Cenegenics Complete Guide to Healthy Aging - (Page 17) truth: Aging Facing Facts Hormones start to drop by % to 3% each year, beginning around age 30. Factored out, that calculates to a 0% drop by age 0 and a 0% drop by age 80. Both men and women rely on a critical balance of estrogen, testosterone, thyroid, DHEA (dihydroepiandrosterone) and cortisol. Each hormone has a specific job— yet overlaps the others to create a synergistic environment for better health. Take estrogen, for example. Estrogen alone helps protect against heart disease, osteoporosis, Alzheimer’s and incontinence, as well as enhancing libido, skin tone, emotional well-being, cognitive acuity, sensory function and digestion. Testosterone improves libido and energy levels, enhances a sense of well-being, strengthens bones, builds muscle and promotes muscle tone, brain function and heart health. DHEA works closely with cortisol to protect against stress, cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis and Alzheimer’s, as well as preventing wrinkles and dry eyes, increasing libido, upping energy levels, boosting memory and immunity. Cortisol helps regulate blood pressure, increases energy and influences metabolism, as well as helps your body cope with stress and infection. Having diminished hormone levels contributes to a litany of symptoms and a slow, steady deterioration in our health. As years pass, these symptoms become even more noticeable as the relationship between them and hormone levels becomes undeniable: diminished libido, waning energy, decreased lean muscle and increased body fat, weakened bones and osteoporosis, reduction in skin tone and elasticity, memory lapses, cardiovascular concerns, sleeplessness, irritability and mood swings, among several others. The story isn’t that different for women. In fact, both genders suffer when hormone imbalances develop, which results in physical and emotional stress. In addition to impacting personal life, hormone imbalances and their effects encroach on job performance and business success. That’s best seen in the corporate world, where poor lifestyle choices, a diminished endocrine system and st century stress collide. On the way to fiscal nirvana, high performers notoriously spend their health to gain wealth. They labor over business strategies to ensure corporate success, leaving their health behind. The most costly event in their lives—loss of productivity— goes unnoticed. Eventually, poor nutrition, reduced exercise and overly prescribed antidepressants (coupled with plummeting hormone levels) take their toll in both the personal and corporate setting. The fact is, losing critical personnel proves incredibly costly. It’s estimated that 0% of all deaths in the U.S. each year are due to chronic diseases, which account for more than 83% of the $ trillion spent on healthcare annually. The effect on any company’s bottom line can be significant. Outwardly, a middle-aged man may have increased abdominal fat and reduced lean muscle mass—hallmarks of hormone imbalance. He no longer looks or feels virile, as his sexual functions fade. As a result, selfesteem begins to suffer. ii. th e u niversal tr uth : ag ing WWW.CENEGENICS.COM II. the Universal truth: Aging http://WWW.CENEGENICS.COM
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