. [1,2]

  • Reducing LDL Cholesterol

LDL, or “bad cholesterol”, is a significant predictor of atherosclerosis. In studies with 1160 patients, the mean reduction of LDL cholesterol was 31%.[3]

  • Increasing HDL Cholesterol

Studies show that HDL Cholesterol, or “good cholesterol” was increased between 10-45%. Very low initial HDL levels had the biggest change while close to normal levels were hardly changed.[4] Improved HDL levels are protective against atherosclerosis.

  • Reducing Lipid Peroxidation [5]

Lipid peroxidation is the metabolic process in which reactive oxygen species (ROS) cause the oxidative deterioration of lipids. This process damages cells and is involved in the development of atherosclerosis. In vivo and in vitro studies show a decrease in lipid peroxidation with Plaquex therapy.

Safety

Assessments indicate that Plaquex is well-tolerated at daily intakes of up to 18 grams[6]. However, there are some contraindications, such as those on acetylcholinesterase (AChE) inhibitor medications, which would be discussed with your healthcare professional prior to treatment. Side effects may include temporary lowering of blood pressure and associated lightheadedness.

参考资料:

  1. Fasoli,A.: Clinical evaluation of polyenephosphatidylcholine (PPC) – effects on the serum lipid and lipoprotein patterns. Therap. Select. Risk/Benefit Assess. Hypolipid. Drugs (G. Ricci, R. Paoletti, Pocciari, Poggiolini, Eds. ) Raven Press, New York (1982) 257-262
  2. Blaton, V., F. Sateway, D. Vandamme, B. Decercq, H. Peeters; Effect of polyunsaturated phosphatidylcholine on human types II and IV hyperlipoproteinemias. Artery 2 (1976) 309-325
  3. Saba, P., F. Galeone, F. Savadorini, E. Pagliai, G. Guidi, A. Scalabrigo: Effects of soybean polyunsaturated phosphatdiylcholine on hyperlipoproteinemia. Curr. Therap. Res. 24 (1978) 299-306
  4. Maeda, A., K. Kondo, S. Tsuyama, M. Nagasaka, M. Burin, Y. Iida, T. Nomato: The effect of polyenphosphatidylcholine on HDL cholesterol in atherosclerosis. Gendai No Shinryo 22 (1980) 189-192
  5. Takahashi, S.: Treatment of abnormality of lipid and lipoprotein metabolism-Effect of polyenylphosphatidylcholine. Shinryo to Shinyaku 17 (1980) 3051-3084
  6. Kidd PM. Phosphatidylcholine, a superior protectant against liver damage. Altern Med Rev 1996;1:258-274.

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NAD+ Therapy 101 https://lifeclinic.com.hk/zh_cn/nad-therapy-101/ Fri, 15 May 2020 09:55:38 +0000 http://lifeclinic.com.hk/cytokine-therapy-101-2/

Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+): a critical coenzyme found in every cell in your body and involved in hundreds of metabolic processes.

What is NAD+?

Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) is a naturally occurring coenzyme found in virtually every cell. Its function is to help catalyse reactions in the body and is heavily involved in cell regeneration, DNA repair, cell metabolism and the production of cellular energy. Unfortunately, this invaluable compound rapidly declines with age1.

 

How does NAD+ Therapy help?

Emerging evidence suggests that higher NAD+ levels may slow or even reverse aspects of aging and age-related diseases, including obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and neurodegenerative conditions2. This is because as NAD+ levels drop, the pathways that NAD+ operate become compromised leading to accelerated aging and a greater risk for developing a range of diseases. Numerous clinical trials have been published on NAD+ Therapy and it is typically very well-tolerated5. Side effects are rare and usually mild, such as flushing.

 

NAD+ Mechanisms:

  1. May contribute to longer telomeres for anti-aging
  2. Promotes DNA repair
  3. Modulates immune-cell signaling
  4. Improves mental clarity, focus and concentration
  5. Boosts mood
  6. Mitigates chemical stress inflammation
  7. Activates sirtuins3
  8. Supports energy production4

 

What People are Saying?

