1. What's the ideal age to turn to an Anti Aging Centre?

Scientists think that aging symptoms begin very early, towards the twenty years old, surely with imperceptible effects or almost. To understand in a better way we can speak about the cream sportsmen that, with regard to some athletic activities are considered "old" at about 28-30.

Certainly, in this case we speak about exasperated performances, but it is however an evidence of "something which is changing". Also the nourishment of the most developed countries is in the wrong because arterial alterations like arteriosclerosis have been reported in many scientific works.

We don't want to say that boys who are twenty years old must frequent regularly the Anti Aging centres, but that it would be useful a basic lab control with some advices about nourishment and behaviour. It would be useful una tantum from 20 to 30, every 2-3 years after 30 and every year after 40.

And what do we say to the octogenarians?

If their health conditions are seriously endangered we must call the geriatrician. If, on the contrary, they are healthy and active people, with a great desire of living, we can decide a group of advices about nourishment and behaviour combined with some anti biological-aging therapies. These people will have the physical and intellectual good looks of the sixty year old people. The aging biological processes cannot be arrested but they will have a remarkable slowing down. The prototype of this octogenarian is that of a man who does physical activity every day, who walks in an erect and resolute way, who spends his time reading and having hobbies, who produces (physically and intellectually), who usually travels and who still has a rewarding sexual activity.

In short we can say firmly that nobody is too young or too old to profit of Anti Aging medicine. . Showing reluctance towards certain aspects of ourselves, on one hand is superficiality, scepticism and laziness, on the other is the cause of anxiety because it means that "we don't love enough ourselves"!

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2. Can be enough doing often a check-up controlling the surplus of aging?

No, it can't. Without saying a word on the importance of the check-up, the control program of Anti Aging centres includes specific exams, which are not addressed, as widely said, to find diseases, but to estimate the biological age like, for example, the estimate of cellular oxidative damage, of lymphocytes, of vitaminic rate, of articular motility, of humoral tone, of stress degree. These are inquiries that aren't generally made.

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3. Can the exams made in the Anti Aging Centres find a possible tumor?

The Anti Aging centres exams aren't determined on finding tumors. It may happen that the alterations of un-specific exams like the ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate) may lead to find a tumor, but is only a fortuity. Even the common check-up are able to give the sure discovery of possible tumors, apart from its nature and/or place.

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4. How often do we have a medical examination at the Anti Aging centres? Is only one visit sufficient?

Only one visit has a relative meaning which can find a justification if one would know "the state of wear of his organism". In this case, when the diagnostic procedure finish, the biological age will be communicated and a pamphlet with food and behaving rules for the future will be given.

However, the Anti Aging medicine logic is that of following the patient in time, diagnosing and treating the negative symptoms with the periodical updating of "the new biological age".

The attendance is not the same for everybody. A young individual, who is younger than 35, after the first full valuation without important alterations, will be given the pamphlet with food and behaving rules, as said before. That will be his guide and he will be advised to do a check-up after one year and a half to fix his new real age again.

After the 35/40 years old the check-up and the revision of the age are better to do every year. In the case of individuals with very pathological characteristics (they aren't rare!) a check-up after 3 or 4 months could be necessary. We must say that a check-up is less exacting than the first visit. According to the results of the lab dates, different levels of enquiry will be established, too.

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5. I'm in a state of uncertainty about possible Anti Aging treatments because I think taking unnecessary medicine bad for my health.

It's true: taking drugs or useless substances is bad. Before prescribing anything it is necessary to go through a series of exams, to find what is lacking and how restoring it. The outcome of these exams can also advise the abstention from any therapies.

The basis conception of this new medicine is that of "treating healthy people"! We prefer, as a consequence, finding natural resources for the pointed out deficiencies, and, when it isn't possible, we use the endopharmacological principles that consist, as said, in administrating the forerunners of the lacking substances, letting the organism synthesize them in the necessary degree. Another example: the vitamin A administered in surplus may be very toxic; its forerunner ß-carotene has no side effects.

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6. I tried many diets but after a while but I had to abandon them because the results were moderate facing the renunciations and the frustrations. How can I obviate these disadvantages?

