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.