What is Cenegenics?

Cenegenics has been the leader in Age Management Medicine since 1997. “Age management medicine” is essentially another term for anti-aging medicine, but is perhaps a more realistic term that recognizes aging is going to occur (though there is evidence that we can reverse aging to a degree), but can be successfully managed so that we age in a healthy and energetic way.

Healthy aging is dying at the slowest rate possible. Far too often we take years off our lives through unhealthy habits. Cenegenics will help you break those unhealthy habits that are dooming your health and productivity and replace them with healthy habits that will increase your chances of living productive lives until the end.

Cenegenics’ protocols are based on evidence-based medicine. Its team of physicians and researches regularly review the literature. Based on the latest science, Cenegenics adjust its treatment protocols.

The initial evaluation is typically 6 hours long and includes consultation with a physician, consultation with an exercise/nutrition specialist, and diagnostic testing that includes comprehensive lab work done prior to office visit and VO2 max testing, bone density testing, body composition testing, strength and flexibility testing, and neurocognitive testing all performed on the day of the evaluation.

The program emphasizes a low glycemic eating plan, comprehensive exercise program including strength training, flexibility training, aerobics and high intensity interval training. Hormone deficiencies are addressed. Follow up visits or evaluations vary from patient to patient but are generally every 3 to 6 months.

Another key hormone related to weight gain is insulin. Rising insulin levels prevents your body from tapping into the calories stored in your fat or adipose tissue. Insulin is secreted in response to meals, especially carbohydrates. Eat too many carbs, especially involving simple sugars and your insulin levels are likely to be elevated and contribute to weight gain. Cenengenics advocates a low glycemic eating plan which keeps insulin levels to a minimum.

Improved cholesterol levels

Low glycemic eating will lower cholesterol better than avoiding fats in the diet improving the unhealthy LDL cholesterol while lowering triglycerides. In addition, aerobic exercise along with weight loss will improve the good or HDL cholesterol.

Moods and well-being

Optimal hormone levels especially sex hormone levels have a positive affect on mood and well-being. The grumpy old man syndrome is real and is related to declining testosterone levels in men. Many women feel better overall in menopause when their sex hormones have been restored to healthy levels through hormone replacement. Both sexes notice better energy levels when hormones replaced.

But, diet is also important. Feed the body low grade fuel and your body and brain eventually will feel sluggish. Improve your diet and your moods will improved. Also, take note that synthesis our neurotransmitters all require amino acids which come from protein. Many do not consume enough protein in your diet. The Cenegenics eating plan emphasizes high quality protein throughout the day.

Stress management

Stress is a real killer. Managing stress appropriately will increase the odds of living longer more so than exercise, quitting smoking, and losing weight. While the Cenegenics Program does not provide direct stress management therapies, the improvement in physical health and moods as a result of the Cenegenics Program helps the individual better deal with stress whether it be a physical stress like an illness, or an emotional or psychological stress. Overall the Cenegenics program improves the brain’s reserve to deal with stressful situations.

So, what is Cenegenics? It’s a medical practice that uses evidence-based medicine to achieve optimal health through exercise, nutrition, and hormone optimization.