The Latest Advances in Youthful Living Today

1. The Latest Advancesin Youthful Living Today Presented by

2. The Good news… There Really Is… A Fountain of Youth!

3. How to “Live Younger”and Be Healthier • The Fountain of Youth does not, of course, mean you are going to live forever.

4. How to “Live Younger”and Be Healthier • It does mean you can look, feel and experience a more enjoyable and youthful life.

5. How to “Live Younger”and Be Healthier The answer is knowledge and that is what I am going to share with you today…

6. Agenda 1)Chronological vs. Physiological Age 2)Top 3 Most Dangerous Health Trends 3)Your Fountain of Youth 4)My Area of Specialization

7. Chronological vs.Physiological Age • How many of you are familiar with the difference between chronological and physiological age? • If you are 35 years old chronologically, then physiologically, you could be either 11.7 years older OR 7.5 years younger. • That’s a range of 19.2 years that is wholly within your control. The lifestyle choices we make today really do make a difference. According to RealAge.com - Endorsed by Good Morning America

8. Exercise regularly Maintain a proper weight Practice good nutrition Control cholesterol Maintain normal blood pressure Don’t smoke Drink in moderation Younger (19.2 years) Older How to End Upon the Younger Side • Don’t exercise • Stay overweight • Don’t practice good nutrition • Don’t control cholesterol • Have high blood pressure • Smoke (1 pack per day) • Drink more than (2 per day) • Do not manage your stress According to RealAge.com - Endorsed by Good Morning America

9. The Top 3 Leading Causes of Death #1 Heart Disease #2 Cancer #3 Stroke U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control & Prevention National Center for Health Statistics

10. Leading Cause of Death #1: Heart Disease

11. Heart Disease • There is a 40% probability we will die from heart disease. • More people die from sudden cardiac arrest than from breast cancer, prostate cancer, AIDS, house fires, handguns and traffic accidents combined. American Heart Association

12. More on Heart Disease • Did you know that people with gum disease are twice as likely to develop heart disease? National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute.  Oral Health in America: A report of the Surgeon General.

13. Prevent Heart Disease byLowering Cholesterol • Limit the fat in your daily diet. • Replace saturated fats with unsaturated fats. • Increase your intake of dietary fiber. • Eat fewer high cholesterol foods, such as egg yolks, organ meats and dairy products. • Exercise regularly. • Know your optimal weight and maintain it. National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) 2004.

14. How to Prevent Heart Disease What can I do?

15. Leading Cause of Death #2: Cancer

16. Leading Causes of Death#2: Cancer • The four major terminal cancers, lung, colon, breast and prostate, account for 53% of all cancer deaths. • One out of three cancer deaths each year are attributed to poor diet. National Cancer Institute  American Cancer Society

17. Leading Causes of Death#2: Cancer • Lung cancer accounts for more than 1/4 of these deaths and 1/3 in men alone. • Cigarette smoking is the major cause of 1/3 of all cancer deaths in the United States. World Health Report 2004  World Health Organization

18. Foods That Fight Cancer • Dark leafy greens as well as deep yellow and orange vegetables contain anti-oxidants. • Cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage and brussels sprouts contain phyto-chemicals. • Garlic, onions, leeks and shallots block carcinogens. American Institute for Cancer Research, Diet and Cancer Prevention The American Dietetic Association’s Complete Food and Nutrition Guide.

19. Foods That Fight Cancer • Dark colored fruits, such as plums, cherries, grapes, blueberries, strawberries, and raspberries contain anthocyanins which can neutralize carcinogens. • Citrus fruits have a cancer-fighting oil in their skin. • Black and green tea leaves contain antioxidants. American Institute for Cancer Research  Diet and Cancer Prevention The American Dietetic Association’s Complete Food and Nutrition Guide 2004.

20. Foods to Make You Look Ageless • There are additional benefits to eating foods that prevent cancer. It has been proven that eating these same foods can make you look younger. • Phytochemicals found infruits and vegetables playa significant role in slowingthe aging process. • One way to judge the presence of phytochemicals is to look for darkly colored or strong flavored fruits and vegetables.

21. Lycopene • Lycopene has an antioxidant effect that can help prevent and slow the growth of breast cancer tumors in women and prostate cancer in men. Dr. David Yeung, International Ceres Foundation. 2004

22. Green Tea • Green Tea, unlike black or oolong tea, is not fermented, allowing it to maintain its natural antioxidant properties. • Benefits include: • Helps reduce the risk of cancer. • Slows the aging process. • Lowers cholesterol. • Aids in weight loss. • Reduces high blood pressure. • Prevents arthritis. • Reduces the risk of heart disease. • Reduces the risk of stroke. Ray Sahelian, MD

23. The Importance of Waterand Water-Based Food Intake • Drink eight glasses of water a day. American Dietetic Association Complete Food and Nutrition Guide Exercise Physiology: Energy Nutrition and Human Performance

24. Leading Causes of Death#3: Stroke • Stroke is the third leading cause of death, behind heart disease and cancer. • A stroke occurs when blood circulation to the brain fails. A Cerebral Angiogram Reveals Blockage on the Right Side; the Cause of Stroke. National Institute of Neurological Disorders  Stroke National Stroke Association

25. CSS:Cincinnati Stroke Scale • The Cincinnati Stroke Scale is a simple three-step assessment to determine if someone is having a stroke. • Facial droop. • Arm drift. • Abnormal speech.

26. CSS:Cincinnati Stroke Scale • If any one of these three tests is abnormal, there is a 72% probability the person is having or has recently had a stroke. • If all three are abnormal, the probability increases to more than 85%. • In either case, the patient requires immediate medical attention.

