Ellen Kamhi Ph.D., RN, AHN-BC, RH(AHG) interviewed Mitchell Kurk MD about the natural ways of preventative and nutritional medicine. They also discussed some of the essential natural remedies for longevity.

About Dr. Kurk

Mitchell Kurk MD studied at Queens College, Columbia University, Massachusetts College of Optometry, Philadelphia College Osteopathic Medicine – D.O. and the University of California College of Medicine. His focus has been on natural therapy for many years. He has delved into many aspects of Anti-aging therapy, and for more than 30 years, Mitchell Kurk, M.D., has served New York City and the surrounding areas with preventative and nutritional medicine. His goal is treating illnesses in a natural way !

Contact: Visit  https://mitchellkurkmd.com/ or call 516-239-5540 to set up an appointment for consultation

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Aging Gracefully, or Healthy Aging, includes slowing down the signs and symptoms that occur as people get older. It focuses on slowing these changes and increasing overall feelings of health and wellness, into the golden years. The best way to do this (beyond being blessed with longevity genes) is to eat small meals of mostly organic vegetables and small amounts of high quality protein and drink clean water. Last but not least, include moderate exercise and stress reduction techniques in your daily routine.

Particular herbs and supplements can also be useful, such as alpha-lipoic acid, rhodiola, resveratrol , ginseng and carnosine.

Join Ellen Kamhi PhD RN to review and reflect on how to incorporate healthy aging strategies into your lifestyle choices.

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AGING WITH ESSENTIAL OILS is the topic of discussion when host Ellen Kamhi PHD RN, interviews Gerontology Specialist and author of the book with the same title, Cassandra Hill, MA.

Cassandra graduated with a Master of Arts in Gerontology after completing a thesis on “How Does Place of Residence Affect Depression Among Seniors”. She was recognized as VIP Woman of the Year by the National Association of Professional Women. She is on the Advisory Committee of Alzheimer’s Cure Foundation and serves on the Governor’s Advisory Council on Aging for the state of Arkansas.

Cassandra has a passion for enhancing the quality of life of the aging population as well as their caregivers. She owns and operates a wellness consulting business helping individuals on their path to healthy living, and supports the use of natural therapies, such as essential oils, to help her clients lead a better life. Her inspiration stemmed from her battling systemic lupus and fibromyalgia for several years and later entering remission. She began implementing holistic modalities in her daily life which improved her physical and mental health. Her primary goal is to alleviate common problems associated with aging.

Contact:
Phone: 877-365-8648
Website: www.cassandrarhill.com

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Ellen Kamhi, PhD, RN, discusses challenges of aging with Dr. Adonis Maiquez.

Dr. Adonis is a board certified functional medicine doctor and Medical Director at the prestigious Carillon Miami Wellness Resort. He began his career as a Neurosurgeon specialized in the pituitary gland which controls hormone production and uses his knowledge in the application of hormone therapy for Healthy Aging. He is a member of the International Hormone Society skilled at using bio-identical hormones to restore body chemistry affected by menopause and an active member of the Institute for Functional Medicine.

Dr. Maiquez is known as Miami’s leading expert on Healthy Aging and has helped hundreds of patients to feel their best through his philosophy of modern medicine. He believes in the importance of treating the root cause of disease and not just prescribing medication to take care of the symptoms. The modern world is filled with pollutants, food additives, stress, and lack of physical activity that contribute to a decline in overall health. It is his life’s mission to help people everywhere to achieve healthy aging addressing the body, mind and spirit.

Contact: Phone: 305-514-7216, Assistant: Blanca Lopez
email: dradonis@carillonhotel.com
website: www.DrAdonis.com
http://www.carillonhotel.com/
Amazon author page: http://www.amazon.com/author/dradonis

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As an ethnobotanist, I regularly lead tours to indigenous areas to interact with local shamans and herbalists. These tours include going to New York’s ChinaTown, as well as the Island of Jamaica. I was recently giving an EcoTour for Cures at New York’s Botanical Gardens, and met, face to face, for the first time, a Rhodiola plant!! Since these are native to other areas of the world, such as Siberia, it is a rare treat to see one growing.

Modern popularity is further driven by scientific research highlighting a long list of health benefits from taking rhodiola, such as:

• supporting stress tolerance (adaptogenic),
• fighting fatigue,
• maintaining emotional balance,
• enhancing mental and physical performance,
• promoting male sexual function,
• supporting cardiovascular health,
• maintaining healthy resistance to infection and other benefits.

Rhodiola has been the subject of research which has confirmed its effectiveness and safety in many of the applications listed above. Although there are various constituents in rhodiola which may be active, the most recent research suggests very strongly that the compound rosavin is the most important constituent accounting for the herb’s main benefits.

A scientific review of the research reveals that a range between 2.5-3.5mg of rosavin twice per day is an appropriate intake for providing many of rhodiola’s benefits. This doesn’t mean that rosavin is the only beneficial component of rhodiol, however, evidence suggests it is the most critical and active. In the July edition of HerbalGram, there is a report entitled “European Medicines Agency Publishes 7 New Final Community Monographs for Herbs.”

This report is significant because the London-based European Medicines Agency (EMA) is developing official herbal monographs and has completed 96 monographs so far in this ongoing project. Rhodiola is among the newest herbs to have been listed as having an official monograph, which was published May 29, 2012.

The EMA is charged with the evaluation of both herbal and conventional medicines used in the European Union. The recently released Rhodiola monograph states this herb is a “traditional herbal medicinal product for temporary relief of symptoms of stress, such as fatigue and sensation of weakness.” It is not recommended for children under 18 or pregnant or nursing women, since there is insufficient safety data. In the US, Rhodiola is experiencing growth, as more people are seeking ways to decrease the effects of a stressful lifestyle, but as scientific discovery expands its uses for graceful aging support is growing.