Telomeres are the latest hot topic for doctors around the world. But the discoveries we're making, affect every single one of us.

I'm very excited by the implications of understanding telomeres better on combating chronic illnesses.

Here's an article on how telomeres can be affected by psychological stress, in effect leading to cancer.

Definitely an interesting read that will make you pay more attention to your emotional wellbeing.

Telomeres are affected by stress and can help predict cancer risk, according to recent studies presented at the AACR annual meeting. Researchers are exploring the role of stress in cancer development, and telomeres are a part of the puzzle. If stress affects telomeres, the protection they provide against chromosomal mutations can diminish and pave the way for the development of cancer.

“Maybe cancer will start to look more like cardiovascular disease, for which chronic psychological distress is 1 of the 6 major risk factors,” says Elizabeth Blackburn, PhD, immediate past president of the AACR, who spoke on the topic at a news conference.

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At Long Life Clinic we can measure the length of your telomeres. We can also help you interpret your results and take action to prevent further telomere damage.

Just call us on +34 952 770 714 or email us to discuss.

FIN DE SEMANA 8-9-10 JULIO 2011 con:

• Dr. Jean Garant, especialista en Longevidad
• Raúl Bobet, bioquímico y especialista en bodegas de vino y resveratrol (www.encus.org)
• Lluís Ardevol, geólogo y especialista del parque jurásico (geotourism.geoplay.cat)

Viernes Dia 8

Tarde – Llegada al pueblo de Senterada ( Casa rural , casa leonardo ) www.casaleonardo.com
19:00h – Introducción a la longevidad a cargo del Dr. Jean Garant. "Sin estrés". Lugar: Biblioteca de la Casa Leonardo.
21:00h – Cena Rural en Casa Leonardo.

Sábado Dia 9

8:00h – Desayuno Casa Leonardo

9:00h – Salida en todoterreno hacia las montañas del Pirineo dónde veremos pisadas de dinosaurios, huevos incrustados de dinosaurios en las rocas, energía de las rocas, cambios geológicos desde la época de los dinosaurios hasta la actualidad, etc… a cargo del geólogo: Lluís Ardevol

13:00h – Lunch en el estanco de la montaña de los dinosaurios, pic-nic montañero y siesta para obtener la energía de las rocas.

17:00h – Bodegas encus, visita de los viñedos, rocas dónde los prehistóricos elaboraban el vino y visita interior bodegas. A cargo de: Raül Bobet.

20:00h – Desplazamiento hacia la Casa Leonardo

21:30h – Cena

Domingo Dia 10

8:00h – 9:00h Desayuno en Casa Leonardo

10:00h – Excursión andando por el pueblo de Senterada dónde nos explicaran la gran energía que existe en el lugar, ya que una falla interior creó la montaña actual.

12:00h – Regreso si el destino es hacia Málaga.

Lugares para este evento son limitados. A la suya de reserva, envíenos un correo electrónico aquí.

In March, women on the Costa del Sol who are dealing with the menopause are invited to attend a free one hour seminar in Marbella or Estepona to find out about natural hormone replacement therapy and how it can help to treat the symptoms of menopause.

These seminars are organized by the Long Life Clinic and La Chispa Magazine and presented by Dr. Jean Garant Mendoza, a qualified Doctor and a specialist on hormones and longevity. Dr. Garant is one of the only medical practitioners in Spain to be offering Bioidentical hormones for the treatment of the symptoms of the menopause and he’s passionate about sharing his knowledge with women looking for an alternative to conventional HRT.

The seminars will be perfect for women currently experiencing the menopause or their families who want to learn about the alternative treatments to conventional HRT which are free from side-effects.

The seminar is entitled “How to improve your menopause symptoms naturally” and will look at the important issue of using Bioidentical hormones to treat the menopause.