“Fountain of youth molecule” – Dr. David Sinclair, Ph.D, Professor in Department of Genetics, Harvard Medical School

 

“Potentially one of the greatest advances in medical science since the invention of penicillin.”- Dr. Phillip Milgram, Scripps Memorial Hospital

 

“The next big anti-aging drug” – Dr. Ross Grant, Australasian Research Institute

参考资料:

  1. Schultz MB, Sinclair DA. Why NAD(+) Declines during Aging: It’s Destroyed. Cell Metab. 2016;23(6):965‐ doi:10.1016/j.cmet.2016.05.022
  2. Role of Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide and Related Precursors as Therapeutic Targets for Age-Related Degenerative Diseases: Rationale, Biochemistry, Pharmacokinetics, and Outcomes
  3. Blander G, Guarente L (2004). “The Sir2 family of protein deacetylases.” Annu. Rev. Biochem. 73: 417–35.
  4. Bürkle A (2005). “Poly(ADP-ribose). The most elaborate metabolite of NAD+.” FEBS J. 272 (18): 4576–89.
  5. Safety and Metabolism of Long-term Administration of NIAGEN (Nicotinamide Riboside Chloride) in a Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-controlled Clinical Trial of Healthy Overweight Adults

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The Anti-Aging Diet https://lifeclinic.com.hk/zh_cn/the-anti-aging-diet/ Thu, 12 Mar 2020 05:07:18 +0000 http://lifeclinic.com.hk/how-a-naturopathic-doctor-protects-his-babies-from-the-coronavirus-outbreak-2/

Aging is defined as “the process of getting old” and in humans, aging represents the accumulation of changes in a human being over time. These changes encompass physicalpsychological, and social changes. With human’s increased life span, it is more and more pertinent to maintain good health to ensure optimal aging.

The world is increasingly recognizing the aging process as a disease by itself. WHO has recently implemented a definition for “aging related disease”, defined as those “caused by pathological processes which persistently lead to the loss of organism’s adaptation and progress in older ages”—in the latest version of the International Classification of Diseases, code  ICD-11.

Rather than calling it “anti-aging” medicine, our philosophy here at LifeClinic is based on preventative medicine to ensure optimal aging. We believe in optimizing the function of our body from the cellular and metabolic level to ensure that even during the process of aging, our cells maintain optimal energy and maintain minimal oxidative and toxic stress.

The Anti-Aging Diet Plan

Here Are The Top 5 Components Of An Optimal-Aging Diet:

  1. Anti-oxidants
  2. Good clean proteins
  3. Healthy fats
  4. Good gut health
  5. Caloric restriction

Antioxidants 

These are powerful compounds that inhibit oxidation stress caused by free radicals in our body that can damage our cells. Foods that are high in anti-oxidants include colorful fruits and vegetables. The colorful pigments in these foods contain various flavonoids, flavones, catechins, polyphenols, and phytoestrogens so the more colours you eat, the better range of different anti-oxidant compounds. Most fruits and vegetables contain carotenoids and flavonoids, which are powerful anti-oxidants, while dark green leafy vegetables like spinach and kale provide polyphenols and chlorophyll. Eat lots of bright, colorful vegetables every day, like tomatoes, carrots, purple cabbage, beetroot, orange and red capsicum, purple sweet potatoes etc.

Clean, Lean Proteins

Proteins are important in the form of amino acids for important enzymatic and cellular anabolic processes in the body, hence we need sufficient proteins for muscle building and to prevent visible signs of aging. Proteins are present in plants, such as chickpeas, beans, lentils and legumes, and in meat. Choose clean lean proteins like hormone-free chicken and turkey and deep-sea fish. Avoid conventionally raised poultry or farmed fish which are loaded with antibiotics and hormones.

Eat Healthy Fats

In a study done reported in the BMJ, people with the highest blood levels of omega 3 fatty acids were 18 percent to 21 percent less likely to experience unhealthy aging. Omega 3 fatty acids are important to reduce blood pressure, cardiovascular events and inflammation which are aging-related health issues.

Fatty acids help to maintain healthy cell membranes in our organs like the brain, liver and skin to maintain a beautiful complexion. Flax seed oil is a good addition to the diet as it contains all the essential fatty acids. Other essential fatty acids rich foods include avocados, walnuts, pumpkin seeds or even cold-water fish and seafood.

 Maintain Good Gut Health

A study done has found that microorganisms living in the gut may alter the aging process. Mice received transplanted gut microbes from old mice (24 months old) into young mice (6 weeks old) lacking gut microorganisms. After eight weeks, the young mice had increased intestinal growth and production of neurons in the brain, known as neurogenesis.

Maintaining good gut health can compensate and support an aging body through positive stimulation. Increase your intake of probiotics through supplementation or through fermented foods like yoghurt, kefir etc, which will help increase good bacteria in your gut. Short chain fatty acids like butyrate helps to maintain a healthy intestinal wall lining.