As already mentioned, neither "model diets" which are efficacious for everybody exist, nor "do-it-yourself diets". A diet must be conceived "to measure", it must be alimentary therapy and must consider even the taste exigencies and those which are connected to the activities of the individual. The diets which have a constant pang of hunger and of disgust will be of short duration. A modest but steady physical activity, which is well-programmed, according to the individual possibilities and which is not planned on "Rambo" or "Wonder Woman" ways of life, can enable a diet which is not very different from the normal one, with simple time-settlements or balancing among the various components.

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7. I'm doing other therapies for a sickness, how can I associate the Anti Aging therapy? Do I run the risk of unwelcome effects doing both therapies?

Actually one should never associate therapies without consulting a doctor. In this particular case one should consult both the doctors who have prescribed the therapies and, even better, they should communicate between them, defining priorities and synergies. A greater benefit for the patient than that obtained by every single therapy can come out from such a cooperation.

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8. I'm a 38 year-old professional man and I regard myself a health friend. I jog everyday, I'm a vegetarian and I'm very well; the question is: can I do without an Anti Aging Centre?

This question has been really made from a professional man but it was more a bet than a question. That man was a protagonist in his town, he was always present in the most prestigious salons and he was wished by a crew of women for his reputation of "tombeur de femmes". The examined fellow had skied for a week in winter and he spent his summer week-ends at seaside in addition to 15 days of holidays in August, in Sardinia. The answers of the diagnostic phase were: sleep-troubles with difficulty to sleep and reawakening during the night, marked signs of psycho-physical stress, andrological problems, vitamin deficiencies, reduced motility of the vertebral column, and signs of skin premature-aging.

In this case one can assert: never judge by appearances. Surely, this individual looked young and athletic even if some wrinkles which make him more charming peeped out, but his way of life was characterized by a high content of stress. This is one of the most important elements causing a premature aging, a stress caused by sleep alterations, a frenzied life, an obsessing search of achievement, without spaces dedicated to relax and meditation. The desultory sexual problems were an inkling of such a problem.

A physical activity is, as already said, basic but if it becomes exaggerated and compulsive, is a bad stressing event. And besides the jogging, which is useful if well-dosed, would be to complete with other body segments exercises in order to keep a good articular motility. In this case, the cervical column rotation exercises brought to a normalization of his motility.

To abound in vegetables and fruits in the diet is a very good factor for the high content of vitamins and elements which are useful to our organism. If one decides to be a vegetarian, he should know that certain substances, like vitamin B12, are only in the animal origin food so that he must integrate the possible deficiencies in order not to make damages and real illnesses.

It's sure that our professional man could have kept his way of life for many years without particular problems, but doubtless the behaving errors together with an almost wholly stressing life would have had, sooner or later, a negative impact on the aging process, on the biological age.

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9. How does the Anti Aging medicine put itself towards the natural medicine?

The Anti Aging medicine was born from the west medicine, which is the traditional one. Nevertheless the use of vegetables substances is common to all the branches of medicine. It's sufficient thinking about the Digitalis used in cardiology which comes from the Digitalis purpurea or lanata, or about the Serenoa Repens extract in Urology; also in Oncology the alkaloid derivatives of the periwinkle (Vinca rosea) are used.

As time passes the vegetable substances have an ever-growing importance in the official pharmacopoeia.

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10. Baby boomers are the fastest growing segment of the population.      False

There afre more than 3 million Americans over the age of 85. That number is expected to quadruple by the year 2040, when there will be more than 12 million people in that age group. The population age 85 and older is the fastest growing age group in the U.S

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11. Families don't bother with their older relatives.      False

Most older people live close to their children and see them often. Many live with their spouses. An estimated 80 percent of men and 60 percent of women live in family settings. Only 5 percent of the older population lives in nursing homes.

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12. Everyone becomes confused or forgetful if they live long enough.      False

Confusion and scrious forgetfulness in old age can be caused by Alzheimer's disease or other conditions that result in irreversible damage to the brain. But at least 100 other problems can bring on the same symptoms. A minor head injury, high fever, poor nutrition, adverse drug reactions, and depression also can lead to confusion. These conditions are treatable, however, and the confusion they cause can be eliminated.