27. The Top Three Most Dangerous Health Trends #1 Limited Physical Activity. #2 Overweight and Obesity. #3 Tobacco Use. Department of Health and Human Services  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Office of Disease Prevention & Health Promotion  National Center for Health Statistics, Healthy People, November

28. A report published by Reader’s Digest states… “Women 45 and older who walk just one hour a week cut their risk of heart disease 50%.” “Women who walk 2 miles per day can actually reduce their chance of death from all disease by an incredible 50%.” Walk Away From Obesity and Disease The Physician and Sport Medicine, Reader’s Divest, February 2002,  New England Journal of Medicine 1998,

29. Exercise and Breast Cancer • Just 1/2 hour a day of exercise can reduce a woman’s chance of developing breast cancer by 60% Surgeon General’s Report, 1996

30. Facts About Obesity • Between 1987 and 2000, obesity in the United States reached epidemic proportions. • Obesity has nearly tripled for adolescents over the past 20 years. • 300,000 deaths per year are attributed to obesity. Office of the Surgeon General  Trends in the Health of Americas.

31. Facts About Obesity • Obesity is defined as having a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 or greater. • BMI is the measure of the relationship between a person’s height and weight. • If you would like to calculate your BMI - visit the American Heart Association websiteor www.halls.md

32. Increase the Lean Muscle, Decrease the Fat • By increasing the percentage of muscle to fat in your body, your body will burn off the food you eat more rapidly. • Essentially, weight loss is a cycle that becomes easier as you go. • But the cycle doesn’t start until you do.

33. Dangerous Health Trend #3:Smoking • Cigarette smoking is the leadingcause of 1/3 of cancer deaths in the United States. • One in five deaths are connected to cigarette use. • Cigarette smoking increases your risk of heart disease, the leading cause of death in the United States. University of California, Berkeley, 2003  World Health Report, 2002, World Health Organization  American Cancer Society, 2003

34. Smoking • Studies show skin changes in smokers include: • Increased wrinkling. • Reddened or orange complexion. • Puffiness. • Gauntness. • Smokers in the 40 - 49 age group frequently have facial wrinkles equal to those of non-smokers who are 20 years older. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

35. The Tiger in the Weeds Who knows the “hidden killer” that contributes to all of the physical ailments as well as the destructive behaviors we have just spoken about?

36. You Guessed It!! Stress!!!

37. How Stress Helps You Excel There are so many causes of stress today that it is not realistic to think we can escape them all. But imagine that you existed thousands of years ago. Life would certainly have been different. The main areas of stress would have been: • Food • Shelter • Surviving against wild predators

38. Why Stress Is Meant To Be A Good Thing • In order to survive in those times, we experienced what is known as the “fight or flight” response.

39. Short Term Stress,Elevated Response • This is great for helping you deal with a lion, but when an elevated state of stress is continuous, as it can be today, we begin to experience problems. • The most common is a suppressed immune system, which leads to feeling “run down.”

40. When exposed to stress, the brain sends out a hormone that causes certain cells to retain more fat. The brain cannot distinguish between survival stress and chronic daily stress. Therefore, when you are stressed, your body continually stores more fat. Stress Can Make You Overweight!

41. Stress is a Growing Problem • Over 30% of adults experience daily stress that directly impacts their performance and function on the job and at home. • Stress impacts our overall perspective on life. National Science Foundation  Yankelovich Monitor

42. Deep Breathing Exercise

43. My Specialty

44. Your Early Warning System • Your mouth is nature’s warning system for a broad range of systemic disorders. • A professional can spot tell-tale signs of such disorders as diabetes, heart disease, osteoporosis, cancer, and AIDS through a simple mouth exam. Oral Health in America: A Report of the Surgeon General

45. Diabetic Warning Signs • 17 million Americans have diabetes - one in three does not know it. 95% of them have periodontal disease! • Bad breath, bleeding gums and a dry mouth are often indicators of diabetes. • Receding gums have been found to occur more frequently in diabetic patients because plaque responds differently in diabetics. American Diabetes Association  Oral Health in America: A Report of the Surgeon General

46. Periodontal Disease • An estimated 80 percent of American adults currently have some form of periodontal (gum) disease. • Periodontal diseases range from simple inflammation to serious painful disease that results in major damage to the soft tissue and bone that support the teeth. • In the worst cases, teeth are lost. Oral Health in America: A Report of the Surgeon General

47. Gingivitis • “Gingivitis” is the mildest form of periodontal disease. It begins when bacteria causes an inflammation of the gums. • Your gums become red and swollen and the longer plaque and tartar remain on your teeth, the more harmful they become. Oral Health in America: A Report of the Surgeon General

48. Periodontitis • When gingivitis is not treated, it can advance to “periodontitis”. • The result is your gums pull away from the teeth and form "pockets" that are infected. • Your body's enzymes while trying to fight the infection actually start to break down the bone and connective tissue that hold our teeth in place. Oral Health in America: A Report of the Surgeon General

49. Do You Have Periodontal Disease? • Do your gums bleed when you brush your teeth? • Do your gums feel swollen or tender? • Have you noticed that your gums are receding? Don't let periodontal disease take away your smile. If you answered yes to any of these questions, consult your Dentist. American Academy of Periodontology

50. More On Periodontitis • 30% of adults 35-54 years old have severe detachment on one tooth or more. If caught in time, this can be corrected. • If not treated, your bones, gums, and connective tissue that support your teeth can be destroyed. Oral Health in America: A Report of the Surgeon General