Like any other disease process, Alzheimer’s is just that – a process; conditions are most likely set into motion years before overt symptoms occur. Researchers are gathering evidence that suggest there is a link between restoring fatty acids and Alzheimer's prevention.

Controlled studies have revealed that patients with Alzheimer’s disease often show key deficiencies of
fatty acids, and restoring fatty acids to optimal levels improves many of the debilitating symptoms of the disease, including: mood swings, sleep problems, and short-term memory loss.

Scientists have recently added to this body of knowledge, reporting they
have discovered how fatty acids found in fish oil help protect the human brain from the type of cognitive
decline associated with Alzheimer’s disease.

Do I need both?

I specialize in anti-aging medicine,  and the answer is “Yes.” No matter what your age, you should use a day cream AND a night cream.  Day creams include anti-oxidants to protect your skin from the environment and the damaging effects of the sun.  (i.e., age spots, discolorations, hyperpigmentation, etc.) Night time is when your body restores it’s functions and regenerates new cells. However, any cream is useless if it doesn’t have medical grade ingredients that are in the right concentrations.  Go to the newsletter archive at http://www.drsbahlimw.com/ to read more about the list of powerful ingredients that should be included in your day and night cream. 

YOUTHFUL BODY

 Let’s start with nutrition. Diet is the foundation of health. Eat wholesome, organic and fresh food including seven servings of fruits and vegetables a day. Never skip breakfast. Have a plentiful breakfast, medium size lunch and light dinner. Eat three meals and two snacks a day two to three hours apart. Each meal and snack should be balanced with complex carbohydrates, quality proteins and Healthy fats. Avoid Saturated and trans fats and consume MUFA’s (Monounsaturated Fatty Acids) and PUFA’s (Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids)

.Remember to chew your food 30 times each mouthful to stimulate digestive enzymes and hydrochloric acid.

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YOUTHFUL SKIN

 Free radicals cause damage to the cells, forcing the aging process into an accelerated pace. Smoking, air pollution, and the sunlight stimulate free radical damage to the skin. Vitamin C is recognized for its strong antioxidant and photo protective properties. Foods rich in Vitamin C can boost your levels and keep your skin healthy.

Here is the list of ten foods rich in vitamin C in chronological order of density:

   Green and Red Chili Peppers

 In order to protect the outer layer of skin from aging, medical grade topical vitamin C is essential for daily skin care program.

                         ENJOY HEALTHY MEALS AND AGE GRACEFULLY!!!!!!!

Every patient has unique needs for calorie requirements, nutritional supplements, exercise, detoxification, hormone balancing, and stress management. This uniqueness is identified via consultation with an integrative medicine physician who is experienced at using bioidentical hormones to balance their various body systems.  Numerous patients have achieved PERMANENT WEIGHT LOSS, optimal health and vitality by balancing their hormones, and you can too!  TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR HEALTH, and have a happy and healthy summer.

• Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated

• Eat plenty of super veggies (aka cruciferous veggies- like broccoli, cauliflower, brussels sprouts, kale, cabbage, and bok choy) and green leafy veggies to detox 

• Eat plenty of different colored fruits, rich in flavonoid’s, to protect you from free radicals. The free radicals are the cause of aging and age related diseases.

• Take adequate amount of medical grade omega 3 to suppress inflammation. That will keep your cell walls healthy for optimal nutritional exchange and give you a healthy glow.

• Protect your skin with medical grade SPF 30 sunblock to avoid sun damage and wrinkles.

Please check out this link on Dr. Oz-Approved 10 Detox foods:

http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/oz-approved-10-detox-foods-pt-2

Enjoy the beautiful spring weather!