Caloric Restriction

Caloric restriction has recently gained momentum in the anti-aging world as it has been found to stimulate genes that improve longevity.  This relates to cutting off high caloric sugar laden foods and processed foods in your diet. Reducing high sugar foods and carbohydrates reduces your insulin levels and reduces glycation of your tissues, which is the usual cause of aging in the cells. Also regular intermittent fasting with caloric restriction helps our body enter into a protective and stress-resistant mode, triggering autophagy for the cleanup of old and damaged cells, and activating cellular rejuvenation and repair.

参考资料:

Fusco D, Colloca G, Lo Monaco MR, Cesari M. Effects of antioxidant supplementation on the aging process. Clin Interv Aging. 2007;2(3):377–387.

Clare-AnnCanfielda, Patrick C.Bradshawb. Amino acids in the regulation of aging and aging-related diseases. Translational Medicine of Aging

Volume 3, 2019, Pages 70-89

Cole GM, Ma QL, Frautschy SA. Dietary fatty acids and the aging brain. Nutr Rev. 2010;68 Suppl 2(0 2):S102–S111. doi:10.1111/j.1753-4887.2010.00345.x

Nagpal, Ravinder et al. “Gut microbiome and aging: Physiological and mechanistic insights.” Nutrition and healthy aging 4,4 267-285. 15 Jun. 2018, doi:10.3233/NHA-170030

Parag Kundu, Hae Ung Lee, Isabel Garcia-Perez, Emmy Xue Yun Tay, Hyejin Kim, Llanto Elma Faylon, Katherine A. Martin, Rikky Purbojati, Daniela I. Drautz-Moses, Sujoy Ghosh, Jeremy K. Nicholson, Stephan Schuster, Elaine Holmes, Sven Pettersson. Neurogenesis and prolongevity signaling in young germ-free mice transplanted with the gut microbiota of old miceScience Translational Medicine, 2019; 11 (518)

López-Lluch, Guillermo, and Plácido Navas. “Calorie restriction as an intervention in ageing.” The Journal of physiology vol. 594,8 (2016): 2043-60. doi:10.1113/JP270543

Dr See Yunn Ho

Kenneth J. Chu is a practicing naturopathic doctor, and is also a board member of the Integrated Association of Naturopaths in Hong Kong. Ken Practices a holistic healing approach, using a combined approach of clinical nutrition, homeopathy, and herbal medicines to address the root causes of his patients’ problems. He has an interest in pediatrics, gastroenterology, and sports medicine.

After obtaining his Bachelors Degree in Biological Sciences, Ken then graduated from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM) in Toronto. Ken also did further education programs in advanced clinical nutrition, and expanded his homeopathy knowledge by training with the Ullmans, Jonathan Shore, and the Rajan Sankaran and the Bombay Group of Homeopathy in India.

Ken was selected to advance his studies in the sports medicine rotation at CCNM and he treated many athletes at Canada’s largest wellness/multidiscipline clinic in Edmonton, including some of Canada’s Olympic sportspersons and also several MMA athletes.

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Is aging inevitable? The truth about turning back the clock https://lifeclinic.com.hk/zh_cn/is-aging-inevitable-the-truth-about-turning-back-the-clock/ Tue, 13 Jan 2015 22:32:16 +0000 http://joomla.hayleyappleford.com/?p=140 By Dr Stephen Chan, Medical Director in Life Clinic Advances in anti-aging science are changing the experience of how we age. Deteriorating physical and mental function may one day be a thing of the past. A common perception among many is that the aches and pains that come with aging are an inescapable part of getting older […]

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By Dr Stephen Chan, Medical Director in Life Clinic

Advances in anti-aging science are changing the experience of how we age. Deteriorating physical and mental function may one day be a thing of the past.

A common perception among many is that the aches and pains that come with aging are an inescapable part of getting older and that we have to just accept them.

Dr Stephen Chan disagrees. “The most widespread misconception about getting older is that we can’t do anything about it, and that simply isn’t true. There’s a lot we can do, and we just have to understand the process of ageing,” he says.

Dr. Chan is part of the team of a Hong Kong-based clinic that offers cutting-edge medical treatments for “anti-aging” and “health optimisation”. Many people notice a change in their health around their mid to late thirties, They feel tired easily, can’t sleep well or put on a few pounds  Or they may lose interest in their partners, or become moody and irritable.