Dates and Location: Tuesday 29^th March at the H10 Andalucia Plaza and Wednesday 30^th March at the H10 Estepona Palace

Time: 5.30pm-6.30pm

Content: The treatment of the menopause, what bioidentical hormones can do and how natural estrogens and progesterone can be used for treating menopause symptoms.

Places must be booked by Friday 25^th March click here to find out more and book your place, email team@longlifeclinic.com or call 952 770 714. Please note that places are limited to a maximum of 20 per seminar, so please book now to avoid disappointment.  

Find out more about Bioidentical hormones on our website.

Hi guys – I have some VERY exciting news today!

I have been invited to speak on Dr. Leonard A. Rubinstein's Blog Talk Radio at 10:00 am EST (16:00 local Spanish time) this Sunday (30th May).

Dr. Rubinstein is world-renowned for his many innovative contributions as a pioneer in the field of Cosmetic Surgery, and he runs a live health discussion on his National Radio Show "Rejuvenate Yourself from the Inside Out" every Sunday.

So this Sunday we will be talking about "The Magic of Anti-Aging – Reverse Your Biologic Clock With Vitamins and Nutrients".

And you are invited to join us – listen and even get the chance to ask your own questions. You can call in to listen or ask the Doctor "LIVE" on +1 (347) 677-0602, or you can listen to us online at BlogTalkRadio.com.

I'm very excited about this opportunity to discuss a topic that has been my passion for a very long time. And I hope you will join us this Sunday.

Here is a summary of the details:
Topic: "The Magic of Anti-Aging – Reverse Your Biologic Clock With Vitamins and Nutrients"
When: Sunday 30 May 2010
Where & How: Online at BlogTalkRadio.com. OR call in to listen or ask the Doctor "LIVE" on +1 (347) 677-0602.

Please feel free to invite anyone you think may benefit from listening to us too.

If our brains were computers, we'd simply add a chip to upgrade our memory. However, the human brain is more complex than even the most advanced machine, so improving human memory requires slightly more effort.

Certain areas of the brain are especially important in the formation and retention of memory.

The hippocampus, a primitive structure deep in the brain, plays the single largest role in processing information as memory. We can improve this area by taking HGH (Human Growth Hormone) and Pregnenolone.

The amygdala, an almond-shaped area near the hippocampus, processes emotion and helps imprint memories that involve emotion.

The cerebral cortex, the outer layer of the brain, stores most long-term memory in different zones, depending on what kind of processing the information involves: language, sensory input, problem-solving, and so forth.

In addition, memory involves communication among the brain’s network of neurons, millions of cells activated by brain chemicals called neurotransmitters.

Just like muscular strength, your ability to remember increases when you exercise your memory and nurture it with a good diet and other healthy habits.

There are a number of steps you can take to improve your memory and retrieval capacity. Neurobics is one of them. Neurobics are mental exercises designed to keep your brain alert and in good shape.

Here are a few neurobic exercises you can try:

1. Involve one or more of your senses in a novel context. You can use additional senses to do an ordinary task by blunting the sense normally used. For instance:
   • Get dressed for work or take a shower with your eyes closed.
   • Eat a meal with your family in silence. Use only visual cues.

   or combine two or more senses in unexpected ways:

   • Listening to a specific piece of music while smelling a particular aroma.
2. Engage your attention. To stand out from the background of everyday activities something has to be unusual, fun, surprising or evoke one of your basic emotions like happiness, love or anger.
   • Go camping for the weekend.
   • Take your child, spouse or parent to your work for the day.
3. Break a routine activity in an unexpected, novel way (novelty just for it's own sake is not highly neurobic).
   • Take a completely new route to work.
   • Shop at a farmer's market instead of a supermarket.
   • Completely rearrange your office and desktop.

Exercising your brain to improve your memory is all very well. But to make sure that you get the most out of your efforts, you should also help your brain by supplementing with the right supplements.

You should take N-Acetyl-Cysteine (NAC), R-Lipoic, and Acetyl-Carnitine.

