Addressing your anti-aging needs: our age management specialty

A new era in age management

With so much medical and scientific progress announced each year, many feel the 21st century will bring incredible breakthroughs in human aging. Phrases like "Reverse Human Aging in Our Lifetime" and "The New Science of Growing Older Without Aging" grace book covers across the nation, and the topic of anti-aging is undergoing a surge in interest.

It's very easy to get excited about the possibilities... and we're just as excited about it as you are! We monitor age-related medical and scientific news and evidence every day. With that said, mankind hasn't yet reached the golden ring. As of today, there is no way to stop aging. There are ways to increase your chances of living a healthy life longer, and that's our specialty. It involves ways to help you age more gracefully, feel better as you do, and boost your chances for a longer life span. In our experience, most people seeking information about anti-aging are looking for these very things. If that's you, you've come to the right place.

Enjoy excellent health no matter what your age

Some of the age management methods we use are tried and true; some are much newer but supported by solid evidence obtained by researchers and medical specialists using responsible, professionally accepted scientific methods.

Scientists continue to build on the research and work of those who have gone before us, and they discover more every year. Today more people can enjoy the benefits of age and experience with fewer side effects than ever before... and we monitor breaking medical news because we believe the trend will continue. As it does, we'll help you enjoy the fruits of science while ensuring that the methods we recommend for you have been proven safe and effective.

Some might feel you should act your age, but you no longer have to feel your age. In fact, we want to help you feel many years younger than your actual age and enjoy a renewed level of fitness.

Take the first step and schedule your consultation today.

Managing the aging process for men and women

Gender plays a significant part in aging, since men and women experience aging differently. Men and women share the fact that natural hormonal changes affect mental sharpness, weight, metabolism, athletic performance and fitness, endurance, and quality of day-to-day life for both of them, and as essential hormones diminish, two hormones, insulin and cortisol, may increase to harmful levels... but the difference in how men and women experience these changes is significant.

For instance, andropause is unique to men. The symptoms of this mid-life change are commonly overlooked, unlike menopause in women, which is widely known, expected, and anticipated. The good news, though, is that the effects of both andropause and menopause can be minimized by using proactive hormonal and health strategies.

Our medical and clinical staff is trained to help you manage the aging process safely and effectively. Among our goals is to help you minimize many of the issues commonly associated with aging, from weight gain and hormonal imbalance to disease progression and aching joints.

Understanding age management

Age management is a scientifically sound medical approach that treats aging as a manageable process. We do not claim to reverse aging, but rather to help you achieve increased energy, fitness, and overall wellness through all the phases of your life.

We'll help you gain and maintain optimal health with a unique approach that integrates the best in hormonal optimization, weight management, healthy and natural nutrition, physical fitness and exercise, and positive lifestyle changes. Our professionals will conduct a thorough evaluation to determine your unique physical and psychological makeup, analyze the results, and devise a personalized plan for you based on your age management goals, health status, and disease risk.

What to expect from our age management program

While following the recommendations of our age management specialists and physician, you can expect to experience improvements in energy, body composition (such as decreased abdominal body fat and increased lean muscle), bone strength, skin tone and elasticity, memory, cognition, cardiovascular fitness, sleep, libido, and your overall sense of well-being. Some participants begin to experience results within days of beginning the FitMed Age Management Program, though for most, positive results become apparent within the first three to six months.

You can also expect to visit our offices in Charleston, South Carolina. We welcome visitors into our program from outside South Carolina, but some of our methodology requires your physical presence at our facility. Happily, this is no hardship: we're located in the delightful island town of Daniel Island, a bedroom community just across the river from historic downtown Charleston, and our city's hospitality is legendary. Charleston has been named by Conde Nast and Travel and Leisure magazines as one of the top ten destinations in the United States for 15 consecutive years. And according to an October 2008 edition of NBC's Today Show, Charleston beat out New York City in a list of the top three U.S. travel spots as ranked by more than 32,000 travelers.

When should you enter our age management program?

While we perform initial baseline evaluations on adults of all ages, including comprehensive laboratory, fitness, and nutrition testing, the aging process starts to gain steam in your early 30s, and studies have shown that most adults experience significantly lower levels of critical hormones by age 40. If you've passed these ages, though, take heart: it's never too late to live your life younger and better. No matter what your age, we'll design a program of hormonal optimization, regular exercise, and nutritional supplementation specific to you and your goals.

Would you like to know more? Schedule your obligation-free consultation today.

The FitMed Age Management Program

An age management program specifically for you

We practice age management medicine and leverage current medical and scientific principles using a specific form of hormonal optimization together with proper nutrition and exercise. The methods we utilize, the technology we select, and the recommendations we make are all designed to minimize the negative effects of the aging process for you and restore your unique body to an optimally healthy state; we do not practice "cookie cutter" age management medicine.

How it works

Our age management program includes an initial comprehensive age management profile, beginning with an in-depth assessment of your clinical and lifestyle history, complimented by a clinical examination and laboratory and diagnostic testing. (Learn more about our profiles and assessments on our frequently asked questions page.) Our medical professionals are then able to assess your current health, future disease risk, and any physical symptoms so that the best treatment for you can be planned and initiated.

Periodic monitoring of lab results, physician follow-up, and annual nutrition and fitness re-assessments are a vital part of the age management program. Throughout the process, you'll meet one-on-one with a physician specifically trained in age management and learn more about managing your health and well-being.

When clinically indicated, FitMed physicians may prescribe a personalized hormonal optimization program. Specific dietary and nutritional supplements such as nutraceuticals or micronutrients may also be recommended if they'll help you meet your health and age management goals.

Regular follow-up is essential to monitor progress, assess changes, and make treatment adjustments. You may also need follow-up laboratory and diagnostic testing in order to achieve optimal treatment results.

Your age management profile

Your comprehensive age management profile will involve a full workup of your nutritional and fitness status with a registered dietitian and exercise physiologist, including an evaluation according to American Heart Association/American College of Sports Medicine Risk Stratification guidelines, comprehensive exercise testing with physician supervision, and advanced DXA body composition testing. We'll also assess your baseline cognitive function and risk of clinical depression using the Cognitive Stability Index and the Beck Depression Index, two respected screening and diagnostic tools. Comprehensive laboratory testing, including a hormone screening panel, metabolic panel, and cardiovascular risk panel, is included as well.

The road to better health

With your age management profile in hand, our team will develop an individualized plan designed to help you age more gracefully and feel better as you do.

Questions about age management?

Learn more about FitMed’s programs to enhance your life, starting today:

Our healthy weight loss & weight management program
Natural hormonal therapy
Fitness and peak performance
Healthy nutrition

Start living better: schedule a time to talk with us today.