Patient Don shares his journey on the path to health. Through chelation and a change in lifestyle habits, Don’s health turned around. His cardiovascular surgeon was amazed by the results.
Aging Optimally through Bio-Identical Hormones – As hormones diminish and get off balance, we start having signs and symptoms of aging. Balancing and replacing hormones can help turn this around so that you are able to enjoy the second half of life.
Stem cells, genomics, and epigenomics ~ some of the newest players in Integrative Medicine! Dr. Watts gives a glimpse into the research and uses for them in this 15 minute podcast.
This is one of the most common issues seen at The Renewal Point. But it can be tricky to detect and address because the symptoms mimic other disorders/problems and standard lab tests may not pick up the problem. Make sure you have a physician who specializes in thyroid imbalances and looks for their patients to be in optimal ranges (not just standard). Also, nutrients play a pivotal role in correcting the problem.
Too much stress on the thyroid can manifest as a range of problems ~ from cold intolerance to depression. Learn additional symptoms to look for and why the answer lies in addressing the adrenal and thyroid hormones together.
We can’t live one day without our Adrenal Glands, which makes Adrenal Burnout and Adrenal Fatigue important issues to address. Learn which symptoms to look for ~ depression, fatigue after exercising, trouble waking ~ these are just a few.
Men have just as many hormones as women, however the symptoms of hormonal balance are different. And, balancing them doesn’t just involve giving testosterone. Learn more about which symptoms to look out for and what can be done.
Dr. Watts has been prescribing hormones for over 40 years. Find out the history of hormones, the controversy of hormones, and where we are now!
Our Bio-identical Hormone Balancing methods helped Robin become “the healthiest she has been in a long time”. Listen to this podcast to learn more about her experience…
21st Century Breakthroughs in Integrative and Age Management Medicine
Often I am asked why I began the study of Age Management and Integrative Medicine. The truth is, initially it was out of self-preservation. Over fifteen years ago, I looked in the mirror, not liking what I saw: thinning hair, bulging tummy, and weight gain. I felt sluggish with low energy; my sexuality was in the dump. My doctor told me my blood pressure was up, my cholesterol was elevated, and if I didn’t change something I was heading for diabetes. My wife was worried. She also said I was becoming a curmudgeon. I was beyond frustrated with my deteriorating health, but thought there was nothing that could be done about it, that it was simply a natural part of the aging process. Interestingly, at the same time, many of my patients and friends were asking the same question! ‘We’re getting older, and don’t like how we look or feel – What can we do about it?’
On a quest to find the answer, I attended my first meeting of The American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine. There my eyes were opened. At this worldwide congress, scientists and physicians met to study how to slow down, stop or reverse the aging process. From their vast knowledge, I quickly learned three things: the good news, the bad news, and the worst news.
The worst news: We are all going to grow old and to die – Sorry. The bad news: Along the way, we are likely to have disabilities – Sorry again. Now, for the good news: We have a lot of control over how many years we have to live and the quality of health we have within those years.
Yes – For the most part, much of our overall health, the way we look and feel, is determined by the choices we make every day. Of course, most people realize if they eat right, keep their body composition in the optimal range, and exercise, they will look and feel better. But what about other leading indicators of health that are not so obvious: nutritional deficiencies, hormone imbalances, toxic burden, functional analysis, food sensitivities, neurotransmitters, genomics, telomere lengthening, oxidation, and immune health. These stealth indicators reveal imbalances in our body’s function. Until they are corrected, they will steal our health and years.
But, to correct these imbalances you will need a doctor that understands how to inter – pret the test results. This specialized testing is what we do at The Renewal Point. Here, our practitioners and staff are experts in helping you stay on track at your optimal best.
It’s been fifteen years now since I began my journey and have continued to follow the process recommended by The American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine. Today, I feel much better than I did years ago. I have more energy, more vitality, and more libido. I dropped my weight and belt size, no longer needed statin medication and lowered my blood pressure. My wife no longer calls me a curmudgeon, although she tells me I still have “a few faults.” Ha!
Here are Some of the 21st Century breakthroughs we use every day at The Renewal Point:
• Natural Hormone Balancing: Vitality, sexuality, and a firm, fit body are difficult to maintain as we age without proper hormone balance.
• Spectrox Testing: Seventy-five percent of people taking supplements have nutritional deficiencies. This diagnostic allows us to determine the individualized needs of each patient. Heavy Metal Provocation: An overburden of lead, mercury or aluminum can steal our health.
• Telomere Lengthening: As telomeres shorten, so does the length of our life. We can measure telomeres and slow down the shortening.
• Genomics: We are learning how to turn on or off ‘bad’ genes!
• Stem Cells: These cells can add youth and vitality to the heart, brain, joints and im – mune system.
To Your Good Health!
SOURCE: Dr. Dan Watts, Medical Director of The Renewal Point. Dr. Watts, MD, ND, MSNM, has been practicing surgery, family medicine and gynecology for over 35 years. He has been practicing Integrative Medicine for over 15 years and holds a Post-doctoral Master’s degree in Nutritional and Metabolic Medicine, a fellowship in Anti-Aging, Regenerative, and Functional Medicine, and a Post-doctoral Certification in Metabolic Endocrinology.