The signs can be quite subtle, and some people will learn to compensate by eating better or exercising more. “When that isn’t enough that’s when they come to us” Dr Chan says “and we help them find lasting answers”.  This may be a series of non-invasive tests on blood, saliva, stool or urine, which help to build an accurate picture of deficiencies or imbalances within the body.  A personalised program can then be given to repair the body and redress the deficiencies.

Indeed, “Repairing” the body and “Reducing” further damage are central tenements of Life Clinic philosophy.

So why do we age?

This happens for many reasons, Dr Chan says. Partly wear and tear, partly genetic and partly because we produce more and more volatile molecules in the body called “free radicals”. This is where an atom loses an electron, becomes unstable, leading it to steal one from a neighbouring structure setting up a chain reaction (as this molecule becomes unstable). This can cause injury to delicate structures such as blood vessels (causing heart attacks and strokes), the brain (causing memory loss and dementia) and our DNA (causing cancers). That’s why these conditions are so common as we get older.

A major source of free radicals is from environmental pollutants, especially heavy metals which build up in the body over years and are difficult to remove.
Patients who go to the Life Clinic with signs of accelerated aging, such as heart disease, arthritis, Parkinson’s or Alzheimer’s, will often have their heavy metals measured.  If they are high, they will go through a process called EDTA chelation to help remove it.

Some people may be genetically more vulnerable to heavy metals or environmental toxins, explains Dr Chan, or they may not be able to remove them effectively enough from the body, causing undetected damage.

Usually, all it takes is a good nutritional and supplement program to support the gut and liver detoxification processes, combined with chelation to help remove the heavy metals, and the path of damage and progressive decline can often be halted, and the body begins to heal itself. Seemingly intractable cases of arthritis, diabetes, hypertension, heart disease and eczema have all shown remarkable improvement with this type of approach.

Another reason we age is because of we begin to lose our hormones.  Over the age of 30, our hormones begin to decline, and this is most dramatic in women as they approach the menopause around the age of 50.  Suddenly the main sex hormone, estrogen, drops and women can suffer terribly “withdrawal symptoms” like agitation, sleepless nights, night sweats and hot flushes. This can go on for a few months to, in some cases, over 10 years, and has been known to drive women to near suicide. Men can suffer a type of menopause too, or “Male Menopause” as their main sex hormone, testosterone declines, but as it drops more gradually from their 30’s, it is usually less obvious.  Symptoms can be weight gain, mood changes, loss of drive (and interest in sex), and aches and pains.

In both cases, a comprehensive look at the hormones is arranged on blood and saliva.  Saliva testing has the advantage as it tells us how much of the sex hormones are actually getting in to the cells, Dr Chan says, rather than just floating around in the blood.  Then it is simple cause of “topping up” the hormones with creams or capsules (or occasionally, monthly injections for convenience).

Balancing hormones with bio-identical hormones is the safest, Dr Chan says, as they often originate from plant source, like Soy or Yams, but are upgraded so that they become identical to our own natural hormones.  Therefore, they have the same safety profile as our own hormones, and are metabolised or removed from the body in much the same way (unlike artificial hormone replacement therapy or “HRT” which few doctors prescribe now).

Many of the symptoms that come with aging, disappear once the hormone levels are restored to healthier, more youthful levels, Dr Chan says.
Once the body is “Repaired” and further damage is “Reduced”, most people already feel much younger, healthier and energetic.

Regenerative Medicine

For some, they will want the “crème de la crème” of healthy aging, which is to “Regenerate” lost tissue using growth factors from advances in Regenerative Medicine.  This exciting new field of medicine is still in it’s infancy, but already sources of growth factors have been extracted from our own blood (platelets), donor placenta and stem cells (from donor umbilical cord or our own fat tissue).  This has been used to help a number of conditions including Arthritis, Diabetes, Autism, Parkinson’s, Motor Neuron Disease and Alzheimer’s with promising results.

This is just the tip of the iceberg of what can be done, Dr Chan says. Aging healthily is very possible, he says, with mental clarity and physical good health.  Unfortunately, there really is no magic “anti-aging pill or supplement” that will turn the clock back, but with a little bit of time and energy invested in our future aging, the rewards can pay dividends.

This certainly seems the case seeing the number of happy clients leaving the Life clinic, with more energy, clearer thinking, fewer sicknesses and a very positive outlook for the future.

If you have any further queries about our anti-aging services, please contact us by email reception@lifeclinic.com.hk or call reception on 2881 8131.

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