We all dream of remaining as healthy as possible as we age and having a good quality of life. This dream is a reality with The Ageless Revolution, a new book by Dr. Michael Aziz, a traditional and functional medicine doctor, who believes that it is never too late to help reverse the aging cycle. Start living your best life now, no matter what your age, with slow and deliberate steps recommended by Dr. Aziz. Our bodies do not break down overnight, and building them back up also takes time, but if you do not try, you will never know that how you age is in your hands.
Dr. Aziz did not discover this himself until practicing internal medicine for over 15 years, and experiencing a litany of aging diseases, including being overweight, fatigued, and developing prediabetes. These ailments caused Dr. Aziz to turn to functional medicine that gets to the root of disease, and how to prevent it. Dr. Aziz sought training as a functional medicine physician, and realized that not only could he help himself, but also so many patients with chronic health issues.
Today, with over 30 years of experience, Dr. Aziz has a thriving traditional and functional medicine practice where he treats patients using the same 10 hallmarks of aging, which he describes as a foundation in his recent book, along with customized plans. These 10 hallmarks are scientific terms representing the biological processes that occur in the body and contribute to aging. Some of these include genomic instability, or DNA damage, and telomere attrition, or shortening of telomeres, which protect chromosomes, causing cellular damage, and mitochondrial dysfunction, which depletes energy production and increases oxidative stress. Another well-known hallmark of aging involves an imbalance in the microbiome that affects the health of your gut.
“When the hallmarks of aging are not addressed, aging and cellular deterioration happens,” said Dr. Aziz. “Aging is a disease that has to be treated,” he said. Dr. Aziz emphasizes that understanding and addressing the hallmarks of aging can help you to develop strategies for preventing disease, slowing and reversing the aging process, and increasing longevity. His book is a goldmine of information regarding how to make gradual changes to your lifestyle, diet, to reduce cellular damage and improve your quality of life as you age.
When I interviewed Dr. Aziz and visited his office several times, I got to know how passionate he is about functional medicine, and I discovered that his heart is with helping his patients to live healthy and fulfilling lives for years to come. His office is not for those who desire a quick fix, or simply want to look good, it is for patients interested in rebuilding themselves from the inside out, so that their beauty will shine through.
Dr. Aziz recommends that before undertaking any of the recommendations in his book, you consult with your doctor and have an advanced blood test to help determine the best approach for your individual health goals. Many internal medicine physicians may not perform these tests, so it may be necessary to visit a functional medicine doctor, such as Dr. Aziz. An advanced blood test is designed to detect a variety of biomarkers, including, whether you are deficient in nutrients, if there is a hormonal imbalance, and determine genetic factors for potential disease.
In my case, Dr. Aziz took my health history and gave me an advanced blood test to determine the areas that I needed the most support through supplements and diet. Once the blood test results came back, Dr. Aziz was better able to recommend customized supplements and a dietary plan. The first stage is to begin taking a few supplements that are most important for your specific health. I was eager to start taking the four to five supplements that Dr. Aziz recommended, because I had tried various supplements on my own without feeling much of a difference. I can honestly say that I began to feel more energy and vitality in the first week of taking these supplements. I continued my usual exercise program and tried to reduce my sugar intake as well. It was clear to me in the first few weeks that it was the supplements that made the most difference.
I highly recommend reading The Ageless Revolution and using it as a reference guide to begin your individual health transformation. The book is a solid investment in your health and you can continue to use it along your path to a longer, healthier life, where you can look forward to aging well. I am excited to continue my journey, adapting the recommendations in The Ageless Revolution to my own specific needs. The beauty of this book is that it is flexible and offers you options, recognizing that strict adherence to a particular lifestyle or diet is not practical. Rather, your personal ageless revolution happens when health and wellness become a lifetime habit that you want to keep. https://www.michaelazizmd.com
Dr. Micheal Aziz
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