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13. You can be too old to exercise.      False

Exercise at any age can help strengthen the heart and lungs and lower blood pressure. It also can improve muscle strength and, if carefully chosen, lessen bone loss with age. See a physician before beginning a new exercise program.

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14. Heart disease is a much bigger problem far older men than far older women. False

The risk of heart disease increases dramatically for women after menopause. By age 65, both men and women have a one in three chance of showing symptoms. But risks can be significantly reduced by following a healthy diet and exercising.

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15. The older you get, the less you sleep.      False

In later life, it's the quality of sleep that declines, not total sleep time. Researchers have found that sleep tends to become more fragmented as people age. A number of reports suggest that older people are less likely than younger people to stay awake throughout the day and that older people tend to take more naps than younger people.

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16. People should watch their weight as they age.      True

Most people gain weight as they age. Because of changes in the body and decreasing physical activity, older people usually need fewer calories. Still, a balanced diet is important. 0lder people require essential nutrients just like younger adults. You should be concerned abuul your weight if there has been an involuntary gain or loss of l0 pounds in the past 6 months.

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17. Most older people are depressed. Why shouldn't they be?      False

Most older people are not depressed. When it does occur, depression is treatable throughout the life cycle using a variety of approaches, such as family support, psychotherapy, or antidepressant med¬ications. A physician can determine whether the depression is caused by medication an older person might be taking, by physical illness, stress, or other factors.

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18. There's no point in screening older people far cancer because they can't be treated. False

Many older people can beat cancer, especially if it's found early. Over half of all cancers occur in people 65 and older, which means that screening for cancer in this age group is especially important.

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19. Older people take more medications than younger people.      False

Older people often bave a combination of conditions that require drugs. They consume 25 percent of all medications and can have many more problems with adverse reactions. Check with your doctor to make sure all drugs and dosages are appropriate.

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20. People begin to lose interest in sex around age 55.      False

Most older people can lead an active, satistying sex life.

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21. If your parents had Alzheimer's disease, you will inevitably get it.      False

The overwhelming number of people with Alzheimer's disease have not inherited the disorder. In a few families, scientists have seen an extremely high incidence of the disease and have identified genes in these families which they think may be responsible.

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22. Diet and exercise reduce the risk for osteoporosis.      True

Women are at particular risk for osteoporosis. They can help prevent bone loss by eating foods rich in calcium and exercising regularly throughout life. Foods such as milk and other dairy products, dark green leafy vegetables, salmon, sardines, and tofu promote new bone growth. Activities such as walking, biking, and simple exercises to strengthen the upper body also can be effective.

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23. As your body changes with age, so does your personality.      False

Research has found that, except far the changes that can result from Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia, personality is one of the few constants of life. That is, you are likely to age much as you've lived.

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24. Older people might as well accept urinary accidents as a fact of life.      False

Urinary incontinence is a symptom, not a disease. Usually, it is caused by specific changes in body function that can result from infection, diseases, pregnancy, or the use of certain medications. A variety of treatment options are available for people who seek medical attention.

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25. Suicide is mainly a problem for teenagers.      False

Suicide is most prevalent among people age 65 and older. An older person's concern with suicide should be taken very seriously and professional help should be sought quickly.

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26. Falls and injuries "just happen" to older people.      False

Falls are the most common cause of injuries among people aver age 65. But many of these injuries, which result in broken bones, can be avoided. Regular vision and hearing tests and good safety habits can help prevent accidents. Knowing whether your medi¬cations affect balance and coordination also is a good idea.

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27. Everybody gets cataracts.      False

Not everyone gets cataracts, although a great many older people do. Some 18 percent of people between the ages of 65 and 74 have cataracts, while more than 40 percent of those between 75 and 85 have the problem. Cataracts can be treated very successfully with surgery; more than 90 percent of people say they can see better after the procedure.

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28. Extremes of heat and cold can be especially dangerous for older people. True

The body's thermostat tends to function less efficiently with age, making the older person' s body less able to adapt to heat or cold.

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29. "You can't teach an old dog new tricks".      False

People at any age can learn new information and skills. Research indicates that older people can obtain new skills and improve old ones, including how to use a computer.