All of them are powerful antioxidants, and as such they increase Gluthation in your brain to protect you from harmful free radicals.

It is also important that you check your levels of Testosterone, Estrogens, Human Growth Hormone and Pregnenolone to pinpoint any deficiency and to be able to tailor your supplementation in a way that's specifically beneficial to you.

If you want to find out more about how to improve your memory and your brain function through the right supplementation, contact us and we'll be able to advise you about your specific needs.

Hi guys, last week I was in Orlando at the A4M Anti-Aging and Biomedical Technologies Congress and I had the privilege to be interviewed by Tanya from Social Chats for Life Extension.

Here is the full interview. We spoke about the latest developments in anti-aging medicine. How Resveratrol is becoming one of the most important antioxidants because of its huge benefits. And how to make sure you keep your brain in good condition to improve memory and to keep the quality of your life for as long as possible.

Oh, and we also talked about how to keep your Facebook profile going for more than 120 years.

Jokes aside though, if you feel you would like to follow up on any of the topics we discuss with Tanya contact me and I will be more than happy to discuss your concerns.

Have a great day, and here's the interview:

As we age we accumulate more and more free radicals in our bodies, and we tend to suffer from more inflammation. The very process of aging is caused by free radicals oxidising our cells.

Inflammation is known as the precursor to diseases such as arthritis, gastritis, dermatitis and even cancer.

While we can't stop the aging process (yet), we can take steps to slow it down – i.e. to slow down oxidation and decrease inflammation in our bodies.

This in turn will help us to not only live longer but also to live a better quality life that is disease free for longer.

You've no doubt heard about antioxidants – the term is thrown around very often and it is true – antioxidants are a great way to protect your body from free radicals and inflammation.

Some of the most powerful antioxidants are:

• Vitamin C
• Co Enzyme Q10 (Ubiquinol)
• Astaxantine

Some of the most powerful anti-inflammatories are:

• Omega 3
• Turmeric

Although many of us know the basics, we seldom take the necessary steps to either detect deficiencies or to prevent the unpleasant 'side-effects' of aging. We have no excuses for not taking action – technology and the tests available to us today are the best that have ever existed.

So here is what you can do to take control of your inflammation and to ensure that you live longer and disease free.

1. It is very important that you check the levels of Omegas 3, 6 and 9 in your blood. We typically have insufficient Omega 3 in our diets, and Omega 3 is the most beneficial for cellular health and repair.

   To get the best anti-inflammatory results from your Omega 3 supplementation you must make sure the supplements you're taking are a high dose and enteric coated. This will triple the absorption of Omega 3 in your bowels.

   Also to maintain optimal brain function you should be taking around 3 grams per day. To keep a good healthy heart you should take more than 5 grams a day.

   It has also been established that for brain dysfunctions such as dementia, more than 10 grams a day will make dramatic improvements.

2. Test for the overall inflammation in your body by asking your doctor to run a CRP (C-Reactive Protein) high sensitivity blood test (or Inflammatory Marker Test). Your results should be less than 1. If your CRP test results are higher than 1 – you need to further investigate what's causing the inflammation.

   Typically, when we find higher than normal inflammation in our patients, we look at the main cause of high levels of the CRP – inflammation of the gums.

   We would also test that person's hormone (Testosterone, HGH and Thyroid) levels to decide on an appropriate bioidentical hormone treatment for them, as bioidentical hormones are known to have an anti-inflammatory effect.

3. Finally, start supplementing with good quality Vitamin C and Co Enzyme Q10 (Ubiquinol) and try to incorporate Turmeric into your diet or take a good quality Turmeric supplement. Take them every day and you will start to see dramatic differences in the way you feel and the way you look.

Of course if you're serious about taking steps to slow down the aging process, and reducing inflammation, you need a holistic approach and an experienced hand to guide you.

There are a multitude of factors that can help or hinder your efforts. That's why here at Long Life Clinic we want to educate you and help you live longer and disease free.